Bull_Dog
10-15-2012, 12:13 PM
Truckee River
The flows on the Truckee remain excellent from the Town of Truckee down through Reno. The water has finally cooled off and the fishing has been very good. Normal fall conditions are taking shape for sure.
The upper stretches down through the Glenshire area are low and very clear. This is a great time of year to fish the river between Tahoe City and Truckee. The fish in this stretch are a little smaller but they are all wild. When the water gets this low they tend to pool up in deeper water and are easier to find. The river in this area fishes much more like a small mountain stream. Lots of pocket water and many boulders. Dry Dropper set-ups are the way to go. Use smaller attractor dries like Royal Wolf’s and Stimulators. This is Baetis time of year so size 18-20 Baetis nymphs are a good bet for the dropper.
The river is still flowing close to normal from Boca Bridge through Reno. It is very clear however and a much more stealthy approach is a must. The fish have backed off the faster water some and are really spread out. Brown trout are very active and starting to get into spawn mode. There have been some really nice fish caught in the past couple of weeks. Nymphs fished either with an indicator or High Sticking “floater No Cator” style has been working well. Really good dead drifts are a must with these water conditions. Baby Crayfish, Stoneflies and October Caddis are good Point flies right now and any fly that imitates a Baetis Mayfly (like a Pheasant Tail) is a good option for a dropper.
Flows are: Town of Truckee 146 CFS, Boca Bridge 432 CFS, Farad 456 CFS and Reno 346 CFS.
Little Truckee River
Flows have been 47 CFS for a few weeks now. These flows are actually a little higher than the long term average for this time of year. Even though 47 CFS is really low it has helped the Kokanee and Brown Trout move upstream some. The bad news is it could drop to 30 CFS any time. There has been a pretty good Baetis hatch, especially on cloudy days like today. The conditions are tough for sure but there are some new fish in the river.
A few really important things to remember about fishing the Little Truckee this time of year are, be very stealthy and take a slower approach. Do a lot more observing and a lot less casting. 10 casts will catch more fish than 100 casts in lower water. (This is a good lesson for any small stream) Stay out of the water as much as possible. Brown Trout are staging to spawn and the future of the fishery depends on them being successful. Wading through the “Reds” can really take its toll on the habitat. The Little Truckee is a special place and we should do everything we can to preserve it.
East Walker River
Flows are down to 33 CFS. Ouch! Irrigation season is over and expect the flows to remain low for the winter. As the water cools the fish tend to really spread out so they do not have to compete as much for food. Cover a lot of water and fish the deeper pools. Small nymphs like Baetis and Midges in size 18-20 are the way to go. Don’t be afraid to also use some weight to help get these flies down. Approach your spots from downstream and take your time. Tread lightly and enjoy how beautiful it is on the East Walker this time of year.
Pyramid Lake
So far the fly fishing reports have been as expected. After a very warm summer and early fall the water is still very warm. This usually keeps fish in a little deeper water as is the case now. The boaters are catching a bunch of fish in 20-40 feet of water trolling. As for fly fishermen, the best reports have been coming from Pontoon Boats and Float Tubes. There are schools of Tui Chubs schooled up on various beaches and there are some Cuttys around them. Fast sinking lines and Minnow Patterns are your best bet. There are some locals fishing the lake. We have our die hards like anywhere else. If you can find some Float Tubers with Nevada license Plates you are on the right track. Reports of a 20 Pound Cutthroat caught over the weekend might make the drive worthwhile.
Davis Lake
Blood Midges are hatching in the mornings and that is usually followed up by a Callabaetis hatch. There is still some shoreline fishing and fish are still cruising in the shallows. Fish are being caught a bunch of different ways so you can start with your favorite technique and go from there. Blood Midges and Callabaetis Nymphs fished under an indicator in 4-12 feet of water have been producing especially on days when there is a little chop on the water. You can also go “Floater No Cator” style and get similar results. A variety of flies fished with intermediate and type II sinking lines can also be effective.
Frenchman’s Reservoir
The fishing at Frenchman’s is off the charts. The fish have grown all summer and they are really rambunctious. There is an awesome Callabaetis hatch mid mornings and there have also been some Blood Midges around. Snail patterns fished on a sink tip or intermediate sink fly line in 4-12 feet of water have been working well. Nymphing with a “DCA” in the same type of water has also been effective. Maholo Nymphs and Midges are a good way to go.
The flows on the Truckee remain excellent from the Town of Truckee down through Reno. The water has finally cooled off and the fishing has been very good. Normal fall conditions are taking shape for sure.
The upper stretches down through the Glenshire area are low and very clear. This is a great time of year to fish the river between Tahoe City and Truckee. The fish in this stretch are a little smaller but they are all wild. When the water gets this low they tend to pool up in deeper water and are easier to find. The river in this area fishes much more like a small mountain stream. Lots of pocket water and many boulders. Dry Dropper set-ups are the way to go. Use smaller attractor dries like Royal Wolf’s and Stimulators. This is Baetis time of year so size 18-20 Baetis nymphs are a good bet for the dropper.
The river is still flowing close to normal from Boca Bridge through Reno. It is very clear however and a much more stealthy approach is a must. The fish have backed off the faster water some and are really spread out. Brown trout are very active and starting to get into spawn mode. There have been some really nice fish caught in the past couple of weeks. Nymphs fished either with an indicator or High Sticking “floater No Cator” style has been working well. Really good dead drifts are a must with these water conditions. Baby Crayfish, Stoneflies and October Caddis are good Point flies right now and any fly that imitates a Baetis Mayfly (like a Pheasant Tail) is a good option for a dropper.
Flows are: Town of Truckee 146 CFS, Boca Bridge 432 CFS, Farad 456 CFS and Reno 346 CFS.
Little Truckee River
Flows have been 47 CFS for a few weeks now. These flows are actually a little higher than the long term average for this time of year. Even though 47 CFS is really low it has helped the Kokanee and Brown Trout move upstream some. The bad news is it could drop to 30 CFS any time. There has been a pretty good Baetis hatch, especially on cloudy days like today. The conditions are tough for sure but there are some new fish in the river.
A few really important things to remember about fishing the Little Truckee this time of year are, be very stealthy and take a slower approach. Do a lot more observing and a lot less casting. 10 casts will catch more fish than 100 casts in lower water. (This is a good lesson for any small stream) Stay out of the water as much as possible. Brown Trout are staging to spawn and the future of the fishery depends on them being successful. Wading through the “Reds” can really take its toll on the habitat. The Little Truckee is a special place and we should do everything we can to preserve it.
East Walker River
Flows are down to 33 CFS. Ouch! Irrigation season is over and expect the flows to remain low for the winter. As the water cools the fish tend to really spread out so they do not have to compete as much for food. Cover a lot of water and fish the deeper pools. Small nymphs like Baetis and Midges in size 18-20 are the way to go. Don’t be afraid to also use some weight to help get these flies down. Approach your spots from downstream and take your time. Tread lightly and enjoy how beautiful it is on the East Walker this time of year.
Pyramid Lake
So far the fly fishing reports have been as expected. After a very warm summer and early fall the water is still very warm. This usually keeps fish in a little deeper water as is the case now. The boaters are catching a bunch of fish in 20-40 feet of water trolling. As for fly fishermen, the best reports have been coming from Pontoon Boats and Float Tubes. There are schools of Tui Chubs schooled up on various beaches and there are some Cuttys around them. Fast sinking lines and Minnow Patterns are your best bet. There are some locals fishing the lake. We have our die hards like anywhere else. If you can find some Float Tubers with Nevada license Plates you are on the right track. Reports of a 20 Pound Cutthroat caught over the weekend might make the drive worthwhile.
Davis Lake
Blood Midges are hatching in the mornings and that is usually followed up by a Callabaetis hatch. There is still some shoreline fishing and fish are still cruising in the shallows. Fish are being caught a bunch of different ways so you can start with your favorite technique and go from there. Blood Midges and Callabaetis Nymphs fished under an indicator in 4-12 feet of water have been producing especially on days when there is a little chop on the water. You can also go “Floater No Cator” style and get similar results. A variety of flies fished with intermediate and type II sinking lines can also be effective.
Frenchman’s Reservoir
The fishing at Frenchman’s is off the charts. The fish have grown all summer and they are really rambunctious. There is an awesome Callabaetis hatch mid mornings and there have also been some Blood Midges around. Snail patterns fished on a sink tip or intermediate sink fly line in 4-12 feet of water have been working well. Nymphing with a “DCA” in the same type of water has also been effective. Maholo Nymphs and Midges are a good way to go.