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These small storms over the last week have done little to change conditions on the Truckee

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

These small storms over the last week have done little to change conditions on the Truckee in regards to water flows and temps. Touching upon my opening paragraph from this weeks report, one thing that I have learned in my years of trout fishing is these fish like consistency, so we expect fishing to remain fair, especially as the air temps rise early next week.

The lake level is still up and the water is mostly clear

by DOUG BUSEY

The lake level is still up and the water is mostly clear. I fished this week for a few hours and ran into a little green slime on the North end. Nothing to mess up your line or get stuck in your prop. I fished from 9am to about 130pm. I boated 9 catchable rainbows and kept one in the 3 lb range. Most of

Closed until April 27, 2024

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF

Closed until April 27, 2024

The Nevada side of the river is open through the Winter

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. We’ve had a few reports from the Rosachi section in Nevada and the fishing has been pretty good, mostly with small midge patterns. The flow is at about 20 cfs which is normal for the Winter but

Winter is here and the river is fishing well

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Winter is here and the river is fishing well. You can really tell when winter fishing is in full swing when we get a lot of reports of white fish being caught. It seems they almost disappear during the summertime, but reappear during winter. They are just a blast to catch and are a true native species to the Truckee. Flows have remained steady and

15 lb. Laker

by HANS MOXLEY

Finch got himself a big fish today!! Nice job 15#

Flows are big for this time of year

by MATT KOLES

Bit warmer, and feeling much more like El Niño on the Truckee River We got out of the early morning teens, East winds stopped blowing, and kinda mild rainy’ish type weather. Good for Winter fly fishing on the Truckee River. Flows are big for this time of year. About 450 cfs here in Hirschdale, and around 550 cfs out East in Nevada on the lower river. Great

Bobber fishing out fished the strip bite again this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

While fishing on the Truckee slows as the temp’s plummet, Pyramid Lake is seeing the opposite effect and the colder days have caused the bite to really pick up. These stormy, overcast days will keep fish in close to the drop offs all day, keeping rods bent with more consistency. Bobber fishing out fished the strip bite again this week, especially around mid-day. Low light

Flows remain stable on the Truckee

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

While flows remain stable on the Truckee, the water temps have dropped this week, pushing fish into slow runs. The trout will be a bit less willing to move on your flies this week, and you will need to really bump them in the nose to get some love. This is a great time to begin fishing a high protein meal such as a worm

Shore Bite is On!

by BEARFISH ALLIANCE STAFF

Been a little while since we have thrown up a fish report, but if you need to keep up on regular reports go on over to www.pyramidflyco.com to keep current. Bite has been steady from the shoreline, and you will find the fish prowling anywhere from 8ft and down....you might even find a few as short as six feet, but those have generally been Cutties

December Brings The Cold, Our Team Brings The Heat

by PYRAMID FLY CO.

Well, it’s easy to exaggerate when it comes to fishing. I mean, that is the everlasting stigma that has been attached to all fisherman types by society. Whereas this may be true for most of the fishing world, here at Pyramid Fly Co. there is no exaggeration when it comes to what we put on the table. We fish for the largest cutthroat trout in

A Wave of Emotion

by ROBYN GERSTENSLAGER

Banner day for one biologist, population of Lahontan cutthroat trout provides hope, but more ‘tenacity’ needed to recover species Even over a year later, tears well up in his eyes when he talks about it. The “wave of emotion,” as he describes it, is understandable given that the moment was 15 years in the making. “Even last summer when I took my son and his friend

Pyramid Lake Fishing Report

by PYRAMID LAKE FLY FISHING

The lake has been fishing really well. This time of year is usually predictable and this season holds true. The days and nights are cold, the air is dry, and we are experiencing normal weather for November and early December. The days are really short right now. It gets light around 7:00 am and dark by 5:00 pm. The best time to fish this time

Winter fly fishing on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Cold kinda all up and down the river. At least this week. Waiting for El Niño to kick in. Big warm storms and a big river, love the stuff. Right now she’s cold. Look for slow walking pace water, 2-5 feet deep. You’ll always get a feeding window sometime during the day, no matter how cold it is. No ice or anything like that, and in

Pyramid Lake Fly Fishing Report & Forecast

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The fishing at Pyramid Lake is beginning to settle in to a familiar rhythm. The bite will be steady one day and a grind the next. We’ve been finding most of our fish on olive or black balanced leeches between 8 – 12 feet deep. These are fish that come up from deep water to cruise the shallower shelves and forage before they return down

Presentation and fly selection matter more this time of the year

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

There are still fish holding all along Glenshire, and quality fishing opportunities to be had all the way down through the lower river, and past Reno. Egg patterns and small bugs such as midges and BWO are the primary forage for now. Streamer fishing mid-day has been slower, but if you only plan to spend just a couple hours fishing in the afternoon then it

The lake level has fluctuated a bit within a foot up and down

by DOUG BUSEY

The lake level has fluctuated a bit within a foot up and down. The Douglas County ramp and day use is open all year for anglers and us diehard winter campers and fishers. The NDOW recently planted 7000 catchable rainbow trout. Shore fishing has been good on the Nevada side of the lake. I have not fished or heard of any anglers on the CA

Fishing will slow considerably at Washoe and Little Washoe with the winter and ice

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing will slow considerably at Washoe and Little Washoe with the winter and ice. Look for stocking to begin again this spring.

The lake is fishing really good!

by PYRAMID LAKE GUIDES

Alot of big fish being caught right now and the lake is fishing really good! We have some open days call us at 435 540 0359 or visit www.pyramidlakeguides.com for booking

The shore bite at Pyramid remains surprisingly consistent for Mid-November

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The shore bite at Pyramid remains surprisingly consistent for Mid-November, as the fish are found in close and at depths of 8-12 feet throughout the day. The early-to-mid-morning bite has been the most reliable. The catch rate seems to slow most days from around 1:00pm to 3:00pm, and bite will generally pick up again from the late afternoon into the evening. The fish appear to

The Truckee has seen very little changes in conditions once again this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The Truckee has seen very little changes in conditions once again this week and both flows and water temps remain consistent at the Farad USGS gauge. As the days get shorter, so does the window for good fishing, and fishing mid-day through early evening will be your best bet from now until spring. Early this month, we’ve seen an increase in flows along Glenshire as

Shore fishing at the lake has really picked up

by RENO FLY SHOP

Shore fishing at the lake has really picked up. Most days stripping flies has been the most productive but the indicator bite has been on and balanced leeches and baitfish under the indicator can put fish in the net. The surface water temp should continue to drop with the changing season. This should disperse the baitfish near surface and push them deeper. It is possible to

The Truckee is in fantastic shape through both Nevada and California

by RENO FLY SHOP

The Truckee is in fantastic shape through both Nevada and California. It seems flows have fully stabilized on the NV side following irrigation diversions and we now have settled into flow profiles that will remain until winter storms begin. As mentioned abve the brown trout are in full spawn mode. Please give them a wide berth. In a couple weeks the browns should finish their spawn

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