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The Truckee River is in prime shape

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS
Current Water Conditions The Truckee River is in prime shape for early June and flows remain elevated. Expect around 78 CFS out of Tahoe City, 350 CFS through Truckee, and around 1,050 CFS at Farad. These flows are about average for this time of year. Exercise caution while wading in areas with higher flows. The water is running clear with excellent visibility in the mornings and

Surface water temps are climbing into the 60s

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Surface water temps are climbing into the 60s. The reservoir is full and water is relatively clear. Trout up to 18″ are being caught. Try small Panther Martins and Mepps, worms or your favorite PowerBait. Anglers are reporting an increase in bass and catfish catches with the warmer weather. Shoreline fishing remains accessible, but vegetation growth typically makes this more difficult as the summer goes

Trout fishing has been fair to good for fish in the 9 inch range

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Trout fishing has been fair to good for fish in the 9″ range and should remain consistent after recent stocking efforts. Small, flashy spinners or PowerBait combined with small pieces of worms are working well. Bass and bluegill fishing is beginning to pick up with the warmer weather. The water level is low so the boat ramp cannot be used at this time.

Trout fishing has been fair to good following spring stockings

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Harrison Pass is open. Trout fishing has been fair to good following spring stockings. 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.). Fish are starting to hit dry flies with the warmer weather. Small, flashy spinners like

WIld Horse Reservoir Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Water temps are reaching into the low 60s. Trout fishing from shore has slowed a bit compared to the last few weeks, but boaters are reporting decent catch rates. Trout are averaging 16″ to 22″. Target trout in shallower water in the early morning when temps are cool, then focus on deeper water by midday. Try small, flashy spinners or night crawlers combined with PowerBait. Bass

The reservoir is full and spilling

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The reservoir is full and spilling. Trout fishing has been good following the stockings last week. PowerBait and worms or small flashy spinners should work for spin anglers, while small nymph, midge and leech patterns should work for fly anglers. Bass fishing is just beginning to pick up. Try soft plastics in green pumpkin or watermelon, or dark-colored chatterbaits.

The road to Angel Lake is open

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The road to Angel Lake is open.  Exercise caution as the lake and shorelines continue to thaw. 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.

The trout bite has been good following spring stocking efforts

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Water temperatures are rising to mid-60s. Mormon crickets have arrived at the reservoir and are falling into the water. Both trout and bass are hitting the crickets hard. Try mimicking the color and shape of the crickets with your bait or lure. The trout bite has been good following spring stocking efforts. Bait anglers are having the best luck with trout hitting orange PowerBait and flashy

The water is warming fast in the shallows and on the surface

by PYRAMID LAKE FLY FISHING
If ever the word perfect needed a place this, is it. You cannot ask for anything more. The conditions are exactly like we talk about, and the fishing is as one of our clients stated, W.F.O. At Pyramid just like other fisheries, that does not mean that the fish eat all day every day. You have to be there when it happens. The techniques are specific

We hope you enjoyed the 32nd Annual Kids' Fishing Derby just as much as we did!

by KIDS' FISHING DERBY- DOUGLAS COUNTY
Congratulations to our big fish winner of session 7, Diego! And to our overall Biggest Fish of the Derby, caught by Mason! Well done Kids! We are so proud of you!

What an eventful first day of the Derby!

by KIDS' FISHING DERBY- DOUGLAS COUNTY
                What an eventful first day of the Derby!   We pulled some beautiful fish from the creek!

20 lber Alert

by ROBERT VARIK
Tahoe Trophy Trout checked in today after landing a 20-pound Mackinaw and a 14-pound Mackinaw on Lake Tahoe. The fish are biting and it’s a great time to be on the water. Book your trip at TahoeTrophyTrout.com or call/text 530-318-0791.

All time good on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES
All time good on the Truckee River.  Flows are healthy, water temps are perfect, and trouts are happy.  It's that window of time on the river when you don't have to wok for them as hard as usual.  Every bug is hatching, and nymphing with any generic nymph should probably work. This week we should see Green Drakes. Green Drakes is one of the biggest mayflies in the

All time good on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES
All time good on the Truckee River.  Flows are healthy, water temps are perfect, and trouts are happy.  It's that window of time on the river when you don't have to wok for them as hard as usual.  Every bug is hatching, and nymphing with any generic nymph should probably work. This week we should see Green Drakes. Green Drakes is one of the biggest mayflies in the

The entire Truckee is fishing well

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
The entire Truckee river is fishing well right now, from Highway 89 all the way down through Reno! With minimal releases out of Lake Tahoe still, the uppermost sections of the Truckee will be a bit low and slow, but by the time you get down past the resorts, you will start to see much more good fishable water. Up here the opportunities for dry

This week, our local high school’s fishing club was out on the water!

by RUSTY
This week, our local high school’s fishing club was out on the water! Led by mentor Gary Regan, the program takes groups of local kids and adults fishing at various spots along the shores of the Colorado River—completely free of charge. It’s a great opportunity for beginner anglers to learn local fishing techniques. On this outing, the group landed three stripers and had a few more

Striped bass are cruising the deeper water

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Rainbow trout were stocked once again by the hatchery. Anglers were able to catch many rainbows using night crawlers and glitter PowerBaits. Tube jigs and spinners landed some bigger trout and feisty stripers. Striped bass are cruising the deeper water waiting for the perfectly presented swimbait in the early morning hours. Black bass are active again from Cottonwood to Davis Dam. Soft plastics, like chigger

Bluegill and catfish are the main catches at city ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Bluegill and catfish are the main catches at city ponds. Bluegill are biting meal worms and small nightcrawlers throughout the day. Catfish are taking stink baits and night crawlers. A few trout remain in many ponds but are slow to chase as water temperatures rise. Please discard the fishing line in the provided trash bins and receptacles.

Triple-digit temperatures have arrived

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Triple-digit temperatures have arrived which means most anglers are fishing between dusk and dawn. Striped bass in the two to three pound range were hitting topwater lures and cut anchovies. Crankbaits and jigs are tempting largemouth bass in the coves of Boulder Basin. Bluegill and catfish action has been good near 33-Hole for anglers using night crawlers and hot dogs.

Lake Tahoe is fishing great this week!

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS
Lake Tahoe is fishing great this week! Surface temps are 53–56°F, and calm mornings are ideal for trolling. Mackinaw (lake trout) are active at 30–60 feet, with most catches in the 3–6 lb range and some double digits. Kokanee are starting to show, and rainbows and browns are feeding more aggressively as water warms. Midges and small mayflies are hatching along shorelines early in the

Pyramid Lake’s season is winding down

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS
Pyramid Lake’s season is winding down, but fishing remains hot in deeper water. Trolling with a boat in 60–90 feet with orange flatfish or spoons around Warrior Point, Monument, and Hell’s Kitchen is producing quality Lahontan cutthroat. Focus on early morning deep trolling for the best results. Anglers using float tubes should be mindful with the wind in the afternoons. The lake closes on June

Consistent Catches on the Truckee

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS
Current Water Conditions This week, conditions are shaping up nicely on the Truckee River. Flows vary by section—around 75 CFS out of Tahoe City, 275 CFS through Truckee, and peaking at 900 CFS near Farad. While these flows are higher than average for this time of year, they remain manageable for experienced anglers, though wading can be challenging in certain areas. Water clarity is good throughout

The Truckee River is flowing between 800-950cfs at the Reno gauge

by RENO FLY SHOP
The Truckee River is flowing between 800-950cfs at the Reno gauge. Despite the somewhat high flows, fishing has picked up significantly in the last week. Water temperatures are increasing, peaking in the high 50s to low 60s in the afternoon. We are beginning to see multiple hatches of our favorite summer bugs. The best fishing has been best between 9am and 1pm most days. Nymph fishing
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