Fish Reports

Early in the season, fishing from a boat typically yields larger fish as they stage deeper

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

The season officially opened October 1st! 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. Early in the season, fishing from a boat typically yields larger fish as they stage deeper.

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 72 CFS out of Tahoe City, 78 CFS through town, and 430 CFS at Farad. With the lighter upper flows, more trout are shifting toward the canyon stretch, which has been producing the most consistent action, especially in the early morning hours before the sun hits the water. Weekday angler pressure remains

We’re in Trout Season!

Colorado River - Davis Dam

by RUSTY

That means rainbow trout are being stocked from the Willow Beach Hatchery. The federal hatchery crew does a great job raising these trout and bringing them to the shores of the Colorado River here in Bullhead City. The current stocking sites are Rotary Community Park and Davis Camp. Sometimes both spots get stocked, and sometimes just one — and the days can vary. Local angler Nick Valenzuela stopped by to show off a limit of

Fall has come early this year, and the fishing is good

by MATT KOLES

Some good fly fishing happening on the Truckee River. Fall has come early this year, and the fishing is good. Cold overnight lows, turning into mild afternoons. Obviously that has lowered the water temps into the fishy zone. We've had lots of rain the past month. Fishing is good all up and down the river. Out East on the lower Truckee River, flows are up a bit

Good Couple of Days on Pyramid Lake

by PYRAMID FLY CO.

Morgan came out from Utah and had a killer couple days on the lake.

On Lake Tahoe, Mackinaw and trout action is steady across the lake

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

On Lake Tahoe, Mackinaw and trout action is steady across the lake. Most Kokanee have colored, so their season is wrapped. Mackinaw are holding deep, 50–150 feet, off the west shore, Cal Neva Hole, and South Lake. Larger plugs and jigged minnows are producing fish into the teens. Trout are showing 100 feet down for trollers, while some shore anglers are connecting in the mornings

The fishing season has kicked off at Pyramid Lake

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

The fishing season has kicked off at Pyramid Lake! Shore anglers should start at Sand Hole or Shot Dog, while boaters can try 70 feet near Hell’s Kitchen.

On the Truckee River, flows have continued to settle this week

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Current Water Conditions On the Truckee River, flows have continued to settle this week, sitting at 76 CFS out of Tahoe City, 90 CFS through town, and 492 CFS at Farad. With the lighter flows up top, trout are shifting further downriver toward the canyon. The canyon stretch has been fishing best, particularly in the cool, calm mornings before the sun rises high. Weekday angler pressure

This year’s opener at Pyramid Lake started off with a bang in terms of numbers

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

This year’s opener at Pyramid Lake started off with a bang in terms of numbers. Those who were jigging into bait balls were putting a good amount of fish into the net, and even the shore anglers found a few! The fish were marked anywhere from 70 feet down, all the way to the surface, and there were a good number of tui chub bait balls

Truckee River Fishing Report

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

Over the last week we found the fish to be a bit more tight-lipped than we were expecting. If we were to conjure a guess as to why, we would blame it on the weather being a bit too nice. Well, that changed over the last couple of days, with consistent drizzly, overcast weather. This will very likely turn the bite back on, putting more

The lake opener has been good from both boats and shore

by RENO FLY SHOP

The lake opener has been good from both boats and shore. We found trout sitting in 20+ feet of water, but when we found bait near the surface we found the trout on them. We were able to use sinking lines and retrieving flies with success. It’s a little early for the indicator and balanced leeches, but with a cool start to October this year, that

Fall fishing is in full swing

by RENO FLY SHOP

Fall fishing is in full swing. Brown trout have been spotted clearing redds and the trout have been eager to feed. We might still be a bit early for an egg bite, but that will pick up soon. Crayfish are starting to become scarce as water temps are falling off, but fish will still be looking for them still. Mayfly nymphs and Caddis pupa patterns in

Water levels are normal for this time of year, but weeds still are impacting fishing access for shoreline anglers

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 temps dropping into the mid 60s

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps dropping into the mid 60s. 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 are better. A variety of soft plastics and jigs with active presentations should work for bass. Bluegill are most likely to hit worms under a bobber. The boat ramp is not open this

Trout fishing is picking up with the cooler weather

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout fishing is picking up with the cooler weather. 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 is slowing for the season, with far less

Cooler weather patterns over the last two weeks have dropped water temps back into the 50s

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

Water levels and water clarity are in good shape

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels and water clarity are in good shape. The road is also in good condition. Trout fishing is beginning to pick 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 beginning to slow for the season. Throw finesse baits near

Anglers are catching trout in the 10 inch range

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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 creeping back down into the mid 60s

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures are creeping back down into the mid 60s. Algae is beginning to disperse 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,

2nd Annual Save Comins Lake Pike-Out

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

No plans next weekend? Come fishing with us! There’ still time to register for the 2nd Annual Save Comins Lake Pike-Out. Catch big fish and win big prizes. Entry is FREE! In effort to improve the Comins Lake fishery, we need your help to remove as many Northern Pike as we can. For more information and to register, visit the links below! YOUTH Registration: https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/233412 ADULT Registration: https://ndow.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1125943

A Huge Thank You to Our Amazing Community!

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

A Huge Thank You to Our Amazing Community! We just want to say thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed the event! The QR code provided links to a bunch of great photos from the day — and what a day it was! We had vintage cars, an exciting martial arts show, and all of our young anglers caught rainbow trout. This was a stocked

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