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Fishing Has Been Good on The Carson

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Flows on the Carson are about 80 cfs and fishing has been good. Spin fisherman using small spinners slowly retrieved in deeper pools have caught a few good fish. Fly fisherman using small streamer have done equally as well. As temperatures continue to drop, the trout metabolism decreases making slow moving lures and flies more productive. Light leaders and tippets will also increase catch rates.

Closed to Fishing Until Jan. 1st

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Topaz is closed to fishing until January 1st.

Remains Open During The Winter Months

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Spooner Lake remains open to fishing during the winter months but is typically covered in ice by the middle to end of December.

Fishing Has Slowed With The Cold Weather

Lahontan Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has slowed at Lahontan with the extreme cold. Spin fisherman using white jigs and small spinners are finding a few fish along sandy beaches.

Flows Are Down to Winter Rates

East Walker River (NV)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Flows are down to winter rates on the EW. Although anchor ice has become an issue in some areas, anglers willing to search a little are finding some productive water. Fish seem to be holding low in the deeper pools but as insect life picks up, there should be a few rising fish to cast at. Weather and temperatures will play a big part in

Closed to Fishing For The Season

Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Mason Valley closed to fishing September 30th

Ice is Starting to Take Hold

Bilk Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has continued to be slow at Bilk Creek as the ice takes hold.

Closed to Fishing For The Season

Knott Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Knot Creek Reservoir is closed to fishing for the season.

Closed to Fishing For The Season

Onion Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Closed to fishing for the season.

Fishing Has Been Good For Bass

Rye Patch Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been good for smallmouth and white bass using rooster tails, rubber worms, and bright colored jigs. Fishing will slow now that cooler temps are here. Spin Fisherman are picking up an occasional walleye or bass on plugs and spoons near the dam and some smaller bass along the sandy beaches.

Some Much Needed Rain and Snow This Week

by MATT KOLES

Some much needed rain and snow. Are we finally seeing this La Niña loading up storms for California? Fingers crossed. The 2 storms over the weekend were pretty meager for Tahoe standards, but it’s a start. My guess, January – March, we’ll get some big cold storms. Our last La Niña year, ‘11, it was still snowing here in June. Be prepared all the new Truckee

Sudden Change in Weather is Dropping Lake Temps

by PYRAMID FLY CO.

With the sudden change in weather we are starting to see the water temperatures drop a little and more fish pushing into the shallows. Now we are starting to see more numbers of fish, and fish of all sizes. But all days are different, we love the days when the big fish are in and the bobbers aren’t wearing life jackets.

Big Fish Are Moving Into The Shallows!

by RENO FLY SHOP

Big fish are moving into the shallows! Though this time of year lacks the consistency of early spring we are catching large fish daily. The indicator bite has been best. Dark balanced leeches spaced 3 feet apart at depths ranging from 10-15 feet. There has been a good morning bite, but the bite from 12-3 has been more consistent and this is the time we

Truckee River Fishing Report

by RENO FLY SHOP

The Truckee River is holding strong at 220 CFS through the downtown gauge. Mornings temperatures are cold, both water and air. For the last week, air temps have pushed into the 50s only a few times and water temps haven’t been over 40 degrees. You want to focus your fishing after 11 to just before dark as this is when the water will be at it’s

The Lake Will Open Jan. 1st 2021

by DOUG BUSEY

The lake will open to fishing on January 1st 2021. Just a reminder, the Topaz Lodge will not be holding their annual fishing derby this year. The water level has started to rise up a little. We will all find out how the fishing is on opening. But the good news is. The Nevada Department of Wildlife has planted over 20,000 lbs of trout over

Fishing Has Been Fair

West Carson River (NV)

by DOUG BUSEY

The fishing has been fair up higher on the river for small trout. Remember that in Nevada, the rivers are open to fishing all year.

Walker River Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY

The area between Wellington and Yerinton has been producing some good fishing. You will have to do some walking to get to the heavier waters. I would recommend a small spinner on the casting pole, or a copper jon on the fly rod.

Let Em Run

by PYRAMID FLY CO.

What a wild week! For early December the lake is fishing extremely well. While we are still using the, "Quality over quantity", motto, some days can be a bit of both. As we pushed through the full moon the indicator bite produced some extremely nice fish. This fishery seems to be getting better and better. Where to fish one asks? Well, if I told you

Fishing on The Rougher Days Has Been Better Than The Clear Days

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

The best fishing currently is Popcorn Rock, Cattleguard, Blockhouse Beach, Wino Beach, and Indian Head Beach and some other areas on the west side of the Lake. Anglers stripping flies are fishing better with beetles and polywads in chartreuse and white or black and purple. Anglers can also try a Sexton Booby fly in chartreuse and white or black. Balance leeches in tui chub patterns

Great Fishing Today!

by HANS MOXLEY

Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. Great fishing with you all! For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-222

Handful of Rainbows and A Dozen Macs This Morning

by MIKE NIELSEN

Local boys Sheehan and Dan’l got handful rainbows and dozen macs this morning. Good fun super shallow!

Pyramid Fly Co. Reeling 'em In

by PYRAMID FLY CO.

Terry worked a little bit of his southern charm and continued to hork em in! Dates are filling up quick! If you wanna get outside and chase monster trout please give us a call. +1 (877) 732-3597

Bobbers Dropping All Day!

by PYRAMID FLY CO.

Jim’s first day at the lake was one to remember! The bobbers were dropping and more often than not they were good size fish. And when you’re 6’ 5” you make even the big fish look like normal ones. Needless to say, its only 4:30 and I’m tired from sprinting but and down the beach.

Waiting For Winter

by MATT KOLES

Waiting for winter. We have the cold, just need some snow. Flows are low, water is cold. High pressure looks to be parked over us for another 2 weeks, ugh. Very cold overnight lows, somewhat mild afternoons. Your best fishing, especially on the CA side will be later in the day when the water warms a bit. It’s cold and low and not easy fishing. Kinda like

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