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Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Jigging for mackinaw has brought quick limits with plenty to catch-and-release. Not a lot of size, but great numbers. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

There’s a good PMD hatch during the day when the wind is down. Fish are in fast water and big stone flies will work. Best action is through the canyon and downstream. There are green drakes from Floriston to the state line. There are a lot of caddis in the evening when the wind lies down. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware &

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fishing has slowed down greatly. Water temp is 63 degrees. Perch bite hasn’t started. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, (775) 476-0400

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Flows are low but very fishable. River is 300 cfs until it gets to 700 cfs below the Boca outlet. Caddis, baetis mayflies and carpenter ants will attract the attention of trout. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Shore anglers are getting trout at Popcorn and the Nets. As water warms fish will move out. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, (775) 476-0400

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

There are stone flies around the shoreline. Variety of caddis are around. Water is manageable through town but picks up below Boca. Fish close to the shoreline. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Water is starting to warm. Yellow sallies, PMDs, caddis should start coming off. Warm weather this weekend may bring out carpenter ants. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

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Lake Tahoe Fish Report

Lake Tahoe

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Wind has kept boats off the water since Saturday. Boats returned Wednesday. Browns are in the shallow in 10 to 30 feet of water. Most are 2 to 6 pounds. Jigging in deep water brings fast and steady mackinaw action. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com (530) 544-6552

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Nymphing is best way to go. Some dry fly action is available in the upper section. March browns, skwalas are present. Caddis are starting to show. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Trout bite has slowed as the cutthroat are in spawn mode. (775) 476-0400

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

March browns and blue wing olives are the best producers. Glenshire down is a good stretch. Upper river is worth checking out. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

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Lake Tahoe Fish Report

Lake Tahoe

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fishing for brown trout in 10 to 40 feet of water has been productive. Numbers are good and fish in the three to five pound class are being caught. Guide Mike Nielsen had a pair of 10 pound plus fish become unbuttoned during fishing this week. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Cutthroat bite has dramatically slowed. One fish larger than 10 pounds was caught last week. It’s been tougher on boaters but shore anglers struggle, too. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, (775) 476-0400

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

River is in a transition from winter insects and waiting for spring bugs. Stoneflies and skwala are present. Best prospects are near Glenshire. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

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Lake Tahoe Fish Report

Lake Tahoe

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Browns and rainbows in the three to four pound range are caught in the shallows in the morning. Mack bite is solid from mid-morning on. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The water temperatures have gone from 44 degrees to 50 degrees in 6 days. There is some really off colored water on both the North end and the South end of the lake due to this. It appears that the lake wants to turn over soon. High pressure has dowsed the wind and made the fishing really tough over the last two days. It is

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Lake Tahoe Fish Report

Lake Tahoe

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

There has been good fishing in the shallows for rainbows and browns. Averaging two to four pounds. Any rocky shoreline along lakes ededge. Stick bait or dodger/minnow combo will work. Lots of big mackinaw are being caught. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Summit Lake cutts are lining up to spawn so fishing action should be moving into a very good phase. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, (775) 476-0400

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Trout bite is steady for numbers of trout but large fish numbers of dropped of late. Shore anglers are getting a lot of trout in the 10 pound range. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, (775) 476-0400

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Catch numbers are improving. The north net area was hot last week and the bite is spreading. Boat anglers are doing a bit better, but action is brisk for both. Big fish of the week was a 17 pound cutthroat. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, (775) 476-0400

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

River is fishing well despite low water. Don’t expect spring runoff. Bugs are out early. Skwalas and caddis are present. Prospects are best below Glenshire. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

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Lake Tahoe Fish Report

Lake Tahoe

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Lake trout are found from 110 to 180 feet deep trolling with Thundersticks or spoons. Most are four to five pounds. Shallow water trips on the west shore yield browns in the two to three pound range. Troll with Rapalas. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

It was a normal February at Pyramid. The average catch rate was 4.6 hours per fish (boat= 4.0, shore= 5.5). However, things are picking up in March. Last weekend the catch rate was 2.2 hours/fish (boat= 2.6, shore= 1.9), which was better than the previous weekend; 2.4 hours/fish (boat= 4.3. shore= 1.7). Maybe it will be great fishing next weekend for the Hook, Line, and

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Good dry fly action in the afternoon on the Little Truckee. Big Truckee is cold. Water temps are in the low 40s and trout are lethargic. The Nevada side is much more productive. A large plant of trout went in near Reno. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

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