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Knott Creek Reservoir Fish Report

Knott Creek Reservoir

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

The road is in much better shape now and the fishing has been good. Fish are being caught on a variety of methods and flies. Sheep creek specials, black bird\\\\\\\'s nests, scuds and aggravators are all catching fish. Having a floating line, an intermediate line and a fast sinking line with improve your odds of catching fish.

Truckee River Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

California - Fly fishing has been outstanding from the Town of Truckee to the state line. Flows are 165 in the section from Truckee to Boca Bridge. There has been a pmd hatch on most days mid morning and a strong caddis hatch in the evenings. There have also been a few green drakes hatching on cloudy days. Flows are between 500 cfs and 650

East Carson River Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

Flows are down to 570 cfs. It is dropping fast. The next few weeks should be really good on the East Carson. Usually this time of year nymphing with golden stones and a caddis dropper during the day works well. As the water comes down the dry dropper set up will be worth a try as well. Make sure to use split shot with your

Pyramid Lake Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

The fishing has remained really good. It is getting tougher to find the fish but when you find them 20 to 30 fish days are still happening. The North end of the Lake has had some great reports. Nymphing and pulling streamers both have been catching fish. The Lake closes at the end of June.

Truckee River Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

In California the river is in really good shape from Lake Tahoe to the Boca Bridge. Flows are 232 CFS in Truckee. It is still a little early in the year for any hatches but the nymph fishing has been really good. From the Boca Bridge to the state line the flows are still a little high at 600 to 750 CFS. The fishing has

East Carson River Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

Flows are 1120 CFS. Wait until the flows come down to under 700 CFS before going to the East Carson. Go here for stream flows

Pyramid Lake Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

Fly fishing has been wide open over the past week. The water temperatures are in the mid 50's and the fish are in shallow water. Nymphing with black maholo midges has been working well. Stripping beetles in shallow water is also catching fish. The fish are in so close right now that they are easily spooked. Do not take your ladder out to far or

Truckee River Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

The run-off is slowing down already. The flows are at fish able stages only upstream of the Boca bridge but they are coming down fast. Run-off could be over in a week or two. Be very careful wading downstream of the Boca bridge. Upstream the fishing has been fairly decent. Nymphing with stonefly nymphs and a bead head dropper like a pheasant tail is the

Pyramid Lake Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

The warm weather has pushed water temperatures into the 50's and consequently the spawning fish are in the shallow water as well. Reports this week were much improved. The fish are not in Pelican Bay as in the past two years. Anglers fishing remote beaches are having the best reports. Try 9 mile beach, Sandhole, Popcorn and Monument. Floating lines with indicators and

Truckee River Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

Warm weather this week has caused the run off season to start. The river has been fluctuating with the air temperatures for the last week or so. This pattern could stick around for the nest few weeks. Cooler temperatures in the forecast should slow the runoff somewhat over the next few days. Big stonefly nymphs like Poxyback Golden Stones, Jumbo Johns and Bottom

Pyramid Lake Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

The fishing this past week was better than previous weeks. Several days produced good numbers and there are some very big fish being caught. Sinking lines with wooly worms, beetles and dragonflies as well as fishing nymphs under an indicator are catching fish. The best nymphs are mahalo nymphs in red or green, maholo midges in black or red and snow

Pyramid Lake Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

The fishing this past week was better than previous weeks. Several days produced good numbers and there are some very big fish being caught. Sinking lines with wooly worms, beetles and dragonflies as well as fishing nymphs under an indicator are catching fish. The best nymphs are mahalo nymphs in red or green, maholo midges in black or red and snow

Truckee River Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

Cold temperatures have slowed the fishing down a bit in the river. Most fish are being taken on a two fly rig comprised of a golden stone nymph (size 8 - 10) and a smaller nymph such as a Stealth P.T., Black Copper John, Mighty May Baetis or a size 12-14 Bottom Roller. If air temperatures warm significantly as forecast, look for discolored

Truckee River Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

Cold temperatures have slowed the fishing down a bit in the river. Most fish are being taken on a two fly rig comprised of a golden stone nymph (size 8 - 10) and a smaller nymph such as a Stealth P.T., Black Copper John, Mighty May Baetis or a size 12-14 Bottom Roller. If air temperatures warm significantly as forecast, look for discolored

Hinkson Slough Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

Reports from here have varied with the weather. A few bass are being caught so that indicates the water is warming somewhat. Trout will eat a Hinkson Monster Midge or smaller midge imitations such as a zebra midge under an indicator. If you are not catching fish, adjust the depth of your flies below the indicator to fish deeper or shallower.

Hinkson Slough Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

Reports from here have varied with the weather. A few bass are being caught so that indicates the water is warming somewhat. Trout will eat a Hinkson Monster Midge or smaller midge imitations such as a zebra midge under an indicator. If you are not catching fish, adjust the depth of your flies below the indicator to fish deeper or shallower.

Topaz Lake Fish Report for April 13th

by CHAD WOODS

Today I fished with my brother in law and nephew at Topaz Lake. The fishing was very slow in the AM. But as the day warmed up so did the fishing. We ended up with two nice fish and we lost one at the boat. Pictured here is my nephew Anthony Allegretti with a nice 16' rainbow trout caught on a

Pyramid Lake Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

The numbers are not there yet but there have been some really big fish caught! Just about everyday there is a report of a 10 to 15 pound fish being caught on a fly rod. The fish have been moving in and out, water temperatures have not risen enough to keep the fish in the shallows. There are some cruisers but they come and go.

Truckee River Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

Fishing on the river has been decent as of late. Most of the reports have come from the Nevada side of the river. the flows through Reno are up to around 500 CFS. it is getting a little tough to fish the water the fish have been holding in. Most of the fish have been caught in the deeper slower runs. Nymphing with stonefly nymphs

Pyramid Lake Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

The fish are starting to move into shallow water. There have been reports of 10 to 20 fish days. The water is still a little cold but warmer weather is expected for later this week. The numbers of fish caught are still down but the next 6 to 8 weeks should be wide open at the lake. Fish are being caught all over the lake

Truckee River Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

The Truckee is approcaching a transition period. Warmer weather will spark some run-off in the coming weeks. The fishing is outstanding in Nevada right now so if you have the time, fish it now. Nymphing with golden stonefly nymphs has been catching some big fish around Reno. The fish are in deeper runs so make sure you are getting your flies down. Keep an eye

East Walker River Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

Flows have been outstanding at 77 CFS. The fishing has been really good on both the California and the Nevada sides. There has been midges and baetis hatching especially on cloudy days. the water is still a little cold and the fish are definately holding in slower deeper pools. The fish are really stacked up in this type of water so if you catch a

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