Fish Reports

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Steady mackinaw fishing continues. Macks in the four-to-eight pounds come from Cal-Neva and Dollar points. Depth range from 180 feet to 300 feet. Toplining has been slow. Gene St. Denis. Blue Ribbon Fishing (530) 544-6552

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The catch-and-release section east of Truckee has been fishing well. Glenshire to the state line has been productive. Access is more difficult when it’s snowing. (530) 587-4844

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Topaz Lake Fish Report

Topaz Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Trout are in deeper water. Start at 20 feet and be ready to go deeper. Trollers use black/gold, perch or rainbow CD-7 Rapalas. Shore fishing is less productive but it’s best on the north shore early and then on south shore later. (775) 266-3550

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The fishing at Pyramid is starting to show some signs of improvement & signs big fish later

Pyramid Lake

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

There have been a few 5-10 fish days reported over the past week. The water is still cold in the mid 40's but we have had some warmer weather. As spring approaches longer days and warmer weather will bring the water temperatures up and the fish will start to get the urge to spawn. When this happens the fishing will ultimately improve over the next

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Better access means better fishing on the Truckee River

Truckee River

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

This has been one of the best winters on the Truckee in a long time. Access has been the biggest reason. With about a 30% snowpack in the Sierras, we have had little to no fluctuations in the flows and parking near the river and getting around has for the most part not been an issue. The river has been a little more crowded due

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Fish in the 12 to 15 inch range are the norm at Hinkson Slough

Hinkson Slough

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

Reports from last weekend were pretty good. Fish in the 12-15 inch range are common. Hinkson is mostly a Rainbow fishery but you would be surprised what you might catch. Monster Midges a lot like the ones we fish at Pyramid have been working well. You can either fish them on an intermediate line with 6-9 foot leader or under an indicator and hang those

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If it stays warm this week, as forecasted, things could pop on the Truckee River.

Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Blue wings are out in full force on the Nevada side, along with a few skwala stones. It'll probably just take a week of warm weather to get them skwalas on top. Hopefully, the fish will get on top, and we'll see some head's. As far as the streamer fishing, it should be real good here shortly as the water warms a few more degreees.

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No reports coming out of the Sceirine but the fishing should be excellent.

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

We haven't had any clients on the Sceirine lately but it should be fishing excellent as well. If you want some solitude this could be a great opportunity for you!

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Topaz Lake 2012 Derby Results, Week 9

Topaz Lake

by CARILYN ALBIN

Good afternoon to all, Fishing has been a whole lot better this last week. We had 12 over 2lbs come in which is pretty good for this derby. 1st place is Chris Cloutier of Gardnerville with 5 lb 24" 2nd place is Gary Manley of Gardnerville with 2.14 lb and 20" We also had 2 more tags come in and we are at 89 tags so far

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Topaz Derby Results 2012 Week 9

Topaz Lake

by CARILYN ALBIN

Good afternoon to all, Fishing has been a whole lot better this last week. We had 12 over 2 lbs come in which is pretty good for this derby. 1st place is Chris Cloutier, pictured above of Gardnerville with 5 lb 24" 2nd place is Gary Manley, in photo #1 of Gardnerville with 2.14 lb and 20" We also had 2 more tags come in

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Shore fishing is improving. A 17 pounder was landed by a shoreline flycaster. Pelican has been the most productive spot but that also is where most of the pressure is centered. The spawn channel will be opened in the middle of March. (775) 476-0400

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Sneaking a day in on the Truckee between storms

Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Snuck a session with a client in today between storms, on a very cold and windy Truckee River day. We should get a good dumping the next few days. Won't really hurt the fishing as long as it snows, which it will, snow good, rain bad. Access, of course, will be an issue up on the Cali side, but the farther you go

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No reports coming out of the Sceirine but the fishing should be good.

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

We haven't had any clients on the Sceirine lately but it should be fishing excellent as well. If you want some solitude this could be a great opportunity for you!

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Unbelievable, the weather that is. Feels like Spring in Truckee.

Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

My neighbor informed me that a certain migratory bird has returned back to Hirschdale, the earliest he's ever seen them come back. Winter's over? Fished the Cali side today, still a little tough, but should get better by mid-March as the water warms. Skwala's are out moving around, (in both states) won't be long until we see fish on top munching them. The blue wings

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Real Deal Sportfishing had a great day at Lake Tahoe. They catch 8 Lake Trout, largest 10 lbs.

Lake Tahoe

by SPORTFISHINGREPORT.COM STAFF

There was no wind, 65 degrees felt like 70, Tee Shirts and sunglasses. We boarded 8 Lake Trout (Mackinaw). The biggest was 10 Lbs, then 8 Lbs, with the smallest being 3 Lbs. Our photo shows Stan Bennett with 2 of his prized catches.

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Lake Tahoe Fish Report

Lake Tahoe

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Mackinaw fishing is very good. Fish are being found deep (200 to 300 feet deep) because of clear skies. Shrimp are congregating at underwater springs and so are the macks. Good spots have been CalNeva Point, Dollar Point and Sugar Pine Point. Limits of four to eight pounds are routine. Small fish have been scarce. Toplining has been so-so. Shore anglers at Cave Rock get

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Topaz Lake Fish Report

Topaz Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Trout fishing is decent, not great. A five-pound rainbow was caught last week by a troller in the south end of the lake pulling a #7 Countdown Rapala. A nine pounder was caught from the shoreline on the south end. Most of the fish are better than a pound. (775) 266-3550

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Results for the Week ending February 18 for the Topaz Lake Derby

Topaz Lake

by TOPAZ LODGE STAFF

We had two fish come in last week. 1st place is Edmond Zilaff, in the photo above from Sacramento with 3.10 lb and 20". 2nd place is Ted Taylor, in photo #1 of Wellington with a 2.5 lb and 20". We are half way through the derby and we have had 87 tags come in so far this year. That's

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More Bugs Daily are on the menu for Truckee River 'Bows

Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Things are shaping up for a great Spring, much like the Spring of '07, when the dry fly fishing was insane because lack of run-off. East of Reno, on the Truckee River, their are more bugs out daily, and fish are moving out of the ultra froggy-mid-winter water. Some of them are back in slots, along bank's, and up in the riffles when the bugs

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

A 10 pounder was caught last week and fishing for cutthroat has been improving but it’s far from good. Cold temperatures and a good amount of snow earlier in the week put a damper on action. (775) 476-0400

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Flows are good throughout the open section. Glenshire is a good stretch. Recent snow hinders some access but it is predicted to be gone by the weekend. Fishing has been steady, but not spectacular. Small nymphs or midges are the ticket. There is little to zero surface activity. (530) 587-4844

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Rainbow Action on the Nevada side of the Truckee with "Gilligan" and Keith Chow

Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

The bugs are out, East of Reno that is. Big fat 'bows, solid sz#16's, and lots of them. I haven't seen any fish on top, but that will change here shortly. Nymphing is still the way to go. Midge up on them in the morning, stone-zebra midge type setup, and change over to some kind of baetis nymph, sz#18 by mid-morning. As the hatch progresses,

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