Name | Shot Dog |
Road Miles from Y | 8.7 miles north of Y |
Reno Fly Shop Guide Services | Guide trips are available 7 days a week. Trips for solo anglers to medium sized groups can be reserved. Call, 775-323-3474, today to find out more information and to book your next fly fishing adventure. |
Vehicle Access | Rough dirt road from highway High clearance vehicle necessary Low clearance vehicles are discouraged |
Parking | Very limited parking available |
Optimal Season | Middle (Thanksgiving to Presidents Day) Late (Presidents Day to end of Season) |
Best Tactic per Part of Season | Middle Part: Indicator with limited Stripping Late Part: Indicator |
Ledge Type | Clearly defined drop within 10′ of shore |
Bottom Type | Mixed – Sand and Tufa |
Bathrooms | None |
Camping | Primitive |
Boat Launch | None |
Recommended Gear | Rods ECHO BOOST BLUE ECHO 10’10” SR Switch Rod Reels Galvan Rush LT 8 Echo Bravo 7/9 Lines Cortland Compact Switch JaydaCator SA TC Tip |
Recommended Flies | Holographic Midge Balanced Leech Belly Ache Minnow Pyramid Lake Selection |
Notes | Shot Dog can be very exposed to wind and have strong currents following storms making fishing difficult. Ice along shore rocks can make walking difficult |