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Brown and Laker Action on Tahoe

by ROBERT VARIK

We had an exciting time yesterday on the water today and managed to land a total of 14 fish. Out of the catch, we decided to keep a few for the barbecue, while the remaining fish were safely released back into the lake. For those looking to get in on the action, Tahoe Trophy Trout offers guided fishing trips with experienced Captain Rob. With years of

Current water level has reached 115,000 acre feet and climbing

Lahontan Reservoir

by LAHONTAN NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY STAFF

Current water level has reached 115,000 acre feet and climbing. The boat ramp at North Shore Marina has been lowered into the water. Please review the Nevada Handbook of Boating Laws (https://assets.kalkomey.com/.../nevada-handbook-entire.pdf) to ensure you are abiding by all laws, rules, and regulations prior to launching your vessel at Lahontan. Additionally, for many boaters this is the time you are launching your vessel to test its

Mixed Bag Action on Tahoe

by ROBERT VARIK

The past few days out on the lake, we have been catching some large lakers weighing up to 16 pounds. We've also landed some nice Rainbows, with the largest weighing around 6 pounds. Additionally, we've had a few brown trout in the mix. For those looking to get in on the action, Tahoe Trophy Trout offers guided fishing trips with experienced Captain Rob. With years of

We have come to the tail end of the season out here

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

This will be our last report of the year for Pyramid Lake as we come to the tail end of the season out here. We will instead be focusing on local still water here forward. The tactics at Pyramid Lake has changed over the last few weeks due to the warmer weather driving fish into deeper water. The fish are mostly post-spawn at this point and

Truckee River Fishing Report

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The Truckee peaked at around 4,000 CFS in the canyon and down through Reno this week due to warm weather. It has since stabilized and is now appearing to drop slowly. With flows like this there are some things to consider to up your odds at finding fish. One of the best things to do right now will be fishing higher in the river system

Flows have been somewhat stable this week

by MATT KOLES

She’s big and bad, the Truckee River. Can you catch fish in this water? Absolutely. Flows have been somewhat stable this week. Between 3,300 cfs-3,600 cfs, here in Hirschdale. Pretty big flows, and a little off color. Not chocolate milk. Down river, she’s much bigger and dirty. It’s gonna be hard to find fishable water from say, Floriston down in through Reno. It can be done,

May is Here, And The Trout Aren't Going Anywhere

by PYRAMID FLY CO.

Yup. It’s May. Crowds have dwindled, the temps are up, and the fishing is still great. Most anglers tend to cut bait and leave Pyramid Lake in the rear view mirror this time of year due to trout openers all over the Sierras and Western United States. The massive winter we encountered this season has put the baffle to this theory, and anglers for whatever

Bass anglers reported good fishing

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN

The lake held at over 90 percent of capacity and water conditions are finally looking normal. Bass anglers reported good fishing with some days boarding on excellent. Soft plastics have been the best bet with Senko style baits, Ned rigs, and shaky heads working in 5 to 25 feet of water. Large and smallmouth also chased small swimbaits and crankbaits. Striper anglers trolled umbrella rigs

The lake level has started to rise over the last week

by DOUG BUSEY

The lake level has started to rise over the last week but is about 12 feet lower than last year at this time. The Douglas County Park is open for RV and tent campers in the improved camp area. As the lake rises, the real estate on the east shore is getting a little smaller each day for shore camping on the far end, but

Big Fish Alert! Lakers up to 18 pounds

by ROBERT VARIK

If you're looking for some exciting fishing action, then Tahoe is the place to be right now. This weekends trip produced some impressive catches, including three double-digit trophy trout caught back to back! The first catch was a 16-pounder, followed by a 10-pounder, and then finished off with an impressive 18-pounder - all caught within just 30 minutes. In total, they landed eight fish, three of

Truckee River Fishing Report

by MATT KOLES

Here she goes. Up and up and up, the Truckee River. This will be our run-off now. 2,300 cfs as a write this. It’s stopped freezing at night, so now we’ll get our melt going. Honestly, this is when it gets good. I’m more excited than the kayakers. Now, you’ll probably come up here and scratch your head when you see the water. However; if you look for some

The fish are starting to seek deeper water and feed more aggressively

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The tail end of the season at the salty pond is upon us. But, with the big winter and cold spring, fishing the lake remains much better than average for mid-May. The fish are starting to seek deeper water and feed more aggressively, but you will still find a lot of fish in the shallows at this time. Cruising fish will be difficult to catch

The Truckee has been fishing exceptionally for those familiar with high water fishing techniques

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The Truckee has been fishing exceptionally for those familiar with high water fishing techniques. If this type of fishing is new to you, in short, look for walking speed water, 3-5 feet deep and ideally with some structure, such as a cut bank, or submerged boulder. Fly selection is also simple this time of year, large “high protein” flies such as stoneflies, worms, eggs, and

Good Laker Bite with Brown Trout Mixed In

by ROBERT VARIK

The Laker bite has been good this weekend, with lots of fish in the 2 to 4 pound range. We've also had a few Lakers up to 10 plus pounds. There were some Brown Trout mixed in, providing even more variety to the catch. For those looking to get in on the action, Tahoe Trophy Trout offers guided fishing trips with experienced Captain Rob. With years

Pyramid Lake has continued to fish better than previous years

by RENO FLY SHOP

Pyramid Lake has continued to fish better than previous years with the cool temperatures in the air and water. The anticipated spawn is in full effect and fish are cruising shallow areas by the hundreds. While not every cruising fish will feed during this time, the ones that do make for consistent fishing through all types of weather conditions. The strip bite has been most effective

Truckee River Conditions Update

by RENO FLY SHOP

While the Truckee River has run at high flows over the last week, it has continued to fish well for those venturing out. The storm this week has cooled off the entire region and has resulted in a drop in flows on the Truckee River. As of this writing, flows are 2700 cfs at the Reno gauge. This is great news for anglers going into

Pyramid Lake Fishing Report

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The overcast days have improved the fishing on the lake, with fish a bit less on edge and more willing to chase streamers. The midge bite has slowed down will cooler air temps, and using streamers will be a great way to find fish this week. While the fish are beginning to finish up their spawn, you may still find a few attempting to make

Truckee River Report

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The river continues to fish well for those getting out right now, and with see mingly tough conditions, the crowds have been light for this time of year and fishing pressure is low. The high-water tactics of fishing pockets of slow water using attractor nymphs or streamers has been the most productive method and both indicators or tight lining will be the best way to

The lake rose to 93 percent of capacity, and the bite had really improved

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN

The lake rose to 93 percent of capacity, and the bite had really improved until the arrival of the colder weather. Bass anglers reported hooking up with brown Senko style baits, Ned rigs in Aaron’s Magic, and Margarita Mutilator drop shot 6” Fat Robos. Anglers also reported takers on deep diving crankbaits and spinnerbaits in the mud lines. Striped bass ate cut sardines, anchovies, and

Tahoe Trophy Trout First Trip of The Year

by ROBERT VARIK

Tahoe Trophy Trout out of the Tahoe Keys had a successful first day out on Lake Tahoe today. Anglers on board landed a total of 7 Lake Trout and 2 Brown Trout. For those looking to get in on the action, Tahoe Trophy Trout offers guided fishing trips with experienced Captain Rob. With years of experience fishing Lake Tahoe, Captain Rob knows all the best spots

Nice Fishing Today

by HANS MOXLEY

We got into some very nice fish today !!!!

14 3/4 lb. Laker

by MIKE NIELSEN

One interesting catch we had today. Nice 14 3/4 lb laker we c/ r. Action has been definitely up n down and each day a different strategy but we have seen and experienced this over our 27 seasons past Guiding. We’re getting mixed bags most days and it’s been literally incredible weather. Hard to think just 4 weeks ago we were in a roof shoveling panic to avoid

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