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Recreational Dungeness Crab Fishing Begins in Most Areas Nov. 7 with Trap Restrictions, Commercial Season Delayed
by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
The recreational Dungeness crab season will open under trap restrictions beginning Nov. 7, 2026, except in a portion of Northern California where it has been delayed due to a public health hazard.   State health agencies determined that Dungeness crab collected north
(More...) (Friday, October 30, 2026)

Pyramid Lake has entered its transition period for anglers
by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS / Trout Creek Outfitters
Pyramid Lake has entered its transition period for anglers. With the lake flipped and surface temps dropping, we are seeing fish spread out through the entire water column. This will prove to be a difficult time to have a consistent
(More...) (Friday, October 30, 2026)

Things on the Truckee are looking great this week
by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS / Trout Creek Outfitters
Things on the Truckee are looking great this week. Higher flows out of Donner Lake and Tahoe City have brought the Glenshire area up to 165 CFS, slightly above average for this time of year. Dry dropper or light indicator
(More...) (Friday, October 30, 2026)

*Upper Twin Lake/MonoVillage*
by KEN HOFFMAN - BFEF / Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation
BFEF welcomes John Whitson to the BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout Club. John bagged this fintastic 4lb 14oz BFEF TTT while fishing at Upper Twin Lake. He got it verified at Ken's and collected his bragging rights picture and his chance to
(More...) (Thursday, October 29, 2026)

Great Rainbow from Silver Lake
by JEREMY ROSS / Ernie's Tackle
Team Ernie’s Greg Baldwin with a great fish out of Silver Lake this morning #junelakeloop
(More...) (Thursday, October 29, 2026)

Nice 5 pounder out of Silver Lake
by JEREMY ROSS / Ernie's Tackle
Team Ernie’s-Sierra Wave Diane Hansen with a nice 5 pounder out of silver lake using mini jigs
(More...) (Wednesday, October 28, 2026)

4lb 9oz BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout
by KEN HOFFMAN - BFEF / Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation
*Bridgeport Reservoir* BFEF welcomes Tony Rivera from Minden to the club. Today, he landed this funtastic 4lb 9oz BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout while shore fishing at Bridgeport Reservoir. He got it verified at Ken's and collected both his bragging rights picture and
(More...) (Tuesday, October 27, 2026)

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)

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