Bull_Dog
03-09-2015, 12:10 PM
Pyramid Lake
The fishing at Pyramid was all over the map last week. The storm that rolled through brought with it snow, sleet and rain along with wind and some great fishing. As the week went on the fishing slowed considerably. By this past weekend, bright sunny days, no wind and a full moon all played a part in really tough fishing. Weather plays a huge part in fishing at Pyramid Lake and this past week proved it once again even in the peak of the season. The water temperatures in the lake are in the high 40’s with some warmer temps. in some of the shallow areas, especially in the afternoons. More and more fish are starting to show up along most of the beaches around the lake to complete their yearly spawn. Most of the females are still really “green” or not ready to spawn yet although it is evident that they are carrying eggs. The males are getting their dark red color associated with this time of year. There are a lot more summit lake strain fish being caught right now which has been normal for March and April for the past few years since the introduction of the Pilot Peak strain.
The coming weeks should be really good at the lake as more and more fish cruise into the shallows and the water continues to warm up. Weather will continue to play a role in the fishing and the days when there is some wind on the water should continue to be the best. On blue bird days fishing early or late when the sun is off the water can help some. With the water still in the 40’s the afternoons are probably your best bet. For shooting head set ups White Ghost Beetles and Tadpoles are the way to go. White Wooly Worms are also doing well. Nymph rigs should be fished close to the bottom without dragging. Albino Wino’s are tough to beat as a bottom fly and Black Maholo Nymphs for the top one.
Truckee River
The flows on the Truckee are creeping down some as the melt from the last couple of storms mellows out. There is still plenty of water from Boca Bridge down through Reno and the river is in great shape. It is clearing some as well. This is a great time to be on the Truckee, especially on the Nevada side where the water is a little warmer. NDOW has also already started to stock the river near most of the parks in Reno. The warmer weather we are expecting in the next few days should really help also. There has been a Baetis hatch on the lower river and fish are chowing on Baetis nymphs and dries. Late morning to midafternoon has been the best time to be on the water as of late. Nymphing is probably your best bet and as the water comes down it will for sure be the way to go. Make sure you have some size 18 Baetis dries along in case you run into a rising fish. We still need lots of water and the river could be in for a long summer if we don’t get some water so fish the river now and cross your fingers. Flows are Town of Truckee 44 CFS, Boca Bridge 295 CFS, Farad 325 CFS, Reno 263 CFS and Vista 307 CFS.
Little Truckee River
Flows have been flat lining at 157 CFS for a while now. Access in not a problem and there is no snow on the road all the way to Stampede Reservoir. 157 CFS are great flows for the Little Truckee any time of year. At these flows fish are really spread out and can be found just about anywhere. Side channels, eddies and seams are a really good area to look for fish as well as in deeper pools in slower water. There is not much of a hatch but there are some Baetis around on cloudy days as well as Midges. Nymphing with these patterns are the way to go with 5X tippet. Keep an eye out midday for some bugs hatching and have some dries ready to go.
East Walker River
Flows are still very low at 22 CFS. The warmer weather in the Bridgeport area has helped melt most of the ice around the banks of the East Walker and it is fishable but really low. Fish are hanging out in the deeper pools and runs. There has been some Baetis and Midges flying around in the afternoons, especially on cloudy days. Nymphing with really small flies in size 18-20 is the way to go. Make sure you are getting good dead drifts in some of the slower deeper water. No need to get there too early so let the sun come out and warm things up a bit and fish in the afternoons.
The fishing at Pyramid was all over the map last week. The storm that rolled through brought with it snow, sleet and rain along with wind and some great fishing. As the week went on the fishing slowed considerably. By this past weekend, bright sunny days, no wind and a full moon all played a part in really tough fishing. Weather plays a huge part in fishing at Pyramid Lake and this past week proved it once again even in the peak of the season. The water temperatures in the lake are in the high 40’s with some warmer temps. in some of the shallow areas, especially in the afternoons. More and more fish are starting to show up along most of the beaches around the lake to complete their yearly spawn. Most of the females are still really “green” or not ready to spawn yet although it is evident that they are carrying eggs. The males are getting their dark red color associated with this time of year. There are a lot more summit lake strain fish being caught right now which has been normal for March and April for the past few years since the introduction of the Pilot Peak strain.
The coming weeks should be really good at the lake as more and more fish cruise into the shallows and the water continues to warm up. Weather will continue to play a role in the fishing and the days when there is some wind on the water should continue to be the best. On blue bird days fishing early or late when the sun is off the water can help some. With the water still in the 40’s the afternoons are probably your best bet. For shooting head set ups White Ghost Beetles and Tadpoles are the way to go. White Wooly Worms are also doing well. Nymph rigs should be fished close to the bottom without dragging. Albino Wino’s are tough to beat as a bottom fly and Black Maholo Nymphs for the top one.
Truckee River
The flows on the Truckee are creeping down some as the melt from the last couple of storms mellows out. There is still plenty of water from Boca Bridge down through Reno and the river is in great shape. It is clearing some as well. This is a great time to be on the Truckee, especially on the Nevada side where the water is a little warmer. NDOW has also already started to stock the river near most of the parks in Reno. The warmer weather we are expecting in the next few days should really help also. There has been a Baetis hatch on the lower river and fish are chowing on Baetis nymphs and dries. Late morning to midafternoon has been the best time to be on the water as of late. Nymphing is probably your best bet and as the water comes down it will for sure be the way to go. Make sure you have some size 18 Baetis dries along in case you run into a rising fish. We still need lots of water and the river could be in for a long summer if we don’t get some water so fish the river now and cross your fingers. Flows are Town of Truckee 44 CFS, Boca Bridge 295 CFS, Farad 325 CFS, Reno 263 CFS and Vista 307 CFS.
Little Truckee River
Flows have been flat lining at 157 CFS for a while now. Access in not a problem and there is no snow on the road all the way to Stampede Reservoir. 157 CFS are great flows for the Little Truckee any time of year. At these flows fish are really spread out and can be found just about anywhere. Side channels, eddies and seams are a really good area to look for fish as well as in deeper pools in slower water. There is not much of a hatch but there are some Baetis around on cloudy days as well as Midges. Nymphing with these patterns are the way to go with 5X tippet. Keep an eye out midday for some bugs hatching and have some dries ready to go.
East Walker River
Flows are still very low at 22 CFS. The warmer weather in the Bridgeport area has helped melt most of the ice around the banks of the East Walker and it is fishable but really low. Fish are hanging out in the deeper pools and runs. There has been some Baetis and Midges flying around in the afternoons, especially on cloudy days. Nymphing with really small flies in size 18-20 is the way to go. Make sure you are getting good dead drifts in some of the slower deeper water. No need to get there too early so let the sun come out and warm things up a bit and fish in the afternoons.