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Fishing is finally getting better on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES / Gilligan's Fly Service
Fishing is finally getting better on the Truckee River. That time of year when you get cool/ cold mornings, and hot afternoons. Fishing will always be best mid-mornings now.  Flows have remained pretty good. 480, here in Hirschdale, and on down
(More...) (Monday, August 24, 2026)

*Bridgeport Reservoir*

by KEN HOFFMAN - BFEF / Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation
BFEF welcomes these happy anglers to the One & Only BFEF TTT CLUB. We welcome Tammy Rose, Michael Royere and Keith Rondeau. Tammy bagged her very 1st BFEF TTT weighing in at 3lbs yesterday. Michael landed his 3lb 4oz BFEF TTT while
(More...) (Monday, August 24, 2026)

*Virginia Lakes*

by KEN HOFFMAN - BFEF / Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation
Another FISHTASTIC weekend for anglers catching BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout while fishing Little & Big Virginia Lakes. The bites on fire! BFEF welcomes to the club; Estelle Chung & Jayden, Brett Robinson, Gavin Smith, Landon & Josh, and Mike Mares. Their fish
(More...) (Monday, August 24, 2026)

3lb rainbow caught from a kayak

by TWIN LAKES RESORT STAFF / Twin Lakes Resort
Leon Gilbert From Louisiana with a 3lb rainbow caught from a kayak.
(More...) (Saturday, August 22, 2026)

The temps along most of the Truckee have dropped

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS / Trout Creek Outfitters
The temps along most of the Truckee have dropped, but we are seeing warmer weather again this week, which has caused about a degree or so increase every day. On Wednesday we saw the Farad gauge hit 68 degrees once
(More...) (Friday, August 21, 2026)

Water levels at Stampede Reservoir continue to drop as summer progresses

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS / Mountain Hardware & Sports
Water levels at Stampede Reservoir continue to drop as summer progresses, but fishing remains productive for several species. Kokanee action is consistent near the Sagehen and Little Truckee inlets, with pink or orange hoochies behind dodgers working well at depths
(More...) (Thursday, August 20, 2026)

Anglers should focus on the cooler morning and evening hours

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS / Mountain Hardware & Sports
Boca Reservoir continues to offer some of the most consistent fishing in the area, with healthy water levels and good action throughout the lake. Early mornings and late evenings are the best times to fish, particularly before recreational boat traffic
(More...) (Thursday, August 20, 2026)

Fishing at Donner Lake has been fair

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS / Mountain Hardware & Sports
Fishing at Donner Lake has been fair, though increased summer boat traffic has slowed the shore bite. Rainbow trout can still be caught from the west end using PowerBait, worms, and spinners, with slip sinker rigs producing the best results
(More...) (Thursday, August 20, 2026)

*Robinson Creek*

by BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR STAFF / Bridgeport Reservoir
    Another funtastic BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout caught on Robinson Creek   We welcome Kyle May from Corona, Ca to the One & Only BFEF TTT CLUB.   Kyle caught his beautiful 4lb 9oz BFEF TTT while fishing at Robinson Creek. He got it verified
(More...) (Thursday, August 20, 2026)

*Big Virginia Lake*

by KEN HOFFMAN - BFEF / Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation
BFEF welcomes back both Ken & Jeanette Morris to the Club. Today, this great angling couple caught their beautiful BFEF TTT while fishing at Big Virginia Lake. The Morris' have always supported BFEF programs and we thank them for their generosity! They got
(More...) (Thursday, August 20, 2026)

Cooler Weather, Better Fishing Ahead

by DOUG BUSEY / Carson Now
Hello, fellow anglers! Dang, it might have cooled off a little. But the fish are still staying down deep with their mouths closed, because many waters are still pretty warm. But I have to tell you about a privilege I had a
(More...) (Wednesday, August 19, 2026)

The Virginias are still producing some quality fish

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF / Kens Sporting Goods
The Virginias are still producing some quality fish both from the shore and from tubes or kayaks. Bait anglers have been using pinched crawlers, mice tails and garlic power bait, lure anglers have been using Kastmasters and mini jigs. Fly
(More...) (Sunday, August 16, 2026)

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