Reno Area
Springlike weather has really helped to improve the fishinng in our area and you can expect the trend to continue. This can be one of the very best times of the year to fish, warming water and increaesed insect activity will really get things going. Remember we've got a lot of snow in the mountains and once the run off cycle starts the Truckee and many other rivers will be too high and murky to fish. The answer is to go fishing now and take advantage of some great fishing opportunities.
THE TRUCKEE RIVER
Flows have come up a bit over the last week due to warm temperatures. The water is still really clear and fish able. The forecast for the next few days is calling for cooler temps. and should stop the flows from coming up anymore for a few days anyway. The fishing should be decent. Nymphing is the way to go right now. The fish are slower water. The water temps are cold and the fish have plenty of oxygen right now. They do not have to battle the currents. Flies to use include Stone fly nymphs in sizes 8-12 with a Baetis dropper in sizes 16-18. Mid day has been the best time to go.
LITTLE TRUCKEE
The road still has a berm at Boca dam and is not passable at this time. It should be at least a couple more weeks before it is passable if we do not get any more snow.
PYRAMID LAKE
The Area from Sutcliff Marina to the very South end of the South Nets is closed
Fishing is really starting to take off. There have Been reports of 20 to 50 fish days from the avid Pyramid fishermen. Like anywhere else 80% of the fish are caught by 20% of the anglers. Nymphing with Maholo Nymphs and Snow Cone Midges in sizes 10-12 have been really good fished under an indicator with a floating line. Stripping Black Wooly's with a bright tadpole dropper with a shooting head has also been working well. The nets areas are closed so you will have to try some new spots. Warrior Point, Spider point, Separator, Windless, Pelican and Rawhide have all been producing.
EAST WALKER RIVER
Flows have gone from 92 cfs to 182 cfs in the last couple of days. The flows are still really good but the water has gotten a little murky from the increase. If the flows settle out for a couple of days it should start to get really good. The best time to fish the East Walker is Always when the flows have remained the same for a day or two at least. Flies to try right now are Baetis nymphs sizes 16-18, San Juan Worms and Stone flies in sizes 10-14.
EAST CARSON
Flows are around 250 cfs. The water is really cold and the fish are very lethargic. Nymphing with small midges and mayflies in slower water is the way to go. It is probably going to be a while before the reports get better here. It is usually mid April to mid May before we here anything really good.
HINKSON SLOUGH
The fishing here has been fairly good. Midges fished under an indicator are catching fish. The midges at Hinson are really big and make it easier to tie em on. Wooly buggers fished with an intermediate line has also been catching fish. Size 12-14 Olive or Brown have been the best
Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe's popular Alpine waters provide an angling for both beginners and experienced freshwater anglers.
Within the 75-mile radius of Lake Tahoe there are more than 450 lakes, reservoirs, rivers and streams. Many of the lakes in the high country are stocked regularly by public agencies.
There are at least eight varieties of trout: mackinaws (lake trout), rainbows, German brown trout, golden trout, cutthroat trout, brook trout, paiute trout and camloop trout. Add in prized kokanee salmon, smallmouth and largemouth bass, catfish, perch, mountain whitefish and other species.
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