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Truckee River is Fishing Well

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The Truckee is fishing well now that we are warming up a little. Water temps are near 48 degrees bringing the insects back to life. BWO/Baetis mayflies are hatching in fair numbers on pleasant days and should get better with warmer temps. Until runoff increases the flows, fishing should just get better. Spin fisherman using larger jigs and rapala style minnows are finding some good

Fishing Has Been Good On The Carson

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been good on the Carson with flows around 200 cfs. A few BWO/Baetis mayflies are hatching in the afternoons and midge can be seen all day. Fishing should continue to be good in the usual spots until the spring melt begins. High water tactics will be the key to success coming up as flows start to increase. Look for fish in slower moving

Opener Was One of The Best on Record

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The opener was one of the best on record. The water record was broken and plenty of fish have been caught. Catch rates are about 1 fish per hour with some fish being caught up to 24” from shore and boats. Shore fisherman are using large spoons, diving plugs. and crawlers deep off the bottom. Look for fishing to just keep getting better as spring

Fishing Has Been Slow

Lahontan Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been slow. It should be an incredible year with the current snowpack and previous seasons catch rates. Fishing will pick up for bass closer to April with warmer temperatures.

Flows Are Down

East Walker River (NV)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Flows are way down on the East Walker and fish are spooky. Fly fisherman tight line nymphing through the deeper runs with small flies and light tippets are finding a few fish. Cold temps have limited the dry fly activity for now. Look for that to change as some small stones, midge and baetis mayflies start to hatch soon. Spin fisherman are finding the occasional

Hinkson Slough Has Been Good

Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Hinkson slough has been good with the pleasant weather. Fly fisherman using larger midge pupa under an indicator or slowly retrieved are finding fish most of the day. The challenge has been keeping the flies near the bottom and out of the silt and snags. Spin fisherman are finding fish using small jigs slowly bounced along the bottom.

Trout Fishing Has Been Fair

Bilk Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout fishing has been fair when open water can be found. Fishing for bass has slowed considerably. Majority of activity is now limited to trout in the late afternoons. Bait fishing with dough bait and worms will attract the occasional trout

Chimney Reservoir Fishing Report

Chimney Dam Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing is slow for walleye, crappie, wiper and catfish. A few walleye are being caught slowly trolling minnow imitations or worm harnesses. Trolling faster with rapala minnow imitations is a good method for walleye as well. For crappie use bright colored jigs in the flooded vegetation. The few that fly fish Chimney Reservoir tend to stick with the chartreuse and yellow Clouser minnows. Note that

Fishing Has Been Slow

Rye Patch Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been slow. Fishing will just continue to improve with good water conditions and spring temperatures. Spin Fisherman are finding that Rapala minnow imitations are working well. Fly Fisherman are picking up an occasional walleye, bass, or carp on chartreuse woolly buggers or clouser minnows.

Walker Basin Conservancy

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As a result of declining water levels, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in Walker Lake has increased dramatically to the point that the lake can no longer support its native fish and wildlife populations. The last Lahontan cutthroat trout was documented in the lake in 2009. An increase in the lake level is key to reestablishing a fishery in Walker Lake. To learn more about efforts

Hooked up FIshing on Tahoe This Morning

by HANS MOXLEY

Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. Tried a new spot this morning........... nice looking fish !!!!!! For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-2221

Postive Attitude Kept Fish on The Chew

by PYRAMID FLY CO.

Scott and Yana came up from Southern California with stoke through the roof!!! Their positive attitude kept the fish chewing and the excitement level high.

Lake in Perfect Shape For Action Packed Spring Season

by THE TROUT FITTER STAFF

Flow Rates and Water Conditions: The water has been gin clear here, and is in perfect shape for the action packed spring season. Temps have risen a couple of degrees in the last two weeks due to the warming conditions. Fishing Conditions and Hatches: The fly fishing has really started to pick up the last two weeks for large fish from 10-20lbs. Indicating and stripping have been equally

Not A Lot of Change on The Lake

by RENO FLY SHOP

Not a lot of change at the lake. Fish are coming into feed early and late with the change of light and also around 2pm. The fish have been very weather dependent. Bluebird days have made the LCT very sporadic, but in spite of this a lot of big fish are still being caught. Midges are still crucial as the Tui-chub are deep in the

Truckee Has Been on Fire!

by RENO FLY SHOP

The Truckee River has been on fire! Blue winged olive mayflies are hatching daily. The trout are not always looking up for them, but they are expecting the hatch and nymphing has been incredible. Fish are moving into moderately paced water. Not too slow, but also not too fast. Focusing on seams and foam lines has also been a key factor to find feeding fish.

18+ LBS TO THE NET

by PYRAMID LAKE GUIDES

We recently had a great trip with Billy, Clayton, Brent, and Patrick! One of their Hogs weighed in at just under 19 lbs.

Putting in The Work and it Paid Off

by PYRAMID FLY CO.

Dave put in work and it paid off. Day 3 he pieces it all together and stuck this gorgeous Pilot that put the cherry on top. @jimibobi_d got some redemption on his day off sliding this gem into the basket.

Mackinaw Feast Tonight

by HANS MOXLEY

Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. Looks like a Mackinaw feast tonight.....Great job guys !! For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-2221

Spring Fishing Already in Full Swing

by RENO FLY FISHING OUTFITTERS

Late February at the lake and so far, so good. The spring fishing seems to be in full swing already with little or no cold weather and or precipitation soon. The water temperature is already 47 degrees which is probably a couple of weeks ahead of schedule. We could still have a cold snap and slow things down also. Tons of big fish have been

The Truckee is Fishing Great

by RENO FLY FISHING OUTFITTERS

The Truckee is fishing great. Especially in Nevada. Blue Wing Olives and Midges are out in force and fish can even be caught on dries right now. Middle of the day is the time to go and be ready for anything. Nymphing with Baetis in size 16-18 and Midges in 18 are a good way to go. Fish are in slower deeper water so take

Cashing in Fish Karma

by PYRAMID FLY CO.

Roxie @___roxie_lee cashed in her fish karma she stacked up for the week and stuck an absolute hammer of a Summit!

Fish Are on The Chew

by PYRAMID FLY CO.

You know the old adage, “ You should have been here last week”? Well that’s not the case. With the full moon past us the fish are on the chew once again. The change in weather patterns is also proving to be a nice change this morning. The low cloud cover and chop has got the trout feeling comfortable and crushing the shallows feeding more frequently. As

Solid Fishing on The Truckee

by MATT KOLES

Good solid fishing on the Truckee River. Feels almost like spring in Tahoe/ Reno. Super balmy for mid-Feb. When I say good fishing, I’m talking the Nevada side of the Truckee River, not in Ca. That’s where I’ve been spending my time. The water is low and clear and cold still in Ca. So no more dry fly fishing down on the lower river. Lots of bugs, but

LIttle Cold & Choppy On Tahoe Today

by HANS MOXLEY

Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. It got a little cold and choppy out there, We got some good ones,, we lost a few good ones.. still very good stuff For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-2221

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