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Tahoe sees a record brown

by STEVE CARSON

Although Lake Tahoe is known mainly for its large mackinaw [lake] trout caught in very deep water, the occasional oversize brown trout is fooled by skilled anglers. A new lake record for the species was caught this week, when angler Marvin Child nailed a 36-inch, 15 pound, 15 ounce brown while using a silver/black F11 Rapala Floater doused with Pautzke's Krill scent. Child was fishing

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fly fishers do best from the shore. Numbers of fish are good but size has been wanting. Trollers have been struggling. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

It’s up high but it’s fishable. The section from Trout Creek to Glenshire Bridge should be productive.Fish will be in close. Throw streamers, swing emergers or do indicator fishing. The section from Tahoe City to Truckee is worth trying.

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

This lake has been open since January and fishing well when the wind isn’t whipping. Gusts reached 65 mph earlier in the week but calm is expected Saturday. The southwest side has been fishing best with a good number of trout from 1-1/2 to two pounds being caught on nightcrawlers.

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Cold weather continues to hold up the bite. Expectations are for warm weather next week that could bring about a big change. Trollers getting over the Hell’s Kitchen get more fish than other parts of the lake. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Trollers with nightcrawlers go to the south end and get some limits, some trout close to three pounds. Rate it a bit better than good. The water is cold (38 to 42 degrees) and the runoff is just starting. (775) 266-3550

Big Cutts For Skipper

by RYNE INTLEKOFER

"The fishing has been very good at Pyramid this spring," reported Shogun skipper Bruce Smith April 11. He's on a busman's holiday, flyfishing at Pyramid Lake, which is famous for its cold waters and big trout. "Right now it's 20 to 50 fish a day. For my last five days I have landed two over 10 pounds and two over nine pounds. The

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The nets are open and a lot of anglers are flocking the both the north and south nets. Good numbers of fish are being caught. Trolling remains good. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The river is high and fast and could be out for some time. (530) 587-4844

Week 14 Topaz Derby 2011

by CARILYN ALBIN

This last week was excellent fishing at Topaz. The sun was shining and the fish were biting. We had anglers in everyday and a lot of them caught their limit. First place is Dusty McDonald of Topaz weighing 5.14 lbs and 23". Biggest fish so far this derby. Second place goes to Eva Bell of Yerington weighing in at 4.5

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Anglers are fishing near Pelican and at the south end of the lake. An 11.6 cutthroat was landed Wednesday. The bite has been very good for numbers. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The further east from town the more access is available. Water clarity is good and flows are 500 cfs through town. Blue wing olives and stone flies produce trout. (530) 587-4844

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Traffic is light although spring like weather arrived. Snow is gone. Water temperature is 38 degrees but should rise into the low 40s later this week. (775) 266-3550

Topaz Lodge Derby Wk 13 2011

by CARILYN ALBIN

Biggest fish in week 13 weighed in at 4.8 and 21 ? " caught by John Hayes. Steve Nielsen won second prize with a 3.10 lb and 22". This last week brought in about 26 trout weighing at least 2lbs. Out of the 26 fish we only had 4 fish that weighed under 2.2 lbs. The trout are getting bigger.

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Uneven weather – from sun to freezing temps to wind and back again have made fishing difficult. Few big fish are being caught but trollers are still getting good numbers of fish. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

A snow storm hit early Wednesday and more is expected Thursday. Trollers who can take the cold are getting trout, but few are trying. (775) 266-3550

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Weather fluctuations have made fishing uneven. Weekend fishing was very good. A 13-pound trout won a weekend derby and a lot of 11 pound and 9 pounders also were landed. The nets are closed so most fishing is in the south end of the lake or near Pelican. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Weekend fishing was good. Limits of trout to three pounds were taken. Trolling with Needlefish or Rapalas accounted for many of the fish. Nightcrawlers is the top bait. (775) 266-3550

Topaz Derby Week # 11

by CARILYN ALBIN

This last week brought in 53 trout that weighed over 2 lbs. Average weight seems larger in at 2.12lbs. 1st place goes to Tim O'Brien of Gardnerville weighing in at 3.10 lbs and 21". Pic# 100 0303.jpq. 2nd place goes to Russ Wickwire of Markleeville weighing in at 3.5 lbs and 21". Pic# 100 0295.jpq. We had 2 tags brought

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fishing is improving. Trollers are getting up to 50 fish per day. Bigger fish are offshore in deeper water. Biggest last week was 11.8 pound cutthroat. Beside the 11 pounder, three 10s and three nines also were weighed in. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The open section has been fishing well from Glenshire to the state line. The Nevada side has been a bit better. Use streamers and strip slowly. Baetis and midges also are popular. (530) 587-4844

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Wednesday was the first good day of weather and a fair number of boats hit the water. Most of the fish have been smaller than two pounds. (775) 266-3550

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