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Lower Owens Bite Is On! We Have Availability

by ANDRE NERSESIAN / Eastern Sierra Sportfishing
It's gametime anglers! Lower Owens River is down to a perfect flow, days are nice, and trout are biting! The last week has seen the river come down to prime shape and fish are eagerly responding to properly presented flies.
(More...) (Sunday, December 1, 2024)

November Has Been Legendary

by PYRAMID FLY CO. / Pyramid Fly Co.
LAKE CONDITIONS November has certainly been a hallmark of fall. Cold mornings, reasonably mild days, and the chilly storm patterns of course. Wind patterns have definitely ticked up a bit, so we are experiencing some of that classic Pyramid behavior that
(More...) (Tuesday, November 26, 2024)

Update: Recreational and Commercial Dungeness Crab Fisheries as of Nov. 21, 2024

by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will continue to delay the recreational Dungeness crab opener in northern California due to unhealthy levels of domoic acid in crab taken from the California/Oregon state line (42° 0.00’ N latitude) to the southern boundary of the
(More...) (Tuesday, November 26, 2024)

The water flows are good, and there are some hatches of blue-winged olives and midges

by MOUNTAIN LAKES RESORT
Water Conditions The Truckee River has slightly discolored water due to recent rain. Overall, the water flows are good, and there are some hatches of blue-winged olives and midges. The weather has been consistently cold and snowy over the past week.
(More...) (Monday, November 25, 2024)

The shore bite is picking up with the open storm door

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS / Mountain Hardware & Sports
At Pyramid Lake, the shore bite is picking up with the open storm door. Anglers are catching some big fish this year. The water levels at Pyramid Lake are currently at 95% capacity.
(More...) (Monday, November 25, 2024)

At Prosser Creek Reservoir, anglers won’t find much of a bite here

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS / Mountain Hardware & Sports
At Prosser Creek Reservoir, anglers won’t find much of a bite here. Currently, the water levels at Prosser Creek Reservoir are at 33% capacity.
(More...) (Monday, November 25, 2024)

The bite is also slow with most fish moving to deep waters

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS / Mountain Hardware & Sports
At Stampede Reservoir, the bite is also slow with most fish moving to deep waters. Stampede Reservoir is currently at 70% capacity.
(More...) (Monday, November 25, 2024)

Threatened Coho Salmon Return to Upper Klamath River Basin for First Time in More Than 60 Years

by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
CDFW releases 270,000 fall-run Chinook salmon into Fall Creek, the first yearling hatchery salmon release following historic dam removal  Media Note: Download photos, video and interviews involving CDFW’s salmon work in the Klamath Basin here.  The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
(More...) (Saturday, November 23, 2024)

CDFW Continues Recreational Fishery Trap Restriction and Delays the Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery Due to Meat Quality and Whale Entangle

by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is continuing the temporary recreational crab trap restriction from the Sonoma/Mendocino county line to Lopez Point (Fishing Zones 3 and 4) due to presence of humpback whales and the potential for entanglement from trap gear. Recreational
(More...) (Friday, November 22, 2024)

Fishing Will Be Good on the Truckee!

by MATT KOLES / Gilligan's Fly Service
Winter fly fishing on the Truckee River.  Cold at night, not too bad during the days. Frog water time. Fish water that's about 2-5 feet deep. Slow walking pace water. My favorite way to cover that water is with a streamer. Winter,
(More...) (Tuesday, November 19, 2024)

That’s a wrap for fishing until next April. Make your plans now for the 2025 Season

by CONVICT LAKE STAFF / Convict Lake Resort
Ambush at the Lake Derby was a huge success this year. Our derbies just keep growing and we’re excited to continue the tradition next season. Every participant in the Ambush at the Lake Derby that brought in a fish, won
(More...) (Tuesday, November 19, 2024)

The results of Ambush at the Lake Derby are in!

by CONVICT LAKE STAFF / Convict Lake Resort
The results of Ambush at the Lake Derby are in! Everyone that caught a fish of at least 14 inches won something in the random drawing. CONGRATUALTIONS TO EVERYONE!
(More...) (Monday, November 18, 2024)

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