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Western Nevada Fish Reports


Fishing was Fantastic

by HANS MOXLEY
Baby it's COLD outside....... Fishing was fantastic however !!! Great fun with you guys, thanks so much

More Fish Closer the Beach

by DOUG RODRICKS
Some big boys and girls have been coming to shore this week and the winter storms have been bringing more fish closer the beach.  Anglers are seeing quite a few fish in the 3-6lb mark with some standout 19lbers in the mix.  Give us a call if you are interested in fishing this area as we have dates available for the remainder of the month.

Week 5 Topaz Fishing Derby Results

by CARILYN ALBIN
Week 5 fishing derby was a little slow despite the good weather.  We have had 116 2lbs and over turned in so far.  Our biggest fish of the week was Bob Brister of Topaz Ranch Estates with a 9lb 4.8oz 26in rainbow.  2nd Place was Jackie Davis with a 7lb 6.3 27in rainbow.  We have been hearing that shore fishing is doing better then boat

Started Getting Some Fish

by PYRAMID LAKE GUIDES
Saturday started off slow and Mother Nature decided to rough us up a bit.  Once we got into some calmer water in the afternoon we started getting some fish.  Including Johnny and Zack’s largest trout they have ever caught.

Reno Fly Shop Pyramid Lake Report

by RENO FLY SHOP
We believe the approaching storms should really improve conditions at the lake and on the River. Recent high pressures and blue-bird conditions slowed the fly fishing at Pyramid Lake and the Truckee River. It seems to be okay one day and not so hot the next.  Early / late in the day or some cloud cover is consistently producing the best success. Wind/waves also help

Reno Fly Shop Truckee River Report

by RENO FLY SHOP
The Truckee River is fishing very Winterlike. Small dark thin bodied nymphs seem to be the most consistent. We anticipate Skwala will begin showing up and we have begun to stock some really great stonefly patterns for the chase. Fish are holding in medium/slow water with a bit of depth. We anticipate that the Rainbow Trout will start to color up and stage pre-spawn. It

Planting About 124,000 Pilot Peak LCT

by PYRAMID LAKE FISHERIES
US Fish and Wildlife Service will be planting about 124,000 Pilot Peak LCT (about 5 inches) at Blockhouse and Pelican over the next couple of weeks.

Before the Storms

by MIKE NIELSEN
Too nice not to go before storms!

The Office was Nice Today.

by MIKE NIELSEN
The office was nice today. T-shirts 48 degrees and calm! Kept some for dinner, released some and lost a few!

When Do You Use a Ladder at Pyramid Lake?

by RENO FLY SHOP
Fishing from ladders has become synonymous with Pyramid Lake. Specifically during the spring season, as temperatures rise and people come out from hibernation and begin lining up awaiting their chance to land a truly monstrous trout. Most people are unaware of the reasoning behind ladder fishing and its true purpose at Pyramid Lake. I hope to break down the elements and reasons for using ladders

Flows are Great All Over the River.

by MATT KOLES
Rolling right through Winter.  Good solid fishing on the Truckee River.  Remember, Winter is not the time for lots of fish, but quality fish, yes. Flows are great all over the river.  300 something here, and about 400 and change down in the desert.  Really good for this time of year.  The Truckee River could either be blown out around now, or very very low.  About

Topaz Lake Fishing Report

by ANTHONY-CALNEVA FISHING
On Monday, went out solo and trolled for a few hours. Landed 5 total, 4 were small stockers and 1 was about 1.5 pounds.  Trolled the north side of the lake with rapalas.  Water temp was 42.9 degrees and water was glass.  Spoke to anglers at the ramp and they worked the south side trolling nightcralwers behind flashers.  They picked up what looked like an

First Mackinaw catch for this angler

by HANS MOXLEY
Picture perfect day for catching your first ever Mackinaw!

Quality Cutts

by PYRAMID LAKE GUIDES
The quality continues this January! Local anglers caught these beauties this week…

Beautiful day on Lake Tahoe

by HANS MOXLEY
Nice looking fish guys !!!! Beautiful day on the water, hope to see you guys again

Lots of hook ups on Cutthroat

by GLENN LEMON
Another stellar day yesterday on the lake. Had Marty and John out for a boat trip. Lots of hook ups with some nice fish landed. Including Johns 13lb tank! Quite a birthday surprise. Great guys had a blast!

Lots of Fish Moving in Tighter to the Beach.

by DOUG RODRICKS
Lots of fish moving in tighter to the beach. Good opportunity now for fly fisherman.Water temperatures have now reached the 52 degree mark and the big cutthroat trout have moved in shallow. We have been seeing fish to 14.5 lbs with some even pushing the 20lb mark. Popcorn Beatles, Midnight Cowboys,#12 Copper and Black Tiger Midges, Parallel Assassins, and Spruce-a-bu’s working well.   Call for more

Topaz Report

by DOUG BUSEY
The trolling action has been slow. Last week I spoke to many anglers as we trolled by with only  few fair catches. Blades and a worm has been the most productive with Rapalas coming in second. The shore anglers have been more productive for the larger trout. Tom Blotter from Minden sent me a picture of a  20 inch tagged rainbow he caught last Tuesday.

Topaz Lake Report and Week 2 Derby Results

by DOUG BUSEY
Second week, Steve Neilsen took 1st place with an 8.9 lb 26 inch rainbow. Second place was Jason Young with a 7.11 lb 24 inch rainbow. Third week, Nathan Bennett with a 6.14 lb  rainbow. Second place was Gary Neison with a 5.13 lb rainbow. So far they have had 90 tagged trout brought in to the general store since January 1st. For more information

Landed 5 Trout

by BRIAN ASPENLEITER
Anthony fished Topaz again Sunday the 20th. It was windy and raining. Good chop on the water. Trolled for about 3 hours. Landed 5 and missed 3. All came on Rapala (3ft-5ft) down 3 on a brown trout pattern and 2 on shad colored.

Cutthroat Biting on the Troll

by GLENN LEMON
Changed things up yesterday. Had Brian, Megan and Brian and had an exciting day trolling. Got plenty of bites and landed some nice fish. It ended up being the Megan show with the hot rod in the boat. Great day with some super people.

Hooked 4, Lost 4

by HANS MOXLEY
Beautiful day out today, between the storms............ Fishing should of been a little better.. landed four lost four We had FUN !!!

Pyramid Lake Fishing Report 1-19-2019

by CROSBY LODGE
The staff from Crosby Lodge checked in today with an update from Pyramid Lake in Sutcliffe, NV.  Check out Bobby Wheeler Cutthroat catch and release at Pyramid Lake on January 19, 2019.

Pyramid Lake Fishing Report 1-18-2019

by CROSBY LODGE
The staff from Crosby Lodge checked in today with an update from Pyramid Lake in Sutcliffe, NV.  Check out Sam Porter and  Adam Garcia Cutthroat catch and releases at Pyramid Lake on January 18,  2019.  
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