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Doug Busey: Early December Fishing Report
by DOUG BUSEY / Carson Now
Happy Holidays, fellow anglers! It feels like old man winter is still on vacation. I can feel the chill, but where’s the snow? We took a little trip around the area to check out a few spots — a nice sunny
(More...) (Wednesday, December 3, 2025)

Some nice fish lurking around
by PYRAMID FLY CO. / Pyramid Fly Co.
Some nice fish lurking around, but don’t miss those bites! You never know what could be sucking down that orange ball. It can be a great time of the season to explore new beaches as we are catching fish all
(More...) (Monday, December 1, 2025)

Truckee River Fishing Report
by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS / Trout Creek Outfitters
These cold mornings have made the bite window on the Truckee a bit more limited as of lately. Getting on the water around 10-11am and fishing through the warmest point of the day will be the name of the game
(More...) (Friday, November 28, 2025)

Pyramid Lake Fishing Report
by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS / Trout Creek Outfitters
This November has been quite different than the last, due in large to the lack of storms pushing through the area. Right now, the fishing out here is much more day-to-day, with the stormy days certainly being the best, but
(More...) (Friday, November 28, 2025)

Donner Lake Report
by SHAUN RAINSBARGER‎ / Shaun's Guide Service
At Donner Lake today, got 4 Lakers, kept 3....even caught a bag of dogsh!t lol. God is good Daiwa Corporation - USA Scotty Fishing Products Pro-Cure Bait Scents Yakima Bait Company
(More...) (Sunday, November 23, 2025)

Flows are incredibly good along the entire system
by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS / Trout Creek Outfitters
With the rain/snow mix over the last week we did see the river come up and get a bit off color for a short while. As of today the water has cleared back up and the flows have stabilized. Overall,
(More...) (Friday, November 21, 2025)

Highway is now closed due to snow
by EBBETTS PASS SPORTING GOODS / Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods
Highway is now closed due to snow. If you choose to walk you can fish the lake.  Loads of fish! Pay attention to the weather as conditions can change rapidly this time of year.  Bait casters should try using the new
(More...) (Sunday, November 16, 2025)

Closed For The Season
by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF / Kens Sporting Goods
The Virginias are now closed for the season, opening day will be April 25, 2026.
(More...) (Sunday, November 16, 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, November 16, 2025)

Closed For The Season
by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF / Kens Sporting Goods
The Twins are now closed for the season, opening day will be April 25, 2026.
(More...) (Sunday, November 16, 2025)

Last day of Fishing Season!
by CONVICT LAKE STAFF / Convict Lake Resort
Last day of Fishing Season!
(More...) (Friday, November 14, 2025)

November Angler’s Report – Safety, Regulations, and Lake Conditions
by DOUG BUSEY / Carson Now
Hello fellow anglers, I think winter finally found us. I was enjoying 70-degree weather fishing in November, but if we don’t get any precipitation soon, there will be no fishing next year. Before we get into your fishing report, I want to
(More...) (Thursday, November 13, 2025)

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