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Pyramid Lake Fishing Report 10-4-18

by CROSBY LODGE

The staff from Crosby Lodge checked in today with an update from Pyramid Lake in Sutcliffe, NV. Check out Ron Parkers fish from Pyramid Lake on October 4, 2018.

Pyramid Lake Fishing Report 10-3-18

by CROSBY LODGE

The staff from Crosby Lodge checked in today with an update from Pyramid Lake in Sutcliffe, NV. Check out these four photos taken at Pyramid Lake on October 3,2018.

Dry Fly Fishing has Been Excellent

Hobart Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been excellent. Although, fishing did slow slightly during the mid-summer heat. Hobart has been very popular this year which has demanded lighter lines and tippets to catch fish. Dry fly fishing has been excellent when the wind is calm with small terrestrials and a few callibaetis mayflies in the afternoons. Small parachute Adams are an excellent choice for matching the callibaetis at Hobart.

The Recent Stocking Event has Improved the Fishing for Trout

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been slow with the majority of the catch being channel catfish. The recent stocking event has improved the fishing for trout and should continue to be good on the dam end of the lake. The largemouth bass are showing up in solid numbers in the shallows. As summer continues, the trout fishing will slow at the north/inlet end of the lake. Spin fisherman

Fishing has Been Excellent with Flows Closer to Normal

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

It’s really been an up and down season for the Carson, primarily being up. Flows remained pretty high till the end of June keeping much of the fishing limited. Since then, fishing has been excellent with flows closer to normal fall levels now. The parks and bridges where stocking occurs has definitely been the most consistent option. Bait fisherman using light lines and leaders drifting

A Few Large Walleye Have Been Caught this Season

Lahontan Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The bass have been a little inconsistent but when you find them, expect to hook up often. The cooler overnight lows have the fish less active in the morning making afternoons and evening the best bet. Spin fisherman using chartreuse and white jigs, kastmasters, and small spinners are finding fish along sandy beaches. Fly fisherman are finding bass on bright streamers along many of the

East Walker River Fishing Report

East Walker River (NV)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing continues to be excellent on the East Walker. It did slow slightly due to extended high temps but will bounce back quickly with fall nearly here. As water temperatures drop, the caddis activity will slow some but still be the bug of choice until the cold really sets in. Nymph fishing has slowed slightly but streamer fishing has gotten better with the recent unstable

Fly Fisherman are Finding Trout in Deeper Areas

Bilk Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cool nights are helping to improve the trout fishing while the bass bite is still on during the warmest part of the day. Spin fishermen are finding bass on spinners and small spoons. Fly fisherman are finding trout in deeper areas of the lake on nymphs and small streamers. Look for fish on the surface early and late in the day and try just about

Chimney Dam Reservoir Report

Chimney Dam Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing is fair to slow for walleye, crappie, wiper and catfish. A few walleye are being caught slowly trolling minnow imitations or worm harnesses. Trolling faster with rapala minnow imitations is a good method for walleye as well. For crappie use bright colored jigs in the flooded vegetation. The few that fly fish Chimney Reservoir tend to stick with the chartreuse and yellow Clouser minnows.

We Should Continue to see Quality Fish

Knott Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been good and should remain that way until the season close. For the fly fisherman, damsels are still out in good numbers but the best bet has been on leech patterns. Fishing from shore will be possible again after a few good hard freezes knock out some of the suspended vegetation. Trolling leech patterns for larger aggressive trout has been the most popular

Onion Valley Reservoir Fishing Report

Onion Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been good and will continue to get better with the falling temperatures. Spin fisherman using small rooster tails, spoons, kastmasters, and mepps are catching trout 12-15”” range. Fly fisherman in boats trolling small woolly buggers, leech patterns, and nymphs continue to pick up fish all day long. Some of the better fly patterns include; sheep creek specials, Zug bugs, and red copper John’s.

We had another stellar opener

by GLENN LEMON

Fishing Guide Glenn Lemon checked in with NVFR with a Pyramid Lake Opener Report. Glen said, “We had another stellar opener! Dave, Dan and Jack had quite a day. Landing about 100 fish including 3 fish over 10 pounds. (13, 11 and a 10 1/2 pounder). There was also the bonus of 13 Sac perch. Great job fellas!” I have some open dates ahead

Pyramid Lake Fishing Report 10-2-18

by CROSBY LODGE

The staff from Crosby Lodge checked in today with an update from Pyramid Lake in Sutcliffe, NV. Check out these eight photos taken at Pyramid Lake on October 2, 2018.

Fly Anglers Streamer Fishing Tends to be Best this Time of Year

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

We are expecting another great opener for Pyramid this year, with bait balls near shore already being reported. For fly anglers streamer fishing tends to be best this time of year and a good Tui Chub imitation will be a must for a successful day. A storm is expected to move in Tuesday through Wednesday and should further improve shore fishing. Anglers looking to use

12 LB Pilot Peak Cutty!

by CHAD WOODS

Robert V. from South Lake Tahoe fished Pyramid Lake opener and caught this nice 12 lb Pilot Peak Cutthroat up north by Warrior fishing from his Kayak.

Pyramid Lake Fishing Report 10-1-18

by CROSBY LODGE

The staff from Crosby Lodge checked in today with an update from Pyramid Lake in Sutcliffe, NV. Check out the four photos taken at Pyramid Lake on Opening Day 2018.

I Expect Much Better Fishing Now.

by MATT KOLES

Finally a break in the weather. Fall is here on the Truckee River. Near record high’s in Reno this past weekend and now very cool fall like weather in the Truckee Meadows, and Truckee/ Lake Tahoe area. Time to get the wood stacked. Very tough fishing at times, and now pretty good fishing. Those last few weeks of September were hot. It’s nice to actually have some

Pyramid Lake Conditions and Update

by RENO FLY SHOP

The Pyramid Lake opener is just a few days away. Mike Anderson ran out to the lake to take a look around and scout places to take his guided guests. Check out what Mike found. If you are interested in fishing with Mike this season please call the shop as soon as you can. His calendar is filling up.

Lake Tahoe Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY

The fishing was a little slow with the full moon. Anglers have been getting 3-10 fish per trip. Gene St Denis reported he has been catching mackinaw in the 3 to 6 pound class. He has also caught a few rainbows in the 4 to 5 pound class. The fish have been healthy and fat. Best areas have been the Tahoe shelf or Camp Richardson.

Opening Day is October 1st

by DOUG BUSEY

Opening day is October 1st. Do not have a fishing report for obvious reasons. You can check online for regulations and to get your fishing and boating permits. There are very special rules that anglers need to abide by when fishing Pyramid lake.

Carson River Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY

The Nevada side of the Carson River is open all year to fishing. The water level is low but a few anglers have caught some small rainbows off the broken dam using salmon eggs and a split shot.

Last Day to Fish is September 30th

by DOUG BUSEY

Fishing has been a little slow. The very early morning bite has been most productive. The water level has come down 15 feet. Last day to fish is September 30th, and will remain closed until January 1,2019.

Truckee River Fly Fishing Report

by MATT KOLES

Rolling right through September on the Truckee River. Cold nights, warm afternoons on the Truckee side, cool nights, and hot afternoons on the Reno side. Be nice to get some weather, but hard to complain about how nice the weather is. Not much change really in the last few weeks on the river. Flows and weather and bugs remain about the same. Key would be to fish all

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