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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

Word out of Pyramid Lake is that the fishing is the best in years

by RENO FLY FISHING OUTFITTERS

Wow! What a fall at Pyramid. This has been the best fall fishing out at the lake in recent history. The new strain of Lahontan Cutthroat Trout continue to grow and offer anglers the chance to catch a fish of a lifetime. Several fish over 20 pounds and a couple in the 25 pound class have been caught over the past month or so. Lots

The Nevada side of the Truckee River is the best to fish right now

by RENO FLY FISHING OUTFITTERS

Flows on the Truckee remain excellent. The river is closed from Tahoe City down to the Town of Truckee until the last Saturday of April. The flows are a little low from Truckee down to the Boca Bridge area but they are really good down stream of that. The Nevada side of the River is in the best shape right now especially with the cold

What is the best way to fish the Truckee when the weather is cold?

by MATT KOLES

A cold snap is here on the Truckee River in the greater Truckee-Tahoe-Reno area. Highs won't make it out of the 20's here in Truckee, and the lows will be low. What's that mean for the fishing? Well, honestly, it pretty much sucks when it's this cold. What you mostly get is ice in the guides and unwilling fish. Fish can be caught, but it

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Water temperature has plunged into the 40s but shore anglers continue to get large fish. A 20.13 pounder was caught from shore and a 16 pounder was the biggest cut landed via boat. Shore anglers do well at Block House, Monument and Warrior. Boaters work offshore those spots. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, (775) 476-0400

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Best stretch is from Floriston down through the Nevada border. Blue wing olives come off after 1 p.m. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

The Truckee cold weather has lowered the water temps & put the fish into transition

by MATT KOLES

Feels a lot more like winter here in the greater Truckee-Tahoe-Reno area on the Truckee River. This last weeks storm system gave us a little snow and kept daytime temps relatively cold. That has lowered water temps and put fish on the transition. Probably best to change up your game plan from summer time tactics to more winter time tactics. Trout will move into

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Jig deep water for mackinaw. Browns and rainbows are in the shallows in the morning. Overcast and choppy conditions will provide cover for the trout and keep them in the shallows for extended periods. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Two 20 pound trout have been verified in the past two weeks. The most recent was a 20.15 pounder caught by Jeffrey Macedo of Lovelock, NV from the Blockhouse. A 19.8 and 15.9 also were landed last week from shore. Shore anglers are getting the bigger fish but boaters continue to hook large numbers of cutthroat. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, (775) 476-0400

Truckee needs a snow dance but the mild weather has kept the fishing good

by MATT KOLES

Can someone please do a snow dance? Feels more like early October than November in the greater Truckee-Tahoe-Reno area on the Truckee River. I think everyone in Truckee is a little anxious. Our town revolves around snow. The mild weather has kept the fishing good though. Fish are all spread out. Pocket water, riffles, deep slow stuff, all over. That will change with colder weather,

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Little change here. Jigging for mackinaw is reliable although size of fish fluctuates daily. More rainbows are showing for trollers. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fishing remains very good. Shore anglers do well in Howard’s Bay. Boaters fish near the Hell’s Kitchen for the larger cutts to 20 pounds. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, (775) 476-0400

Fish are still on the bite in the greater Truckee-Tahoe-Reno area

by MATT KOLES

Pretty much everywhere on the river is fishing well, both states, California, and Nevada. In California wait a bit, the very cold mornings put the bite off until mid-day. In Nevada it's pretty much good to go, all around, all over. We have baetis in the afternoons pop'n. Look for a cloudy day and you'll see risers, or go out to the LT and it

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Browns and rainbows are coming into the shallows looking for food. Mackinaw are in full spawn. It’s big trout time. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com (530) 544-6552

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Shore fishing really picked up with the south end getting the big ones from Popcorn all the way up to the nets. Shore fishers were starting to bring in 20 plus pounders at the Willows and Warrior Point. The bait balls have gone down to about 100feet with the trout still laying from 30 to 40 feet. The trout are still hitting on just about any

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Flows are winter-time low and clear. Fishing with streamers will work in the morning if offered in dark corners. Blue wing olives and mahagony duns come off during the day. Small black nymphs can be effective. Glenshire has been a good spot but action is best below Hirschdale where there more water. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

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