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Cold Mornings, Cautious Ice, and Winter Options

by DOUG BUSEY / Carson Now
Hello Fellow anglers. A very happy "Naw" year to you all.  The one good thing I enjoy about the new year is, The days are getting longer by one minute each day. But as we know, the temps still stay
(More...) (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)

Pyramid Lake has fished very well to begin the new year

by RENO FLY SHOP / Reno Fly Shop
Pyramid Lake has fished very well to begin the new year. The storms over the holiday encouraged fish into the shallows—resulting in a lot of feeding fish. Both the strip bite and indicator bite have been good at Pyramid Lake
(More...) (Friday, January 9, 2026)

Mid January Truckee River Report

by RENO FLY SHOP / Reno Fly Shop
The Truckee River has seen dramatic shifts in flow due to the holiday storms that rolled through the West Coast. Targeting the times with lower flow below 800 cfs at the Reno gauge is your best bet. Fish have been
(More...) (Friday, January 9, 2026)

As weather patterns stay cold, ice fishing may be on the horizon for anglers

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS / Mountain Hardware & Sports
Not much to report at this time. As weather patterns stay cold, ice fishing may be on the horizon for anglers. Stay tuned for future updates.
(More...) (Friday, January 9, 2026)

Anglers fishing from a boat are having the most success

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS / Mountain Hardware & Sports
With the stocking levels decreasing this year, fishing has been slow at Pyramid Lake. Anglers fishing from a boat are having the most success, but still not a lot of action at this time.
(More...) (Friday, January 9, 2026)

On Lake Tahoe, most boat ramps are closed

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS / Mountain Hardware & Sports
On Lake Tahoe, most boat ramps are closed. Not much to report this week. If inclement weather approaches, fishing can be good on big blue.
(More...) (Friday, January 9, 2026)

The Truckee has dropped back into stable flows with cold and clear conditions this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS / Trout Creek Outfitters
The Truckee has dropped back into stable flows with cold and clear conditions this week after a few weeks of overly wet storms, which caused the river to periodically run high and off color. With a return to conditions similar
(More...) (Friday, January 9, 2026)

Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery to Open in Portions of Northern California, One Area Further Delayed Due to Public Health Hazard

by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
After delays due to entanglement risk, crab meat quality issues, and elevated levels of domoic acid, the commercial Dungeness crab fishery will open in portions of northern California on Jan. 15 under a 15% gear reduction. The commercial fishery will open in the following areas at 12:01 a.m., Jan. 15 preceded by a 64-hour gear setting period beginning at 8:01 a.m. on Jan.
(More...) (Thursday, January 8, 2026)

Bishop Trout Rodeo

by BISHOP CHAMBER / Bishop Chamber of Commerce
 If you want to have fun, come on February 07 for the Trout Rodeo. There are prizes for the winners of both categories (fly and conventional) and you can compete individually and as a team. All Catch and Release and
(More...) (Tuesday, January 6, 2026)

Fun Day on Donner Lake

by SHAUN RAINSBARGER‎ / Shaun's Guide Service
                Fishing is a little different in the winter, at Donner Lake.   We had good action in the fog, missing a few and got 6. As we landed number 6, I noticed a rod was banging hard....16 pound Lake Trout (released). It
(More...) (Tuesday, December 30, 2025)

Some Ice Starting To Form

by J&J'S GRIZZLY STORE STAFF / J&J Grizzly Store and Camping Resort
Lake this morning. Some ice is starting to form but it is Very Thin.
(More...) (Monday, December 29, 2025)

The West is open for catch and release barbless fishing for the Winter months

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF / Kens Sporting Goods
The West is open for catch and release barbless fishing for the Winter months, we haven't had any news from up there lately but if/when we do we'll pass it on!
(More...) (Sunday, December 21, 2025)

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