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Pyramid Lake Fishing Report

by RENO FLY SHOP

The fishing at Pyramid Lake has been as sporadic as the weather. True to form during the stormier periods the fishing has been more consistent. Not to say you can’t pick up fish during calm weather it is just at its best when clouds and wind provide some comfort and cover for the trout to feed in closer to shore. The cooler weather and storms

Truckee River Fishing Report

by RENO FLY SHOP

We got a really nice bump in flows during that last storm and it really freshened things up on the Big Truckee. Fish are spread out throughout the system and are eager to take a fly. Streamers and larger nymphs seem to be the flies of choice now. However a cloudy day with showers can be an amazing time on the Big T

Lake Tahoe Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY

Great news for fellow anglers, as the Cave Rock boat lunch has opened to public use once again. When the wind is not howling, the fishing has been good for the mackinaw. Most anglers have been fishing the Tahoe shelf to Cal/Neva point in 150 to 220 feet of water. Eagle Rock has also been productive. A set of flashers or a medium silver or

Pyramid Lake Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY

I venture out last Friday with fishing partner Tom Blotter from Minden NV. We started about 630 am and trolled north through windless Bay up to Monument Rock. I fished a 1 once red/black dotted torpedo spoon while Tom used a 2 ounce two tone lime torpedo spoon. We were fishing lead core with 4-7 colors in 30 to 60 feet of water. The fishing

Topaz Lake Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY

Fishing would be fantastic if the lake were open to fishing. The NDOW has started their year end fish plants. This month they have planted 2500 lbs of Triploid rainbow strain, 2000 lbs of the Incline rainbow strain and 4700 lbs of the Tahoe strain rainbow trout. The lake will open to fishing on January 1, 2017.

Truckee River Fishing Report

by MATT KOLES

Kinda the best fall fishing we’ve had in a few years on the Truckee River. The last few we just haven’t had any water. Dismal to say the least. I was mostly at Pyramid Lake last couple falls because I just didn’t want to shoot fish in a barrel on the river. Other guides were guiding the river, folks were fishing, but I tried to stay

Pyramid Lake LCT Report

by CHAD WOODS

Angler Sara Serrata checked in with a update from Pyramid Lake in Sutcliffe. NV for Sunday, October 23rd. Sara fished a Pyramid with an 8 wight fly rod and Orvis Streamers. She also fished her Shimano outfit with Kwikfish. The end result is 6 Lahontan Cutthroat Trout all being safely released back into the lake.

Hobart Reservoir Fishing Report

Hobart Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Hobart may be the best bet for anglers in northern Nevada. Good fishing has been reported using Sheep creek special with sinking line. Fly anglers should also try ant patterns, water boatman, and crystal Wooly Buggers. Only artificial lures with single barbless hooks may be used. It’s always a good idea to concentrate your efforts on the weeded edges and the water inflow.

Lake Tahoe Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Lake Tahoe is the place to be if you are fishing from a boat in northern Nevada. It may be one of the few places you still can launch a boat and catch a fish. Anglers have been reporting good success catching Mackinaw in the 3-5 pound range. Anglers are concentrating in the 150 – 300 feet with white dodgers and minnows. The hatchery truck

Marlette Lake Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been good. Float tubes and kayaks are having the best success. Make sure you have enough water for the 5 mile hike in. Fishing is allowable 1 hour before sunrise to 2 hours after sunset. Limit is zero fish, catch and release fishing only. Only artificial lures with single barbless hooks may be used.

Washoe Lake Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Washoe Lake dried up in 2004 and it has been difficult to recover the fishery as drought continues to haunt western Nevada. It is very low again this year. Fishing is expected to be poor.

Topaz Lake Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing is starting to slow down. Trout were holding at 20 plus foot depth but downriggers were moderately successful during July, lake stratification will get worse during August and trout will be squeezed down until temps cool in the Fall. No bass reports but fishing should be good if you can get a boat out. (county ramp is closed, launching from the beach near the

Spooner Lake Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The weed bed continues to be a problem around Spooner Lake. If anglers do find an opening they should have some success. A watercraft such as a float tube or kayak is the key to unlocking this lake’s hold on fishing. Fly anglers have had luck using black, brown, and green wooly buggers. If you are fly fishing, a floating line this time of year

Truckee Canal Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The Truckee's current flow in Reno is 263 cfs. The flows on the river are some of the best we’ve seen in the last 4 years. August is a tough month for fishing, but we’ve been getting some great reports from anglers that know how to fish the Truckee. Fish exceeding the 20 inch mark are not that uncommon. Fly fisherman can have success nymphing

Lahontan Reservoir Fishing Report

Lahontan Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Lahontan, despite the low water (or maybe because of it) the fishing has been pretty good for catfish. Water levels are approximately 36,000 acre feet. The best fishing has been by the dam where the Truckee canal dumps in. All state parks boat launches are closed and beach launching is difficult due to muddy banks.

Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area Fishing Report

Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Mason Valley, bass fishing has been good at North pond, float tubes and kayaks are needed to get into the open channels where anglers can access the fish. Trout fishing has been slow to nonexistent lately with the hot temperatures.

Walker Lake Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

No new updates. No Lahontan cutthroat have been reported or seen at Walker Lakes since 2009. Launching is not possible right now.

Pyramid Lake Fishing Report

by THE TROUT FITTER STAFF

Fish are in 20-30' of water and are being fished with break away indicators and fast sinking shooting heads. Double digit days have been common with fish landed to 17.5 lbs.

Baily Fishing Pond Fishing Report

Baily Fishing Pond

by THE FLY SHOP

Fishing on the creek will close next week. The lakes remain open through the winter, so don't forget this delightful lodge for your winter getaways. The lakes fish really well and with the dwindling daylight and aquatic insect activity have the rainbows on the feed. They are taking midges and leeches, so a Zebra Midge or Black Crystal Bugger will really turn their heads. Expect to

Pyramid Lake Fishing Report

by LIZ WEIRAUCH

A FEW REPORTS FROM PYRAMID LAKE OPENER! Whitney & Ryan shared their reports: Ryan Dangerfield, of Utah, now guiding at Pyramid lake was out this weekend.... 3 days over 200 fish between 2 people! You can contact Ryan at: 435-549-0358... ssdangerfield@gmail.com Instagram. Ryan Dangerfield And Whitney: "Here's the report from opening weekend at Pyramid.... Eight of us covered a few beaches. Bait balls everywhere coming up into the shallows and

Truckee River Fishing Report

by MATT KOLES

The Truckee River has been fishing very good thanks in part to cool fall temperatures and a spike in flows out of Prosser last week. Things were getting pretty boney on the river, but flows ain’t that bad right now. Fishing in the lower flows is a lot easier on people as you can wade and cross the river is most spots. Been doing a

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