Fish Reports

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Guide Mike Nielsen continues to get quick limits of mackinaw in the morning. Jigging is accounting for plenty of 3 to 6 pound macks. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Water is warm and flows are dropping. fish mornings or evenings after 6 p.m. Use PMDs, caddis or stoneflies during the day. There are little yellow stones in the evening. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

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Sceirine Ranch Fish Report

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

The Sceirine is fishing very well this past week, lots of good action on dry/dropper rigs just like the Cali side of the river. We also have had a couple good reports on dead drift crayfish on the ranch. The water is staying a bit cooler on the Nevada side of the river right now and the fish are still pretty happy.

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Lake Tahoe Fish Report

Lake Tahoe

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Jig bite has been excellent for mackinaw all over the lake. Most fish are three to six pounds but a few go to 8 pounds. Double and triple hookups are common. Kokanee are biting off the keys 50 feet deep. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Lots of caddis and stoneflies come off during the course of the day. Water temp is in the mid-60s and higher in the afternoon. Evening hatch is a good time to get out and give the fish a break at the same time. Early morning also is very good. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

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Sceirine Ranch Fish Report

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

The Sceirine is still hanging in there, the water is a bit cooler on the ranch and the fish are still happy. Give us a call if you want to book some private water!

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Sceirine Ranch Fish Report

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

The Sceirine is still fishing very well, we have openings available so give us a call if you want some time on the private water.

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Lake Tahoe Fish Report

Lake Tahoe

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Jigging for mackinaw has brought quick limits with plenty to catch-and-release. Not a lot of size, but great numbers. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

There’s a good PMD hatch during the day when the wind is down. Fish are in fast water and big stone flies will work. Best action is through the canyon and downstream. There are green drakes from Floriston to the state line. There are a lot of caddis in the evening when the wind lies down. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware &

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Sceirine Ranch Fish Report

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

The Sceirine is still fishing pretty well also, there's been some streamer action as well as some dry/dropper action and nymph action. Add a hopper and a chubby chernobyl to the list above and you'll have it covered!

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Sceirine Ranch Fish Report

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

The Sceirine has fished excellent the past few days, both on nymphs and streamers, lots of nice fish being landed on moal leeches, dead drift crayfish, zuddlers, sculpzilla, rainbow warrior, dark lord and silver streaks. There's quite a few bookings on the ranch so give us a call ahead of time if you want to make a reservation.

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Lake Mohave Fish Report

Lake Mohave

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The lake level today is 64 feet above msl. Reports are that smallmouth and largemouth are hitting on the lake but that stripers are much harder to find. The high lake level submerges shoreline vegetation which attracts bass. Reports of people catching both black bass species are common. Mixing up your colors with plastics is doing well on largemouth and

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Lake Mead Fish Report

Lake Mead

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The elevation will continue to drop over the summer. The present elevation is 1086 feet above msl. Be careful boating because of fluctuating water levels and watch for floating debris dislodged from changing water levels. There seems to be an abundance of shad currently which may be the reason for the lack of bite. Cut anchovies are still the bait of choice

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Sceirine Ranch Fish Report

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

The ranch has been fishing pretty well this week and with the slightly higher flow it should hang in there for the next week. The same patterns that have been working on the California side are also working on the Sceirine. Give us a call if you want to book some time on the ranch.

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Sceirine Ranch Fish Report

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

The Ranch has had a few good reports and a few not so good, dry dropper rigs seem to be doing the best with a chubby chernobyl or madam x on top and a flashback emerger, mercury midge or rainbow warrior on the bottom. We've also had a couple good reports on dead drift crayfish, zuddlers and moal leeches.

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fishing has slowed down greatly. Water temp is 63 degrees. Perch bite hasn’t started. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, (775) 476-0400

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Flows are low but very fishable. River is 300 cfs until it gets to 700 cfs below the Boca outlet. Caddis, baetis mayflies and carpenter ants will attract the attention of trout. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

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Sceirine Ranch Fish Report

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

The Ranch has been fishing very well this past week and with the increased flow it should just get better. The same patterns as on the Cali side should produce on the Ranch.

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Shore anglers are getting trout at Popcorn and the Nets. As water warms fish will move out. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, (775) 476-0400

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

There are stone flies around the shoreline. Variety of caddis are around. Water is manageable through town but picks up below Boca. Fish close to the shoreline. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

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Sceirine Ranch Fish Report

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

The Sceirine has been fishing very well this past week, lots of nice fish in the 16 to 20 inch range being caught. The water is low so you need to focus on the deeper pools and slots and try to be stealthy so as not to spook the fish. Give us a call if you want to book some time on the private water.

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Water is starting to warm. Yellow sallies, PMDs, caddis should start coming off. Warm weather this weekend may bring out carpenter ants. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

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Sceirine Ranch Fish Report

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

The Sceirine is still fishing very similar to the Cali side, with the low flows you'll need to be stealthy, and try to focus on the deeper pools. The same flies that are working on the Cali side will work for you on the ranch.

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Lake Tahoe Fish Report

Lake Tahoe

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Wind has kept boats off the water since Saturday. Boats returned Wednesday. Browns are in the shallow in 10 to 30 feet of water. Most are 2 to 6 pounds. Jigging in deep water brings fast and steady mackinaw action. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com (530) 544-6552

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