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Lake up, trout down at Topaz

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Trout bite slowed down a bit. Lake continues to rise and is 15 feet from full. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550, Topaz Lodge (775) 266-3338

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Topaz trout finally turn on

Topaz Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Trout bite is picking up. Lake has come up 13 feet in the last two weeks and is 17 feet from full. The ramp at the county park is open. Most of the trout are in the 2 to 4 pound range. Hoochies, Rooster Tails, Power Bait all work. Most of the fish are being caught from the shore. Most popular spot has been the

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Lake Trout Slow at Tahoe

Lake Tahoe

by MICKEY DANIELS

Captain Mickey Daniels called in yesterday from Lake Tahoe to let everyone know what is going on at the big lake.There are lots of fish deep in the lake about 550 to 600 but we can't see to get them to bite. The fish in shallow water 90 to 120 feet a biting a little better. But conditions are generally slow. Conditions

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Big fish continue at Pyramid

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fishing this week started out nice with a little bit of weather on the lake but has since slowed to almost a stop with the great weather this weekend. Jeff Morris brought in the biggest fish so far this week fishing from shore at the North Nets using a ghost midge. His catch weighed in at 19 pounds, 4oz and 35in. The next biggest

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Topaz boat launch opens

Topaz Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Boat launch opened last weekend. Fish are being caught trolling from the deep water in the middle of the lake with Rooster Tails or hoochies. Bite has picked up a bit since the full moon put a stall on the bite. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550, Topaz Lodge (775) 266-3338

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Tournament this Weekend

Pyramid Lake

by JON BAIOCCHI

Pyramid Lake is in great shape, and with another wimpy winter it is about a month ahead of schedule. The fishing has been extremely good, especially if there is wind blowing in your face on that particular beach you are fishing. That's the key to fishing this ancient lake; an east wind, clouds, and periods of low light really produce. When you have conditions like that,

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Shore anglers scoring lunker cutts at Pyramid

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Last week's big fish was a 23 pounder. There also were 17 cutts larger than 10 pounds caught. Shore anglers are getting most of the fish. Best areas are down south, including Popcorn, Wino and the Blockhouse. Crosby's Lodge (775) 476-0400 - pyramid lake fisheries - 775-476-0500 Nancy Vucinich, fishery biologist for the lake. GUIDES: George Molino 775-476-0555 Cutthroat charters; Joe Mendes Eagle Eye Charters

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Trout bite slow at Topaz

Topaz Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Trout bite is on the quiet side. Over the past week, 11 trout weighing between 2 and 3 pounds came in. One four pounder topped the parade. Most are shore fishing. Some success is being had by those casting Rooster Tails or Needlefish. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550, Topaz Lodge (775) 266-3338

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23 pounder landed at Pyramid

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

A 23.4 pound cutthroat was caught Monday from the shore at Sand Hole with a jig by Sean Bottomley. Overall, the bite has been slow. Crosby's Lodge (775) 476-0400

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Truckee solid Sierra choice

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Truckee River is best option. Water is clear and flows continue to drop. River is at 100 cfs through Glenshire and 350 cfs below Boca. Fly fishing has been good. Use midges or dark baetis. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

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Sparse action at Topaz

Topaz Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Trout bite continues to be slow. Largest fish of the week were a pair of three pounders. Most are fishing from the bank at the southwest shore or the north shore. Best action is at the north shore. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550, Topaz Lodge (775) 266-3338

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Tahoe mack, browns on tap

Lake Tahoe

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Guide Mike Nielsen reports solid action this past week on both brown trout and mackinaw. Lake trout limits plus most days and 2 to 5 browns a trip has been standard. Size has been down this week but that won't last long. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

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20 pounder wins Pyramid Derby

Pyramid Lake

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.

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Mid-day trouting solid on Truckee

Truckee River

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

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Tahoe fishing resumes after big storm

Lake Tahoe

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

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Pyramid Derby producing monster cutts

Pyramid Lake

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,

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Truckee dropping into shape

Truckee River

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

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Anglers starting to return to Topaz

Topaz Lake

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

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

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

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

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

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

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

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

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

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