Note: Conditions in the Sparks Tribune fishing report are based on the latest possible information. But because of constantly changing weather and road conditions, please call for an updated report from the listed sources to verify conditions and ensure your safety on the water.

PYRAMID LAKE: Cutthroat fishing has been slow with rain, wind, and snow hampering any attempts at fishing. George Molino at the Pyramid Lake Store said not much can be expected until the weather improves. Crosby Lodge is hosting the 21st annual Pyramid Lake President’s Day Fishing Derby Feb. 9-10 and 16-17. Entry fee is $80. More than $15,000 in prizes will be awarded. For details, call Crosby Lodge at 476-0400. Reno Fly Shop, 294 E. Moana Lane, Reno, 825-3474 or Pyramid Lake Store, Sutcliff, 476-0555.

TRUCKEE RIVER: An abundance of deep snow and cold weather has brought fishing in the Truckee River to a standstill. Where anglers can get to the water, nymphing has been just about the only game to play. Fly fishermen accessing the river on snowshoes have had some success, but they have to work awfully hard for minimal results. Try dead drifting small midge and mayfly nymph imitations under a strike indicator or fish large streamers very slowly on a sinking line. You’ll find most of the fish holding in deeper, slower water so concentrate your efforts on those areas. Fish through the afternoon hours as the early morning and late evening fishing is poor. Best flies for the Truckee: Deep Sherbet Bottom Roller 6-8, Zebra Midges 18-22, WD-40 22, Copper Johns Red and Copper colors 18-20, Two-Tone Hunchbacks 18-20, Slump Buster Rust and Black colors 6, and Stanley Streamers 6. Reno Fly Shop, 294 E. Moana Lane, Reno, 825-3474 or Mark Fore & Strike, 786-3474 or 322-9559.

SPARKS MARINA: Action is still slow here and cold water temperatures continue making catching trout a challenge, but it’s not impossible to catch fish. Most urban ponds have received some stocking of pan size rainbows. When the weather is nice, fishing should improve. Use nightcrawlers for the best action, but Kastmasters, Panther Martins and Roostertails also will catch fish if one is passing by and hungry. Use the easy-access fishing pier or try fishing from shore. The fish are spread out around the lake, so anglers who have patience should be able to catch trout anywhere. The Gilly, 1111 N. Rock Blvd., Sparks, 358-6113.

LAKE DAVIS: Ice fishing has been slow because many anglers seem unaware the lake is ready for trout fishing, despite the recent eradication efforts to rid the lake of northern pike. Ice is 2 feet thick in some parts of the lake. The public is welcome to drive around the reservoir, ice fish, snowmobile, cross-county ski, snowshoe, and enjoy other winter recreational activities. Campgrounds are currently closed, but will reopen in the spring. The daily bag limit for trout on Lake Davis is five per day with 10 in possession. The fishing season for the creeks flowing into Lake Davis will open April 28. Updates are available at  HYPERLINK “http://www.dfg.ca.gov/lakedavis” www.dfg.ca.gov/lakedavis. Dollard's Sierra Market, Portola, CA (530) 832-5251 or Reno Fly Shop, 294 E. Moana Lane, Reno, 825-3474.

FRENCHMAN LAKE: Ice fishing here has been slow and the weather has been nasty. Wiggin’s Trading Post in Chilcoot reports that most anglers have been fishing at the dam, where the ice is about a foot thick. Late morning has productive and nightcrawlers or Woolly Worms seem to work best. The road to the lake is open, but it's not advisable to drive on road around the lake because you probably will get stuck — even with a four-wheel drive vehicle. Wiggin's Trading Post, Chilcoot, Calif. (530) 993-4683 or Reno Fly Shop, 294 E. Moana Lane, Reno, 825-3474.

WILDHORSE RESERVOIR: The ice is thick enough to drive your vehicle on the ice and go fishing. The Wildhorse Resort will be sponsoring its annual Presidents Day Trout Derby, in conjunction with the Elko Chamber of Commerce’s Winter Festival. The derby organizers will be planting two tagged trout, worth $5,000 each, in addition to offering $600 in daily prizes for the first, second and third longest trout. Wildhorse Reservoir is located 62 miles north of Elko on State Highway 225, about a five-hour drive from Reno. Dunnís Wildhorse Resort, 775-758-6472.

LITTLE TRUCKEE RIVER: At best, anglers have to pick their spots and snowshoe in. Staying home and tying flies sounds like a better bet. Reno Fly Shop, 294 E. Moana Lane, Reno, 825-3474.

BOCA RESERVOIR: A few anglers have been ice fishing with some success, but nasty weather has kept action at a minimum. And with recent snows, it's nearly impossible to get very far, so you might as well stay home and wait for the weather to clear off. The Gilly, 1111 N. Rock Blvd., Sparks, 358-6113.

STAMPEDE RESERVOIR: The lake still inaccessible to anything but a snowmobile. Then there haven’t been any reports of what anglers can expect if they do manage to get to the lake. Tight Lines Guide Service, Grass Valley, (530) 273-1986 or Sierra Anglers Guide Service, Truckee, (530) 414-1374.

LAKE TAHOE: The recent weather has made it nearly impossible to fish the lake. Mickey Daniels, of Mickey’s Big Mack Charters said he hadn’t been able to get on the lake since the recent bad weather set in. But Daniels said it’s just a matter of time before the weather patterns break and he can get back on the water.. Mickey's Big Mack Charters, Carnelian Bay, (800) 877-1462 or Blue Ribbon Fishing Charters, South Lake Tahoe, (530) 544-6552.

DONNER LAKE: Deep snow continues to hamper fishing here, resulting in slow Mackinaw activity right now. A few bank-fishing reports have come in, but only a few reported catching anything other than a chill. Tight Lines Guide Service, Grass Valley, (530) 273-1986 or Sierra Anglers Guide Service, Truckee, (530) 414-1374.