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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

Rye Patch Reservoir Fishing Report

Rye Patch Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing was fair this summer and will continue to improve as warmwater gamefish populations continue to rebound. Spin Fisherman are finding that Rapala minnow imitations are working well in addition to larger brightly colored jigs. Fly Fisherman are picking up an occasional walleye or bass on chartreuse woolly buggers or clouser minnows near the dam.

Walker Lake Update

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

Last Few Weeks Have Been Outstanding For 20 Lb. Cutthroat

by GLENN LEMON

The last two weeks have been outstanding for large fish up to 20 lbs. Fly fishing, jigging and trolling are all producing. Open dates available for November. PM pilotpeakguideservice@gmail.com #pyramidlake #flyfishing #flyfishnevada #pilotpeakguideservice

LAKE HAS TURNED ON!

by PYRAMID LAKE GUIDES

With water temps dropping the big fish have moved into the shoreline, which is a bit earlier than usual. Shore fishing should be good until the temps hit the low 40’s. Get out there!

Still Waiting on Some Rain/Snow

by MATT KOLES

Still waiting on some rain/snow. Looks like that ain’t happening until late November, ugh. We’ll get it, meantime, just enjoying the September’ish weather. Ain’t complaining, just nice to get some rainy days in and get fish looking up, or chasing some streamers. Much as the same as last week. Ain’t too much to report. Nice days, cold nights. Water low and clear and cold up here in

Truckee River Fly Fishing Report

by ORVIS COMPANY

Coming into this next week air temps are going to continue dropping and the water temp will slowly follow. The fall hatches will be plentiful, trout will be more active throughout the whole day. Keep nymphing (euro/indicator). Trout will still be located in seams and pocket water 1.5'-3' in depth, euro nymphing is very successful in these areas. If your looking to indicate, fish areas

Hooked Up Saturday Report

by HANS MOXLEY

Not too bad you guys, a little on the smaller of fish today but still very nice, 6 out of 7 keeping a few for dinner.

Pyramid Lake Fly Fishing Report

by ORVIS COMPANY

Go to shorline that has a big drop off. Stripping flies with fast sinking lines has still been the best fishing.The indicator fishing with leeches has been picking up.Fishing around 12-14 feet under the indicator has been working well. Water flow: N/A Visibility: 48 inches Water temperature at mid-day: 65 Degrees F Water condition: Clear Best time of day to fish: early morning, later afternoon/evening Best stretch: Limited recreation use between

The Lake Has Completed It's Turnover

by RENO FLY SHOP

Pyramid Lake The lake has completed it’s “turning over” and the LCT have responded accordingly. We are seeing trout feed in shallower water. Hope you had the chance to read our article on what happens when the lake turns over. If not, here is a link. Stripping boobies and beetles has been the most productive with the Deadpool variant a true standout. We have had some reports

Truckee is Fishing in Winterlike Conditions

by RENO FLY SHOP

Truckee River Cold weather settled into the Truckee River watershed rather quickly the last week. Single digit overnight lows in Truckee has cooled the water off significantly. As a result the Truckee is fishing in winterlike condition. We are finding midge in the morning with BWO as the day warms up. Clients are finding a fair number of fish on their trips with our guides. Predominantly

Pyramid is Fishing Pretty Good For Late October

by RENO FLY FISHING OUTFITTERS

The lake is fishing pretty good for late October. Usually there is a lull in the fishing after the first couple weeks of the season until the water cools in mid November. Everything seems to be happening early this fall. The shore fishing is already picking up and should be good until we start to see the water really cool down sometime in mid December.

The Truckee is FIshing Fantastic

by RENO FLY FISHING OUTFITTERS

The Truckee is fishing fantastic, Especially the Nevada side. There are plenty of bugs in the system right now including Blue Wing Olives or Baetis and Sedge Caddis. There have been really good hatches around noon and the nymphing has been off the charts. For nymphing try Baetis in size 16-18 and Caddis in size 16. For the dries size 18 Baetis and size 16

Lake Tahoe Grand Slam

by MIKE NIELSEN

Grand slam of four species yesterday. Kept few for dinner. Released a bunch. Took today off with the big east winds!

Truckee River Fishing Report-10-27-19

by MATT KOLES

Much of the same last week on the Truckee River. Much of the same weather wise, but going to get much colder overnight this week. We’ve had sunny warm days, cold nights. We’ve had good fishing on the nymphing front. Not much happening on the streamer front. We’ll get into the teens this week in Truckee overnight, much colder in the Truckee Meadows overnight too. Hard to

Great Day For Some Fishing

by HANS MOXLEY

Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. Great day to do some Birthday fishing !!!! Happy Birthday For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-2221

C& R Tagged Cutthroat From Lake Tahoe

by FISH REPORTS STAFF

Aaron was fishing from the North Shore on Lake Tahoe the other morning and landed this tagged Cutthroat. It was 18.5 inches and around 1.5-2 pounds. The fish was released safely back into the water.

Pyramid Lake Fly Fishing Report

by THE TROUT FITTER STAFF

WATER CONDITIONS: The lake has seen some turnover in the last week, but the clarity is still about 90%. Water temps are running 60 degrees in the a.m. and getting up to about 63 degrees later in the day. FISHING CONDITIONS: Early and late in the day are still the top two times to put in your time. As we get into Nov. and the water

Water Report For Truckee River

by RENO FLY SHOP

Reno Fly Shop guide, Mike Anderson, @mt_anderson with your on the water Report from The Truckee River. November is booking quickly! call today and book your trip! #renoflyshop #renotahoe #nofilterfishingreport #truckeeriver #pyramidlake #flyshopsmall #flyshopstrong #getoutthere #Flyfishingnevada #browntrout #trout fishing #outdoors #rainbowtrout #rfsluckyhat #euronymphing #pyramdlake #cutthroattrout #trophytrout #renoflyshopmobile

Fishing is Heating Up on Pyramid Lake

by RENO FLY SHOP

The lake is cooling off and the fishing is heating up. It’s time to get after it! #pyramidlake #flyfishing #flyfishingjunkie #fishing #onthefly #cutthroat #cutthroattrout #trout #streamer #streamereater #rainbowtrout #browntrout #troutfishing #palmmeat #renoflyshop #renotahoe #simmsfishing #cortlandline #echoflyfishing #seewhatsoutthere #getoutthere #catchandrelease #fishinglife #outdoors #nature #flyfish #keepemwet

Pyramid Lake Clinic with Mike Anderson October 26 | SIGNUP TODAY

by RENO FLY SHOP

Pyramid lake boasts the largest strain of cutthroat trout in the world. And RFS Guide Mike Anderson is ready to share his tips of the trade with you on Saturday, October 26. This class is limited to 6 anglers so sign up today. If needed, all gear will be provided. Mike will provide demo gear from ECHO | SAGE | SCIENTIFIC ANGLERS FLY LINES | GALVAN

Truckee River Fishing Report-10-20-19

by MATT KOLES

Rolling through October on the Truckee River. Not much weather wise going on up here yet. Some days lots of wind, cold at night, nice in the afternoons. Lower fall flows on the CA side and through Reno. Good out East. 375 here in the Hirsch, lower in Reno, and higher out on the lower river. Good fishing pretty much all over. Would be nice to have

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