Fish Reports

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

A 15-pound, 4.8-ounce cutthroat caught by Ryan Bailey took first place in the President’s Day Derby. It was one of 10 fish larger than 10 pounds that were weighed in. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The stretch from Floriston to Reno had been fishing well. All the snow has severely restricted access, however. More snow expected for this weekend. (530) 587-4844

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Topaz Lake Fish Report

Topaz Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

A little more than two feet of snow fell last weekend, closing the launch. And more snow is expected Thursday through Saturday. (775) 266-3550

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Topaz Lake Fishing Report

Topaz Lake

by CARILYN ALBIN

This week's winner for 1st place is Dusty McDonald who weighed in at 3.6 lbs at 21" and second place goes to Ted Ziegenfuss weighing in at 3.0 lbs and 21". This last week was slow for weighing in fish. We weighed in a total of 19 trout for an average weight of 2.8 lbs. We had 4 tagged fish come in.

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Boaters get quality numbers trolling Flatfish or Torpedoes near the nets, Pelican and Warrior. Last weekend the complaint was it was too calm for quality fly fishing, now wind gusts have made fly fishing problematic. The President's weekend derby runs this Saturday and Sunday from Crosby's. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

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Topaz Lake Fish Report

Topaz Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Six inches of snow fell Tuesday and heavy winds hampered the weekend efforts. Boaters get two to three fish per day and few are large. Best fish came in Sunday – a 3.15 rainbow by GeanAnne Nagy of Markleeville at the south end of the lake with a black and gold Rapala. (775) 266-3550

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Topaz Derby Week 7

Topaz Lake

by CARILYN ALBIN

Week 7 was about the same or should I say consistent with previous weeks. ? We weighed in ?41 fish with average weight being about 2 ?" lbs. ? The weather was cold and windy this last week with mostly sunny skies. Biggest for the week goes to Jeanann Nagy of Markleeville weighing in at 4.0 lbs and 23 ? " . ? Second place goes to Joe

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Topaz Lake Fishing Report

Topaz Lake

by CARILYN ALBIN

Week 7 was about the same or should I say consistent with previous weeks. We weighed in 41 fishes with average weight being about 2 ?" lbs. The weather was cold and windy this last week with mostly sunny skies. Biggest for the week goes to Jeanann Nagy of Markleeville weighing in at 4.0 lbs and 23 ?". Second place goes

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

A 10 pounder was caught Wednesday near the nets, but overall the cutthroat bite has been slow. Conditions are good with a light wind. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Trout fishing is fair to good for those using small blue wing olives, San Juan worms and other small patterns. The Glenshire stretch is a bit warmer than other stretches because of its shallowness. (530) 587-4844

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Topaz Lake Fish Report

Topaz Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Trout fishing is fair with the spring-like weather. Trollers get two to three trout per outing. Most are 12 to 16 inches. The south end is producing best. (775) 266-

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Topaz Lake Fishing Report

Topaz Lake

by CARILYN ALBIN

This last week has been pretty much the same as previous weeks for this year. We weighed in 47 fish with avg. weight being 2.6 lbs. We had 5 tagged fish this week. Weather was like spring and the fishing was good. I don't remember weighing in so many fish last year in a week. Our big $50.00 winner was

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The wind blew early in the week and fishing has been slow. The trout being caught recently have been on the small side. Warrior and the water in front of the Crosby Lodge Marina has been the most productive. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

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Topaz Lake Fish Report

Topaz Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

It’s cold with highs in the 30s and pressure has been light. Trout are averaging just over a pound and there haven’t been limits. (775) 266-3550

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The trout bite slowed since last week when three cutts larger than 10 pounds were caught. The south end of the lake toward Nixon has been a productive spot. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Warmer water near the stateline provides a better opportunity for trout anglers. The Nevada side is fishing a bit better than the California side. There is plenty of access from Hirschdale downstream. (530) 587-4844

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Topaz Lake Fish Report

Topaz Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Participants in a private trout derby last weekend enjoyed good catches of trout, many in the two pound range. Trollers seem to be doing better than shore anglers. Surface temps are in the high 30s to very low 40s. Rate this fair to good. (775) 266-3550

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The bite has turned on with the appearance of the sun. It’s cold, but clear and cutthroat are active in both the north and south ends. An 11.8 pound cutthroat came in Tuesday. A 15.9 pounder was weighed in over the weekend. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

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Topaz Lake Fish Report

Topaz Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

It takes all day to get a limit of trout. Most average under two pounds and best method has been trolling on the north and northeast side with rainbow Rapalas. Big fish was a 3.4 pound rainbow caught Tuesday on an orange Needlefish. The snow is clear and the shoreline is fully accessible. (775) 266-3550

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Five cutthroat larger than 8 pounds were caught last week. Fly fishers catch good numbers but biggest fish of the week came via spoons. Best was a 11.56-pounder from the blockhouse. A 10-pounder landed over the weekend from the same spot. Both were caught with spoons. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fishing has been good for small fish but there have been a few trophy cutthroat to keep things interesting. A 10.88 cutthroat was caugh by a fly fishermen fishing in the south end of the lake, 11.52 at Warrior Point on a spoon cast from shore, both on Tuesday. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fishing continues to be good. A lot of trout are under 19 inches but a 14-pound, 13-ounce fish was weighed on Sunday. That’s the tenth fish larger than 10 pounds caught since Oct. 1. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Larger cutthroat are coming toward the surface and good numbers are being caught at Pelican and Warrior’s points. The south end also has been worth fishing. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

One of the biggest cutthroat trout in more than a year was caught and released Tuesday. An 18-pound, two-ounce cut was hooked on a frog-patterned Flatfish near Pelican Point. A 12-pounder was caught from Dago Bay earlier in the week. Fishing overall has been spotty. (530) 541-8208; (775) 476-0400

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