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Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fish are pretty concentrated now and everyone should put in the back of their minds what the river looks like now. Take a careful look at structure that is now out or partly out of the water for a reference later when the water does come up. Very little water coming out of Tahoe and very little water coming out of the dam at Boca.

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by RENO FLY FISHING OUTFITTERS

Pyramid Lake is now open. Early reports from opening day were pretty mixed. The surface water temperature is still in the low to mid 60's. This is fairly warm going into the season. Boaters did the best trolling in 10-30 feet of water on the West side of the lake. Shore anglers are going to have to deal with weeds for a few more weeks

Truckee River Fish Report

by RENO FLY FISHING OUTFITTERS

The river got a little boost from last week's rain but that only lasted a day or two. The flows have dropped drastically again as of September 30th. Last week's report has not changed much. The Truckee continues to get lower and lower. The flows coming out of Lake Tahoe have dropped from 18 CFS two weeks ago to 8 CFS last week. It has also

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Trolling for kokanee and mackinaw is good. Macks are beneath the kokes. Limits on kokes come quickly. Most of the kokanee have lost their scales but many are still bright silver. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Wednesday’s opener went well. Biggest was 11.72 pounder caught trolling in Anderson Bay. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, Crosby's Lodge (775) 476-0400

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Truckee River is fishing well. Water has cooled so the fear of harming fish in warm water has passed. Best stretch is from Hirschdale east. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Jigging and trolling continue to bring limit action on both kokanee and mackinaw. Some days may be tougher than others but limits are the norm. It’s just a matter of time. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

River is low and warm. It’s advisable not to fish, but if you must do so in the morning before the water warms. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Jig bite for mackinaw is excellent. Limits come quickly along the west shore. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fishing is very good. Kokanee are chasing jigs in 90 to 100 feet of water near Camp Richardson. Kokes are still in good shape. Morning bite is the best time. Full moon impacted the mack bite. Macks are getting ready to go into pre-spawn mode and become very aggressive. Jigs also are the best way to go. Find them in 140 to 200 feet of

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Same as last week. Limits of mackinaw or kokanee can be obtained trolling or jigging along the west side of the lake. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

September may be the best month to fish Tahoe and the action is underway. Jigging and trolling both are getting mackinaw and kokanee. Anglers can get both jigging in the right spot. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Water is low and warm. It’s only fishable early before the water wamrs. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Mackinaw bite is strong early. Kokanee bite is gaining steam. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Water is low and warm. There is no water coming out of Boca. Don’t fish it after morning so as not to harm the trout. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Guide Mike Nielsen continues to get quick limits of mackinaw in the morning. Jigging is accounting for plenty of 3 to 6 pound macks. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Water is warm and flows are dropping. fish mornings or evenings after 6 p.m. Use PMDs, caddis or stoneflies during the day. There are little yellow stones in the evening. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Jig bite has been excellent for mackinaw all over the lake. Most fish are three to six pounds but a few go to 8 pounds. Double and triple hookups are common. Kokanee are biting off the keys 50 feet deep. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Lots of caddis and stoneflies come off during the course of the day. Water temp is in the mid-60s and higher in the afternoon. Evening hatch is a good time to get out and give the fish a break at the same time. Early morning also is very good. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

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

Truckee River Fish Report

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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