PYRAMID LAKE: Fishing has been pretty good despite the fact that the area from Sutcliff Marina to the south end of the South Nets is closed. The area will open to fishing again on May 16. Stripping white wooley worms and tadpoles with a shooting head is working as well as nymphing under an indicator with Maholo nymphs. Fish are still spread out from Monument to Lone Tree. The fishing at Pyramid has been improving every year in size and numbers. For comments on the new fishing regulations, call the tribal office at 574-1000. Just Rite Fishing, Sutcliff, 476-0126 or Reno Fly Shop, 294 E. Moana Lane, Reno, 825-3474.
TRUCKEE RIVER: Fishing the Nevada side of the river has been awesome. Fish are actively feeding on Baetis and Stoneflies. The flows are perfect and this is a great time to catch some fish on the Truckee. It’s not so much where but what type of water right now. Look for slower moving water and deeper pools. The fish do not have to be in faster water right now because there is plenty of oxygen in the colder water. Fish anywhere from the Stateline down through Reno right now. Spring run-off should start soon, so fish now or be subjected to higher murky water until May. Reno Fly Shop, 294 E. Moana Lane, Reno, 825-3474 or Mark Fore & Strike, 786-3474 or 322-9559.
SPARKS MARINA: Fishing is beginning to improve with several people taking home limits. As warmer weather raises the water temperature fishing will only improve. The marina is stocked with thousands of pan-size rainbow trout. Nightcrawlers are the best bet, but Kastmasters, Panther Martins and Roostertails also will catch fish. The fish are spread out around the lake, so if you’re not catching fish, move to another spot and you should catch some nice fish. The Gilly, 1111 N. Rock Blvd., Sparks, 358-6113.
LAKE DAVIS: Ice fishing currently is as good as it’s been all season with limits to near limits being reported. The fish are being caught in water ranging from 5 to 12 feet deep. Most fish being landed are 13 to 14 inches in length. The best presentation has been jigging about a foot off the bottom. The fishing season for streams in California opens April 28. Updates are available at 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.
HINKSON SLOUGH: The fishing here has been fairly good. Midges fished under an indicator are catching fish. The midges at Hinson are really big and make it easier to tie them on. Wooly buggers fished with an intermediate line have also been catching fish. Size 12-14 Olive or Brown have been the best. Reno Fly Shop, 294 E. Moana Lane, Reno, 825-3474 or The Gilly, 1111 N. Rock Blvd., Sparks, 358-6113.
FRENCHMAN LAKE: Fishing has tapered off because the ice is starting to soften and crack in several places. Ice-fishing is not recommended at this time. The ice at the dam is no longer safe and the road around the lake is not accessible, so conditions at the north end are not known. Call ahead for updates. Wiggin’s Trading Post, Chilcoot, Calif. (530) 993-4683 or Reno Fly Shop, 294 E. Moana Lane, Reno, 825-3474.
BOCA RESERVOIR: Ice is getting thin here and ice fishing at the lake is not recommended. Prosser is a far better bet for ice fishing right now. The Gilly, 1111 N. Rock Blvd., Sparks, 358-6113.
LAKE TAHOE: Windy conditions here recently have been hampering Mackinaw fishermen and canceling trips. When the wind does cooperate, the fly fishing has been good. Mickey Daniels of Big Mack Charters said three anglers on his latest charter caught nine macks, keeping 3, tagged and released 6. The biggest fish was in the 5-pound range. Mickey’s Big Mack Charters, Carnelian Bay, (800) 877-1462 or Blue Ribbon Fishing Charters, South Lake Tahoe, (530) 544-6552.
DONNER LAKE: Ice still prevents boat launching. Tight Lines Guide Service, Grass Valley, (530) 273-1986 or Sierra Anglers Guide Service, Truckee, (530) 414-1374.
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