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Fishing Report December 2025
by PYRAMID LAKE FLY FISHING
Pyramid is kicking out some toads. Well, it is Pyramid Lake, I guess. The weather has been amazing and the fall like temps keep hanging around. The water temp in the lake is way warmer than a normal December and
(More...) (Wednesday, December 10, 2025)

Angler Report: Topaz Lake
by FISH REPORTS STAFF
We fished Topaz on November 28 and had a slow morning, but things picked up around noon. We landed two fish at 12:00 and 12:45 while trolling Rapalas and casting small Kastmasters. The trolling fish weighed 4.4 pounds and measured
(More...) (Tuesday, December 9, 2025)

"Pop Up," Streamer Clinic December 13th 2025

by MATT KOLES / Gilligan's Fly Service
Welp, the weather is a bit too nice for December here on the Truckee River. Lets have a Winter Streamer Clinic. Winter is a great time to get fish on streamers on the Truckee River. We'll go though the rods,
(More...) (Monday, December 8, 2025)

The cold nights have dropped the surface temps on the lake which has made for a bit more of a consistent bite this week
by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS / Trout Creek Outfitters
Even though we have not seen enough storms to really push the cutthroat in with any regularity, the cold nights have dropped the surface temps on the lake which has made for a bit more of a consistent bite this
(More...) (Friday, December 5, 2025)

The water temps are plummeting, and the clarity is improving
by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS / Trout Creek Outfitters
While the flows have stayed much the same on the Truckee for a while now, the water temps are plummeting, and the clarity is improving. This is due to some very cold mornings this week. When we get into these
(More...) (Friday, December 5, 2025)

Doug Busey: Early December Fishing Report
by DOUG BUSEY / Carson Now
Happy Holidays, fellow anglers! It feels like old man winter is still on vacation. I can feel the chill, but where’s the snow? We took a little trip around the area to check out a few spots — a nice sunny
(More...) (Wednesday, December 3, 2025)

Donner Lake Report
by SHAUN RAINSBARGER‎ / Shaun's Guide Service
At Donner Lake today, got 4 Lakers, kept 3....even caught a bag of dogsh!t lol. God is good Daiwa Corporation - USA Scotty Fishing Products Pro-Cure Bait Scents Yakima Bait Company
(More...) (Sunday, November 23, 2025)

Highway is now closed due to snow
by EBBETTS PASS SPORTING GOODS / Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods
Highway is now closed due to snow. If you choose to walk you can fish the lake.  Loads of fish! Pay attention to the weather as conditions can change rapidly this time of year.  Bait casters should try using the new
(More...) (Sunday, November 16, 2025)

Closed For The Season
by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF / Kens Sporting Goods
The Virginias are now closed for the season, opening day will be April 25, 2026.
(More...) (Sunday, November 16, 2025)

The West is open for catch and release barbless fishing for the Winter months
by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF / Kens Sporting Goods
The West is open for catch and release barbless fishing for the Winter months, we haven't had any news from up there lately but if/when we do we'll pass it on!
(More...) (Sunday, November 16, 2025)

Closed For The Season
by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF / Kens Sporting Goods
The Twins are now closed for the season, opening day will be April 25, 2026.
(More...) (Sunday, November 16, 2025)

Last day of Fishing Season!
by CONVICT LAKE STAFF / Convict Lake Resort
Last day of Fishing Season!
(More...) (Friday, November 14, 2025)

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