Fish Reports

While the flows have stayed much the same on the Truckee for a while now, the water temps are plummeting, and the clarity is improving. This is due to some very cold mornings this week. When we get into these types of winter conditions, there are quite a few important factors to consider for your best chances of success.   With the water being so clear along

Comins Lake is ~90% covered in ice with some area of the north lake still open.  Ice is variable in areas measured, with ice ranging from ½ inch to 3 inches in some places.  All ice should be considered unsafe until ice becomes thicker. Areas of open water along the shoreline will provide limited fishing opportunity.  Fall stocking is complete with 10,059 rainbow trout averaging

Current Water Conditions Flows on the Truckee River have leveled out nicely this week—holding around 62 CFS out of Tahoe City, 92 CFS through town, and 400 CFS at Farad. With the upper river running lower, more trout are stacking up in the canyon stretch. The bite has slowed down a bit as winter approaches.                      

The bite has been slow in the mornings but picks up as the sun gets higher. Trollers are using flashers and crawlers or various Rapalas. Shore anglers are having the best luck on the south end with salmon peach or chartreuse PowerBait. Inflated crawlers have also been working. Use caution early in the morning — there’s been a little ice on the lake and at the

Water temps have dropped into the 40s and water levels are increasing. Shoreline weeds are still present but dying off. Better fishing opportunity will still be from float tube, kayak, etc. to reach the cooler and weed-free water. Trout are expected to measure up to 18″. Try small Panther Martins and Mepps, worms or your favorite PowerBait. Streamers and leeches are the go-to for fly

Water temps have dropped into the 40s and water levels remain low. Trout catch rates are fair to good. Try small, flashy spinners or PowerBait combined with small pieces of worm under a bobber. Bass and bluegill catch rates have dropped off with cooler weather.  The boat ramp is not open this year due to low water levels.

Flows are low below Wild Horse Reservoir and fishing is best in the deeper pools. Recent snowfall has left the banks wet and icy.

Water temperatures are dropping into the high 40s to low 50s. Trout in the 15″ t0 20″ range are being caught in the collection ditch. Dry fly fishing has slowed, and fly anglers are switching to leeches, streams and chironomids. Small, flashy spinners like Panther Martins are the go-to for spin anglers. Bass fishing is done for the season. Special Regulations:  Artificial lures only in

Water temps have dipped into the low 40s. The boat dock has been removed from the water for the winter. Thin ice has formed in some coves, but is NOT safe for ice fishing, especially with warmer weather forecasted into the next week. Most of the reservoir remains open water. Trout fishing is good for fish between 16″ and 22″. Shoreline anglers are having luck

Water levels are down about 10 feet and the boat ramp is barely submerged. It is unlikely anyone can launch a boat at this time. The shorelines are very muddy due to the receding water. Surface water temps have dropped into the 40s. The road is also in good condition, but may be muddy after recent precipitation. PowerBait and worms are always reliable, or try

The road to Angel Lake has closed for the season as of December 1, 2025. Reports will resume in the spring when the road reopens.

Water temperatures are sitting in the low 40s. Trout fishing has been good throughout the reservoir. Fish are hitting combinations of PowerBait and worms fished off the bottom, as well as flashy spinners throw from shore. Good-sized rainbows have been reeled in by shoreline anglers at Jetski Beach, Fisherman’s Point, and the dam. Fly anglers are having success with nymph, leech and streamer patterns. Boaters

Water temperatures have dropped into the 40s. The reservoir received 2,024 rainbow trout this spring, averaging 10 inches.  In July, a total of 5,000 tiger trout were stocked averaging 3.7 inches.  The fishery is recovering after significant drawdown events. PowerBait, night crawlers and small spinners are the go-to here.