Fish Reports

10.22 lb. Striper

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

The striper bite has been a bit slow, with smaller 1-to-3-pound fish taking the bait first. However, we've seen some larger fish coming in this time of year. Local anglers Mike and Mitch Jones, the twins, were able to land a nice-sized striper weighing 10.22 pounds and measuring 32 and 1/2 inches in length. They were trolling in the Parkway Bridge area. There's also some good

Little swing in the weather on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Pretty warm and sunny last week, but this week looks like old fashioned Truckee Fall weather. The change will usually get them trouts feeding. Look for the streamer fishing to improve this week, the dry fly fishing and everything else. Flows are pretty good, about 400 cubes here in the Hirsch, and not much difference all the way down river. Flows are pretty good out on the Little

The lake is in a transition phase right now

by PYRAMID LAKE GUIDES

The last storm dropped the surface temps clearing out the bait balls to deeper water. Reports have been slow from shore, with boaters and float tubers having better luck. The lake is in a transition phase right now, shore fishing will improve once more winter storms roll in and water temps drop below 55°. Crossing our fingers for more bad weather!

Found another 20 today... I believe it's your turn!

by PYRAMID LAKE GUIDES

Found another 20 today... I believe it's your turn! We have some open dates folks .. cmon out and enjoy some great weather and some killer fishing. Give us a call 4355490358 or visit www.pyramidlakeguides.com

Fly fishing at Pyramid Lake has improved following a seasonal turnover

by RENO FLY SHOP

Fly fishing at Pyramid Lake has improved following a seasonal turnover. With the cooler weather we received in early October, the surface of Pyramid Lake cooled off. This cold surface water sank to the bottom (being denser than warm water) and resulted in the upwelling of algae. This turnover has since settled and fishing conditions have improved drastically. With cooling water temperatures, shore anglers have had

Fishing has been great this fall at Knott

Knott Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been great this fall at Knott. The average size trout has jumped significantly over the last two seasons. Larger fish in the 17-22 inch range are starting to show up again more consistently. Insects have been prolific. Surface activity has been sporadic for the dry fly fisherman, hopefully that become a little more consistent for the final weeks of the season. Small leech

Onion continues to fish great

Onion Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Onion continues to fish great. Bait fisherman using eggs and worms under a bobber or off the bottom in open water are catching good fish. Spin fisherman have been reporting action all day on small rooster tails and panther martins. Fish are averaging 13-14 inches but there’s no shortage of fish. Fishing should continue to be excellent until the seasons close.

Weekly Stocking Report

Colorado River - Willow Beach

by WILLOW BEACH NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY

Who would want to leave our lovely Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery for the scary unknown and wild Colorado River? These Rainbow Trout needed a prodding to get them off the stocking truck and into the river. Crew unloaded 1,060 Rainbows at the Willow Beach Marina, AZ, yesterday (Thursday). Now let the game of hide and seek commence!

The Truckee is in fantastic shape through both Nevada and California

by RENO FLY SHOP

The Truckee is in fantastic shape through both Nevada and California. Flows on the Truckee are stable and should remain so as we move into late October. Currently the Reno gauge shows flows hovering at 350 cfs. Rainbow and brown trout are on the move. With cooling water temperatures, anglers are finding success in slower paced water. While some fish are moving into their autumn haunts,

The lake level has dropped a few feet over the last few weeks

by DOUG BUSEY

The lake level has dropped a few feet over the last few weeks. The NDOW has planted 10K ponds of catchable trout over the last month. Fishing has been good for boaters using Rapalas or flashers and a crawler. I would also try a Roostertail or Panther Martin spinner about 100 ft behind the boat on monofilament. Now make sure you use a ball bearing

Nice Pilot Peak LCT

by PYRAMID LAKE GUIDES

Plg guide Todd kellar with a nice pilot peak lct.. Todd has some open dates in Oct 19 20 21 26 27 28. If interested in a day on the water with Todd give me a shout at 435 549 0358 or visit www.pyramidlakeguides.com

We have some exciting news this week!

by RUSTY

We have some exciting news this week! Our local angler, Zachary Meyer, took a trip to Lake Mohave on Cornman's boat, captained by Mark Osgood. They were trolling near the power lines, and Zachary was using a swim bait when he hooked a fantastic striper. This impressive fish weighed in at 7.32 pounds and measured 28 and 1/2 inches. Currently, there's a fishing tournament happening on

South Fork Reservoir Report

South Fork Reservoir

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA

We're still dealing with an unfortunately persistent blue/green algae bloom in parts of the lake due to the on-going warm weather, but on the bright side, over the course of this last week, our friends at Nevada Department of Wildlife have stocked nearly 30,000 rainbow and brown trout for your future fishing enjoyment. #nevadastateparks #trout #fishing

Great Fall fishing on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Great Fall fishing on the Truckee River. Bummer, Niners lost, but at least the Eagles lost also. Pretty good flows, nice warm weather. Little too warm for the streamer and dry fly fishing, but nymphing is off the hook, no pun intended. Looking like Indian Summer this week, so probably more of the same. Week after next looks like we will get in the 40’s. Enjoy

Pilot Peak strain Lahontan Cutthroat Trout 2023 Stocking Season Wrap Up

by LAHONTAN NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY STAFF

On 8/29/2023 the Lahontan National Fish Hatchery Complex completed stocking 100,000 Pilot Peak strain Lahontan cutthroat trout into Lake Tahoe for the 2023 season. A total of 25% of the trout stocked this year were tagged with a T-bar anchor tag that has a unique ID and phone number on it. Anglers are encouraged to report their catch and help our biologists evaluate the success

When in Rome...Jig

by PYRAMID FLY CO.

Right from our stormy start up until now, we are methodically picking off excellent trout on the jig. Without going too into detail on exactly how we do it, just know we go big and ugly and it pays off. We have spent many years refining this early season technique to reach the LCT’s in the early season, and it’s one of those things you

The surface temps at Pyramid continue to drop

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The surface temps at Pyramid continue to drop and its just a matter of time before we begin to see fish caught off the shore with good consistency. As of now, most fly anglers are using float tubes, pontoons or boats to help them find the fish that are still a bit too far and deep to be caught off a ladder or a rock.

Tuesday night brought the first small dusting of the year

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

Tuesday night brought the first small dusting of the year. The light snow quickly melted from our streets and sidewalks but left a thin coat along the crest. It is incredible see the first snows of the fall season beginning to lay cover down over the deep pockets of ice and snow remaining from the season prior. In the time we’ve been here, never have

Flows are starting to pick up with cooling temperatures

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Flows are starting to pick up with cooling temperatures. As of 10/13 the Bruneau River at the Rowland gage is showing 14.5 cfs. Water temps are also seeing a steady decline. This should keep trout fishing fair to good until winter weather cuts off access.

As of 10/13 the creek was flowing at 11.2 cfs

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Lamoille Creek flows remain in good shape. As of 10/13 the creek was flowing at 11.2 cfs.

Cold Creek Reservoir is still at 75% of capacity

Cold Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cold Creek Reservoir is still at 75% of capacity. Water temperatures are in the mid-50s. Angers can expect to catch 8-to-10-inch rainbow trout and tiger trout. With cooler water temperatures, largemouth bass catch rates have begun to slow down. Although harvest is still allowed, anglers are encouraged to catch and release bass caught until their population is well established in the lake.

Water temperatures continue to drop at Comins Lake, with an average water temperature of 53

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures continue to drop at Comins Lake, with an average water temperature of 530F. Water clarity has steadily improved through late summer and early fall. Subsequently, trout fishing has improved with anglers catching 16-to-20-inch rainbow trout. The trout are exceedingly healthy, with 16-inch trout reaching approximately 1.75 pounds and some 20-inch trout topping the scale at 4.5 pounds. Bait fishermen should have luck with

Illipah Reservoir is still near 90 percent capacity

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Illipah Reservoir is still near 90% capacity. Water temperatures are sitting at 540F. Water clarity is excellent with weed mats beginning to drop off for the year. Shoreline fishing has been productive this fall with anglers using PowerBait, spinners, and night crawlers. Anglers can expect to catch 8-to-10-inch rainbow trout. A variety of night crawlers, PowerBait, and spinners should produce trout for anglers.

On-the-Water Report | Pyamid Lake and Truckee River | mid October 2023

by RENO FLY SHOP

Flies we Suggest: Marabou Super Jig, Tui Chub, Perch Fry, Complex Twist Bugger, Bellyache Minnow, Midnight Cowboy, Belly Ache Minnow

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