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The kokanee bite is going strong on the south end of the lake

by DOUG BUSEY

The kokanee bite is going strong on the south end of the lake. Many anglers have been getting limits of 12-inchers. The Mackinaw bite has also been doing well near the Camp Richardson area and around Taylor Creek, mainly because the fish are chasing the schools of kokanee. I would throw a rubber or spider jig right into the middle of the schools. For more

Topaz Lake Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY

The lake level has continued to drop, which makes the fishing just a little better in my book. There are a few spots that can be difficult to fish when the water is high. Most trollers have been doing well with silver/black or perch F3 or F5 Rapalas while toplining. The old standby flashers have also been doing well with a threaded half a nightcrawler.

Fall is here, at least on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Fall is here, at least on the Truckee River. Colder overnight lows, and mild afternoons. Fishing has been very good for the most part. Smaller mayfly nymphs, caddis, baby crayfish, and smaller golden stones, are all good nymphing. You will not see any dry fly action unless you get a good cloudy, rainy type day. Fall is the time for blue wings though. You may light

The Truckee saw a drop in flows out of Lake Tahoe this week, going from 300 CFS down to 100

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The Truckee saw a drop in flows out of Lake Tahoe this week, going from 300 CFS down to 100. They have offset this with increased flows out of Boca, and the Farad gauge is still holding right at 500 CFS. This is typical flow regime for this time of year as the rafting along Highway 89 winds to a close. Because of this, the

The Truckee fished well this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The Truckee fished well this week. Water temps have dropped substantially, and we can now fish all day without water temps hitting 68 degrees in most sections of river. However, we would still recommend avoiding the lower river (I.E. east of Sparks) for now. With the cooler water temps, we have seen fish move around a bit this week and we were catching fish in

With the cooler temperatures, the fishing should start picking up

by DOUG BUSEY

With the cooler temperatures, the fishing should start picking up. It has been a little slow over the last few weeks. For the first-time angler fishing the lake, I would recommend hiring a guide or stopping in at Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters or Big 5 Sporting Goods. Anglers using a dodger and a live minnow, or a rubber minnow with Pro-Cure gel, can fish the

The lake level has gone down a little more, but there is still plenty of water to play in and on

by DOUG BUSEY

The lake level has gone down a little more, but there is still plenty of water to play in and on. I fished from shore this week with my better half, Renee—which, as always, she schools me! We fished with PowerBait on the south end for four hours and did not get one bite. I spoke to a couple of trollers this week, and they

Truckee River flows remain strong for this time of year

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Current Water Conditions Truckee River flows remain strong for this time of year, measuring around 276 CFS out of Tahoe City, 282 CFS through the town of Truckee, 304 CFS near Glenshire, and 497 CFS at Farad. These healthy flows should set the river up well as we transition into fall fishing conditions. Water temperatures are beginning to trend downward, with the Farad gauge currently reaching

Just under a month away from the opener

by THE FLY SHOP

Report: Get ready to rumble with the dinosaurs! We're just under a month away from the opener. Early season on the lake you will need to fish Tui Chubs deep, so get your sinking line setups ready and check the regulations. We'll file a report once we hear what's up! Hot Flies: • Pyramid Beach Leech - #8 • Zack's Cut Bait Midge • Rich's Moo-Midge - #8 • Mahalo Nymphs •

Stocking has started again for the fall at Baily

Baily Fishing Pond

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Stocking has started again for the fall at Baily. The Rainbow trout in Baily are caught primarily on salmon eggs and power bait on the bottom or under a bobber. Small wet flies and lures are also very effective on the pond. Fishing has been best for trout early and late in the day but this will switch to afternoons as we start to cool

Water levels are very low, but trout fishing is still productive

Onion Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are very low, but trout fishing is still productive around springs and deeper areas of the reservoir. Fishing should improve as temperatures drop. Small spinners and spoons from shore have been great in addition to power bait and crawlers off the bottom. Fly fisherman have done well using large dries early and late in the day. Small streamer flies have been effective when

Boat Docks on the Silver Springs side of the park have been pulled for the season

Lahontan Reservoir

by LAHONTAN STATE RECREATION AREA

The reservoir is currently at 110,000 acre feet, therefore the Boat Docks on the Silver Springs side of the park have been pulled for the season. The dock at North Shore Marina will remain in the water until approximately 90,000 acre feet.

Fishing is finally getting better on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Fishing is finally getting better on the Truckee River. That time of year when you get cool/ cold mornings, and hot afternoons. Fishing will always be best mid-mornings now. Flows have remained pretty good. 480, here in Hirschdale, and on down the river. We've made it through the dog days. It was hot this Summer. Fishing should steadily get better as we move into Fall. You probably won't

The temps along most of the Truckee have dropped

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The temps along most of the Truckee have dropped, but we are seeing warmer weather again this week, which has caused about a degree or so increase every day. On Wednesday we saw the Farad gauge hit 68 degrees once again, so please continue to carry a thermometer with you. With the bright, sunny days again this week, the bigger flies have been a bit

Lake Tahoe Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY

The fishing has been slow for most anglers. Some have been fishing off either Cave Rock or in the Camp Richardson area. I spoke to a longtime friend who has fished the lake for years. He has always done well on the shelf off Ski Run, but this year it hasn't been so good. Most anglers have been pulling a dodger and a live minnow close to

The lake level is still dropping, in just one week, the level went down another 5 or so feet

by DOUG BUSEY

The lake level is still dropping. In just one week, the level went down another 5 or so feet. That makes it nice to drive right down to the boat-launch area and back right in. I trolled the lake on all sides with various sizes of Rapalas and a few flies. I toplined and took them deep. After four hours without a bite for trout, I

Flows are still really great for this time of the year

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Flows measuring 279 CFS out of Tahoe City, 282 CFS through the town of Truckee, 304 CFS in the Glenshire area, and 503 CFS near Farad. Flows are still really great for this time of the year and the watermaster is still releasing a good bit of water from Lake Tahoe into the Upper Truckee River. Rising water temperatures make fishing mid-day stressful for the

Flows measuring 291 CFS out of Tahoe City

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Current Water Conditions Flows measuring 291 CFS out of Tahoe City, 314 CFS through the town of Truckee, 461 CFS by the Boca Bridge, and 497 CFS near Farad. Flows are still really great for this time of the year and the watermaster is still releasing a good bit of water from Lake Tahoe into the Upper Truckee River. Rising water temperatures make fishing mid-day stressful

While we still expect water temps to exceed 68 degrees along a majority of the river this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

While we still expect water temps to exceed 68 degrees along a majority of the river this week, the ambient temps have already helped a good bit to cool things down. The section that will hold the best temps will be in the canyon, I.E. Hirschdale to the Nevada state line. If fishing upstream of the Boca confluence or in Nevada, continue to focus on

Water temps here on the Truckee are hitting the 68-degree threshold daily along most of the river

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

Water temps here on the Truckee are hitting the 68-degree threshold daily along most of the river, with maybe the exception of right below the confluence of Boca Reservoir. Please focus on fishing during the early morning hours and bring a thermometer with you, to know when to call it quits. At least as the days continue to get shorter, the starts can get a

Water temperatures are in the high 60s to low 70s

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Anglers planning to fish the Lake Tahoe should check current weather, wind conditions, and local reports before heading out, as conditions can change quickly during the summer months. Right now, water temperatures are in the high 60s to low 70s, making most of the fishing from shore difficult. Most of the fish are deeper at this point in the season.

Flows are still really great for this time of the year

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Current Water Conditions Flows measuring 291 CFS out of Tahoe City, 318 CFS through the town of Truckee, 461 CFS by the Boca Bridge, and 503 CFS near Farad. Flows are still really great for this time of the year and the watermaster is still releasing a good bit of water from Lake Tahoe into the Upper Truckee River. Rising water temperatures make fishing mid-day stressful

Lake Tahoe Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY

The fishing has been slow. Most anglers have been going deep with downriggers using n F9 Rapala or a dodger followed by a live minnow. Best areas have been Dollar Point, the Tahoe Shelf or along the Camp Richardson area in the rocky areas. For more information go to Rubyjeancharters.com.

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