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Fishing is finally getting better on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES / Gilligan's Fly Service
Fishing is finally getting better on the Truckee River. That time of year when you get cool/ cold mornings, and hot afternoons. Fishing will always be best mid-mornings now.  Flows have remained pretty good. 480, here in Hirschdale, and on down
(More...) (Monday, August 24, 2026)

*Bridgeport Reservoir*

by KEN HOFFMAN - BFEF / Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation
BFEF welcomes these happy anglers to the One & Only BFEF TTT CLUB. We welcome Tammy Rose, Michael Royere and Keith Rondeau. Tammy bagged her very 1st BFEF TTT weighing in at 3lbs yesterday. Michael landed his 3lb 4oz BFEF TTT while
(More...) (Monday, August 24, 2026)

*Virginia Lakes*

by KEN HOFFMAN - BFEF / Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation
Another FISHTASTIC weekend for anglers catching BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout while fishing Little & Big Virginia Lakes. The bites on fire! BFEF welcomes to the club; Estelle Chung & Jayden, Brett Robinson, Gavin Smith, Landon & Josh, and Mike Mares. Their fish
(More...) (Monday, August 24, 2026)

Virginias are still producing very well from the shore as well as from tubes

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF / Kens Sporting Goods
It sounds like the Virginias are still producing very well from the shore as well as from tubes. Shore anglers are doing well with pinched crawlers, inflated crawlers, mice tails and power bait, early and lat in the day when
(More...) (Sunday, August 23, 2026)

We had some pretty good fly fishing reports from the West this week

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF / Kens Sporting Goods
We had some pretty good fly fishing reports from the West this week with anglers reporting having 15 to 20 fish days with dry/dropper rigs. One of the things that seemed to help them have this kind of success was
(More...) (Sunday, August 23, 2026)

We had some very good reports from the Twins this past week

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF / Kens Sporting Goods
We had some very good reports from the Twins this past week, mostly from anglers trolling deep with small wobbling spoons. Downriggers sending lures down around 60 feet or lead core rigs fishing 6 to 8 colors have been getting
(More...) (Sunday, August 23, 2026)

3lb rainbow caught from a kayak

by TWIN LAKES RESORT STAFF / Twin Lakes Resort
Leon Gilbert From Louisiana with a 3lb rainbow caught from a kayak.
(More...) (Saturday, August 22, 2026)

The temps along most of the Truckee have dropped

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS / Trout Creek Outfitters
The temps along most of the Truckee have dropped, but we are seeing warmer weather again this week, which has caused about a degree or so increase every day. On Wednesday we saw the Farad gauge hit 68 degrees once
(More...) (Friday, August 21, 2026)

Water levels at Stampede Reservoir continue to drop as summer progresses

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS / Mountain Hardware & Sports
Water levels at Stampede Reservoir continue to drop as summer progresses, but fishing remains productive for several species. Kokanee action is consistent near the Sagehen and Little Truckee inlets, with pink or orange hoochies behind dodgers working well at depths
(More...) (Thursday, August 20, 2026)

Anglers should focus on the cooler morning and evening hours

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS / Mountain Hardware & Sports
Boca Reservoir continues to offer some of the most consistent fishing in the area, with healthy water levels and good action throughout the lake. Early mornings and late evenings are the best times to fish, particularly before recreational boat traffic
(More...) (Thursday, August 20, 2026)

Fishing at Donner Lake has been fair

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS / Mountain Hardware & Sports
Fishing at Donner Lake has been fair, though increased summer boat traffic has slowed the shore bite. Rainbow trout can still be caught from the west end using PowerBait, worms, and spinners, with slip sinker rigs producing the best results
(More...) (Thursday, August 20, 2026)

*Robinson Creek*

by BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR STAFF / Bridgeport Reservoir
    Another funtastic BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout caught on Robinson Creek   We welcome Kyle May from Corona, Ca to the One & Only BFEF TTT CLUB.   Kyle caught his beautiful 4lb 9oz BFEF TTT while fishing at Robinson Creek. He got it verified
(More...) (Thursday, August 20, 2026)

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