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The Truckee has been fishing very well this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS / Trout Creek Outfitters
The Truckee has been fishing very well this week. This is such a great time to live in the area and have the opportunity to go fish the river on a whim, with few others around and plenty of fired
(More...) (Friday, January 30, 2026)

We are still seeing the bite remain a bit day-to-day out here

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS / Trout Creek Outfitters
We are still seeing the bite remain a bit day-to-day out here, due in large to the lack of weather this year. There’s still a good opportunity most days to find fishing during the morning bite window, but typically this
(More...) (Friday, January 30, 2026)

Lake Tahoe Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY / Carson Now
Talking with my friend and fellow angler Jason Blanchette. Their last trip out they trolled Rapalas early and caught a few mackinaws. Then they switched to Blades and a live minnow (which using live minnows, they have to be caught
(More...) (Wednesday, January 28, 2026)

End of January Eastern Sierra Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY / Carson Now
Hello fellow anglers. I am seriously confused with this weather we are having. I went out to Topaz Lake to do some trolling last week with my friend Arnie Phelan from Carson City. I had on a long sleeve shirt
(More...) (Wednesday, January 28, 2026)

This has been quite a different year than last year, which we can only blame on the lack of weather so far this winter

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS / Trout Creek Outfitters
The fishing at Pyramid remains slow this week and with sunny, windless days in the forecast, we can’t imagine things improving in the near future. This has been quite a different year than last year, which we can only blame
(More...) (Friday, January 23, 2026)

Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery to Open in Humboldt County

by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
The Director has declared that the last closed area of the commercial Dungeness crab fishery in Humboldt County [southern boundary of the Reading Rock State Marine Protected Areas (41o 17.6' N. latitude) to Cape Mendocino (40° 10.0’ N. latitude)] will open at 12:01
(More...) (Friday, January 23, 2026)

At Lake Davis, there is snow around the shoreline and ice is starting to form at the edges

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS / Mountain Hardware & Sports
At Lake Davis, there is snow around the shoreline and ice is starting to form at the edges. It's still not safe yet to ice fish from. The west side of the lake is accessible, but currently fishing is difficult
(More...) (Monday, January 19, 2026)

Another long dry spell for the Sierra's, and the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES / Gilligan's Fly Service
Another long dry spell for the Sierra's, and the Truckee River, ugh. Super mild afternoons, and very cold at night. Very stagnant weather pattern.  With the cold overnight lows, best to start a bit later in the morning. On the Nevada
(More...) (Monday, January 19, 2026)

As weather patterns stay cold, ice fishing may be on the horizon for anglers

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS / Mountain Hardware & Sports
Not much to report at this time. As weather patterns stay cold, ice fishing may be on the horizon for anglers. Stay tuned for future updates.
(More...) (Friday, January 9, 2026)

On Lake Tahoe, most boat ramps are closed

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS / Mountain Hardware & Sports
On Lake Tahoe, most boat ramps are closed. Not much to report this week. If inclement weather approaches, fishing can be good on big blue.
(More...) (Friday, January 9, 2026)

Bishop Trout Rodeo

by BISHOP CHAMBER / Bishop Chamber of Commerce
 If you want to have fun, come on February 07 for the Trout Rodeo. There are prizes for the winners of both categories (fly and conventional) and you can compete individually and as a team. All Catch and Release and
(More...) (Tuesday, January 6, 2026)

Fun Day on Donner Lake

by SHAUN RAINSBARGER‎ / Shaun's Guide Service
                Fishing is a little different in the winter, at Donner Lake.   We had good action in the fog, missing a few and got 6. As we landed number 6, I noticed a rod was banging hard....16 pound Lake Trout (released). It
(More...) (Tuesday, December 30, 2025)

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