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Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Lake remains low. Main launch is unavailable. Boats aren’t available to rent because of low water. Lake hasn’t risen two feet since last July and won’t rise any more. As of March 1, no more water than is what is in the lake will be stored. Small boats can be hand-launched from shore. Fishing is poor. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fishing has picked up again. South nets, Popcorn have been the best producers. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, (775) 476-0400

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Bite has slowed for shore anglers. Boaters do best near Popcorn. No fish over 10 pounds in the past week. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, (775) 476-0400

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The biggest trout of the season, a 25.25 pound cutthroat was landed Wednesday by Peter Thompson of Reno who landed the fish from shore at Rawhide with a wooly bugger. A 23.8 pounder was caught Tuesday at the nets by Brad Bugica, who was using a black jig. President’s Day Derby was a success. Anglers checked in 43 fish and 24 were larger than 10

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Conditions have been rough but boats are going out. Not a lot of fish are being caught but there have been large trout landed. Biggest was 21.6 pounds. Water temperature is 43 degrees and there is no thermocline so fish are scattered. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, (775) 476-0400

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Flows are up with rain and snow melt. River is off-color. Should clear unless more rain arrives. Snow is gone so access is improved on the river. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Lake has risen 8 inches since the weekend but another 2 feet is needed to launch boats. Marina needs more water to put in small boats. Very few shoreline anglers trying and those few are not having success. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fishing continues to be on the slow side. Last week 16 cutthroat larger than 10 pounds were caught from shore. Biggest was a 17 pounder. Zebra bugs and wooly worms are the best producers. Nets was the hot spot, but Warrior also has been productive. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, (775) 476-0400

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Bite has slowed a bit. Wind picked up Wednesday. Shore angling has fallen off dramatically. Anglers average 9.5 hours to get a shore fish, 4.5 hours per fish by boat. (775) 476-0400

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Truckee River has best water below Hirschdale. Small nymphs work best and there is dry fly activity in the afternoon.Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

T-shirt weather during the day and a steady mackinaw bite. Jig for macks in the three to six pounds and numbers are plentiful. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

It’s been a windless winter and that has helped out anglers. Shore anglers have been doing well over the past week. Popcorn has been the most productive spot. The only operable boat ramp is at Pelican. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, (775) 476-0400

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Jigging is very good in 190 to 220 feet of water. Macks to 3 to 6 pounds are common. There are some fish in the shallows early in the morning, but they’re tough to catch with clear, windless conditions. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

This is by far the best spot for monster trout. Best fishing is trolling spoons, but both sides of the lake produce cutthroat. Shore anglers do get large fish, but not as many numbers. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, (775) 476-0400

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fly fishers do OK with small flies and little baetis midges and winter stoneflies. Better water is below Boca. Water is skinny below Glenshire. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Mackinaw are in the shallows. Trolling in 30 feet of water. Most are three to five pounds. Mid-day bite is good in deeper water. Rainbows have been scattered and rare. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fishing success has been up-and-down. Boaters near Hell’s Kitchen have been scoring well. Shore fishing isn’t great, but big fish occasionally are being caught. A 22 pounder was caught last week at Popcorn. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, (775) 476-0400

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Water is too low to launch boats. There is shore fishing but fishing is very slow. This is being called the poorest opening week in more than 20 years. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fifteen cutthroat trout last week were weighed in ranging from 10 pounds to 16 pounds with the majority being caught from shore. Greens were still popular with the spoons and flatfish while darker colors (black/brown) worked well for the flies and midges. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, (775) 476-0400

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Lake re-opens to fishing Jan. 1.

Gilligan announces a new winter nymphing clinic on January 18 & 19 - Truckee has been slow

by MATT KOLES

Wanted to let everyone know Doug O and I will be doing some winter nymphing clinics on the Nevada side of the Truckee River on the 18th, and 19th of January 2014. I will post more about it this week, it will be in Nevada, and we will cover rods, lines, leader set ups, and flies, and most importantly what water to fish in the

Anchor ice is forming on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Cold as hell. We've barely managed to make it out of the teens for highs all week here on the Truckee River in the great Truckee-Tahoe-Reno area. -20 last night here in Hirschdale. Hasn't been too much warmer in Reno either. Anchor ice has formed along the entire river, and in some places, it's a bit gnarly. Too cold to fish in my opinion. I

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Angling pressure has dropped and fishing success has decreased. Fewer anglers are getting fewer fish. Water temperature is 44 degrees. There is snow on the ground and morning temperatures are in the low teens. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, (775) 476-0400

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Water temperature is in the low 40s and that will draw the cutthroat into shallower water. A lot more big fish are being caught than previous years. A lot are Pilot Peak fish, but the Summit Lake strain also is producing big fish. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, (775) 476-0400

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