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The summer is upon us and the fishing has been good

by DOUG BUSEY

The summer is upon us and the fishing has been good. Cave Rock area with blk/slvr or hot steel Raps Have been successful. Many have been over on the west shore trolling a dodger and a live minnow with success. For more information, go to J3blancette@yahoo.com or Rubyjeancharters.com.

Lake Tahoe is shaping up nicely for anglers

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Lake Tahoe is shaping up nicely for anglers this week, with clear skies, calm mornings, and surface temperatures ranging from 53–56°F. Midges and small mayflies are hatching along the shoreline, especially early in the day. Trolling with lead core or downriggers at 30–60 feet is producing solid results for lake trout, with most macks in the 3–6 lb range and the occasional double-digit catch. Kokanee

The bite still remains hot

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

With the season winding down at Pyramid Lake, the bite still remains hot. Trolling near Warrior Point, Monument Point, or Hell’s Kitchen at 70–100 ft with flatfish or spoons is producing nice Lahontan Cutthroat. The lake closes June 30—fish it while you can.

Rainbows and browns are both showing up in the net

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Current Water Conditions This week on the Truckee River, flows are moderating slightly but still reflect the tail end of spring runoff. Expect flows around 75 CFS out of Tahoe City, 295 CFS through Truckee, and 977 CFS near Farad. With most of the spring run-off done, water clarity is good throughout the entire day. The river is fishing good all day, especially in shadowed pockets

Things are firing off on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Things are firing off on the Truckee River. Great weather for Memorial Day weekend. Heading right into Summer. June will be a great month. Warm weather, and perfect water temps. Lots of bugs out. Pretty much everything popping off. Will you get any good dry fly fishing? Probably not, but you will if you nymph. If you're lucky and we get some cloud cover then yeah,

Angler Report: Lake Tahoe

by FISH REPORTS STAFF

Lake Tahoe Fishing Report Date: April 30, 2025 Submitted by: Jason Report: Jason’s wife, Diana, caught two Mackinaw trout at Lake Tahoe—one weighed 25 pounds and the other 20 pounds. They tried to release both fish. The 20-pounder swam away just fine, but the bigger fish didn’t make it.

Days are getting warmer and warmer

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The days are getting warmer and warmer, and we are seeing the flows come back up a bit on the Truckee this week. At the Farad USGS gauge, we are seeing flows creep back up over 1,000 CFS again this week. We are seeing half of the flows along Glenshire Drive right around, right at 500 CFS. Despite this significant difference, most sections are fishing

Fishing should be really good for spin and fly anglers

Hobart Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The Ash Canyon road to Hobart is open. Fishing should be really good for spin and fly anglers. Fly fisherman should expect good dry fly fishing with ants and callibaetis mayflies early in the day until the wind picks up. When the surface activity slows, a red copper john slowly retrieved or under an indicator is pretty hard to beat. Spin fisherman using small spinners

20-Pound Lake Trout Caught! The Spring Bite Is On Fire!

by ROBERT VARIK

🎣 Phenomenal Day on the Water! Tahoe Trophy checked in after an incredible day—multiple double-digit lake trout landed! The spring bite is on fire, especially for those big trophy fish. Don’t miss your chance to hook into something memorable. 📅 Book your trip this week with Tahoe Trophy Trout. 🌐 Visit TahoeTrophyTrout.com 📞 Call or text: 530-318-0791

It has been an interesting spring weather wise to say the least

by RENO FLY SHOP

It has been an interesting spring weather wise to say the least. We seem to be in a cycle of a few warm days and then a cold storm system that follows. Snow melt has seemingly been slower this year, as has the LCT’s return to post spawn behavior. Shallow Cutthroat still dot the shore consistently. Some fish are heading into deeper water and are accessible

The Truckee River flow has dropped to below 700 cfs at the Reno gauge

by RENO FLY SHOP

The Truckee River flow has dropped to below 700 cfs at the Reno gauge. This is a great flow to target fish from downtown up to the California state line. Earlier in the week, flows were up around 1,150 cfs but dropped due to the colder storms. Runoff seems to be happening at snails pace this year which is keeping the river in fishable shape

They’ve been eating better from shore

by PYRAMID FLY CO.

They’ve been eating better from shore, so that’s where we have continued to spend our time. Nice weather, the world’s largest cutthroat and good company. What else could you ask for?

Flows are still up and down

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

While flows are still up and down on an hourly basis here, we have seen a downward trend over the last week thanks to the cold days. The river has cleared up from any of the color it had and is fishing very well using most perdigon-style flies or various mayfly nymph imitations. The larger bugs like stones, worms and eggs are always good for

Fishing has been good to fair on Lake Tahoe

by DOUG BUSEY

Fishing has been good to fair. Jason has been catching limits of mackinaws and a few browns. Best areas have been from Cave rock to the north for browns and mac's. Mainly because the NDOW recently planted the lake a week ago with catchable rainbows. Other areas have been off the Camp Richardson shelf with J plugs or Rapalas. For more information or to set

Fishing has been good

by DOUG BUSEY

When you can get out without the "W". Fishing has been good. Most have been using flashers and worms. I prefer to use small Cowbells, gold and silver. They are smaller and less drag for a better fight. Rapalas have been productive on top and down deep. Keep changing patterns and sizes to find the most productive for that day.

15 plus pound Lake Trout

by ROBERT VARIK

Tahoe Trophy Trout checked in after a trip on Lake Tahoe, reporting a double hookup that landed a 6–7 pounder and a 15+ pound Lake Trout. To book a trip with Tahoe Trophy Trout, visit TahoeTrophyTrout.com or call 530-318-0791.

Lake Tahoe's spring bite is on fire!

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Lake Tahoe's spring bite is on fire! Water temps hover around 50–55°F, with exceptional clarity thanks to low algae levels—the best in 40 years . Mackinaw are hitting hard between 70–120 ft; troll Rapalas or jig white/chartreuse tubes tipped with sucker meat. Anglers are averaging 3–5 fish per rod . Rainbows and browns are moving shallower—try spoons or flies near shore. Kokanee are staging deeper

At Pyramid Lake, fishing continues to improve post-spawn

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

At Pyramid Lake, fishing continues to improve post-spawn. Lahontan Cutthroat are active from Pelican Point to Warrior. Fly anglers using midges from ladders are still catching a few fish, especially in the early morning and evening hours. Trolling 35–50 feet deep with Flatfish, Sierra spoons, or Lymans is working well. The fish are aggressive and cruising for food. The lake is at full capacity with

Flows are fluctuating with mild to medium runoff from high-elevation snowpack

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Current Water Conditions Flows are fluctuating with mild to medium runoff from high-elevation snowpack. The river remains mostly clear and wadable in most areas but with some rain and a possible weather front moving through next weekend. Timing will be key the week of 5/12/25. Current flows are 77 CFS at Tahoe City, 398 CFS through Truckee, and 1000 CFS near Farad. Trout are in

Pretty much nice weather and fishing on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Pretty much nice weather and fishing on the Truckee River. Major wind the last few days, but we'll get back to normal again. Spring is always iffy in the mountains. Flows have remained, up, but it's really not all that high for mid-May. Clarity is good too. All types of rigs and ways will work. Streamers, nymphs, dries, etc. Spring is a good time to get a little

Big Lakers and even bigger smiles!

by ROBERT VARIK

Captain Rob with Tahoe Trophy Trout took our family out on Saturday, and we had a wonderful time! Our kid caught the biggest fish—an 8 lb. Mackinaw! Captain Rob was incredibly accommodating to everyone on the boat. We not only caught some fish but also enjoyed sightseeing around the lake. We highly recommend Tahoe Trophy Trout for a fun and memorable family experience on Lake

Flows are rising slowly and steadily

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

We have seen the flows rise slowly and steadily on the Truckee over the past week, but with another stormy start to next week, we will see them drop once again. The biggest factor for this fluctuation right now is the air temps. If we get a few cold days in a row, they can drop as much as 100-200 CFS in that timeframe. These

Warm weather has the water slowly creeping up

by RENO FLY SHOP

Mike Anderson with your OtW Report from the Truckee River. Warm weather has the water slowly creeping up. A bit of flow and some color has helped the fishing this week. We anticipate things to continue to fish well moving into yearly peak flows. If the Truckee gets high we have some other great options in our area. Other watersheds are a bit less responsive to

Rolling through Spring on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Rolling through Spring on the Truckee River. Flows are up, but really not that high for May. 800-900 cfs up and down the canyons and into Reno. That's nothing for this time of year. Still high enough to fish the edges. Trouts are not out in fast water, or middle of the river. They hold tight to the banks ,or in softer water. Feed them something they

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