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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

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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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The general regulation section has been so-so. Find deep water below a riffle. The fly section has been consistent with nymph. PMDs and caddis are best. (530) 587-4844

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East Carson River Fishing Report

Carson River

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

This is normal for this time of year and just about perfect. The hoppers are starting to show here as well. Hopper dropper set-ups are the way to go as we get into the fall and lower water levels. As the water gets lower a more stealthy approach is also going to be necessary. Make sure you drift the edges and the shallows before marching

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Knott Creek Reservoir Fishing Report

Knott Creek Reservoir

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

Knot Creek Reservoir is located 2 hours Northwest of Winnemucca Nevada and about a 4 hour drive from Reno. The lake is well known by the locals for having some outstanding trout fishing. The lake has plenty of water this year and the fishing has been good all season. Damsels, Callibaetis and midges are hatching in this high desert lake and fish are being caught

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