Fish Reports

Expect things to pick up as the weather shifts to winter conditions

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

The season officially opened October 1st at Pyramid Lake. Early-season anglers should focus around Sand Hole and Shot Dog for shore casting, while boaters are finding success 70 feet deep near Hell’s Kitchen. The lake is turning over right now, so fishing has been slower. Expect things to pick up as the weather shifts to winter conditions.

Flows on the Truckee River have settled nicely this week

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Current Water Conditions Flows on the Truckee River have settled nicely this week—holding around 76 CFS out of Tahoe City, 78 CFS through town, and 459 CFS at Farad. With lower upper flows, more trout are shifting toward the canyon stretch, which has been producing consistent action, especially during early mornings before the sun reaches the water. Weekday angler pressure remains light, providing plenty of room

The lake was 70 F at the surface, but with the storms is cooling off rapidly

by THE FLY SHOP

The lake opened and the fishing was very good. The lake was 70 F at the surface, but with the storms is cooling off rapidly. You will have to go deep to find willing partners. The Lahontans are eating Tui chubs for the time being. Good flies would be Zach's Pyramid Minnow in Tui chub and white. Balanced Leeches tied in lighter colors can work

Water temps have come down into the 50s and aquatic vegetation is still impacting fishing access

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps have come down into the 50s and aquatic vegetation is still impacting fishing access for shoreline anglers. Better fishing opportunity will 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 anglers. Bass

Expect muddy shorelines with recent precipitation

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps dropping into the 50s. Expect muddy shorelines with recent precipitation. 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 will begin to slow down with cooler weather. A variety of soft plastics and jigs with active presentations should work for bass. Bluegill are most likely to hit

Water temperatures are dropping into the low-to-mid 50s

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout fishing is picking up with the cooler weather. Water temperatures are dropping into the low-to-mid 50s. Trout in the 15″ t0 20″ range are being caught in the collection ditch. Fly anglers are reporting success with dark-colored streamer and leech patterns. Small dry flies are also still getting hit. Small, flashy spinners like Panther Martins are the go-to for spin anglers. Fishing for bass

Trout fishing is picking back up with the cooler temps

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels and water clarity are in good shape. The road is also in good condition, but may be muddy with recent precipitation. Trout fishing is picking back up with the cooler temps. PowerBait and worms are always reliable, or try throwing a rooster tail or small spoon. Streamer and leech patterns should work for fly anglers. Bass fishing is slowing for the season. Throw

Snow may have accumulated this week, but the road remains open

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Snow may have accumulated this week, but the road remains open. Anglers are catching trout in the 10″ range. Green PowerBait and worms are the go-to here for bait anglers. Fly anglers switching from dry flies to small leech, bugger and chironomid patterns. Float-tubers and kayakers are having the best luck against the rocks and brush on the backside of the lake.

Water temperatures are dropping into the high 50s

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures are dropping into the high 50s. Water clarity has improved, and weeds are beginning to die off at 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 fished off the bottom, as well as flashy spinners. Fly anglers are having success with nymph, midge and leech patterns,

Water temps have dropped back into the 50s and trout fishing is good

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps have dropped back into the 50s and trout fishing is good. Fall stocking occurred this week, with an additional 8,000 rainbow trout stocked. Anglers should expect to catch hatchery stocked trout, however, there is a chance that you can catch a trout carried over from previous years. Try nightcrawlers, PowerBait, spinners (Mepps and Panther Martins), and a variety of wetflies behind a bubble.

Water temperatures have dropped into the 50s

Cold Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures have dropped into the 50s. Anglers can expect decent shoreline fishing around the reservoir. 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. Try PowerBait, night crawlers or small spinners. The fishery is still recovering after significant drawdown events.

Trout fishing is picking up for the fall bite as water temps have dropped into the 50s

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout fishing is picking up for the fall bite as water temps have dropped into the 50s. Fall stocking occurred in the last week, with approximately 2,000 tiger trout and 5,000 rainbows stocked. Anglers should try PowerBait, spinners, nightcrawlers, and wetflies behind a bubble. Trout in the 16-to-22-inch range have been seen shoaling in the north end of the south lake. The vegetation that has

Water temperatures have dipped back into the 50s

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures have dipped back into the 50s. The western side of the old dam is exposed and just a small portion of the east side is visible. Boats, float tubes, and kayaks can be easily launched. Shoreline fishing has been good with anglers catching 3 to 4 fish per hour. Recent angler contacts revealed rainbow trout in the 10-to-14 inch range being caught. A

14.48 lb. Striped Bass

Colorado River - Davis Dam

by RUSTY

Here along the shores of the Colorado River below Davis Dam, the striper bite has been a mixed bag when it comes to size. Most of the action has been from smaller stripers getting to the bait first. Angler Patrick Paoli and his dog Eagle landed a beautiful striper weighing 14.48 pounds and measuring 34½ inches. Patrick was fishing from shore in the Big Bend area on the Nevada side, using his favorite lure. Reports from Community

Fishing Report- October 2025

by PYRAMID LAKE FLY FISHING

The opener at the lake was fantastic. The conditions set up perfectly for our early season tactics and our anglers had a blast! We did some extensive scouting before the season and located a large amount of bait. Not only the Tui Chubs which can reach 12 or 13 inches but a ton of Sacramento Pearch Frey hiding out above the ledge in very shallow

Still some good streamer action throughout the day as well as some decent dry/dropper action

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM AKENSON

We're still getting mostly good reports from the ranch, there's still some good streamer action throughout the day as well as some decent dry/dropper action. It sounds like the streamer action is the best. You could also go straight nymphing and likely have some success.

Pyramid Lake Fishing Report

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

With the colder weather to start off this year’s Pyramid Opener, the bait, and therefore the trout, were a bit more spread out. This means fewer big number days to start but is also a good sign of the shore bite starting a bit earlier this year. The average size of the fish has been on par with last year however, with a 28-pound fish

The Truckee is seeing typical fall conditions right now

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The Truckee is seeing typical fall conditions right now. The upper section of the river is low, but thanks to increased releases out of Boca, the canyon section of the river is right around 450 CFS, which we would call above average. As mentioned, at 100 CFS the upper section of the river here in town is quite low. That said, it is still fishable,

Water temps are dropping into the 60s

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are normal for this time of year, but weeds still are impacting fishing access for shoreline anglers. Better fishing opportunity will be from float tube, kayak, etc. to reach the cooler and weed-free water. Water temps are dropping into the 60s, which means trout fishing is beginning to pick back up. Trout are expected to measure up to 18″. Try small Panther Martins

Water temperatures read around 58 degrees at the South Lake midday this week

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout fishing is picking up with the cooler weather. Water temperatures read around 58 degrees at the South Lake midday this week. Trout in the 15″ t0 20″ range are being caught in the collection ditch. Fly anglers are reporting success with dark-colored streamer and leech patterns. Small dry flies are also still getting hit. Small, flashy spinners like Panther Martins are the go-to for

Water clarity is improving

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cooler weather patterns over the last two weeks have dropped water temps back into the 50s. Water clarity is improving. Aquatic weeds are beginning to die off, but may still impede shoreline fishing in some coves. With cooler water temps, trout fishing is about to take off and fish should be averaging 16″ to 22″. Try throwing small, flashy spinners or night crawlers combined with

With the cooler water temps, trout fishing will begin picking up

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures are dropping into the low 60s. Water clarity has improved, 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 fished off the bottom, as well as flashy spinners. Fly anglers are having success with nymph, midge and leech patterns, or streamers off

The season started on October 1st and will run to June 30th

by DOUG BUSEY

The lake is open for the season for very large cutthroat trout. The season started on October 1st and will run to June 30th. I would recommend going to the Pyramid Lake website to make sure you understand all of the rules before fishing. IE: No bait can be used, there is a size limit—keepers are 17 to 20 inches or over 24 inches. You

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