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Big Boys biting at Pyramid!

by CHAD WOODS
Angler Cole Hildahl checked in from Reno, NV with a fish report from Pyramid Lake in Sutcliffe, NV.  Today I went floating tubing with my dad at Pyramid Lake in Sutcliffe, CA.  It was my dad's first trip to Pyramid this year and he got lucky and successfully caught, photographed and released this beautiful 24.5 pound Lahontan Cutthroat Trout.  This lunker Cutt was caught on

Sceirine Ranch Fish Report

by JIM REID
We did have one client on the ranch this week and he had a pretty good day, mostly rainbows and a couple browns. Fishing streamers did not produce any fish but nymphing was the key. WD-40’s were the best. You could also try zebra midges, san juan worms and flashback emergers. 

Colorado River Striper Report

by RUSTY
This is a great striper catch.  It was actually caught by Jordan Sams of Cedar City, Utah while the next size down was 16.7 pound and 33 and 7/8 inch striper caught by his fishing buddy Chris Windslow also of Cedar City, Utah. They were fishing in the casino area using one of Allen Coles AC plugs. the large striper weighed in at 36.66 pounds

Colorado River Trout Report

by RUSTY
I am pleased to show our local trout anglers Tony Smith and Chris Duncan with a couple they landed in the rotary park area. while fishing from shore and using night crawlers they landed a couple each. You can these are a quality size trout that our willow beach hatchery is providing. speaking of the hatchery they are now stocking at community park and Davis

All Quiet at Lake Mohave

by RUSTY
No word from Lake Mohave as of yet. I assume its our weather that is keeping most anglers off the lake this will soon change as our good weather is just around the bend.

South Fork Trout Report

by NDOW
Walt Quenell of Spring Creek shows off a few nice fish he caught today at South Fork Reservoir in Elko County while taking advantage of the great weather. He said the that Sherbet PowerBait was what he caught the fish on. Fishing has been fair for numbers but good for size of fish as South Fork Reservoir is now about 90% ice free.  

Truckee River Report

by MATT KOLES
Cold is kinda the word.Just been cold this last week on the Truckee River. Water temps are stuck in the mid 30’s. Not that easy when the water gets that cold. Trouts move back in the frog water with cold water temps. We’ll see what this week brings. Maybe a few feet of snow? I hope. Then we look to dry out again? So for now look

Pyramid Lake Fishing Report

by PYRAMID LAKE STAFF
The stripers are still biting topwater and lures. The bait bite is picking up. Lugworms and sardines are working good. The largemouth bass have been biting good on jigs and small plastics. The trout fishing has been slow due to lack of trout plants. The catfish bite is slow.

Jiggs/Zunino Reservoir

by NDOW
What ice is here should also be considered unsafe with some open water for shore fishing, though with the projected cooler temps that may disappear.  There is an aerator to cut down on winter mortality and due to the aerator, don’t expect safe ice here at all, even if the temperatures fall.   Anglers should use the same presentations as at South Fork.

Ruby Lake NWR Report

by NDOW
With the warm temperatures there is no ice here and fishing has been good depending upon the day and location.  Small spinners and minnow imitations were producing some fish for spin fishermen, but fly rodders were doing better.  Fly rodders should be using hare’s ears, pheasant tails, prince nymphs, midge patterns, eggs and egg sucking leeches. Best places to fish appear to be where the

Wildhorse Reservoir Report

by NDOW
As of Thursday, January 18, Wildhorse had approximately eight inches of good ice with no snow on top making it very slippery and difficult walking.  Anglers should plan on wearing some traction devices on their boots to keep from falling. With no snow and warm daytime temperatures, the ice is very noisy, booming and cracking, which has probably affected fishing which has been just fair. 

Willow Creek Reservoir Report

by NDOW
Due to a damaged outflow structure, the lake has completely drained

Wilson Reservoir Report

by NDOW
No recent report, but chances are there is unsafe ice here and the road at last report was 4WD only due to mud.  With the predicted storm moving through expect road conditions to stay the same.  

Angel Lake Report

by NDOW
The lake is ice covered and the road to Angel Lake is closed.  There will be no more fishing reports until late next spring or early summer depending upon winter conditions.

South Fork Reservoir Report

by NDOW
As of Thursday, January 18, the South Fork had more open water than it did ice.  Fishing has been just fair, but those fish being caught ranged from 18 to 22 inches! What little ice there is should be avoided at all costs.  Best fishing appears to be along Jet Ski Beach with shore anglers having some success with PowerBait or worms, while fly rodders

Cave Lake Report

by NDOW
There is approximately four inches of ice here, so drill some test holes before venturing too far from shore.  Expect open water at the inlet end.  The ice should start improving with the forecast colder temperatures and there will be a determination this weekend as to whether next weekend’s Rotary Club Ice Fishing Derby will be held.  That being said, fishing should be fair to

Coming Lake Report

by NDOW
The north lake has unsafe ice with some open water.  The south lake has around three to four and a half inches of ice with some open water at the extreme south end.  Drill test holes before venturing too far onto the lake.  Expect the south lake ice to stabilize with the projected colder temperatures of the next week.

Illipah Reservoir Report

by NDOW
At last report Jakes Creek is covered with five inches of good hard clear ice. The ice is extremely slick, so take care walking on it.  There were no signs of anyone fishing the lake so we have no report on fishing conditions.

Topaz Smallie

by DOUG BUSEY
Angler Doug Busey checked in with an update from Topaz Lake. On Sunday, January 14th Doug caught and released this beautiful 3.6 pound Smallmouth Bass. Doug is a regular contributor to Eastern Sierra Fish Reports. Thank you Doug!

Sceirine Ranch Fish Report

by JIM REID
We haven’t had anyone on the ranch lately but when we get some reports we’ll pass them on. 
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