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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)

*Bridgeport Reservoir* 6lb 9oz *

by KEN HOFFMAN - BFEF / Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation
  BFEF welcomes back Chris Smith from San Diego to the BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout Club.   Today, just before the storm arrived Chris bagged this 6lb 9oz BFEF TTT while fishing at Bridgeport Reservoir. He got it verified at Ken's and collected
(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)

5lb 7oz BFEF

by KEN HOFFMAN - BFEF / Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation
*Bridgeport Reservoir* BFEF welcomes back Michael Royere to the club. Today, Michael was shore fishing at Bridgeport Reservoir and bagged this fintastic 5lb 7oz BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout. He got it verified at Ken's and collected another chance to win big money
(More...) (Tuesday, October 20, 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)

Twins there are still some good reports

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF / Kens Sporting Goods
Though we haven't heard of any big browns yet up at the Twins there are still some good reports coming in on some nice rainbows up to around 5 pounds. Bait anglers are doing pretty well with pinched crawlers, mice
(More...) (Sunday, October 18, 2026)

The recent reports at the lake describe the deep-water bite as hit or miss right now

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS / Trout Creek Outfitters
The recent reports at the lake describe the deep-water bite as hit or miss right now. Despite the colder days this week, the fish are still holding in that 40–60-foot range most consistently, and the best way to get into
(More...) (Friday, October 16, 2026)

The Truckee River is in its average fall flows right now

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS / Trout Creek Outfitters
The Truckee River is in its average fall flows right now, with Glenshire at only around 100 CFS, and the canyon around 400. The upper section of river will be a good place to throw dry dropper set ups and
(More...) (Friday, October 16, 2026)

Depending on where anglers are fishing, multiple tactics can provide some bites right now

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS / Mountain Hardware & Sports
Current Water Conditions Truckee River flows are measuring around 75 CFS out of Tahoe City, 70 CFS through the town of Truckee, 95 CFS near Glenshire, and 371 CFS at Farad. The flows are average for this time of year and
(More...) (Friday, October 16, 2026)

Most of the fish are currently deep, around 70 to 80 feet in depth in the thermocline

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS / Mountain Hardware & Sports
The fishing season at Pyramid Lake is now open. Most of the fish are currently deep, around 70 to 80 feet in depth in the thermocline. Cloudy and stormy days can provide some of the better opportunities, making changing weather
(More...) (Friday, October 16, 2026)

Prosser Reservoir is around half capacity and continues to provide consistent fishing

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS / Mountain Hardware & Sports
Prosser Reservoir is around half capacity and continues to provide consistent fishing heading into fall. The reservoir is planning to be stocked this week, so fishing could pick up heading further into the fall season. Cutthroat and rainbow trout are
(More...) (Friday, October 16, 2026)

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