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Fly Fishing on the Truckee River through the first part of January

by RENO FLY SHOP

Fly Fishing on the Truckee River through the first part of January has changed greatly day to day. On days where water temperatures have increased into the high 30’s, fish activity has increased. On days that water temperatures don’t come up, fishing has not been great (reference temperature graph below). This is the time of year when you’ll want to pick your days and focus

Winter has arrived on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Gonna be a cold week with snow and wind. Probably not the best for fishing. Maybe down on the Nevada side, but here in Hirschdale, we’ll be in the single digits at night, and won’t make it out of the 20’s during the day. Too much ice in the guides for me. After this week, for now, it’s looking like El Niño may kick in. That

Pyramid Lake Fishing Report

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The fishing at Pyramid remains a bit spotty this week, with some sunny days killing the bite and the overcast days providing a window of fair numbers. With this week’s storm pushing though we expect the bite to really pick up, especially as last week’s full moon wains. As reported last week, the fish remain pretty spread out among most beaches with neither north or

Truckee River Fishing Report

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

This week Truckee will see its first significant amount of snow fall for the ‘23/’24 winter. The forecast is calling 5-9 inches expected on Saturday with a chance of another storm towards the middle of next week. Let’s hope Mother Nature keeps the good times rolling and we see the next few months make up for lost time. This amount of snow will likely limit

On-the-Water Report | Aden Breckner from the Truckee River Lake | early January 2024

by RENO FLY SHOP

Aden Breckner, with your On-the-Water Report from the Truckee River. Water temps have cooled with the deepening winter. Trout have settled into their winter water and are catchable if you put in your time. Small dark body nymphs have been the most productive with streamers doing well on the right day. We will benefit with winter precip starts. This should initiate the BWO in full force

The Sceirine and Rosachi sections on the Nevada side are still fishing pretty well

East Walker River (NV)

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF

The East Walker on the California side of the state line is closed until April 27. 2024. The Nevada side of the river is open through the Winter. The EW is running at about 94 cfs right now and the Sceirine and Rosachi sections on the Nevada side are still fishing pretty well. The weather has been very nice here lately, much the opposite of last

End of the Year, but the Season Is Just Turning On!

by PYRAMID FLY CO.

It has been an interesting start to the 2023/24 season at Pyramid Lake, and that is meant in a positive connotation in case you’re wondering. Lower water temps started the season off in October and essentially shifted the balance of fish behavior to reflect that of being much later in the season. Hence, here we are at the end of December and this still holds

Midge fishing under the indicator has been the most productive way to target the LCT

by RENO FLY SHOP

El Niño years are on average mild and wet. This means that we should get the nice storms that make the fish happy and hungry without the cold days that can send even the most hardened Pyramid angler running back to the retreat of a warm truck cab. Here’s hoping for just that scenario. This time of year the water is still cooling, this downward trend

Conditions on the Truckee River have also benefited from the mild weather so far

by RENO FLY SHOP

Conditions on the Truckee River have also benefited from the mild weather so far. Water temps have risen above 40F through town and even a few degrees higher downstream. These few degrees have really woken up the fish. All tactics have worked nymphs, beads, streamers and even some dry flies have worked on cloudier days. It seems that fish have moved into slower water but are

The water level is high and clear

by DOUG BUSEY

The water level is high and clear. The Douglas County park is open for camping and boat launching. All three ramps have been adjusted to be utilized. With the lake level so high, the dry camping on the east side is not available past the main cove. I fished this week with Reed Mitchell from Gardnerville, NV. We started about 8:30 and fished until the

The river is running low and is open all year with no gear restrictions

East Carson River (NV)

by DOUG BUSEY

The river is running low and is open all year with no gear restrictions. Best areas would be on the south end of Gardnerville by the broken dam.

With holidays winding down, it’s time to get back on the river!

by RENO FLY SHOP

With holidays winding down, it’s time to get back on the river! @g_litchfield with a beautiful Truckee River Brown this week. #truckeeriver #pyramidlake #flyfishing #renoflyshop

The Rosachi section in Nevada has been fishing pretty well

East Walker River (NV)

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF

The East Walker on the California side of the state line is closed until April 27. 2024. The Nevada side of the river is open through the Winter. The Rosachi section in Nevada has been fishing pretty well with some reports coming in from anglers catching 10+ fish per day. The good fishing hours this time of the year are pretty short, you really don’t need

Pyramid continues to fish fair this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

Pyramid continues to fish fair this week, with not a lot of high number days, but some excellent fish being put in the net for the persistent angler. We have still done best when fishing under an indicator. However, we have seen some quality fish caught on the strip this week, including a 20-pounder caught by Trout Creek Outfitters shop-hand and guide, Finn Loper. The

The storm put a nice bit of color in the water and stirred things up a bit

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The river came up about 300 CFS along various sections of the river during the peak of last week’s rain, and has since begun to taper off. This didn’t make the river “blown out” but rather put a nice bit of color in the water and stirred things up a bit. This will make the larger bugs like worms, eggs and stones increasingly effective over

Fun couple of days on the water

by PYRAMID LAKE GUIDES

Fun couple of days on the water fishing with my friend Charlie card..thanks for the opportunity my friend it was great to see you... Things that go bump in the dark! Hey folks we have open dates left in Dec.. visit www.pyramidlakeguides.com or call 435 5490358 let's get you out on the water

It is Pyramid Lake season, and it is fully underway!

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

There is plenty of cloud cover in the forecast for next week at Pyramid. Cloud cover is generally a good thing. It can often lead to fish feeding in shallow water or closer to the surface. With what’s in the forecast for next week, any day could be a great one. But, if there’s one thing we know about Pyramid Lake, it’s that the bite

Fishing the river has been challenging lately, but always rewarding

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

If you’re looking for the aforementioned challenge and inspiration, the Truckee River is full of it right now. Fishing the river has been challenging lately, but always rewarding. The cold weather has fully settled in, and the snow is sticking to the mountains and ridgelines above the river. The banks are still largely snow free throughout most of the canyon, but the air temperature is

While bites have been somewhat scarce, the size and quality of Lahontan Cutthroat has been outstanding

by RENO FLY SHOP

Fly fishing in the first half of December has been rewarding for those willing to put in their time. While bites have been somewhat scarce, the size and quality of Lahontan Cutthroat has been outstanding. This is the time of year where it is seemingly harder to catch a smaller fish than a big fish (but catching any fish can be difficult). Lahontan Cutthroat have already

This time of year is about finding quality over quantity of trout

by RENO FLY SHOP

The first part of December on the Truckee River has fished well for how cold water temperatures have been. If your catch rate has slowed from this Fall to worry. This time of year is about finding quality over quantity of trout. Beyond the water temperatures dipping below 40 degrees, the noticeable change over the last few weeks is the migration of trout into slower

Rolling through Winter on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

No snow yet. I think everyone’s wondering when Winter will start. It’s been cold, but lack of precip gets everyone a little on edge. I don’t think anyone wants a repeat of last year, but we do need a snowpack. Flows are darn good though. Fishing is hit and miss like it usually is in Winter. Warmer overcast days are best, but there’s usually a timeframe,

PYRAMID STILLWATER SCHOOL 2024

by PYRAMID FLY CO.

JOIN US FOR THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE OF A LIFTIME! Pyramid Fly Co and Phil Rowley Fly Fishing have teamed up to bring you and absolutely fun and unique learning experience - The Pyramid Stillwater School. 3 days on the water learning stillwater tactics, techniques, and tricks with the Legend himself, Phil Rowley. This is a fully accommodated event that includes lodging, transportation, food, gear, and instruction.

Pyramid Lake Fishing Report

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

Fishing on the lake has slowed a bit this week, but the storm that pushed through yesterday should hopefully help the cause, at least for the short term. December can typically be considered a hit-or-miss month by the avid Pyramid angler. The fish will be in close feeding aggressively one day and nonexistent the next. However, one thing we do enjoy about Pyramid in December

On-the-Water Report

by RENO FLY SHOP

This weeks On-the-Water Report from Aden Breckner. Still plenty of opportunities to get out and catch fish if you don’t mind some cold temps! Call the shop for guide availability. Have a great weekend! Pyramid Lake Flies We Suggest: Tui Chub, Perch Fry, Pyramid Lake Beetle, Booby, Pyramid Lake Bugger, Balanced Leech, Jiggy Fat Minnow, Holographic Midge Truckee River Flies We Suggest: Spanish Bullet,Perdigon, Jig TNT’s, Psycho May, Galloup’s Jig BWO, Baetis Cripple, Pull Over BWO, Griffiths Gnat, Barely Legal, Cheech Leech, Sparkle Minnow, Dolly Llama, Truckee River

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