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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

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Expect trout fishing to pick up into October

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are normal for this time of year, but weeds are impacting fishing access for shoreline anglers. Water temps remain warm, keeping trout fishing slow. Expect trout fishing to pick up into October. Better fishing opportunity will be from float tube, kayak, etc. to reach the cooler and weed-free water. Through the summer, trout up to 18″ have been caught. Try small Panther Martins

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Water level is in good shape going into the fall

Willow Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water level is in good shape going into the fall, and smaller boats can still use the boat ramp. Fishing opportunities will remain limited with some smaller channel catfish and crappie available to anglers. The occasional Lahontan Cutthroat Trout may also be caught as cutthroat wash down from the higher mountain streams.

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Water temperatures are creeping back down into the 60s

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures are creeping back down into the 60s. Algae is beginning to disperse but weeds remain thick in the southern portion of the reservoir. With the cooler water temps, trout fishing will begin picking up. Trout are hitting combinations of PowerBait and worms, as well as flashy spinners. Fly anglers are having success with nymph, midge and leech patterns, or streamers off the dam.

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Best fishing of the year is now!

Truckee River

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,

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Lake Tahoe Fishing Report

Lake Tahoe

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

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Topaz Lake Report

Topaz Lake

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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Fishing remains consistent

Lake Tahoe

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Fishing remains consistent on Lake Tahoe with surface temps in the mid-60s°F. Kokanee are concentrated on the west shore between DL Bliss and Sugar Pine, running 40–60 feet deep and up to 17" long. Mackinaw are deeper—120–300 feet—near the Cal Neva Hole and South Lake, with fish hitting on trolled plugs or jigged minnows. Trout are around 100 feet, hitting Rapalas for boat anglers. Shore

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The Truckee is fishing excellent!

Truckee River

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Current Water Conditions The Truckee is fishing excellent right now, with flows steady at 296 CFS out of Tahoe City, 320 CFS through town, and 503 CFS at Farad. The water is clear, cold, and running strong. The canyon stretch is the place to be, especially early in the day before the sun gets high. Weekday mornings are quiet with little angling pressure.

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Rainy Weather!

Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Fall fishing on the Truckee River with the rainy weather. Pretty much went from Summer to Fall in a few days. I'm sure it will warm back up, but the afternoons in the 80's look to be behind us. Trouts are still on crayfish, and stoneflies for the anchor. Smaller mayflies on point. Streamer fishing will start to get going. Got a few lately, but it will only

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The Truckee ran dirty

Truckee River

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The Truckee River ran dirty for a few days after a couple thunderstorms last week laid down significant amounts of rain in very short periods. This caused some mudslides in certain areas, reshaped a few runs from newly laid sediment, and downed a few new trees into the river. As you can imagine, this has also caused some turbidity in the river, especially as it

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Flows are low but normal for this time of year

Bruneau River

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Flows are low but normal for this time of year. Anglers have had luck trout fishing the deeper pools where water is cooler.

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Fishing above the reservoir and below the dam is fair

Humboldt River - South Fork

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing above the reservoir and below the dam is fair. Flows are low but normal for this time of year. Below the dam, fishing is best in deeper pools. Special Regulation: Artificial lures with single barbless hooks only above the Lucky Nugget causeway. Limit of 1 trout.

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Water levels are normal for this time of year, but weeds are impacting fishing access for shoreline anglers

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are normal for this time of year, but weeds are impacting fishing access for shoreline anglers. Water temps remain warm, keeping trout fishing slow. Better fishing opportunity will be from float tube, kayak, etc. to reach the cooler and weed-free water. Through the summer, trout up to 18″ have been caught. Try small Panther Martins and Mepps, worms or your favorite PowerBait. Midge

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The water is still warm so trout fishing remains slow.

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water is still warm so trout fishing remains slow. Early mornings are still producing a few trout with small, flashy spinners or PowerBait combined with small pieces of worm. Bass and bluegill catch rates are better. A variety of soft plastics and jigs with active presentations should work for bass. Bluegill are most likely to hit worms under a bobber. The boat ramp is

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Water flows are in a good shape below the dam and trout fishing remains good.

Owyhee River - East Fork

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water flows are in a good shape below the dam and trout fishing remains good. The hopper/dropper combo is a reliable choice for fly anglers.

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Trout fishing has been fair to good

Ruby Lake NWR

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout fishing has been fair to good. Trout in the 15″ t0 20″ range are being caught in the collection ditch. Fly anglers are reporting success with dark-colored streamer patterns, as well as your favorite nymph pattern (pheasant tail, gold-ribbed hares ear, etc.). Dry flies such as hoppers, mosquitos and ants are also working well. Small, flashy spinners like Panther Martins are the go-to for

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Water temps are slowly beginning to dip back into the low-to-mid 60s

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps are slowly beginning to dip back into the low-to-mid 60s which will improve trout fishing within the coming weeks. Algae is still dispersed across much of the reservoir, with some areas thicker than others. Aquatic weed growth has impeded shoreline fishing in some coves, but there are still areas shoreline anglers can fish around it. Best catch rates for shoreline anglers will be

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Anglers are catching trout in the 10″ range

Angel Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers are catching trout in the 10″ range. Green PowerBait and worms are the go-to here for bait anglers. Ants, balanced leeches, and zebra midges are favorites for fly anglers.

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Algae continues to impact water clarity and weed growth is thick in the southern portion of the reservoir

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures are in the low 70s. Algae continues to impact water clarity and weed growth is thick in the southern portion of the reservoir. Until water temperatures come down a bit more, trout fishing will remain slow, especially from shore. The trout bite is better for boaters who can reach the deeper, cooler water. Trout are hitting combinations of PowerBait and worms, as well

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HAB Watch Advisory at Wild Horse Reservoir

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA STATE PARKS

Wild Horse Reservoir, located in Wild Horse State Recreation Area, has been placed under a HAB Watch Advisory due to a possible Harmful Algae Bloom. Visual assessments have indicated a possible bloom. Water tests are currently being conducted by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP). These toxic algae can cause serious health issues for humans and animals. If you see water that looks discolored or smells

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Good Fishing Lately

Willow Creek Reservoir

by OR DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE STAFF

Fishing on Willow Creek Reservoir has been good lately. Anglers have been catching a mix of largemouth bass, crappie, and yellow perch with some being quality sized. As a reminder, there is a 25 fish limit for crappie on Willow Creek Reservoir. This spring, district staff installed 10 artificial habitat structures. These structures were put in place to provide fish habitat when the reservoir is drawn

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1100 Rainbow trout stocked at the Willow Beach fishing pier

Colorado River - Willow Beach

by WILLOW BEACH NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY

Stocking notice: 1100 Rainbow trout stocked at the Willow Beach fishing pier, Willow Beach, AZ. September 4, 2025

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Pyramid Lake 2025 Fall early Winter Forecast

Pyramid Lake

by PYRAMID LAKE FLY FISHING

Pyramid will again open to fishing on October 1st. A tradition held by local anglers for many years. The Lore of the World’s Largest Cutthroat Trout attracts attention from all over the world these days and we are excited to see what this season has to offer. We had an amazing summer. Near or even below normal air temperatures for much of the hot part of

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