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Rain and mountain snow on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Rain and mountain snow on the Truckee River. It's that time of year. We always need it. Pretty warm storms so the rivers been up and down. Feels pretty mild out actually. As far as the fishing goes, cloud and rain makes excellent fishing. Some rivers fish good on the rise, and some good on the drop. I like it on a slight rise, but I really

The Sceirine and Rosachi sections have both been fishing well lately

East Walker River (NV)

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF

Well, it's all over but the cryin'! The CA side of the EW is now closed for the season. The Sceirine section and the rest of the Nevada side are open all year long. The Sceirine and Rosachi sections have both been fishing well lately with quote a few good reports coming in from both. Streamers and nymphs have both been doing well down there,

It has started this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

It has started this week. The shore fishing at Pyramid has been reported to be “fairly consistent” over the last few days. With the week of foul weather expected to push through the area, it’s safe to say the ‘25/’26 shore fishing season at Pyramid is on! Early season, we recommend focusing on balanced leeches and balanced baitfish patterns under the indicator as the fish are

The Fishing on the Truckee has been really great this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The Fishing on the Truckee has been really great this week, with the temps on the river in their ideal range and the flows very stable. This, and the mild weather has made for excellent conditions for both the trout and the angler; an often small section of the fishing Venn diagram. This will change a bit this week with rain/snow mix in the forecast.

Finding the LCT at shallower depths

by RENO FLY SHOP

It’s been a warm fall, but water temps are dropping quickly. Surface temperatures started the day around 55° and were only 57° by the end of a recent trip. We are seeing a lot of Daphnia along the shore. The trout are eating those as well as anything they can get their mouths on. To imitate Daphnia, a notoriously difficult prey item to imitate, I

Fly fishing on the Truckee River has been great through the first half of November

by RENO FLY SHOP

Fly fishing on the Truckee River has been great through the first half of November. Fish are keying on a variety of food sources and have started to congregate in slower water. It looks like we have a storm coming in before the weekend. This should raise the river slightly and put some color in it. The brown trout spawn is well underway on the Nevada

The lake is still producing fish when you can get out

by DOUG BUSEY

The lake is still producing fish when you can get out. Jointed Rapalas in black and silver have been most productive. If you’re using lead core line, use an F5 or F6 black/silver or perch pattern. Shore anglers have done fair off the north end of the lake with PowerBait or inflated nightcrawlers.

The lake flipped last week, and the fish are dispersed amongst most of the water colum

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The lake flipped last week, and the fish are dispersed amongst most of the water column right now. With a cold, windy storm this week and another substantial storm pushing through next week, we predict the shore bite to start up next week. For those heading out this week, using a boat or a float tube with a fast sinking line and small tui chub pattern

The Truckee continues to kick out some stellar fishing

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The Truckee continues to kick out some stellar fishing. With stable, above average flows, and good water clarity along the entire river, fishing is good pretty much everywhere right now. From Tahoe City to out past Sparks, there’s good trout fishing to be had on the majority of the Truckee, and this combined with the light crowds makes now a great time to explore some

Cutthroat Trout Fishing Derby - Saturday, December 6, 2025

by PYRAMID LAKE

Cutthroat Trout Fishing Derby - Saturday, December 6, 2025. For more details, please contact the Pyramid Lake Fisheries at (775) 476-0500.

The lake is cooling and this weather system will have them cruising closer to shore

by THE FLY SHOP

Anglers rolling back through the shop all have big grins and some nice pictures of fish. The lake is cooling and this weather system will have them cruising closer to shore, so get the ladders and waders out. The Lahontans are eating Tui chubs for the time being. Good flies would be Zach's Pyramid Minnow in Tui chub and white. Balanced Leeches tied in lighter

Good Fall fishing on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Flows have remained good, at least below Boca, and the weather has been mild. Look for the weather to change this week and look more like Winter at times, but nothing to extreme yet. Flows are about 460 here in Hirschdale, and about 500 cfs East of Reno. That's very good for us this late in the year. Cold overnight lows in Truckee. Start a bit later

The lake has been up and down depending on weather and time of day

by RENO FLY SHOP

The lake has been up and down depending on weather and time of day. Mornings and evenings have been fishing the best, and on overcast/stormy days the bite has been active throughout the day. Surface temps have been peaking at 60°F. We had some algae at the beginning of last week telling us that the lake has “turned over”,but with warm weather in the forecast

The Truckee River is fishing well as we finish off the month of October

by RENO FLY SHOP

The Truckee River is fishing well as we finish off the month of October. Fish activity seems to have picked up quite a bit with the cooler temperatures. We hope you get out on the water this weekend! With November beginning, we urge you to wade with a keen eye. Brown trout have begun their spawn in many parts of the river in shallow water. Avoid

The lake has begun to turn over this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The lake has begun to turn over this week, and a lake this size doesn’t necessarily flip all at once, but more in various areas over a week or two. This biannual turnover happens when the top part of the water column becomes the same temperature as the bottom, causing the layers to mix. This causes the visual cue of vegetation and detritus floating to

The stable flows and slow dropping water temps have made the fish especially active

by TROUT CREEK FLIES STAFF

The stable flows and slow dropping water temps have made the fish especially active as of late. As morning air temps drop into the upper 30’s, don’t be in a rush to get on the water right now. It seems that the afternoon bite has been best lately. This week we noticed a drop off in the larger browns being caught, which is a clear sign

The water level is still high, and the fishing has been good

by DOUG BUSEY

The water level is still high, and the fishing has been good. Shore anglers have been fishing in the cove area by the campground with green or salmon peach PowerBait. Trollers have been doing well along the north end using blades and half a crawler or toplining Rapalas—the F5 perch or hot steel pattern. If the fish are a little finicky, put on a J7

Pyramid Lake Fishing Report

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The fishing out here has slowed a bit again this week as the bait balls began to disperse and trout became a bit more spread out. We hope to see the shore bite start up as early as next week, especially as this next storm system pushes through. When they move near the banks, using balanced baitfish and balanced leeches under an indicator will be

The Truckee has seen very stable conditions this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The Truckee has seen very stable conditions this week. The flows are holding at 120 CFS around Glenshire Bridge, 450 below Boca, 320 in Mogul and right around 400 at Sparks. The overall theme is these are above average flows for this time of year, mostly thanks to large releases out of Boca. While the upper section of the river here in town may be a

Mackinaw are holding 50–150 feet deep off the west shore, Cal Neva Hole, and South Lake

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

On Lake Tahoe, most ramps are closed for the winter except Sand Harbor, Pine Forest, and Cave Rock. Mackinaw are holding 50–150 feet deep off the west shore, Cal Neva Hole, and South Lake. Trollers are picking up trout around 100 feet down along shoreline drop-offs. Shore anglers are finding a few fish in the mornings 20–30 feet from shore.

Flows on the Truckee River have leveled out nicely this week

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Current Water Conditions Flows on the Truckee River have leveled out nicely this week—holding around 77 CFS out of Tahoe City, 82 CFS through town, and 459 CFS at Farad. With the upper river running lower, more trout are stacking up in the canyon stretch, which has been producing consistent action. Early mornings remain the hot bite window, especially before the sun reaches the water. Evenings

The lake is currently turning over, which has slowed fishing slightly

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The season kicked off October 1st. Early-season shore anglers are focusing on Sand Hole and Shot Dog, while boaters are working 70 feet deep near Hell’s Kitchen. The lake is currently turning over, which has slowed fishing slightly, but conditions should improve as colder weather sets in.

The Ash Canyon Road to Hobart will close for the season on Friday 10/24

Hobart Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The Ash Canyon Road to Hobart will close for the season on Friday 10/24 with the fishing season closing on 10/31. Look for updates coming this winter regarding access next season.

Excellent fishing on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

This is the time. The fish are feeding, flows are good, and the weather is even better. Flows are low on the upper river below Boca now. I would concentrate on the lower river below Boca down into Reno and East out through the Nature Conservancy. Trout are feeding to prepare themselves for Winter. Like any animal they know Winter is coming. Fall is aways a good

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