11-03-2004, 02:52 PM
Fishing report for Nov. 2, 2004 [url "mailto:online@rgj.com"][/url]RENO GAZETTE-JOURNAL
11/2/2004 11:39 pm
FRENCHMAN LAKE: Fishing with worms from the bank at the dam continues to be great. Regina Sais, 10, from Cold Springs, caught two rainbows and a German brown on Saturday. Each fish weighed 2 pounds. Spinners throwing Krokodiles and black and yellow Panther Martins. Fly-fishermen using olive and black wooly buggers. Water temperature is dropping quickly. Wiggin’s Trading Post (530) 993-4683. Mark Fore & Strike, 786-3474 or 322-9559. The Gilly, 358-6113.
LAKE DAVIS: Fishing is rated as hot, especially for shore anglers. Daytime surface water temperatures are 43-46 degrees. The fish are in shallow water and can be reached with just about any presentation. Fish size is averaging 3-pounds-plus with fish up to 5-pounds being reported. Access to the lake is still satisfactory. The boat docks have been removed from the water, however the ramps are usable. (4-wheel drive is recommend).
Shore: Rated as very good to hot. The best time has been at daybreak as the fish are still in shallow water. The best areas are Fairview and Mallard Cove. The baits of choice have been inflated nightcrawlers dipped in Berkley's Garlic Trout Dip and rainbow Powerbait. Reno's George Saxberg fished the lake on Saturday and caught his limit in one hour with a total weight of 17 pounds.
Fly-fishing: Rated fair to good: Reno's Wes Ong and a friend fly fished from their float tubes on Saturday and Sunday. They caught and released 24 on Saturday and 22 on Sunday. The blood midge pattern was very productive.
Dollard’s Sierra Market (530) 832-5251. www.dollardsmarket.com. Email — [url "mailto:dollards@psln.com"]dollards@psln.com[/url].
TRUCKEE RIVER: Flows have come up due to the rain and snow. Water temperature is in the mid 40s and fly-fishing is excellent. Flows around Reno are 150 to 200 c.f.s. Fish are still holding at the top ends of runs and pools and are eagerly taking small nymphs in sizes 16 and 18. Copper John’s, baetis nymphs and small olive bird’s nests are good bets. Fish them as a dropper under a larger fly. Use either an October caddis pupa or a golden stone fly in size 8 to 12. The bigger fish have been grabbing the October caddis. Afternoons and evenings before the sun goes down is best. East of town has been good. Reno Fly Shop, 825-3474. www.renoflyshop.com. The Gilly, 358-6113. Mark Fore & Strike, 786-3474 or 322-9559.
PYRAMID LAKE: Fishing very well. The north end has been on fire with several reports of 20-plus fish days. There is some grass on the bottom so most anglers are not letting flies sink all the way to the bottom. Vary the amount you let your flies sink until you find the fish and do not get grass on your flies The popcorn beetle and the purple cowboy have been working well. Reno Fly Shop, 825-3474. www.renoflyshop.com. Mark Fore & Strike, 786-3474 or 322-9559. The Gilly, 358-6113.
EAST CARSON RIVER: Flows up to 70 c.f.s. The water level is perfect and the fishing should be good. This is a beautiful time to be on the East Carson. Nymphing with small bead head nymphs is the way to go. The hopper dropper setup is worth a try in the afternoons, but indicator nymphing is gong to catch more fish. Reno Fly Shop, 825-3474. Woodfords Station, (530) 694-2930.
SACRAMENTO RIVER: Flows at 5,800 c.f.s. Catching limits of King Salmon, 10-18 pounds average, with the occasional 20-30-pound salmon. Using Flatfish T-50s and T-55s, and bouncing roe, both producing great kings. Also, K-16 Kwikfish in pink and white or plain silver. Watch for November and December to produce monster kings, even larger and brighter salmon on the way. King salmon season will remain open until Jan. 14.
Guide services and information: Hank Mautz Professional Guide Service, (800) 355-3113. Outdoor Adventures Sport Fishing, Kirk Portocarrero, (800) 670-4448 or (530) 221-6151. Web site: [url "http://www.sacriverguide.com"]www.sacriverguide.com[/url].
WILDHORSE: Fishing is hot. Nightcrawlers with marshmallows seem to be working best. The west side is the best area. Bird hunting is good, but scattered. Wildhorse Resort, 758-6471 or email: [url "mailto:dunns@direcway.com"]dunns@direcway.com[/url].
EAGLE LAKE: Many local anglers like to fish here this time of year. The fish get active and move in close to shore. A variety of methods will work, but most anglers prefer to strip leeches and scud patterns around the edges. A pontoon boat or float tube is helpful. Reno Fly Shop, 825-3474.
CROWLEY LAKE: Pretty tough lately, but should improve with nicer weather. The fish are cruising along the ledges and steeper drop-offs. Try a Doc's Twin Lake Special in black or a red/black midge pupa under an indicator. [url "http://www.performanceguideservice.com"]www.performanceguideservice.com[/url].
UPPER OWENS RIVER: Water flow is 101 c.f.s. Still waiting for a migration of fish from the lake. Pretty good fishing for holdover stocked fish with western coachmen, pheasant tails and hares ears. Special regulations in effect below the monument. The section from the monument to the Benton Crossing Bridge is closed to all fishing. River above the bridge is restricted to barbless artificials. [url "http://www.performanceguideservice.com"]www.performanceguideservice.com[/url]
LOWER OWENS: Water flow is 89 c.f.s. Fishing has been good with a variety of nymphs such as hares ears, pheasant tails and copper johns. Also, some good dry fly-fishing in the middle of the day with baetis duns and Adams. [url "http://www.performanceguideservice.com"]www.performanceguideservice.com[/url]
HOT CREEK: Water flow is at 13 cf.s. Fishing is very challenging. Midge emergers and tiny (size 22-24) Adams in the mornings and cdc caddis in the afternoon. [url "http://www.performanceguideservice.com"]www.performanceguideservice.com[/url].
EAST WALKER: Flows are about 65 c.f.s. The fish are active and rainbows are taking big dry flies. Hopper patterns and stoneflies in sizes 8-12 have been working. Try dropping a WD 50 or a pure midge as your dropper. Mornings are cold and fish do not get active until late morning. Reno Fly Shop, 825-3474
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11/2/2004 11:39 pm
FRENCHMAN LAKE: Fishing with worms from the bank at the dam continues to be great. Regina Sais, 10, from Cold Springs, caught two rainbows and a German brown on Saturday. Each fish weighed 2 pounds. Spinners throwing Krokodiles and black and yellow Panther Martins. Fly-fishermen using olive and black wooly buggers. Water temperature is dropping quickly. Wiggin’s Trading Post (530) 993-4683. Mark Fore & Strike, 786-3474 or 322-9559. The Gilly, 358-6113.
LAKE DAVIS: Fishing is rated as hot, especially for shore anglers. Daytime surface water temperatures are 43-46 degrees. The fish are in shallow water and can be reached with just about any presentation. Fish size is averaging 3-pounds-plus with fish up to 5-pounds being reported. Access to the lake is still satisfactory. The boat docks have been removed from the water, however the ramps are usable. (4-wheel drive is recommend).
Shore: Rated as very good to hot. The best time has been at daybreak as the fish are still in shallow water. The best areas are Fairview and Mallard Cove. The baits of choice have been inflated nightcrawlers dipped in Berkley's Garlic Trout Dip and rainbow Powerbait. Reno's George Saxberg fished the lake on Saturday and caught his limit in one hour with a total weight of 17 pounds.
Fly-fishing: Rated fair to good: Reno's Wes Ong and a friend fly fished from their float tubes on Saturday and Sunday. They caught and released 24 on Saturday and 22 on Sunday. The blood midge pattern was very productive.
Dollard’s Sierra Market (530) 832-5251. www.dollardsmarket.com. Email — [url "mailto:dollards@psln.com"]dollards@psln.com[/url].
TRUCKEE RIVER: Flows have come up due to the rain and snow. Water temperature is in the mid 40s and fly-fishing is excellent. Flows around Reno are 150 to 200 c.f.s. Fish are still holding at the top ends of runs and pools and are eagerly taking small nymphs in sizes 16 and 18. Copper John’s, baetis nymphs and small olive bird’s nests are good bets. Fish them as a dropper under a larger fly. Use either an October caddis pupa or a golden stone fly in size 8 to 12. The bigger fish have been grabbing the October caddis. Afternoons and evenings before the sun goes down is best. East of town has been good. Reno Fly Shop, 825-3474. www.renoflyshop.com. The Gilly, 358-6113. Mark Fore & Strike, 786-3474 or 322-9559.
PYRAMID LAKE: Fishing very well. The north end has been on fire with several reports of 20-plus fish days. There is some grass on the bottom so most anglers are not letting flies sink all the way to the bottom. Vary the amount you let your flies sink until you find the fish and do not get grass on your flies The popcorn beetle and the purple cowboy have been working well. Reno Fly Shop, 825-3474. www.renoflyshop.com. Mark Fore & Strike, 786-3474 or 322-9559. The Gilly, 358-6113.
EAST CARSON RIVER: Flows up to 70 c.f.s. The water level is perfect and the fishing should be good. This is a beautiful time to be on the East Carson. Nymphing with small bead head nymphs is the way to go. The hopper dropper setup is worth a try in the afternoons, but indicator nymphing is gong to catch more fish. Reno Fly Shop, 825-3474. Woodfords Station, (530) 694-2930.
SACRAMENTO RIVER: Flows at 5,800 c.f.s. Catching limits of King Salmon, 10-18 pounds average, with the occasional 20-30-pound salmon. Using Flatfish T-50s and T-55s, and bouncing roe, both producing great kings. Also, K-16 Kwikfish in pink and white or plain silver. Watch for November and December to produce monster kings, even larger and brighter salmon on the way. King salmon season will remain open until Jan. 14.
Guide services and information: Hank Mautz Professional Guide Service, (800) 355-3113. Outdoor Adventures Sport Fishing, Kirk Portocarrero, (800) 670-4448 or (530) 221-6151. Web site: [url "http://www.sacriverguide.com"]www.sacriverguide.com[/url].
WILDHORSE: Fishing is hot. Nightcrawlers with marshmallows seem to be working best. The west side is the best area. Bird hunting is good, but scattered. Wildhorse Resort, 758-6471 or email: [url "mailto:dunns@direcway.com"]dunns@direcway.com[/url].
EAGLE LAKE: Many local anglers like to fish here this time of year. The fish get active and move in close to shore. A variety of methods will work, but most anglers prefer to strip leeches and scud patterns around the edges. A pontoon boat or float tube is helpful. Reno Fly Shop, 825-3474.
CROWLEY LAKE: Pretty tough lately, but should improve with nicer weather. The fish are cruising along the ledges and steeper drop-offs. Try a Doc's Twin Lake Special in black or a red/black midge pupa under an indicator. [url "http://www.performanceguideservice.com"]www.performanceguideservice.com[/url].
UPPER OWENS RIVER: Water flow is 101 c.f.s. Still waiting for a migration of fish from the lake. Pretty good fishing for holdover stocked fish with western coachmen, pheasant tails and hares ears. Special regulations in effect below the monument. The section from the monument to the Benton Crossing Bridge is closed to all fishing. River above the bridge is restricted to barbless artificials. [url "http://www.performanceguideservice.com"]www.performanceguideservice.com[/url]
LOWER OWENS: Water flow is 89 c.f.s. Fishing has been good with a variety of nymphs such as hares ears, pheasant tails and copper johns. Also, some good dry fly-fishing in the middle of the day with baetis duns and Adams. [url "http://www.performanceguideservice.com"]www.performanceguideservice.com[/url]
HOT CREEK: Water flow is at 13 cf.s. Fishing is very challenging. Midge emergers and tiny (size 22-24) Adams in the mornings and cdc caddis in the afternoon. [url "http://www.performanceguideservice.com"]www.performanceguideservice.com[/url].
EAST WALKER: Flows are about 65 c.f.s. The fish are active and rainbows are taking big dry flies. Hopper patterns and stoneflies in sizes 8-12 have been working. Try dropping a WD 50 or a pure midge as your dropper. Mornings are cold and fish do not get active until late morning. Reno Fly Shop, 825-3474
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