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Lake Tahoe Fish Report

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

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

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

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

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

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

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

Truckee River Fish Report

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

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

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

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

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

Truckee River Fish Report

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

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

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