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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

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 RENO FLY FISHING OUTFITTERS

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

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

High winds, bitter cold and the holidays have kept pressure light. Guide Mike Nielsen got out last week and had mackinaw to 11 pounds, rainbows to five pounds and browns to four pounds. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Wind and Christmas kept pressure light here but there was success had by a few. Charles Evans Sr. of Fernley caught a 22.2 pounder trolling near the Block House and Matthew Gaines caught a 19.9 pounder fly fishing from shore at Spinder Point. In addition, a 15, 13, two 11 pounders and four 10 pounders were weighed in at Crosby’s Lodge. Crosby’s Lodge (775) 476-0400

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Big fish of the week was an 18.15 pounder caught from the shore at the nets by a fly fisher. Bite is off and on. Top shore spots include the south nets. Boats have been getting fish all over the lake – north and south. Crosby’s Lodge (775) 476-0400 GUIDES: George Molino 775-476-0555 Cutthroat charters; Joe Mendes Eagle Eye Charters – 775-574-0900.

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Lake opens to fishing Jan. 1. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The week started off quietly due to winds but the big storm that was predicted passed us by. Saturday, the fishers were having luck from Monument all the way down to Dago Bay. The shore fishers had better luck again this week than the boaters. The hot colors were frog, black, silver and purple. The biggest fish was brought in by Scott Anderson of Reno,

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The biggest catch was from Edward Kadoguchi of Sparks,NV with his 20 pound, 14.4oz monster. Tony Lovett, also from Sparks, NV brought in his 19 lb 7.2oz 33.5in catch. Both were fishing from shore, Edward at Block House and Tony at Pelican. Shore fishing is still hot from Monument all the way down to Popcorn.Crosby’s Lodge (775) 476-0400 GUIDES: George Molino 775-476-0555 Cutthroat charters; Joe Mendes

Pyramid Lake Fish Report

by RENO FLY FISHING OUTFITTERS

After a tough week of fishing two weeks ago, the lake has turned out some pretty good days this past week. Storms, low pressure and some wind are all a big part of the lake fishing better, especially over the past few days. Figuring out when and where the fish will show up is still a little bit of a mystery. We have reports from

Truckee River Fish Report

by RENO FLY FISHING OUTFITTERS

Flows have continued to come up over the past week. This is a result of some much needed rain and snow in the higher elevations and some extra water releases from Prosser and Boca Reservoirs. The river looks fantastic compared to three weeks ago. As we get storms bringing rain and snow this winter expect the flows to fluctuate some. The river is totally fishable

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Pyramid Lake Fish Report

by RENO FLY FISHING OUTFITTERS

Fishing has been pretty tough over the past few days. A high pressure system moved into Northern Nevada and with it brought sunny skies and light and variable winds. It is common for this type of weather to slow the Pyramid fishing way down. Pyramid like many stillwaters can be effected on a daily basis by the weather. The overall fishing conditions at the lake

Truckee River Fish Report

by RENO FLY FISHING OUTFITTERS

Not much has changed over the past week. We did get some rain and the flows went up a bit but expect them to come back down over the next few days. The river is much more fishable right now and could be a nice change of pace. The flows are best around the section between Boca Bridge and the Nevada state line. The sooner

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Weekend fishing was very good. There were 12 fish larger than 10 pounds. The biggest was 23.8 caught by Donnie Ross of Reno. Most of the fish are coming from fly fishers along the shore. Crosby’s Lodge (775) 476-0400

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fishing picked up this week. Big fish of the week came from Kris Mickelson of Reno with a 21 pound, 5.6 ounce cutt. Two 18 pound catches also were weighed in. One was caught in Dago Bay, the other at the marina. There were also 13 other trout landed weighing more than 10 pounds. Crosby’s Lodge (775) 476-0400

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Jig bite for mackinaw is steady. Most are in the 3 to 6 pound slot. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Last weekend’s fishing was productive. A 21.56 pounder was caught Tuesday by a shore angler. Dago Bay kicked out a pair of 10-pound plus fish over the weekend. Bite has been good all over the lake, although a bit slower than the opening weeks. Jig bite hasn’t been as good as it has been. Trolling, casting spoons and fly fishing bring steady results. Crosby’s Lodge

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Excellent mackinaw fishing is taking place. Macks are in schools in 150 to 200 feet. A lot of 3 to 6 pound are being caught. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Lots of 10 to 12 pound trout are being landed. Shore anglers are getting in on the action. A shore angler landed a 24 pounders. Trollers are enjoying 40 and 50 fish days. There are fish being caught from almost all the popular shore spots. Crosby’s Lodge (775) 476-0400

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Very little water coming into the river. Best to fish this below Boca where there is a bit more water coming in. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Two weeks into the new season and there have already been 25 LCT over 15 lbs. caught. The largest so far is 24 lb. 3.2 oz.Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, (775) 476-0400

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