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Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The flows are under 500 cfs so the river is very accessible. Tiny mayflies, big stoneflies, October caddis and crayfish all attract trout. (530) 587-4844

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Trout fishing has been slow. The wind has been blowing hard and boats have been unable to stay on the water. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

October Caddis, small baetis, crane flies all work. Anywhere from Truckee to the Nevada border is productive. Streamers or leeches cast in the big holes may attract browns. (530) 587-4844

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The east side of the lake offshore from the cliffs has been best for trollers. Biggest last week was an 11 pounder. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The recent rains failed to color the river. Small mayflies, October caddis, blue wing olives presented in slots and feeding lanes will get trout. (530) 587-4844

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Truckee River Fishing Report

Truckee River

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

The Truckee remains in great shape from Lake Tahoe through Reno. This has been one of the best seasons in recent memory on the Truckee. We are experiencing some rain showers that should continue over the next couple of days that will affect the flows short term but they should be back to normal by the end of the week. California - The upper section of

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East Carson River Fishing Report

Carson River

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

The East Carson will be affected by the rains more than any of the other area rivers. The flows have gone from 42 CFS to 108 CFS in the last couple of days. Look for them to keep going up for a few more days and then hopefully settle out next week. As the flows start to come back down the water should clear up

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The lake opens to fishing Oct. 1 but the fishing doesn’t get good for fly fishers along the shore until late November. Trollers working deep water (150 to 200 feet) can get cutthroat. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The bite has slowed. The bugs have gotten smaller. Pale Evening Duns and Blue Wing Olives are hatching, but not in big numbers. October Caddis are starting to show. (530) 587-4844

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Topaz Lake Fish Report

Topaz Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fishing closes Sept. 30 until New Years Day. Stocking from Nevada begins in October. (775) 266-3550

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Lake Tahoe Fish Report

Lake Tahoe

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Mackinaw are averaging two to six pounds and coming from 120 to 180 feet. Guide Mike Nielsen has been trolling and jigging. Kokanee are red. (530) 721-0593; (530) 546-4444; 530-412-1800

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The trout fishing is good, on the verge of being very good. Water flow is low, approach with stealth and use dry droppers. Below the Boca outlet use indicators and larger stoneflies. (530) 587-4844

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Topaz Lake Fish Report

Topaz Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fishing closes Sept. 30 until New Years Day. Stocking from Nevada begins in October. (775) 266-3550

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Lake Tahoe Fish Report

Lake Tahoe

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Mackinaw fishing is very good. Jigging worked well last week but trolling has been the best tactic of late. Depths have been 160 to 170 feet. Fish are averaging three to five pounds. Kokanee has tapered dramatically. (530) 721-0593; (530) 546-4444; 530-412-1800

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Nymphing with big stoneflies or rubber legs gets trout from fast water and pockets. (530) 587-4844

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Truckee River Fishing Report

Truckee River

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

The Truckee remains in great shape and is fishing very well. The water is starting to cool off and fall conditions are starting to take shape. California - The River is a little low through the town of Truckee. It is at 88 CFS coming out of Lake Tahoe and 109 CFS in the town of Truckee. This section is low and clear so a more

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East Carson River Fishing Report

Carson River

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

Flows are down to 66 CFS. This is actually really good for this time of year. There have been a lot of fish caught on dry flies over the past week. Hoppers are still working as are orange stimulators which is usually used as an October Caddis imitation. Trico nymphs which are just anything very small and black are catching fish subsurface and can be

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Lake Tahoe Fish Report

Lake Tahoe

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Kokanee are turning color. Jigging in 75 to 85 feet below the surface offshore from Taylor Creek attracts good numbers of kokes15 to 17 inches, but there are larger fish. The mackinaw bite has improved greatly. Guide Mike Nielsen has been trolling until he finds schools and then jigs. Three anglers caught and released 20 mackinaw on Monday, including a 20 pounder. (530) 721-0593; (530) 546-4444;

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The general regulation section has been slow. Rafting pressure is over so it may be worth revisiting this area. Fly water is best approached with nymphs. Fish the deeper, faster water below Hirschdale Bridge. (530) 587-4844

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Lake Tahoe Fish Report

Lake Tahoe

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Good action on mackinaw and kokanee. Mackinaw are coming from 120 to 200 feet deep on Williamson Vortex jigs tipped with minnows. Kokanee are taking No. 2 Buzz Bombs vertically jigged as kokes gather to run up Taylor Creek. (530) 721-0593; (530) 546-4444

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fly fishers need weight to fish below the Boca outflow. Fish are in the fast water in three to five feet of water behind boulders. Crawdad patterns and big August stoneflies are productive. (530) 587-4844

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Lake Tahoe Fish Report

Lake Tahoe

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Kokanee fishing is very good in the southwest portion of the lake. Find them 75 to 85 feet deep. Some are turning red. Lake trout are taking 3-1/2 ounce jigs from 120 to 160 feet deep in front of the South Shore Casinos, Camp Richardson and Emerald Bay. Most are three to six pounds but some are much larger. (530) 721-0593 http://www.Tahoetopliners.com

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The fish are in the faster, oxygenated water and responding well the caddis and stonefly nymphs. (530) 587-4844

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Lake Tahoe Fish Report

Lake Tahoe

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The mackinaw bite continues to be slow. Big Mack Charters has been getting four to seven macks to six pounds per trip. The bite is in the morning. (530) 546-4444; 530-412-1800

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