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Our Bonus Cash Weekend was a success!
by CONVICT LAKE STAFF / Convict Lake Resort
Our Bonus Cash Weekend was a success! Anglers crowded to the shores of Convict Lake to cast out for cash prizes. Cristian H. caught a $1,000 tagged fish. His girlfriend, Brooke I., caught a $500 tagged fish! Some say couples that
(More...) (Monday, October 26, 2026)

3lb 8oz BFEF TTT
by KEN HOFFMAN - BFEF / Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation
*Bridgeport Reservoir* BFEF welcomes back Darrell Melroy to the One &Only BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout Club. Today he landed this funtastic 3lb 8oz BFEF TTT while trolling on Bridgeport Reservoir. He got it verified at Ken's and collected another chance to
(More...) (Sunday, October 25, 2026)

The flows are average for this time of year and the water clarity is clear
by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS / Mountain Hardware & Sports
Current Water Conditions Truckee River flows are measuring around 76 CFS out of Tahoe City, 75 CFS through the town of Truckee, 168 CFS near Martis Creek, and 401 CFS at Farad. The flows are average for this time of year
(More...) (Friday, October 23, 2026)

As temperatures continue to cool, fish should gradually move into shallower water
by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS / Mountain Hardware & Sports
The fishing season at Pyramid Lake is officially underway, with most fish currently holding deep in the thermocline around 70–80 feet. Boat anglers using downriggers are finding the most success, while jigging heavy spoons and tube jigs can also produce
(More...) (Friday, October 23, 2026)

Cutthroat and rainbow trout are being caught near the north end and along underwater shelves
by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS / Mountain Hardware & Sports
Prosser Reservoir is currently around half capacity and continues to offer consistent fishing opportunities heading into fall. Cutthroat and rainbow trout are being caught near the north end and along underwater shelves using worms, PowerBait, and salmon eggs, with some
(More...) (Friday, October 23, 2026)

The recent weather has fish moving at Pyramid Lake
by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS / Trout Creek Outfitters
The recent weather has fish moving at Pyramid Lake, although they haven’t pushed into consistent shore-fishing range just yet. Fish have been spread throughout the water column, with some suspended and others still holding tight to the bottom in 40–80
(More...) (Friday, October 23, 2026)

Truckee River Report
by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS / Trout Creek Outfitters
Increased releases from our local lakes have given the Truckee a welcome bump in flows, bringing the Glenshire stretch into a healthy, fishable range. Paired with the recent rain, this should make for some productive fishing with “trashier” flies like
(More...) (Friday, October 23, 2026)

4lb 8oz BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout

by KEN HOFFMAN - BFEF / Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation
  *Bridgeport Reservoir*   BFEF welcomes back Bill Yount from So Cal to the club. Today, he bagged this beautiful 4lb 8oz BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout while fishing at Bridgeport Reservoir. He got it verified at Ken's and collected both his bragging rights
(More...) (Friday, October 23, 2026)

Nice full stringer at Lee Vining Creek!
by BEAVER'S SPORTING GOODS STAFF
Ron got a nice full stringer at Lee Vining Creek! Congratulations!
(More...) (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)

Fall Fishing Updates
by DOUG BUSEY / Carson Now
Hello fellow anglers. I have a short report for you this week. With our ever-changing weather, it's been hit and miss to get out there. But before we get to your report, I want to let you know about something
(More...) (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)

The West seemed to be a little tough this week
by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF / Kens Sporting Goods
The West seemed to be a little tough this week with only a few fair reports coming in. It still sounds like the best area is up in the North end of the canyon closer towards the town of Walker.
(More...) (Sunday, October 18, 2026)

The Virginias are still doing pretty well
by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF / Kens Sporting Goods
The Virginias are still doing pretty well with some decent reports coming in on bait as well as lures. Haven't heard much news from the fly anglers but they're likely doing well also. Bait anglers should try garlic power bait,
(More...) (Sunday, October 18, 2026)

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