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Fall fishing is in full swing

by RENO FLY SHOP

Fall fishing is in full swing. Brown trout have been spotted clearing redds and the trout have been eager to feed. We might still be a bit early for an egg bite, but that will pick up soon. Crayfish are starting to become scarce as water temps are falling off, but fish will still be looking for them still. Mayfly nymphs and Caddis pupa patterns in

One week away from the Pyramid Lake opener

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

We are now one week away from the Pyramid Lake opener and things appear to be lining up well for another epic season out there. As the season kicks off, anglers will find the best success getting out on a boat or a float tube and fishing deep using large streamers imitating the main baitfish, Tui Chubs. The use of fish finders will help you

The flows continue to hold right around the same levels, and the water temps are below the 68 degree mark

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The Truckee has fished quite well again this week. The flows continue to hold right around the same levels, and the water temps are below the 68 degree mark along the entire system. Consistency is a key factor to happy trout, and I don’t think we can get much more consistent than this. We are seeing great action nymphing stoneflies, baetis, PMDs, caddis and midges. The

Things are starting to shake up a bit on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Things are starting to shake up a bit on the Truckee River. Clouds and some weather coming and definitely the kick into Fall fishing. The whole Truckee River is fishing good. That is, from Tahoe City all the way past Reno. That's a lot of fishable water. Pick a spot and fish it well. Look for strong beatis hatches, but of course nymphing will be best. The streamer

Best time of year to find large brown trout in the Truckee River

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

We won’t beat around the bush, this is the best time of year to find large brown trout in the Truckee River. As they head into pre-spawn they look to pack on calories. A well-presented crawdad, streamer or stonefly has been hard for them to pass up. With the current conditions on the river, the next few weeks could very well provide some of the

Lake Tahoe is steady for kokanee, mackinaw, and trout

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Lake Tahoe is steady for kokanee, mackinaw, and trout. Surface temps are mid-60s, and kokanee are stacking on the west shore between DL Bliss and Sugar Pine, 40–60 feet down. Fish are topping out around 17 inches, and trollers running dodger-and-hoochie rigs are doing well. Mackinaw are deeper, holding in the 60–130 foot range in the west shore, near the Cal Neva Hole, and around

Fly Fishing Report | Truckee River | mid September

by RENO FLY SHOP

Fall will be coming soon! Some leaves have already begun changing color. Our local waters and specifically the Truckee River have begun seasonal changes as well. As we transition into... Fall will be coming soon! Some leaves have already begun changing color. Our local waters and specifically the Truckee River have begun seasonal changes as well. As we transition into fall and then winter a few

Let the two week countdown begin!

by PYRAMID FLY CO.

Let the two week countdown begin! It’s hard to beat October. We have a couple holes to fill the first two weeks. • +1 (877) 732-3597

Best fishing of the year is now!

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

Good flows, cool water temps, light crowds and pre-spawn fish. What else can we say? These coming weeks will likely be some of the best fishing of the year for our river, and we hope you can make it happen! With the drop in temps, fishing all day is good and the late evening streamer fishing will likely be a good option in coming weeks,

Lake Tahoe Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY

The kokanee action has continued to be good on the south/west side of the lake. Best areas to fish have been from the Camp Richardson area to the north. They are schooling up to start their annual spawn up Taylor Creek various creeks very soon. Some of them have even started their red color formation and hook jaw. But now the good thing about schooling

Topaz Lake Report

by DOUG BUSEY

The lake has recently been planted by the NDOW with almost 6000 catchable rainbow trout. You have read my report for this area in the intro. I recommend not to fish the day after a full moon. But I will be out there this weekend if the "W" is stable enough. I won't be after the plant trout. I want those fish that were looking

Fishing remains consistent

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Fishing remains consistent on Lake Tahoe with surface temps in the mid-60s°F. Kokanee are concentrated on the west shore between DL Bliss and Sugar Pine, running 40–60 feet deep and up to 17" long. Mackinaw are deeper—120–300 feet—near the Cal Neva Hole and South Lake, with fish hitting on trolled plugs or jigged minnows. Trout are around 100 feet, hitting Rapalas for boat anglers. Shore

The Truckee is fishing excellent!

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Current Water Conditions The Truckee is fishing excellent right now, with flows steady at 296 CFS out of Tahoe City, 320 CFS through town, and 503 CFS at Farad. The water is clear, cold, and running strong. The canyon stretch is the place to be, especially early in the day before the sun gets high. Weekday mornings are quiet with little angling pressure.

Rainy Weather!

by MATT KOLES

Fall fishing on the Truckee River with the rainy weather. Pretty much went from Summer to Fall in a few days. I'm sure it will warm back up, but the afternoons in the 80's look to be behind us. Trouts are still on crayfish, and stoneflies for the anchor. Smaller mayflies on point. Streamer fishing will start to get going. Got a few lately, but it will only

The Truckee ran dirty

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The Truckee River ran dirty for a few days after a couple thunderstorms last week laid down significant amounts of rain in very short periods. This caused some mudslides in certain areas, reshaped a few runs from newly laid sediment, and downed a few new trees into the river. As you can imagine, this has also caused some turbidity in the river, especially as it

Pyramid Lake 2025 Fall early Winter Forecast

by PYRAMID LAKE FLY FISHING

Pyramid will again open to fishing on October 1st. A tradition held by local anglers for many years. The Lore of the World’s Largest Cutthroat Trout attracts attention from all over the world these days and we are excited to see what this season has to offer. We had an amazing summer. Near or even below normal air temperatures for much of the hot part of

That's a wrap for summer on the Truckee!

by MATT KOLES

That's a wrap for Summer on the Truckee River. The kids are back in school, and the last of the burners leaving town, good riddance. Should probably be pretty mellow in town and on the river here on out. Not at all hot, stark contrast to some late Summers we've had in the past. No smoke, and no fires either. Flows have also remained very good. Fishing has

Fishing is strong

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Fishing is strong across the lake for anglers targeting the right depths. Surface temps are mid-60s°F. Mackinaw are holding 80–140 feet down near the Cal Neva Hole and South Lake, hitting jigged minnows and trolled plugs, with plugs producing larger fish. Kokanee are active around Baldwin Beach at 70 feet, averaging 13–20 inches. Big browns are cruising around 100 feet and taking Rapalas. Early mornings

The Truckee is fishing really well!

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Current Water Conditions The Truckee River is fishing really well this week, especially for anglers who hit the water before the crowds roll in. Flows are steady and healthy—303 CFS at Tahoe City, 335 CFS through Truckee, and 514 CFS at Farad—making the canyon stretch particularly productive. Mornings have been cool, trout are feeding hard, and water clarity is excellent. Thanks to these cooler mornings and

Beautiful sunny days are expected!

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The daily thunderstorms kept us a bit on our toes this week. We saw an overall dip in water temp, but they were certainly all over the place and still warmer than expected. Most of the days the rain did little to change flows on the Truckee. Other days, we saw a huge short-lived spike from very localized rain events, which even caused mudslides on

The fishing has been good for Kokanees in the early morning

by DOUG BUSEY

The fishing has been good for Kokanees from early 6am to about 9am near the Taylor Creek area. The Mackinaw bite has been slow, but you can see them suspended in many areas. They just have lockjaw right now. I personally like to use an F9 or F11 in a black and silver or a vampire pattern. There have been a couple nice macs caught

The lake has risen a little due to rain runoff from the Walker river

by DOUG BUSEY

The lake has risen a little due to rain runoff from the Walker river. The fishing has been fair to good. The south end is cloudy, but should settle down soon. Good friend of mine Geary Ness from Minden Nv has been fishing with me for years. He told me he has never caught a bass in Topaz. But I can tell you, he has

Good time to go fishing

by MATT KOLES

Smooth sailing now. We're just getting over the last heat wave on the Truckee River. 70's all next week, not bad. Soon we'll have some Fall fishing. For now think smaller size crayfish, smaller mayflies, and caddis. Trouts are still in faster water-so fish the appropriate rigs. Tight line nymphing/ Euro, will be your best bet. Around 500 cfs here in Hirschdale. Not a bad flow for

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