Fish Reports

The Ash Canyon Road to Hobart will close for the season on Friday 10/24

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The Ash Canyon Road to Hobart will close for the season on Friday 10/24 with the fishing season closing on 10/31. Look for updates coming this winter regarding access next season.

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It is a chilly 20 degrees this morning, which means we are nearing our winter season

Wild Horse Reservoir

by WILD HORSE STATE RECREATION AREA

It is a chilly 20 degrees this morning, which means we are nearing our winter season. We will begin shutting off water to protect our pipes today. We will be leaving water on at our cabins, blue water spigots across the park, as well as the loop 2 bathrooms and showers. All other water will be shut off including our fishing cleaning station, which is

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Excellent fishing on the Truckee River

Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

This is the time. The fish are feeding, flows are good, and the weather is even better. Flows are low on the upper river below Boca now. I would concentrate on the lower river below Boca down into Reno and East out through the Nature Conservancy. Trout are feeding to prepare themselves for Winter. Like any animal they know Winter is coming. Fall is aways a good

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Kids Reel in Fun at Wilson Canyon

West Walker River- Wilson Canyon

by FISH REPORTS STAFF

Levi and June spent Saturday fishing in the Wilson Canyon section of the West Walker River, where they reeled in a nice catch — one Rainbow Trout and one Brown Trout.

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We expect the shore fishing to commence in just a few more weeks

Pyramid Lake

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

In just a few short weeks of the opener, the fish have already become a slight bit weary to the heavy angling pressure and the bite using jigs has slowed. The bait balls are still around, but they are likely to break up before too much longer. Once this happens, there is often a short window of using slip indicators and balanced baitfish patterns fished

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The rain/snow mix this week did little to change the conditions on the Truckee

Truckee River

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The rain/snow mix this week did little to change the conditions on the Truckee. While there was a slight bump in flows, it has since dropped back to pre-storm levels. The water temps did also dip down a bit, hitting a high of 52 degrees on Tuesday. This should further spread fish out and put some of them in some slower water. Right now, the best

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Storms earlier in the week have cooled the lake down considerably

Pyramid Lake

by RENO FLY SHOP

Storms earlier in the week have cooled the lake down considerably. Surface temperatures last Friday were ending the day around 67°F. Yesterday (10/15/25) temps at 2:30pm were 61°. That dramatic change will definitely shock the fish for a day or two. The cooler surface temps though mean that shore fishing is picking up! Shore fishing has already been pretty good, not a lot of big fish

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Fall is in the air and the Truckee River is fishing quite well

Truckee River

by RENO FLY SHOP

Fall is in the air and the Truckee River is fishing quite well. With water temperatures dropping we anticipate brown trout to begin their spawn any day now. The Sparks gauge is showing water temperatures dipping below 50 degrees in the morning. Bug life has changed a bit since the last report. Fish are starting to eat smaller presentations including midges and small mayfly nymph patterns

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WIld Horse Reservoir Fishing Report

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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

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Macks are still holding around 50–150 feet deep

Lake Tahoe

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

On Lake Tahoe, most of the boat ramps have closed for the winter season, except for Sand Harbor, Pine Forest, and Cave Rock. Macks are still holding around 50–150 feet deep off the west shore, Cal Neva Hole, and South Lake. Trollers are finding trout 100 feet down along shoreline drop-offs. Shore anglers are getting a few bites in the mornings 20–30 feet from shore.

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

Pyramid Lake

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.

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Flows on the Truckee River have settled nicely this week

Truckee River

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

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

Pyramid Lake

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

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