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Crazy April weather on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Crazy April weather on the Truckee River. More snow this month than we had in March. Go figure. Flows are still big below Boca. Pouring a lot of water out of Boca. Big flows through Hirschdale and into Nevada. I like the big flows. Tough for the normal wade angler though. Hard to find the spots fish can get out of current. Remember, just look for

Euro Nymph Clinic, April 25th 2026

by MATT KOLES

Euro Nymph Clinic, April 25th 2026. Learn the tricks of the trade on the Truckee River. Pull off the bobber and start sticking some fish on the tight line rig. You will learn leaders, rigs, rods, and all the tactics-reading water, what flies to use and when, and all the good stuff to make you a Jedi nymph master. If Euro is new to you, or

With the fish mostly spawning right now, the bite has been a bit tough again this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

With the fish mostly spawning right now, the bite has been a bit tough again this week despite the shift in weather. At this point in the season a good way to find more consistent fishing would be to get out on a boat or float tube and use a slip indicator with midges or leeches, or a fast-sinking line with a larger streamer. For

The rain/snow mix in town has caused a surge in flows along the whole river

by TROUT CREEK FLIES STAFF

The rain/snow mix in town has caused a surge in flows along the whole river, but flows are already dropping and we’d estimate by early in the week we should see things stabilize and the clarity should improve along with it. The river didn’t run “chocolate milk” from this storm and one of the best things about the Truckee is it is very quick to

The rainbow and brown action has been fair to good along the west side

by DOUG BUSEY

When the wind isn't making white caps. The mac fishing has been fair for anglers fishing deep off the Tahoe shoal and Dollar Point. The rainbow and brown action has been fair to good along the west side in the rocky areas. Most have been trolling F7 or F9 Rapalas in Black/silver or tossing tube jigs right along the top of the rocks. For more

The lake is to the top

by DOUG BUSEY

The lake is to the top. The water is cloudy with a little grassy debris on it. The bass fishing is doing very well. As for trout fishing. I fished with my friend Arnie Phelan from Carson City last weekend. We trolled deep and shallow. I must have tried every size and color of Rapalas in my box. Along with a couple secrets that I

Solid to great fishing on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Solid to great fishing on the Truckee River. Pretty incredible March weather wise. That's got the trouts way ahead of schedule. They're feasting on about everything. Spring you will have the must abundant populations of insects in the drift. Good news, this week, we'll get some rains and cloud cover. Will be a good streamer and dry fly fishing week. They opened the plug at Boca, lots

The lake has still continued to fish a bit hot and cold this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The lake has still continued to fish a bit hot and cold this week as the majority of the fish are focused on spawning right now. This is the time of year where we recommend fishing the more gradual drop-offs using an indicator set shallow and fished far from your ladder. These same beaches will also fare well for stripping. As a third option, getting

The Truckee River is seeing flows change not only daily but hourly

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The Truckee River is seeing flows change not only daily but hourly as the remaining snow melts from the peaks. This yo-yo pattern you would see when looking at the USGS stream gauges are typical for this time of year, which is a product of ambient temperature swings causing streams to rise and fall over a 24-hour period. However, it is far less drastic this

The main Truckee River is fishing well right now

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Current Water Conditions The main Truckee River is fishing well right now, thanks to the early spring-like conditions we’ve been experiencing. So far, runoff has been minimal, which has helped maintain good water clarity throughout much of the system. With unseasonably warm temperatures arriving earlier than usual, we’re already starting to see insect activity that typically doesn’t show up until later in the spring. The upper

LCT caught and released in Downtown Reno

by RENO FLY SHOP

Caleb, @tied_byfaith , caught and released a LCT in downtown Reno that had migrated from Pyramid Lake. The USFWS has passed 100 of these fish by Derby Dam this season. This allows their access to the Truckee Meadows. Get out there and let us know if you find one!!! #renoflyshop #renotahoe #truckeeriver #pyramidlake #travelnevada flyfishnevadaflyfishing @nvdow

Lake Tahoe Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY

Mackinaw fishing has been a little slow. Best areas have been Dollar Point or the Tahoe shelf using a dodger and a live minnow. Some anglers have been trolling F9 Rapalas in a black and silver pattern. Note: use a little smelly jelly lightly on the back end of your lure. Not to much or you take away the action of the lure. Fellow angler

The lake level keeps coming up a little each day

by DOUG BUSEY

The lake level keeps coming up a little each day. For those that love to do a little bass fishing. Get your bass down there. The smallmouth and largemouth are on their beds starting to spawn. Small hair jigs in an orange pattern have been most productive. The trout are starting to become active in the early mornings in the shallows or on the drop

Winter is over on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Well, Winter is over on the Truckee River. I'm sure we'll still get some weather this Spring, but man, this is crazy. 70's about everyday in Truckee. Needless to say the fishing is pretty darn good. Skwalla's, early caddis, march browns, blue wings. Everything is in the drift and nymphing should get you some. Might get lucky and get some on top too. Spring is usually streamer time,

The rainbows on the Truckee have mostly entered spawn-mode at this point

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The rainbows on the Truckee have mostly entered spawn-mode at this point and if spotted these fish should be avoided to allow a successful spawn of our wild Truckee trout. Caution should also be taken when wading across any shallow gravels bars, as these redds can be hard to spot at times. With that said, you can definitely guess what junk fly would be good

Pyramid Lake Fishing Report

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

As with everything else this year, we have seen the fish at Pyramid begin their spawn a bit earlier this year, and this week we have seen fish paired up and creating redds right along the lake shore. Despite this, there are still fish hanging in deeper water feeding and these are the fish you would be targeting if you headed out here right now.

The pond is open and has been stoked once this season

Davis Creek Park Pond

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The pond is open and has been stoked once this season. Pink floating power worms fished off the bottom are a favorite at Davis. Small dry flies can be fun fishing early and late in the day.

Stocking has begun at Baily and fishing has been good

Baily Fishing Pond

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Stocking has begun at Baily and fishing has been good. Rainbow trout 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.

Stocking has begun at Seeman Pond and fishing has been good

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Stocking has begun at Seeman Pond and fishing has been good. Rainbow trout 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.

Flows are perfect at the moment, but that can change very quickly

East Walker River (NV)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Flows are perfect at the moment, but that can change very quickly. Flows will likely bounce around in the next few weeks with runoff into Bridgeport. Fly fisherman using large streamers have reported some healthy rainbows and browns this winter. There has been a few Skwala stoneflies hatching but no real prolific hatches have been reported. Spinners, rapalas, and spoons have been productive while flows

Spring has sprung on the Truckee River...Early

by MATT KOLES

High of 68 today in Truckee. This March might go down as our warmest March on record. We are way ahead of schedule fishing wise. It feels like mid-late April. I've seen caddis, small stoneflies, and of course skwalla stoneflies. March Brown mayflies should come off very shortly. So it's a smorgasbord of bugs to nymph with. We've basically had our runoff. The river is still up,

The lake is in full spring mode already

by PYRAMID LAKE FLY FISHING

The lake is in full spring mode already. The weather has basically turned into spring a month early. Unless we get another storm system rolling through later in March it looks like sunblock and wet wading!!! Seriously it is time to get out there. If you like the spring bite and the lake its time, go, go, go…. Fish are cruising the shallows all around the

Pyramid Lake Fishing Report

by THE FLY SHOP

Fishing conditions: Good Report: Pyramid continues to fish well. With the storms behind us, fishing won't be stellar, but where else can you catch a 20 lb. cutthroat standing on a ladder? If you are going, your Moo Midge or Balanced Leech could be what they eat. Basically, that is the gam right now, keep a dark Balanced Leech or Chrinomid Bomber under an indicator and in

East Walker Flows Are At 115 CFS

East Walker River (NV)

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF

The California side of the EW is closed for Winter, just the Nevada side is open now. The flows on the East have been fluctuating quite a bit with the warmer, then colder weather we've been having, today the flows are at 115 cfs. Based on the few reports I've had from down there it sounds like the fish have been pretty tight lipped lately

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