Trout Fishing Tips

Pyramid Lake is a favorite fishing hot spot for many California and Nevada anglers. Located in in Northwestern Nevada (about 35 miles Northeast of Reno), Pyramid Lake is on the Paiute Indian Reservation (which means you need a special tribal permit to fish there, which can be purchased online.).

If you've never been there and are imagining a beautiful lake similar to Lake Tahoe, think again. Pyramid Lake is nothing like Lake Tahoe. Despite being North of Lake Tahoe, Pyramid Lake is at a lower elevation, which means the water is shallower, warmer, and substantially more alkaline than Tahoe.

It's the Lahontan Cutthroat trout that draw anglers to Pyramid Lake. Listed as Nevada's state fish, these cutthroat trout are native to tributaries in the eastern Sierra. Because of size and bag limit restrictions, Pyramid Lake offers trophy trout opportunities for anglers.

Fishing in Pyramid Lake is full of challenges, especially in the warm summer months when the lake becomes highly stratified. As stated in the Trout Fishing Tips eBook, understanding how the environment affects trout behavior is often critical to catching trout.

Tui-chubs are a prime food source for Lahontan Cutthroat in Pyramid Lake. Since these chubs often appear yellowish-green in color, chartruese or green fishing lures tend to be very effective at Pyramid Lake.

Fly fishers also do well at Pyramid Lake. In fact, in 2008 a new fly rod record was set for an 11-lb, 1-oz. cutthroat trout caught on a 12-lb tippet.

For more information about fishing at Pyramid Lake, click here. This article was written by a fish biologist and is one of the best articles ever written.

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If you've ever been wondering how to catch trout, here's your chance to get some free lessons. On Saturday, July 26th , 2008 the Division of Wildlife will be offering a free trout fishing clinic at Mayberry Park in Reno, Nevada. The clinic will start at 8 am and run til noon.

The minimum age to participate is age 10 and pre-registration is required. All anglers age 12 and older will also need to have a valid Nevada Fishing License. Kids under the age 16 will need to have a parent or guardian present.

The clinic is limited to 20 people so be sure to register soon if you're interested. Folks are encouraged to bring their own tackle

For more information about the clinic, you can call the Division of Wildlife at (775) 688-1622.

Also, the Division of Wildlife just released a book called, "How to Fish in Nevada" which covers everything about fishing in Nevada. You pick up a copy for free at any Division of Wildlife office.
While you're there, be sure to also pick up a copy of the book containing fishable water maps.

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The Pyramid Lake Indian Tribe is proposing wide ranging fishing regulation changes and a lot of anglers are threatening never to fish the lake again. While Pyramid Lake has been a favorite for many California and Nevada anglers, it's not the only lake to fish in.

Some of the proposed changes include:

• Making single barbless hooks mandatory
• Prohibiting (and possessing) the use of downriggers year-round (not just when the lake is closed to trout fishing)
  
• Reduce bag limit
• Close the lake between March 16 and May 15th every year
• Increase annual fishing fees from $50 to $99
  
• Increase annual boating fees likewise

According to the Indian Tribe, these proposed changes will improve the fishing at Pyramid Lake. But to anglers, many of these changes will only hinder fishing.

If you'd a better understanding of the reasoning behind the changes, you can read the full story of the Pyramid Lake Indian Tribe's proposed changes.

If you'd like to voice your comments to the proposed changes call (775) 574-1000, or mail them to PLIT, P.O. Box 256, Nixon, NV 89424.

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Sparks Rotary and the Sparks Parks and Recreation Department are offering a day of free trout fishing at 9 a.m. on June 9 at the Sparks Marina for kids ages 7-17. The Sparks Marina is located at 300 Howard Drive in Sparks, Nevada.

The lake is stocked with rainbow and German brown trout and averages 60 feet in depth (with the deepest part of the lake being 120 feet deep).

Other activities and facilities at the park include: swimming, picnics, boating (no gas engines and must be hand launched), scuba diving, wind surfing, 2 mile walking/running trail, volleyball courts, playgrounds, showers and a concession stand.

An All-Terrain Wheelchair is available for use by people with disabilities at the Sparks Marina Park. This unique piece of equipment will allow equal access to the sandy beaches and water with some personal assistance. Please call the Park Ranger office at (775) 691-9130 for reservation and usage information

For more information, you can email the park (recinfo@cityofsparks.us) or call (775) 353-2385.
You can also download a schedule of 2007 activities from the Sparks Parks and Recreation web site.

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