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We escaped the wind this morning

by PYRAMID FLY CO.
Hue got a nice early morning fish to start the day. We escaped the wind this morning and the fish were happily eating their favorite bait fish.

The weather was much needed

by PYRAMID FLY CO.
The weather was much needed, but the high winds spreads the bait fish and the fish weren’t as podded up today. We want that nice calm water to keep everything balled up. Kinda like the last week shown above. Yesterday was a banger! Today was a quite a bit tougher. In October we want mellow weather. But, you can’t catch em from the couch.

Opening weekend was a good one with the lake fishing well

by THE FLY SHOP
Opening weekend was a good one with the lake fishing well. It has slowed some since, the Cutties are deeper chasing the chubs. For consistent action you will need to get out on a boat to access the deeper water. Look for the lake to flip in the coming weeks, consistent cold weather will make this happen and the fish will be accessible for the

Last few days been fantastic!

by MIKE NIELSEN
            Last few days been fantastic. Rainbows, Cutthroat, Kokanee and big numbers of lakers.     If you fish deep you can beat up on the spawners but the meat is soft as they are providing nutrients to eggs and milt, go mid depths from 35-65 over 80 ft and strong numbers of 1-3 lb Mack’s not mature enough to spawn but firm orange meat great for table fare

A Week of Pure Insanity!

by PYRAMID FLY CO.
A week straight of pure insanity! I’m not sure it can get any better.   #pyramidlake #pyramidflyco #bajiosunglasses #traegergrills #traegeroutdoors #rising3474 #vedavoogear #gloomisfly #simmsfishing #echoflyfishing #watermasterrafts #trout #troutfishing #trophytrout #cutthroat #cutthroattrout #monstertrout #monsterfish #lahontancutthroat #pilotpeak #nevada #flyfishing #flyfish #streamer #barbless #catchandrelease #photography #flyfishingsaveslives #pigfarmink

Pyramid Lake Opener Report and Podcast

by BEARFISH ALLIANCE STAFF
This year’s opener at Pyramid Lake was both spectacular and unforgettable! The weather was perfect and the LCT’s were on the prowl chowing on baitballs. Our team netted a total of around 65 fish, all at ranging depths depending on what time of day it was (15 feet in early morning/evening and 35+ midday). Not to much shore fishing as we were chasing the baitballs

Trout fishing should be good throughout the day

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
North winds are expected to move storms through this weekend, bringing with them freezing overnight temperatures. Go prepared for weather changes. Trout fishing should be good throughout the day. Olive and red flies and spinners are a good place to start for trout and bass.

Trout action is getting even better than it has been

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Trout action is getting even better than it has been. Anglers have been happy with their catches. Cooler weather moving through is making it prime fishing time. As aquatic vegetation thins out, fish will be more active towards the shore throughout the day. Bass may hit crankbaits later in the day. Worms and spinnerbaits are generally productive for trout.

Rainbow trout are keeping anglers busy on the river.

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Rainbow trout are keeping anglers busy on the river. PowerBait and Rooster Tails are helping anglers land their 5-fish limit. Striped bass activity has been hit and miss lately. Anglers are experimenting with jerkbaits, swimbaits, and pencil poppers in trout patterns. Frozen anchovies are a productive alternative.  

Transitions into fall weather patterns are resulting in an increase in black bass activity

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Transitions into fall weather patterns are resulting in an increase in black bass activity on Lake Mohave. A variety of hard and soft plastics are tempting smallmouth up to 6 pounds. Green pumpkin chigger craws and bluegill crankbaits are two popular choices. In addition, striper anglers are finding fish up to 7 pounds when trolling in at least 20 feet of water near Davis Dam.

Anglers reported good fishing over the weekend

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Anglers reported good fishing over the weekend. Catfish are favoring hotdogs and chicken gizzards. Families are catching small bluegill on worm pieces. Just a reminder, there are yellow or red and white tackle bins or garbage cans located around the community ponds for unwanted tackle and fishing line.

The black bass bite is picking up

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The black bass bite is picking up in coves throughout the Overton Arm. Both hard and soft plastics in shad patterns are producing catches in the 2-pound range. Kayakers launching from Hemenway and Temple Bar are having luck with striped bass on topwater lures. Shoreline anglers are targeting catfish overnight with smelly corn and chicken liver fished just off the bottom.

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

by RUSTY
We are having a great run of stripers this time of year. It’s mostly the 1 to 3 pound fish that are being landed here below the Davis Dam. Now and again the larger fish are out there it’s just the smaller ones can and will get to your bait first.  Well our local angler Dale Grace found that out  he landed a nice 34 inch

Full boat this morning

by HANS MOXLEY
Full boat this morning Bite was a bit off though, probably in front of this storm coming our way. We got most of them, some real nice one's too

The ranch has fished very well this week

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
The ranch has fished very well this week with anglers reporting having great days down there, mainly nymphing with the same types of patterns as listed above as well as a few fish being caught on streamers. WE are strating to get some bookings for the next few weeks so if you want to spend some time on the ranch be sure to give us

Low flows in town, but further up the system has plenty of water

by RENO FLY SHOP
Still looking at low flows in town, but further up the system has plenty of water. We’re moving fish on streamers, but the fish are not quite ready to commit to them just yet. Nymphing with light bobber rigs or ESN has been productive with smaller nymphs in a myriad of water speeds. I’ve been fishing more in the morning and noticing fish sitting in

Pyramid Lake Fishing Report

by RENO FLY SHOP
Pyramid Lake opens on October 1st. The lake level has dropped a couple of feet from last season. This will allow anglers to access some drop offs that have not been within casting distance in a few years, but will also make some drop offs that were a perfect depth last year too shallow, we will have to move around the lake to dial in

This week the bite has been absolutely ballistic

by DOUG BUSEY
This week the bite has been absolutely ballistic. You can basically choose what you want. Kokanees are still happening on the southwest corner but the fish are changing color. 85-100 ft down over deeper water both trolling and jigging. The mackinaw bite is excellent as the fish are mostly in Pre spawn with some beginning to spawn. Jigging in 130-220 off any ledges holding fish will

October 1st is opening day for the fall season/winter season

by DOUG BUSEY
October 1st is opening day for the fall season/winter season. A Nevada fishing license is not required, but a tribal permit is required. They are $24 daily or $62 for a three day permit for adults. Youth permits ages 12 to 17 are $12 daily or $32 for a three day permit. Boat lunch is $24 daily or $66 for a three day permit. Camping

The lake level has dropped considerably

by DOUG BUSEY
The lake level has dropped considerably. The boat ramp at the Douglas County ramp is open, but the docks have been removed. When you launch, stay to the west side of the ramp. There is a drop off on the east side of the ramp. New regulation this year. The lake is now open all year for angler to enjoy. The NDOW will be setting

Daytime highs are in the 70s, providing excellent fishing conditions

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Daytime highs are in the 70s, providing excellent fishing conditions. Be mindful of afternoon winds that come up quickly. Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of nearby hunting opportunities and some great fall fishing all on the same trip.

Crappie action has picked up

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
With nighttime temperatures dropping into the 30s, trout fishing has been good throughout the day. Crappie action has picked up as well. Night crawlers combined with a mini marshmallow has worked the best for rainbows. Fly-fishers have been catching both rainbows and crappies using Hares Ear Nymphs in olive or natural colorations.

Weather is looking clear for the upcoming weekend

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Weather is looking clear for the upcoming weekend. Overnight lows in the 40s yield good fishing throughout the morning. The water levels remain low, and shorelines are muddy, but fishing action off the dam remains good. Rainbow trout are taking spinners and Woolly Buggers, while crappies are chasing bright-colored jigs. Small bass are taking various topwater lures just after sunrise and again before sunset. Rainbow

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

by RUSTY
Look where we live Our local and visiting anglers are having some great success landing stripers up and down the river. Along our shores or by boat. The place to be is the Colorado river here below the Davis dam. Our local anglers Russell Mynk and grandpa Mike Merritt were fishing from shore in the big bend area using anchovies. they ere able to land a
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