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20 pounder wins Pyramid Derby

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Derby winner was a 20.88 pounder caught on the first weekend of the derby. Last weekend 18 cutts weighing between 13 and 19 pounds were caught. Good spots included the Nets, Popcorn and Blockhouse. Crosby's Lodge (775) 476-0400 GUIDES: George Molino 775-476-0555 Cutthroat charters; Joe Mendes Eagle Eye Charters - 775-574-0900.

Mid-day trouting solid on Truckee

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The Glenshire stretch is fishing well. Best time is between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. BWO or small, dark mayflies will work. Nymphing is the most consistent method. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

Tahoe fishing resumes after big storm

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Big wind kept boats off the water. Fishing resumes under brilliant weather this week. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Pyramid Derby producing monster cutts

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Four 20 pound cutthroats were caught last weekend during the opening of the President's Day Derby, three were caught from the shore. The Nets, Sand Hole were two of the spots. In addition, there were 29 other fish weighing between 13 and 19 pounds. The ongoing President's Day Derby ends Sunday with a final weigh-in at 4 p.m. at Crosby's Lodge. Winner gets a boat,

Truckee dropping into shape

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

River is running at 300 cfs and is clearing. Probably the best thing going in the area. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

Anglers starting to return to Topaz

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

High winds and rain kept people away last week. Anglers began returning mid-week. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550, Topaz Lodge (775) 266-3338

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by RENO FLY FISHING OUTFITTERS

The weekend started off with some really high winds that put out the wind gauges at the lake for a day or two. This was on the front end of a pretty good storm system that put down inches of rain in the area into Monday. This should really help the lake in the long run. The fishing has been about average for this time

Truckee River Fish Report

by RENO FLY FISHING OUTFITTERS

Recent storms and rain have sent the river into pretty much flood stages as of Monday February 9th. Parts of the river are over 2000 CFS. We will take it! This will help the water situation for sure. It will also give the river a much needed flush and help move out some silt etc. It could be a few days before the river comes

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by RENO FLY FISHING OUTFITTERS

Well along with bringing in the New Year we also got another dose of the full moon phase at Pyramid Lake. Nice weather also played a part in the fishing being quite tough over the past week or so. The water temperatures are in the area of 43-44 degrees which is right around the winter time low. Most of the fish are hanging out in

Truckee River Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The Truckee River continues to be in pretty good shape. It is still really low in the upper stretches but from Boca Bridge on the California side down through Reno the flows are great. Most of the water is coming through the Little Truckee system right now and that could change anytime. As the winter goes on and if we continue to struggle for water

Pyramid Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Big fish of the week was a 20.24 pounder was caught by Dan Pavlakis. A 17 pounder was landed by Norm Sanders from the shore. Fishing has been very good in general although the Hells Kitchen area has been slow. The south end and middle have been best. Reno Crosby's Lodge (775) 476-0400. GUIDES: George Molino 775-476-0555 Cutthroat charters; Joe Mendes Eagle Eye Charters -

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Hand-launching is possible for small boats (10 to 12 footers). Biggest fish last week was a 3.13 pounder. Power Bait is the top offering. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550; Topaz Lake Lodge (775) 266-3338

Catch Up Report!

by MICKEY DANIELS

Captain Mickey Daniels called in Saturday AM with an update from the Big Mack II. We did not fish today cause the winds were blowing in the morning. On Thursday we have Lake Trout up to 7 pounds. We tagged and released several fish. Then on Friday we saw a new school of smaller fish. Our biggest fish was around

Lake Tahoe Fish Reports

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Toplining the shallows early and late yields browns to 5 pounds and a few rainbows to 4 pounds. in the shallows. Lake trout bite has slowed a bit. Trolling 60 feet to 200 feet is necessary. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com ??(530) 544-6552

Pyramid Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fishing has been outstanding. Dozens of 10 to 13 pounders have been caught over the last week. A 21.24 ounce cutthroat was the big fish of the week. Shore anglers in chairs and trollers are both enjoying great action.?? Crosby's Lodge (775) 476-0400. GUIDES: George Molino 775-476-0555 Cutthroat charters; Joe Mendes Eagle Eye Charters - 775-574-0900.

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

There is some water coming into the river from Boca and Prosser. Water is nice and fishable. Use small midges fished deep or near the surface for good action below the Boca outlet. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

Good Fishing this AM

by MICKEY DANIELS

Captain Mickey Daniels called in to report beautiful weather this morning. It looks like a school of smaller fish have moved in. We tagged a couple fish under 2 pounds. And today our biggest fish was almost 6 pounds. The fish are being caught in 400 to 420 feet of water. We had three going at once today!

Pyramid Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Biggest fish this week was a 22.15 pound cutthroat caught with a fly at the nets. A half-dozen 10-pound plus cutts have been caught since Sunday from a variety of spots. No single hot spot. Crosby's Lodge (775) 476-0400 GUIDES: George Molino 775-476-0555 Cutthroat charters; Joe Mendes Eagle Eye Charters - 775-574-0900. QUARRY LAKES: Trout bite is slow some days and better others.

Lake Tahoe Lake Trout Update

by MICKEY DANIELS

Captain Mickey Daniels called in today with an update from Lake Tahoe. Today we started fishing in shallow water between 150 and 180 and we had a couple bites but caught nothing. Then we started fishing in 400 feet of water they they were biting good. We ended up with 6 or 7 seven fish in the 4 to 5 pound range.

7 Fish up to 7 pounds

by MICKEY DANIELS

Captain Mickey Daniels called in with an audio report with the fishing conditions at Lake Tahoe. Today we caught 7 Lake Trout up to 7 pounds. The 7 pounder we tagged and released back into the lake. The fish are a little deeper so if the wind conditions are mld the fishing should be very good this week.

Slow going after ISE Show

by MICKEY DANIELS

Captain Mickey Daniels from the Big Mack II called in on Friday with a report from Lake Tahoe. The fishing was slow today. I reviewed my records and it seems that the fishing in early January has been slow the last few years.

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Boaters are out-producing shore anglers. The stretch between Pelican and Monument is best. Some boats get 30 to 40 fish, but none of great size. There also is action on the south end of the lake. Shore anglers have struggled because of flat, calm conditions. Crosby’s Lodge (775) 476-0400 GUIDES: George Molino 775-476-0555 Cutthroat charters; Joe Mendes Eagle Eye Charters – 775-574-0900

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Guide Mike Nielsen and clients are enjoying a steady mackinaw bite. Clear, calm and unseasonably warm weather and mackinaw to 10 pounds. What’s not to like. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

This week started out hot with John and Max Oppio of Sparks bringing in a 22.9 pound cutthroat on Dec. 29 caught by boat at Block House with a frog Flatfish. Next largest fish was an 18 pounder caught by Sean Bottomly of Nevada City from the shore at Wino with a wooly bugger. In addition, there was a 16, 13, three 12s, 3 11s

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