Road Miles from Y

7.7 miles south of Y
Reno Fly Shop Guide Services

Guide trips are available 7 days a week.
Trips for solo anglers and small groups can be booked.
Call, 775-323-3474, today to find out more information
and to book your next fly fishing adventure.

More information available in the Guided Trips section of this site.
Vehicle Access

High Clearance Vehicle Ideal/Low Clearance Vehicle acceptable. Be aware of soft sand conditions.
Available Parking

Parking for low clearance vehicles is available just after turning off. Vehicles with high clearance have the ability to drive down within 100 feet of the lake.

Optimal Season

Early (October 1 Opener- Thanksgiving) and Middle (Thanksgiving- Presidents Day)
Best Tactic per Part of Season

Early: Stripping

Middle: Indicator

Late: Indicator and Stripping
Ledge Type

Deep drop within 10’ of shore. General depth of 8-10’
Bottom Type

Mixed-Sand and Tufa
Bathrooms

None
Camping

Primitive
Boat Launch

Unimproved launch site at south end of beach

Recommended Gear

Integrated Switch Line Integrated Switch Line
Integrated Switch Line $149.95
SA Absolute Trout Leader SA Absolute Trout Leader
SA Absolute Trout Leader $8.95
Pyramid Lake Selection- March 2025 Pyramid Lake Selection- March 2025
Pyramid Lake Selection- March 2025 From $39.95
ECHO Bravo Fly Reel: 7 - 9 ECHO Bravo Fly Reel: 7 - 9
ECHO Bravo Fly Reel: 7 - 9 $139.99
SA Sonar Surf Fly Line $99.95
Orvis Clearwater Switch Rod
Orvis Clearwater Switch Rod $399.95
Rio Lake Chucker Fly Line Rio Lake Chucker Fly Line
Rio Lake Chucker Fly Line $129.95
ELITE Switch Chucker ELITE Switch Chucker
ELITE Switch Chucker $129.95
Magnum Fly Box Magnum Fly Box
Magnum Fly Box $34.95
SA Amplitude Smooth Infinity Fly Line SA Amplitude Smooth Infinity Fly Line
SA Amplitude Smooth Infinity Fly Line $99.95
Scientific Anglers Absolute Fluorocarbon Trout 9' Leader Scientific Anglers Absolute Fluorocarbon Trout 9' Leader
Scientific Anglers Absolute Fluorocarbon Trout 9' Leader $16.95
Scientific Anglers Absolute Fluorocarbon Saltwater 9' Leader Scientific Anglers Absolute Fluorocarbon Saltwater 9' Leader
Scientific Anglers Absolute Fluorocarbon Saltwater 9' Leader $16.95

Recommended Flies

Pyramid Lake Beetle Pyramid Lake Beetle
Pyramid Lake Beetle $2.95
Micro Holographic Midge Micro Holographic Midge
Micro Holographic Midge $2.95
Tungsten Balanced Leech Tungsten Balanced Leech
Tungsten Balanced Leech $3.95
Holographic Midge Holographic Midge
Holographic Midge $2.95
Mopcorn Beetle Mopcorn Beetle
Mopcorn Beetle $3.25
Pyramid Lake Bugger Pyramid Lake Bugger
Pyramid Lake Bugger $3.50
Mini Jig Leech Mini Jig Leech
Mini Jig Leech $2.95
Balanced Chub
Balanced Chub $3.95
Balanced Leech Brass Cone Balanced Leech Brass Cone
Balanced Leech Brass Cone $3.50
Booby Fly Booby Fly
Booby Fly $3.50
Pyramid Lake Tadpole
Pyramid Lake Tadpole $3.25
Solitude Balanced Leech
Solitude Balanced Leech $3.95