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The season started on October 1st and will run to June 30th

by DOUG BUSEY

The lake is open for the season for very large cutthroat trout. The season started on October 1st and will run to June 30th. I would recommend going to the Pyramid Lake website to make sure you understand all of the rules before fishing. IE: No bait can be used, there is a size limit—keepers are 17 to 20 inches or over 24 inches. You

On Lake Tahoe, boat anglers are finding steady action for Mackinaw and trout across the lake

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

On Lake Tahoe, boat anglers are finding steady action for Mackinaw and trout across the lake. Kokanee season has wrapped up, as most fish have fully colored. Macks are holding 50–150 feet deep off the west shore, Cal Neva Hole, and South Lake. Large plugs and jigged minnows are producing solid fish. Trollers are finding trout 100 feet down along shoreline drop-offs. Shore anglers are

Early in the season, fishing from a boat typically yields larger fish as they stage deeper

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

The season officially opened October 1st! Early-season anglers should focus around Sand Hole and Shot Dog for shore casting, while boaters are finding success 70 feet deep near Hell’s Kitchen. Early in the season, fishing from a boat typically yields larger fish as they stage deeper.

Flows on the Truckee River have settled nicely this week

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Current Water Conditions Flows on the Truckee River have settled nicely this week—holding around 72 CFS out of Tahoe City, 78 CFS through town, and 430 CFS at Farad. With the lighter upper flows, more trout are shifting toward the canyon stretch, which has been producing the most consistent action, especially in the early morning hours before the sun hits the water. Weekday angler pressure remains

Fall has come early this year, and the fishing is good

by MATT KOLES

Some good fly fishing happening on the Truckee River. Fall has come early this year, and the fishing is good. Cold overnight lows, turning into mild afternoons. Obviously that has lowered the water temps into the fishy zone. We've had lots of rain the past month. Fishing is good all up and down the river. Out East on the lower Truckee River, flows are up a bit

Good Couple of Days on Pyramid Lake

by PYRAMID FLY CO.

Morgan came out from Utah and had a killer couple days on the lake.

On Lake Tahoe, Mackinaw and trout action is steady across the lake

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

On Lake Tahoe, Mackinaw and trout action is steady across the lake. Most Kokanee have colored, so their season is wrapped. Mackinaw are holding deep, 50–150 feet, off the west shore, Cal Neva Hole, and South Lake. Larger plugs and jigged minnows are producing fish into the teens. Trout are showing 100 feet down for trollers, while some shore anglers are connecting in the mornings

The fishing season has kicked off at Pyramid Lake

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

The fishing season has kicked off at Pyramid Lake! Shore anglers should start at Sand Hole or Shot Dog, while boaters can try 70 feet near Hell’s Kitchen.

On the Truckee River, flows have continued to settle this week

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Current Water Conditions On the Truckee River, flows have continued to settle this week, sitting at 76 CFS out of Tahoe City, 90 CFS through town, and 492 CFS at Farad. With the lighter flows up top, trout are shifting further downriver toward the canyon. The canyon stretch has been fishing best, particularly in the cool, calm mornings before the sun rises high. Weekday angler pressure

This year’s opener at Pyramid Lake started off with a bang in terms of numbers

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

This year’s opener at Pyramid Lake started off with a bang in terms of numbers. Those who were jigging into bait balls were putting a good amount of fish into the net, and even the shore anglers found a few! The fish were marked anywhere from 70 feet down, all the way to the surface, and there were a good number of tui chub bait balls

Truckee River Fishing Report

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

Over the last week we found the fish to be a bit more tight-lipped than we were expecting. If we were to conjure a guess as to why, we would blame it on the weather being a bit too nice. Well, that changed over the last couple of days, with consistent drizzly, overcast weather. This will very likely turn the bite back on, putting more

The lake opener has been good from both boats and shore

by RENO FLY SHOP

The lake opener has been good from both boats and shore. We found trout sitting in 20+ feet of water, but when we found bait near the surface we found the trout on them. We were able to use sinking lines and retrieving flies with success. It’s a little early for the indicator and balanced leeches, but with a cool start to October this year, that

Fall fishing is in full swing

by RENO FLY SHOP

Fall fishing is in full swing. Brown trout have been spotted clearing redds and the trout have been eager to feed. We might still be a bit early for an egg bite, but that will pick up soon. Crayfish are starting to become scarce as water temps are falling off, but fish will still be looking for them still. Mayfly nymphs and Caddis pupa patterns in

One week away from the Pyramid Lake opener

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

We are now one week away from the Pyramid Lake opener and things appear to be lining up well for another epic season out there. As the season kicks off, anglers will find the best success getting out on a boat or a float tube and fishing deep using large streamers imitating the main baitfish, Tui Chubs. The use of fish finders will help you

The flows continue to hold right around the same levels, and the water temps are below the 68 degree mark

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The Truckee has fished quite well again this week. The flows continue to hold right around the same levels, and the water temps are below the 68 degree mark along the entire system. Consistency is a key factor to happy trout, and I don’t think we can get much more consistent than this. We are seeing great action nymphing stoneflies, baetis, PMDs, caddis and midges. The

Things are starting to shake up a bit on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Things are starting to shake up a bit on the Truckee River. Clouds and some weather coming and definitely the kick into Fall fishing. The whole Truckee River is fishing good. That is, from Tahoe City all the way past Reno. That's a lot of fishable water. Pick a spot and fish it well. Look for strong beatis hatches, but of course nymphing will be best. The streamer

Best time of year to find large brown trout in the Truckee River

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

We won’t beat around the bush, this is the best time of year to find large brown trout in the Truckee River. As they head into pre-spawn they look to pack on calories. A well-presented crawdad, streamer or stonefly has been hard for them to pass up. With the current conditions on the river, the next few weeks could very well provide some of the

Lake Tahoe is steady for kokanee, mackinaw, and trout

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Lake Tahoe is steady for kokanee, mackinaw, and trout. Surface temps are mid-60s, and kokanee are stacking on the west shore between DL Bliss and Sugar Pine, 40–60 feet down. Fish are topping out around 17 inches, and trollers running dodger-and-hoochie rigs are doing well. Mackinaw are deeper, holding in the 60–130 foot range in the west shore, near the Cal Neva Hole, and around

Fly Fishing Report | Truckee River | mid September

by RENO FLY SHOP

Fall will be coming soon! Some leaves have already begun changing color. Our local waters and specifically the Truckee River have begun seasonal changes as well. As we transition into... Fall will be coming soon! Some leaves have already begun changing color. Our local waters and specifically the Truckee River have begun seasonal changes as well. As we transition into fall and then winter a few

Let the two week countdown begin!

by PYRAMID FLY CO.

Let the two week countdown begin! It’s hard to beat October. We have a couple holes to fill the first two weeks. • +1 (877) 732-3597

Best fishing of the year is now!

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

Good flows, cool water temps, light crowds and pre-spawn fish. What else can we say? These coming weeks will likely be some of the best fishing of the year for our river, and we hope you can make it happen! With the drop in temps, fishing all day is good and the late evening streamer fishing will likely be a good option in coming weeks,

Lake Tahoe Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY

The kokanee action has continued to be good on the south/west side of the lake. Best areas to fish have been from the Camp Richardson area to the north. They are schooling up to start their annual spawn up Taylor Creek various creeks very soon. Some of them have even started their red color formation and hook jaw. But now the good thing about schooling

Topaz Lake Report

by DOUG BUSEY

The lake has recently been planted by the NDOW with almost 6000 catchable rainbow trout. You have read my report for this area in the intro. I recommend not to fish the day after a full moon. But I will be out there this weekend if the "W" is stable enough. I won't be after the plant trout. I want those fish that were looking

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