Fly Fishing Report | Pyramid Lake and Truckee River | late January 2024 | SIMMS Freestone Bootfoot

Pyramid Lake Report Section by Mike Anderson Pyramid Lake may start fishing well earlier than we’re used to, and here’s why. El Niño years are typically warm and wet. On...

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MopCorn Beetle - Reinventing a Pyramid Lake Classic

The Mopcorn Beetle was introduced to anglers by the Reno Fly Shop staff in 2020. Since it has become a favorite of fly fisherman at Pyramid Lake. This is a...

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On-the-Water Report | Truckee River | early January 2024 | RFS Custom Jaydacator Leader

Aden Breckner, with your On-the-Water Report from the Truckee River. Water temps have cooled with the deepening winter. Trout have settled into their winter water and are catchable if you...

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On-the-Water Report with Mike Anderson | Pyramid Lake | late December 2023

Reno Fly Shop’s Mike Anderson, with your On-the-Water Report from Pyramid Lake. Water temps are starting to level out at 46 degrees. We haven’t seen the temp drop in a...

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Fly Fishing Report | Pyramid Lake & Truckee River | mid October 2023

Make Hay While the Sun Shines Fly fishing in the Reno/Tahoe area in the month of October has been simply awesome. Water conditions on the Truckee River are better than...

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Fly Fishing Report | Pyramid Lake and Truckee River | early October 2023 | Garmin Striker Castable Sonar

Pyramid Lake Open to Fishing The long awaited Pyramid Lake Opener for the 2023-2024 season has finally arrived, with spectacular fishing closely following. While the first day of the season...

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Fly Fishing Report | Truckee River | Shop News/Happenings

Partly Cloudy With a Chance of Trout! Fly fishing in the Reno/Tahoe region has been phenomenal through September and should continue through the end of the month. We want to...

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Fly Fishing Report | Truckee River and Heenan Lake | early September 2023

September is here! With the cooler weather, many fisheries in the region are taking shape and are primed for a fantastic fall season. While fall does not technically start until...

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Fly Fishing Report | Truckee River | late August

Flows on the Truckee River have held steady around 430 cfs through the Reno gauge. Recent storms have caused bumps in the flow, but overall the river has been in...

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On-the-Water Report | Truckee River | late Summer 2023

Flies we Suggest: Mini Crayfish Jig, TJ Hooker, UV Polar Jig, Weiss UV Jig, The Ticket, Carot, OCD Caddis,E/C Caddis, Elk Hair Caddis, Spanish Bullet, Split Case PMD, Redemption PMD,...

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FLY FISHING REPORT | TRUCKEE RIVER | mid August 2023

Cool Water Temperatures + Stable Flows = Happy Trout The first part of August has provided some spectacular fly fishing on the Truckee River and other local trout fisheries. Reservoirs...

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Fly Fishing Report | Truckee River | late July 2023

Summer is hot but so is the fishing. Fingers crossed, the hottest part of the year is behind us and our 5th season (Smoke) isn’t too intense this year. Flows...

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Fly Fishing Report | Summer is here on the Truckee River | Trout and Carp

Summer fishing is here! The Truckee River is in great shape and should continue to produce quality rainbow and brown trout for the foreseeable future. Flows at the Reno Gauge...

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