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Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Trout fishing is fair with the spring-like weather. Trollers get two to three trout per outing. Most are 12 to 16 inches. The south end is producing best. (775) 266-

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Topaz Lake Fishing Report

Topaz Lake

by CARILYN ALBIN

This last week has been pretty much the same as previous weeks for this year. We weighed in 47 fish with avg. weight being 2.6 lbs. We had 5 tagged fish this week. Weather was like spring and the fishing was good. I don't remember weighing in so many fish last year in a week. Our big $50.00 winner was

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The wind blew early in the week and fishing has been slow. The trout being caught recently have been on the small side. Warrior and the water in front of the Crosby Lodge Marina has been the most productive. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

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Topaz Lake Fish Report

Topaz Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

It’s cold with highs in the 30s and pressure has been light. Trout are averaging just over a pound and there haven’t been limits. (775) 266-3550

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The trout bite slowed since last week when three cutts larger than 10 pounds were caught. The south end of the lake toward Nixon has been a productive spot. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Warmer water near the stateline provides a better opportunity for trout anglers. The Nevada side is fishing a bit better than the California side. There is plenty of access from Hirschdale downstream. (530) 587-4844

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Topaz Lake Fish Report

Topaz Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Participants in a private trout derby last weekend enjoyed good catches of trout, many in the two pound range. Trollers seem to be doing better than shore anglers. Surface temps are in the high 30s to very low 40s. Rate this fair to good. (775) 266-3550

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The bite has turned on with the appearance of the sun. It’s cold, but clear and cutthroat are active in both the north and south ends. An 11.8 pound cutthroat came in Tuesday. A 15.9 pounder was weighed in over the weekend. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

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Topaz Lake Fish Report

Topaz Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

It takes all day to get a limit of trout. Most average under two pounds and best method has been trolling on the north and northeast side with rainbow Rapalas. Big fish was a 3.4 pound rainbow caught Tuesday on an orange Needlefish. The snow is clear and the shoreline is fully accessible. (775) 266-3550

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Five cutthroat larger than 8 pounds were caught last week. Fly fishers catch good numbers but biggest fish of the week came via spoons. Best was a 11.56-pounder from the blockhouse. A 10-pounder landed over the weekend from the same spot. Both were caught with spoons. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fishing has been good for small fish but there have been a few trophy cutthroat to keep things interesting. A 10.88 cutthroat was caugh by a fly fishermen fishing in the south end of the lake, 11.52 at Warrior Point on a spoon cast from shore, both on Tuesday. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fishing continues to be good. A lot of trout are under 19 inches but a 14-pound, 13-ounce fish was weighed on Sunday. That’s the tenth fish larger than 10 pounds caught since Oct. 1. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Larger cutthroat are coming toward the surface and good numbers are being caught at Pelican and Warrior’s points. The south end also has been worth fishing. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

One of the biggest cutthroat trout in more than a year was caught and released Tuesday. An 18-pound, two-ounce cut was hooked on a frog-patterned Flatfish near Pelican Point. A 12-pounder was caught from Dago Bay earlier in the week. Fishing overall has been spotty. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

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Truckee River Fishing Report

Truckee River

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

The water is cold and the fish are in their winter hiding places. The slower moving water and deeper pools are where most fish spend the winter months. There is not as much available food so the fish tend to hunker down a little. That said the fishing can still be pretty good this time of year. A lot of big fish are caught on

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fly fishers and shore anglers are enjoying better action. The wind has died down a bit and the cutthroat are starting to come toward the surface. The north end of the lake near Pelican Point and Monument Rock have been good spots. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

An 11 pound cutthroat was caught last week but the bite has been slow overall. There are fish being caught from the shore near Pelican Point. There also has been a lot of anglers on the south end of the lake. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

A 10.12 cutthroat was caught last week but that’s the best catch during a stretch of slow fishing. Poor weather and lack of pressure are the reasons for the low catch rate. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Access is very limited on the California side of the Truckee River. Therey may be some access near Hirschdale. The Glenshire stretch has no parking. (530) 587-4844

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Pyramid Lake Fishing Report

Pyramid Lake

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

The fly fishing out at Pyramid has been really good for this time of year. Fish are being caught all over the lake and there have even been some reports of some 10 pound plus fish being caught. Beaches with access to deeper water continue to be the places to fish. Try Blockhouse, Wino, North Nets and Spider Point to start. Most of the fish

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Truckee River Fishing Report

Truckee River

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

The river has been fishing well all year. The water is a little lower now and much easier to wade. The fish are starting to move into the bigger slower pools for the winter. Usually the Truckee will fish well all winter as long as we do not get too much really cold weather and ice. Some of the biggest fish of the year are

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East Carson River Fishing Report

Carson River

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

Flows are 105 CFS. Great flows for this time of year. The access is going to be the biggest issue as the snowpack starts to pile up. If you are going to go the East Carson now would be a good idea. Nymphing with very small nymphs like as on the East Carson is a good way to start.

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