Lyon County Fish Reports

Flows are dropping fast and are down to 360 CFS. This is absolutely perfect. Fishing should be really good for the next few weeks. Nymphing with caddis, golden stones, midge pupa and little yellow stones are the usual for this time of year. The evening dry fly activity is also worth staying for.

Flows are down to 570 cfs. It is dropping fast. The next few weeks should be really good on the East Carson. Usually this time of year nymphing with golden stones and a caddis dropper during the day works well. As the water comes down the dry dropper set up will be worth a try as well. Make sure to use split shot with your

Flows are 1120 CFS. Wait until the flows come down to under 700 CFS before going to the East Carson. Go here for stream flows

Andy Burk's Wintertime Tactics for Trout Clinic November 15-16 2008: We have recently had a cancelation for the clinic and have one spot available anyone that is interested please call or email the Reno Fly Shop The Best Fishing of the Year is Here! The fall and early winter bring some of the best fly fishing to the Reno Tahoe area every year. Water conditions are in great shape, the

Flows are down to 36 CFS. It is starting to get really low and clear. The fish are spooky and hard to catch. For best results fish the deeper pools and wear camoflage type clothing. When the East Carson gets this low it is very important to be stealthy. Hopper Dropper set - ups are the way to go here as well.

Flows are 64 CFS. They have come up some over the past few days. Fishing has been decent. The water is clear and the fish are spooky. It is a must to be stealthy and take your time approaching holes. Hopper dropper set ups is the best way to get your flies in front of fish. Use pretty much the same flies as on the

Flows are 134 cfs. Flows are dropping daily. It got a boost from a rain storm a few days ago but it is now dropping again. Nymphing has been very effective in the mornings and evenings. Golden Stones, Tricos, Caddis and Little Yellow Stones are in the system right now. Dry dropper techniques are also worth shot.

Flows are dropping fast. Currently they are 283 CFS. This is a great flow but it is dropping so fast that the fish are a little spooky. Evenings have been producing some dry fly activity. Dry dropper set-ups have been working during the day.

Flows are still in the 700 cfs range. If you look at the flow chart the water is still going up and down about 100 cfs a day. It is probably fish able but with so much else to do wait another week or so to hit the East Carson.

Elmer Bull of Yerington reported the bass fishing is doing pretty well as is the catfishing.

HINKSON SLOUGH The fishing hasn't really picked up at the slough yet, but warmer days should get the fish active. There are fish being caught on large midge imitations and small Wooly Buggers. A few anglers have reported good success fishing from pontoon boats or float tubes and slowly retrieving a pair of nymphs near weedy areas. BEST FLIES FOR HINKSON SLOUGH: Hinkson Monster Midge 12, Chironomid

The Trophy Section of the East Carson River, from Hangman's Bridge downstream to the Nevada stateline, is now open, year round, with special restrictions. ?Į

The Trophy Section of the East Carson River, from Hangman's Bridge downstream to the Nevada stateline, is now open, year round, with special restrictions. Dave Kirby reported that the fishing has been on the slow side with some ice forming along the edges of the river.

Dave Kirby reported that a fly fisherman caught and released 4 rainbows and 2 browns on black and olive Woolly Bugger flies in the deeper holes where the River and Markleeville Creek come together.