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It's cold on the Truckee River right now but it's supposed to warm up this weekend

by MATT KOLES

The word is cold. We just haven't managed to get out of this cold snap. I really don't think we've made it out of the 20's for nearly two weeks here in the Hirsch. -10 here at my house this morning. Usually it would be warmer down on the Nevada side, but it's been cold there too. Good news is that warming is suppose

If you had any doubts, let me just say that Winter has come to the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Winter has reared it's ugly head. Thank God we haven't been skunked. Some photos from the last few days on the Truckee River.

The Truckee got lots of snow with the last storm

by MATT KOLES

Man, we got a shit ton of snow this last week here in Truckee. 3-4 feet in the Hirsch. We sit at 5,550 feet on the East side of Truckee, so that is a lot of snow for us. On top they got over 6-7 feet. That's really great news for next years water situation. If you come up and fish on the Cali side-good

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Lake opens to fishing Jan. 1

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Trolling for mackinaw off the Tahoe City shelf has been productive for guide Gene St. Denis. On Wednesday, St. Denis’ clients landed six macks between two and seven pounds and lost another eight. Depths ranged between 150 to 300 feet. Gene St. Denis. Blue Ribbon Fishing (530) 544-6552

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Water temperature has fallen to 47 degrees. Fishing has slowed due to poor weather and few fishermen. Trout are closer to shore but it’s still a time-in endeavor. Big fish have been coming from Blockhouse. Spider Point and Warrior also are good. (775) 476-0400

A Midge is the key to good fishing on the Truckee right now

by MATT KOLES

Winter is upon us. Snow is the forecast for the next few weeks and it is cold out. Hirschdale shouldn't venture far out of the 30's for daytime highs at least for the next month, or so. At night we will be well below zero at times. Whatever, fish still need to eat. If you need to wet a line, remember, start later in the

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Mack bite is quite good. Clients of Gene St. Denis are catching macks ranging three to eight pounds with a good showing of 10 pound plus fish. Best method is trolling dodgers and minnows at depths ranging from 120 to 260 feet. Toplining also can get macks, browns and rainbows. Gene St. Denis. Blue Ribbon Fishing (530) 544-6552, Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fishing remains very good for both shore and boat anglers. North Nets has been a recent hot spot. Wooly Buggers or jigs have been top producer. (775) 476-0400

Winter Clinics January 19th & 20th

by MATT KOLES

This is your chance to hang out and get schooled up by yours truly on some winter fishing tactics. You will see the set-up I am using right now; rods, lines, leaders, and how I approach the river in the winter. The main points we will cover are type of water to fish, flies, and rig setup. Classes will be a bit smaller than my

Situation averted

by MATT KOLES

Flood stage never happened. The monsoons came and went. If we'd had more snow up top and it had rained like it did, things would be different. I know a lot of water pushed up through town, but for Hirschdale and below, 2000 cfs is nothing. That could be typical spring flow for us. Right now the Truckee River is dropping. There's about 3

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

This is going to take a week to become fishable. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Guide Gene St. Denis reports good to excellent fishing for mackinaw in 120 to 200 feet of water off Sugar Pine Point, Dollar Point and CalNeva. Macks in the six to 12 pound range are caught each day. Gene St. Denis. Blue Ribbon Fishing (530) 544-6552

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Two 20 pounders were caught in two days, both from shore. Both with wooly buggers. Who’s next? (775) 476-0400

The Winter stroms have affected the flows of the Truckee but the river adjusts well

by MATT KOLES

It's going to get wet. We have some strong Pacific storms that are hitting Nor Cal starting today into the weekend. Snow levels will be high which means rain for anything under around 7500-8500 feet. With all this rain the Truckee River should be pumping by this weekend and probably every other river in Nor Cal. Good news is that the Truckee clears fairly

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Wind makes conditions unfishable some days. Fluctuating temperatures prevents steady action for toplining trout or trolling/jigging for mackinaw. Gene St. Denis. Blue Ribbon Fishing (530) 544-6552, Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Water temperature is 56 degrees and fishing remains good for boats, so-so from shore. However, pressure has been light because of poor weather. A 24 pound, 36-inch trout was caught-and-released Wednesday. Picture is coming. It is believed to be the biggest cutthroat caught in at least five years. (775) 476-0400

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Special Regulation section is fishing well. Flows are good up and down the stretch. Flows are below 400 cfs so access is good. Small mayflies are the way to go. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

How's the weather on the Truckee, stick around & it will chnge -- so will the fishing

by MATT KOLES

Not a bad week to get out and do some fishing. Cloud cover and warmer than normal storms have kept temps above average for this time of year. Flows are up a bit from this last weekend storms on the Truckee River through California and Nevada, and clarity is not an issue. All the usual winter suspects should catch fish. Worms, eggs, stones, baetis,

The winter storms definitely affect Truckee fishing

by MATT KOLES

We are beginning to see the Jet Stream move south over California and a first of Pacific storms are rolling in. On an average winter, Tahoe-Truckee gets a lot of snow. On average more snow than anywhere in the lower 48, except Mt. Baker Wa. We also get a lot of rain being so close to the Pacific. If you're a fly angler on the

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Mackinaw fishing is excellent off the north shore, particularly Cal-Neva Point and Dollar Point. Macks are in 100 to 200 feet deep. Dodgers and minnows, Flatfish and kokanee-patterned Trophy Sticks get macks in the two to six pound range. There are larger fish near the shelves. Toplining for rainbows and browns is starting to pick up. Best results are off Eagle Flat, Cascade Point. There

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Surface temperature is 55 degrees. Big fish continue to come from Blockhouse. Most are being caught on spoons. Cutthroat are moving closer to the shore with the cooler weather. (775) 476-0400

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Truckee river is fishing consistently well. Use small dark nymphs. There has been dry fly activity, especially during cloudy days. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

Fall turns to Winter on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

It got dam cold here the last few days. The other day, zero for a morning low here in the Hirsch, 25 for a high. I've been down lower on the river and I can tell you it was cold down there too. The cold snap forced water temps to plummet, and honestly the last two days were tough. We stuck a few, but not

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