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Western Nevada Fish Reports


The shore bite has been surprisingly consistent for this early on in the season

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
We’ve seen the best November fishing out here in recent memory. The shore bite has been surprisingly consistent for this early on in the season, and there have already been a number of big fish caught by shore anglers. This is most certainly due to the series of storms in the area causing the water temps to drop earlier this year, and as long as

Truckee River Fishing Report

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
The Truckee River saw flows change along most sections of the river this week with the new precipitation. While the upper section of the river along 89 has all but dried up with no water coming out of Tahoe, the creeks along 89 are providing little-to-no relief until Donner creek, where they are now letting 125 CFS out of the lake. This will make the

The Truckee River has also fished well in the past week and has seen a reduction of flows

by RENO FLY SHOP
The Truckee River has also fished well in the past week and has seen a reduction of flows. As flows have dropped, water has become increasingly clear and Brown Trout have begun to spawn. With the addition of eggs in the river, both rainbow trout and brown trout have been keyed in on egg patterns. Bead fishing is an increasingly popular technique and is an

Baily Pond will continue to be stocked until winter conditions will no longer allow

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Baily Pond will continue to be stocked until winter conditions will no longer allow. The sunfish have turned off  but trout fishing has been great. The recent wet weather is going to make accessing the pond a little tough, but fishing should be excellent until winter really takes hold. Salmon eggs under a bobber is hard to beat at Baily. Fly fisherman using small peacock

Fishing should stay good until winter really lets us have it

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Shore anglers fishing with chartreuse powerbait and worms off the bottom are still finding some fish around deeper water. Good reports back from boats trolling with flashers in the upper water column with the cold snap. Heavy kastmaster and spoons are good at getting down to lower holding fish until temps fall and fish really come up. Fishing should stay good until winter really lets

A very good start to Winter for November

by MATT KOLES
Winter has set in, with more rain and snow on the way for the Truckee River. A very good start to Winter for November. Good rain and snow last week, and more on the way this week. Looks like we went right into Winter. In Ca, on the Truckee River, water temps have crashed with this cold weather. Look to hit them fish on the head. Fish

The Truckee trout have definitely been on the chew this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
The Truckee trout have definitely been on the chew this week and they are not shying away from the bigger bugs as long as the presentation is good. We’ve noticed a big change in the water type they’ve been sitting in, and now they are almost exclusively being found in the slow deep runs. With that said, it’s time to put away the euro rod

On-the-Water Report | Pyramid Lake and the Truckee River

by RENO FLY SHOP
Flies we suggest: Sparkle Minnow, Tui Chub, MopCorn Beetle, Booby Fly, Popcorn Beetle, Balanced Leech, Belly Ache Minnow, Pyramid Lake Bugger, Pyramid Lake Fly Selection

South Fork of the Humboldt are very low and fishing is difficult except in the pools

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Very little change here as flows on the South Fork of the Humboldt are very low and fishing is difficult except in the pools. Flows have increased a bit. Flows are better below the reservoir and fishing is fair there. As of November 4, the South Fork of the Humboldt was flowing at approximately 3.16 cfs above the reservoir and 8.36 cfs below the reservoir.

Over the last week the shore fishing has really picked up

by PYRAMID LAKE GUIDES
Over the last week the shore fishing has really picked up.. the bobber has been dropping consistently.. we have some open dates if you want to get out on the water give us a shout. 435 549 0358

Buckle up, weathers changing

by MATT KOLES
Buckle up, weathers changing. Gonna get us a good dose of Winter this week on the Truckee River. In fact, the next several weeks, periods of cold and snow are in the forecast. If you streamer fish, good news. If you dry fly fish, good news too. As we head deeper into November, it should be real good, lower on the Truckee River in Nevada, and progressively

Bite Should Pick Up After This Storm System

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
Pyramid has been in the in between stages of fishing currently. This causes the bait balls to be a bit more scattered and no longer right on the surface, bringing the trout higher in the water column, but still pretty far off the shoreline, making it tough for shore anglers. The best way for fly anglers to find fish right now is to get out

The Truckee continues to fish well

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
The Truckee continues to fish well, with the best sections being from the confluence of Boca reservoir to the Nevada state line on the CA side, as well as the entire Nevada side as the state takes less water this time of year with the agricultural season ending, keeping great flows down here all the way to Derby Dam. Here in California, we have mostly

Early Morning Macs on Tahoe

by HANS MOXLEY
Looky there.... looks like our Tahoe Mack's know how to speak French as well... Great job you two.. safe travels

Very low flows from Tahoe City to Boca

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS
Water Conditions Very low flows from Tahoe City to Boca which makes the majority of the upper river not fishable right now. Because of the low flows, we recommended only fishing from Boca to Stateline. The river is flowing at about 444 CFS near the stateline and 8 CFS through the town of Truckee. Tips for the Week Indicator nymphing, tight line nymphing and streamer fishing are all

Fishing has been very good for trollers

by DOUG BUSEY
The NDOW has planted the lake with over 4000 triploid strains of rainbow trout. Fishing has been very good for trollers with flashers followed by a crawler or a #1 needle fish. Shore anglers have been using green or yellow powerbait. The county park is open for camping and boat launching.  Fishing season is open all year now on Topaz. I have not heard from

Pyramid Lake Late October Report

by PYRAMID FLY CO.
I’ll tell ya what, Old Man weather just knocked on our door at Pyramid Lake. Winds, could fronts and overnight lows are dropping the water temps and that is causing the thermocline to spread out and spread the bait and fish out.Is the lake turning over ? It has to sooner then later. What’s that mean ? that means the fish will start coming to shore

From Summer to more like Winter weather on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES
From Summer to more like Winter weather on the Truckee River. This should kick the fly fishing into high gear on the Truckee River. What I’ve been waiting for, a change in the weather. Cold, and some snow, and rain, most importantly, low pressure and clouds. A change from the persistent sunny blah days. Now we can get into some streamer fishing, and look for some dry

25lb. Cutthroat

by PYRAMID LAKE GUIDES
Found my pb lahontan cutthroat . This fish weighed in at 25 lbs . It's going to be an awesome season. We have some open dates in the next few weeks.. our winter and spring dates our filling fast so if your wanting to plan a trip get on our calender now!! Call 435 549 0358 for booking...

Final fall run with absolutely perfect summer temps

by TAHOE SPORTFISHING STAFF
Final fall run with absolutely perfect summer temps.   Cold front coming this weekend that will send us into more traditional fall weather and fishing!!

Fall fishing should really pick up

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
With the stormy weather this weekend, the fall fishing should really pick up – and in reference to my diatribe to open this report – shifts in barometric pressure like this are typically great days to fish. With a dropping pressure being the best, and the low pressure during a storm front as well as the rising pressure afterwards being the next best. When overcast
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