Fish Reports

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Wind makes conditions unfishable some days. Fluctuating temperatures prevents steady action for toplining trout or trolling/jigging for mackinaw. Gene St. Denis. Blue Ribbon Fishing (530) 544-6552, Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Water temperature is 56 degrees and fishing remains good for boats, so-so from shore. However, pressure has been light because of poor weather. A 24 pound, 36-inch trout was caught-and-released Wednesday. Picture is coming. It is believed to be the biggest cutthroat caught in at least five years. (775) 476-0400

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Special Regulation section is fishing well. Flows are good up and down the stretch. Flows are below 400 cfs so access is good. Small mayflies are the way to go. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

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How's the weather on the Truckee, stick around & it will chnge -- so will the fishing

Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Not a bad week to get out and do some fishing. Cloud cover and warmer than normal storms have kept temps above average for this time of year. Flows are up a bit from this last weekend storms on the Truckee River through California and Nevada, and clarity is not an issue. All the usual winter suspects should catch fish. Worms, eggs, stones, baetis,

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The winter storms definitely affect Truckee fishing

Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

We are beginning to see the Jet Stream move south over California and a first of Pacific storms are rolling in. On an average winter, Tahoe-Truckee gets a lot of snow. On average more snow than anywhere in the lower 48, except Mt. Baker Wa. We also get a lot of rain being so close to the Pacific. If you're a fly angler on the

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Lake Tahoe Fish Report

Lake Tahoe

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Mackinaw fishing is excellent off the north shore, particularly Cal-Neva Point and Dollar Point. Macks are in 100 to 200 feet deep. Dodgers and minnows, Flatfish and kokanee-patterned Trophy Sticks get macks in the two to six pound range. There are larger fish near the shelves. Toplining for rainbows and browns is starting to pick up. Best results are off Eagle Flat, Cascade Point. There

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Surface temperature is 55 degrees. Big fish continue to come from Blockhouse. Most are being caught on spoons. Cutthroat are moving closer to the shore with the cooler weather. (775) 476-0400

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Truckee river is fishing consistently well. Use small dark nymphs. There has been dry fly activity, especially during cloudy days. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

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Fall turns to Winter on the Truckee River

Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

It got dam cold here the last few days. The other day, zero for a morning low here in the Hirsch, 25 for a high. I've been down lower on the river and I can tell you it was cold down there too. The cold snap forced water temps to plummet, and honestly the last two days were tough. We stuck a few, but not

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The Blockhouse has been a hot spot. A couple of 10 pounders were caught from the area last week. Water temperature is 59 and going down. Thermocline is moving up and trout are closer to the top. (775) 476-0400

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The fly fishing, special regulation area is fair. Indicator nymphing with stone flies and small, dark nymphs works well. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

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Fall is one of the best times on the Truckee River

Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

We had a pretty awesome last half of the season here on the Truckee River. Another Indian Summer. Mild temps and clear sunny days, but that's over. We're shifting into winter here in the mountains. The stove is going every night and soon all day she'll be burning. That's fine, we need snow, and the Truckee will continue to fish good all winter, at least

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As the seasons change so does the fishing on the Truckee

Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

In Cali on the Truckee River it is cold in the mornings. Mid-twenties with a thick fog bank. The fog usually burns off around lunch time. Water temps are getting cold, 49.5 here in the Hirsch at noon. Whats that mean? Means fish are not sucked down in fast oxygenated water like they were in summer. They're back in the softer stuff, in runs and

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Lake Tahoe Fish Report

Lake Tahoe

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Mackinaw fishing remains very good. Guide Gene St. Denis has been getting limits. Best last week was 11 pounds from the Tahoe City shelf. Gene St. Denis. Blue Ribbon Fishing (530) 544-6552, Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

A 13.6 pound cutthroat was landed near Hell’s Kitchen by a trollers. Water temperature is 60 and fish are starting to move closer to shore. Bite is very good but not as great as a few weeks back. (775) 476-0400 – pyramid lake fisheries

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

There’s a lot more nymphing below the Boca outlet. Streamers also work here. There is better dry fly activity upriver. There are big rainbows and browns lurking. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

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Gilligan returns from the Bighorn with comments on the Truckee

Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

I've been on a hiatus, more like a trout fest. I've been in the great state of Montana this last week in the troutopia known as the Bighorn River. I had a blast with some good friends in some awesome country. Things here on the Truckee River are about the same as when I left. Nymphing wise, baetis, midges, worms, eggs, stones, and some oct.

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Lake Tahoe Fish Report

Lake Tahoe

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Stormy week will reshuffle the action. Trout should move to the shallows when all settles. Gene St. Denis. Blue Ribbon Fishing (530) 544-6552, Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fishing remains good. Sand Hole and Willows kicked out fish last week. Boaters did well at Pelicans. No real big fish. Biggest of the week was a 26-inch cut from Sand Hole. (775) 476-0400

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Dark-colored stones, rubberlegs or big prince nymphs, hare’s ears or pheasant tails with a trailer fly will get action. Pocket water above Boca is productive but work quickly. Streamer action has been good. Section above River Ranch can be fished well with small spinners. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

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The fishing is changing on the Truckee in preparation for the November fishing

Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Fall is here in Hirschdale California on the Truckee River. Cold overnight temps, morning fog, cottonwoods dropping their leaves. Daytime temps have been mild though and by next week they are calling for rain and snow. Brown trout are on their annual fall pilgrimage and are very active through the Cali side, and West of Reno on the Nevada side. East of Reno through the

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