Idaho Fish Report

Pyramid Lake Fly Fishing Report

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Orvis Company

by Orvis Company
11-2-2019

Go to shorline that has a big drop off. Stripping flies with fast sinking lines has still been the best fishing.The indicator fishing with leeches has been picking up.Fishing around 12-14 feet under the indicator has been working well.

Water flow: N/A

Visibility: 48 inches

Water temperature at mid-day: 65 Degrees F

Water condition: Clear

Best time of day to fish: early morning, later afternoon/evening

Best stretch: Limited recreation use between from monument to Popcorn.

Best access point: Pelican Point, Sandhole, and Blockhouse

Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:

beetles midges tui chub cui-ui sacramento perch scuds Chironomids

Fish species: Lahontan Cutthroat

Fishing season: October 1- June 30

Nearest airport: Reno-Tahoe

Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader

Recommended fly fishing tippet: 0X Tippet

Best fly fishing rod: 9' 8 Weight Fly Rod

Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line





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