01-12-2005, 10:55 PM
Fishing report for Jan. 12, 2005 [url "mailto:online@rgj.com"][/url]RENO GAZETTE-JOURNAL
1/11/2005 10:52 pm
EDITOR’S NOTE: Due to rapidly changing weather conditions in the Sierra and Northern Nevada, anglers are urged to call ahead to the sources listed at the end of each area description for reports on the latest road and water conditions.
TRUCKEE RIVER: The river is a little high now, but pretty clear and fishable. Panther Martins and Rapalas should work well. Mark Fore & Strike, 786-3474 or 322-9559.
PYRAMID LAKE: Fishing is still pretty decent. Boat launches are open. Boaters doing pretty well in front of the Nets, trolling down about 15-20 feet using U-20 Flatfish in chub colors or purple with a glow belly. Wiggle worts also working well. Anglers still doing well with spoons in fluorescent orange and tui chub colors. Shore guys doing pretty well casting spoons and/or casting 1/2-ounce maribou jigs. Fly-fishing is starting to pick up, but still not red-hot. Best around Wino Beach. A lot of fish being caught in the 19-24-inch range. Fishing will only continue to get better and usually peaks around mid-February to mid-April. Mark Fore & Strike, 786-3474 or 322-9559.
TOPAZ LAKE: Fishing has been fair, but the weather has kept many anglers away. Trollers doing well using small, No. 5 Rapalas or Needlefish near the surface. Mark Fore & Strike, 786-3474 or 322-9559. Topaz Marina, 266-3550. Topaz Lodge 266-3338.
SACRAMENTO RIVER: Flows at 3,700 c.f.s. Anderson, Calif. Before the rain, fishing for kings was fair to good. A few salmon have been caught this week, averaging 15-25 pounds. Flatfish T-50s and T-55s is the best bet for kings. King salmon season closes Friday.
Redding to Anderson, Rainbow trout. As weather allows, fly-fishing for rainbows producing some nice trout in the Redding to Anderson area. PTs and Micro May Fly nymphs working well. Practicing catch-and-release method.
Guide services and information: Hank Mautz Professional Guide Service, (800) 355-3113. Web site: www.hankmautzfishing.com.
Outdoor Adventures Sport Fishing, Kirk Portocarrero, (800) 670-4448 or (530) 221-6151.
WALKER LAKE: Fishing is good. Boaters are reporting 20-30 fish per day. Trolling Tor-P-Dos, Flatfish and Apex in shallow water, 10-30-feet deep. Shore fishing is also good using Powerbait and casting Tor-P-Dos. Shore fishermen reporting 10-15 fish per day in the 2-4-pound range. Ed Jones, Bait and Tackle Shop, (w) 945-2525. (h) 945-2513.
LAKE DAVIS: The lake is iced over and there is no road access at this time. The county board of supervisors has allotted funds for snow removal on the east side road down to the entrance of Mallard Cove. Dollard’s Sierra Market (530) 832-5251. Email — [url "mailto:dollards@psln.com"]dollards@psln.com[/url].
SMITH RIVER: Now fishing for Steelhead, drifting the Smith River, catch and release, producing nice bright steelhead. Using Sparrnone and steelhead eggs first thing in the morning. Bouncing roe is your best bet. Steelhead averaging 10-15 pounds. Hooking eight fish some days. Prime months are Jan., Feb. and March. Outdoor Adventures Sport Fishing, Kirk Portocarrero, (800) 670-4448 or (530) 221-6151.
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1/11/2005 10:52 pm
EDITOR’S NOTE: Due to rapidly changing weather conditions in the Sierra and Northern Nevada, anglers are urged to call ahead to the sources listed at the end of each area description for reports on the latest road and water conditions.
TRUCKEE RIVER: The river is a little high now, but pretty clear and fishable. Panther Martins and Rapalas should work well. Mark Fore & Strike, 786-3474 or 322-9559.
PYRAMID LAKE: Fishing is still pretty decent. Boat launches are open. Boaters doing pretty well in front of the Nets, trolling down about 15-20 feet using U-20 Flatfish in chub colors or purple with a glow belly. Wiggle worts also working well. Anglers still doing well with spoons in fluorescent orange and tui chub colors. Shore guys doing pretty well casting spoons and/or casting 1/2-ounce maribou jigs. Fly-fishing is starting to pick up, but still not red-hot. Best around Wino Beach. A lot of fish being caught in the 19-24-inch range. Fishing will only continue to get better and usually peaks around mid-February to mid-April. Mark Fore & Strike, 786-3474 or 322-9559.
TOPAZ LAKE: Fishing has been fair, but the weather has kept many anglers away. Trollers doing well using small, No. 5 Rapalas or Needlefish near the surface. Mark Fore & Strike, 786-3474 or 322-9559. Topaz Marina, 266-3550. Topaz Lodge 266-3338.
SACRAMENTO RIVER: Flows at 3,700 c.f.s. Anderson, Calif. Before the rain, fishing for kings was fair to good. A few salmon have been caught this week, averaging 15-25 pounds. Flatfish T-50s and T-55s is the best bet for kings. King salmon season closes Friday.
Redding to Anderson, Rainbow trout. As weather allows, fly-fishing for rainbows producing some nice trout in the Redding to Anderson area. PTs and Micro May Fly nymphs working well. Practicing catch-and-release method.
Guide services and information: Hank Mautz Professional Guide Service, (800) 355-3113. Web site: www.hankmautzfishing.com.
Outdoor Adventures Sport Fishing, Kirk Portocarrero, (800) 670-4448 or (530) 221-6151.
WALKER LAKE: Fishing is good. Boaters are reporting 20-30 fish per day. Trolling Tor-P-Dos, Flatfish and Apex in shallow water, 10-30-feet deep. Shore fishing is also good using Powerbait and casting Tor-P-Dos. Shore fishermen reporting 10-15 fish per day in the 2-4-pound range. Ed Jones, Bait and Tackle Shop, (w) 945-2525. (h) 945-2513.
LAKE DAVIS: The lake is iced over and there is no road access at this time. The county board of supervisors has allotted funds for snow removal on the east side road down to the entrance of Mallard Cove. Dollard’s Sierra Market (530) 832-5251. Email — [url "mailto:dollards@psln.com"]dollards@psln.com[/url].
SMITH RIVER: Now fishing for Steelhead, drifting the Smith River, catch and release, producing nice bright steelhead. Using Sparrnone and steelhead eggs first thing in the morning. Bouncing roe is your best bet. Steelhead averaging 10-15 pounds. Hooking eight fish some days. Prime months are Jan., Feb. and March. Outdoor Adventures Sport Fishing, Kirk Portocarrero, (800) 670-4448 or (530) 221-6151.
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