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Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Folks at the Marina called this the slowest Memorial Day in 18 years. There were never more than 10 boats on the water during a weekend that normally attracted more than 100 boats. Those who trolled 25 feet deep picked up 2-3 fish. Shore pressure was light Water is warming and fish are going a bit deeper. (775) 266-3550

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The fishing was great over the weekend and then the wind kicked up. Mackinaw five to seven pounds were common over the Memorial Day weekend. (530) 546-4444

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The river has dropped a bit and the warm weather should bring out hatches. Scuds account for most of the action. Downriver near Stateline is best. The Little Truckee is a tough go. (530) 587-4844

Truckee River Fishing Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

The river fished decent over the past week and run off took somewhat of a break. Although the Truckee was a little high it was very clear. There was an assortment of bugs coming off depending on where you were fishing. BWO's, Grey Drakes, March Browns and even a PMD or two were spotted over Memorial Day weekend. The weather over the next couple of

East Carson River Fishing Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

Flows are up to 1300 CFS. They have gone up and down over the past few weeks due to changing weather conditions. The air temps are only getting warmer so look for the flows to remain in the unfishable range for at least another week or so.

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Big schools of trout are cruising the shallows. Beetles and buggers will work. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

It's high and cold. Fish the edges for any luck at all. There are daytime dry fly hatches.

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

They counted the boats on the water this week and it was one – on Tuesday and Wednesday. The weather should improve enough for more anglers and better results this weekend. (775) 266-3550

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Mackinaw fishing is good when the wind is down. Limits in the five- to seven-pound class are easy in the deeper water. (530) 546-4444

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The river is running high and off-color. This may take a week to get back in shape. You can try the pockets if desperate. (530) 587-4844

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The southwest shore has been the hot spot. Dough baits and nightcrawlers work well. Trollers are working along the shoreline with flashers and nightcrawlers. Trout are in the one- to two-pound range and a lot of limits. No big fish of late. (775) 266-3550

Truckee River Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

Runoff season continues. The best place to fish the Truckee right now is near the town of Truckee. The flows through Truckee are 332 CFS. As you go down river it gets higher and higher. The water is still pretty clear and there are some fish being caught. Most of the fish are hanging on the edges out of the current due to the higher

East Carson Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

Runoff has the East Carson at unfishable levels at 1230 CFS. Wait at least a couple of weeks or more and check the reports again.

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fishing continues to be good for mackinaw in the early morning despite the snow. Wind has been a demon. Surface temperature is 43 degrees. It needs to get into the 50s for a solid rainbow trout top water bite. (530) 546-4444

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fishing success is starting to slow here. Whether it’s due to recent windy weather or the tail end of the season is up for debate. The last cutthroat over 10 pounds was a 12 pounder caught April 25. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Best fishing is from mid-morning to mid-afternoon when the weather warms. Use midges and March Brown Nymphs. Fish will move toward the banks and shore and therefore be more accessible with the higher flows. Streamer fishing has picked up with the steady flows. (530) 587-4844

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

It’s been cold and windy and this lake has received no recent angling attention. Spring should come back this weekend and fishing should respond, too. (775) 266-3550

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Charter boat operator Mickey Daniels went out Sunday along the north shore and had three limits of mackinaw to six pounds. Macks are scattered from 60-feet to 300-feet. Topliners are doing well for rainbow trout. (530) 546-4444

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Shoreline anglers tossing buggers, tadpoles and midges under indicators are taking quality cutthroat to 24 inches here. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 541-8208

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The river is starting to get color but fly anglers are able to catch-and-release a dozen fish per day on nymphs. Stone fly, green caddis pupae are good bets. (530) 587-4844

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The river is starting to get color but fly anglers are able to catch-and-release a dozen fish per day on nymphs. Stone fly, green caddis pupae are good bets. (530) 587-4844

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Weekend fishing was very good but a wind came up early in the week and slowed down the action. A group of 43 anglers from Modesto fished the weekend and many had limits. The largest fish were two pounds. The south end along the rocks is providing the best action. Topaz Marina (775) 266-3550

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

This lake responds well to lousy weather. Count on quality cutthroat trout here in the short term. The last month has provided very good fishing. (530) 541-8208

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fishing has been very good here. Trout are scattered all over the lake but the south end has been especially productive. Best bite is 15 feet below the surface. Nightcrawlers and flashers work well as do trolled Rapalas. Trout are averaging just under two pounds. Shore anglers don’t do as well as boaters, but the south end is out-producing the north. (775) 266-3550

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