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Western Nevada Fish Reports


Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
Fly fishing is quite good below Truckee. Little yellow stoneflies and caddis patterns are quite productive. There are stoneflies during the day. Flows are ideal all the way down to stateline. (530) 587-4844

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
The lake is full and there is a current running through it. Those who anchor and fish deep with bait get a few trout. No limits. (775) 266-3550

2 Foot Brown Caught on the Truckee

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS
Summer is here and the water conditions are absolutley perfect. Out guides have been really busy over the past few weeks and we have had some exceptional days including numerous days where clients have caught 20 plus fish and last week a 2 foot Brown Trout was caught on the Truckee River. 30 years of guiding experience and more usage permits to take our clients just

The Truckee is really fishing well right now

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS
The Truckee is in great shape from Lake Tahoe all the way through Reno. For the first time this year the entire river is fishable, Wadeable and in great shape. Now is the time to come to town if you want to fish the Truckee River. California - All of the Reservoirs have been stabilized and the flows coming out of the major tributaries are being

The East Carson is still high and fishing should improve as the water level drops

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS
Flows are down to 501 CFS. The East Carson is the closest thing we have to a freestone river in our area. What that means is there is not much control on the flows. Most of the water in the East Carson comes from creeks, springs and natural run off. More of the snowpack is gone now and the East Carson should continue to gradually

It's prime time on Truckee River right now, pick a section, and get after them...

by MATT KOLES
It is getting a little hot in the afternoons, but fishing is pretty much good all day. Caddis and yellow stones in the evenings, with a few big heads coming up. Nymphing during the day with crays, stones, and caddis, seem to be doing the trick. The grass is tall this year, and the hoppers are out, we should have some good late August hopper

Business As Usual

by MATT KOLES
The Truckee River is finally down to normal summertime levels, fishing is good, and the bugs are out in full force. Water temp is a perfect, 58, warming up to about 60 in the afternoons. I've done a few mornings down on the Nevada side, two states one day program, and the fishing is good down there as well. I've been using my G-6

Damn It's Hot

by MATT KOLES
The last few days it's been downright hot here in the Hirsch. Put the beers on ice, get the straw hat out, and put them waders away. The water is still a cool 58 degrees mid-day, and really, that's all that matters. We have plenty of it, water that is, and still the river is not at normal summertime flows. I spent a morning down

Truckee River Fishing Report 7/29

by MATT KOLES
I wouldn't say it's on fire, the Truckee River, but if you have some basic skills you should be catching fish right now. Still a tad high down here in the Hirsch, but lowering daily. The upper stretches, the shire and through town, the water's low, and by mid-day starting to get piss warm. Trout migrate and so should you. Start hitting some faster pocket

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
Guide Mike Nielsen said mackinaw seem to be in their June transition as we enter August. Fish are coming out of the deep water to mid-depths. Most of his fish are coming on four-ounce Williamson jigs (pink glow or blue mackeel) and weigh three to seven pounds. When the bite is on, it’s red-hot but when it shuts down a lot of work is required.

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
General regulation side is hit or miss. The special regulation no large hatches so its mostly a nymph game. The Glenshire stretch is fishing well and the area near Hirschdale is big water, but clear and fishable. (530) 587-4844

It's July...but it's fishing like it's June. Be the first to your favorite spot.

by MATT KOLES
It's 7/24, and today was the first day I was able to cross the river below Hirschdale. Is was a bit sketchy, but worth it. There's places that still haven't been fished since last fall, and I like to be the first. The Truckee River is still dropping slowly daily, and daily she is fishing better. A perfect 58 degrees and caddis just about everywhere.

The Truckee Is Finally Under 1,000 Cubes

by MATT KOLES
Here in Hirschdale, she's finally under 1000 cubes. The Truckee River hasn't been this low since mid-March. Through town and along the shire it is back to normal summertime flows. There are some strong caddis hatches in the evenings all along the river, especially down here in my zone. Fish seem to be transitioning a bit and are spreading themselves out. You need to cover

The Evening Seems to be the Best Time to Fish the Truckee

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS
The Flows Conditions are starting to stabilize on the Truckee. Flows are coming down every day and the upper river is in excellent shape. The section from Tahoe City to Truckee is very fishable right now as flows in the town of Truckee are down to 269 CFS. From Truckee to Boca Bridge the flows have come way down as well and getting better every day.

East Carson Flows are at 1140 cfs -- 'Nuff Said

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS
Flows have been off the charts. They are currently at 1140 CFS but they are coming down daily. It should be a couple more weeks before the run-off settles down and the East Carson becomes fishable.

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
Trout fishing has been good in the fly fishing area but so-so in the general regulation section on Highway 89. Fly guys use nymphs, stone flies and caddis.  (530) 587-4844

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
The river continues to pump muddy water into the lake. Those working hard are lucky to get one or two trout per day. (775) 266-3550  

The Truckee Is Run'n Fast, But the Streamer Bite Is Still Good

by MATT KOLES
Things are good here on the Truckee River, and the river is dropping slowly daily. The whole river is in great shape all the way down through Nevada. She's still above 1000 cubes here in Hirschdale and on down, but the river has seemed to adjust to the higher flows, to be honest, I kinda like it like this. The dry fly fishing is not

Summertime on the Truckee, after some fish

by MATT KOLES
Ain't no place I'd rather be than on the Truckee River in summer. High's in the 70's, healthy fat fish, and it's only going to get better.

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
The river is in good shape through town until the Boca Outlet where it gets a bit wild. PMDs golden stones and yellow stones work during the day. Caddis PMDs closer to the evening. It’s been good with streamers and lures, too .  The Little Truckee has dropped into shape. (530) 587-4844

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
The water is high and murky. Fishing is slow. (775) 266-3550

The Truckee is Damn Close, as the Flows Receed & Warmer Days Come...More Bugs Are Seen

by MATT KOLES
It's not on fire, but it's damn close, the Truckee River that is. Every day she's dropping and more bugs are pop'n. More and more drakes out every day, if we could get that one overcast day, it would, well, you know. Fish are munching mostly on stones and caddis. The whole river is in shape, a bit high, but clear all the way down
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