Reno fishing report 1/14/10

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FRENCHMAN LAKE: Ice-fishing remains good near the dam. Fishermen are using nightcrawlers and Crystal Bullet jigs. Yellow seems to be better than other colors. Mid-day is the best time to fish. Ice is about 8 to 10 inches thick and thicker in other areas. Roads are clear to the dam and farther on both sides of the lake. Wiggin's Trading Post, 530-993-4683.

LAKE DAVIS: Ice fishing results are rated as fair to off the charts. Access to the lake is good at the dam and on the east side road down as far as Mallard Cove. The ice is reported to be 5 to 6 inches thick, however the thickness can change quickly and ice should be used with caution. Good success has been coming at the dam, Coot Bay and if you're up to a longer hike, the area at the west side of the Island. The hot bait has been a salmon egg/worm combination. Fish size has been running 12 to 17 inches. Portola's Joe Wirtz and Mike Trukki reported catching and releasing approximately 50 fish up to 17 inches last week. They were fishing by the dam in water that is 37-48 feet deep. Call 530-832-5251 or e-mail dollards@psln.com.

PYRAMID LAKE: Continues to fish well most days, even on foggy days. Best shore fishing has been south around Block House and a few good reports from the North Nets and Warrior Point areas. Trollers using Flatfish and Apex lures. Call Mark Fore & Strike, 775-786-3474 or 775-322-9559.

TRUCKEE RIVER: Fishing well. Flows are 120 c.f.s through town. Best reports are from east of town to Lockwood. Several nice rainbows in the 2-4-pound range came out and some browns up to 5 pounds. Look for deeper holes. There is still a lot of snow and ice so be careful. Call Mark Fore & Strike, 775-786-3474 or 775-322-9559.

TOPAZ LAKE: A lot of limits have been taken here and some fish up to 3 pounds. Trollers doing well with Dick Nites in brass or copper redhead patterns, also Rapalas in various colors. Shore fishermen using inflated nightcrawlers or Powerbait about 2 to 3 feet off the bottom. It's been best on the east shore, from the boat ramp and south. Mark Fore & Strike, 775-786-3474 or 775-322-9559. Topaz Marina, 775-266-3550.

LAKE TAHOE: Fishing is still pretty good for hardy anglers. Go anywhere from 250-400 feet deep. Boat ramps are marginal so be cautious. Call Mark Fore & Strike, 775-786-3474 or 775-322-9559.

SACRAMENTO RIVER: The sturgeon fishing in the Sacramento Delta around Rio Vista is good. The top baits have been roe and ghost shrimp. The recent storms have really improved the bite. The striped bass fishing is also good and frozen shad has been the bait of choice as fresh shad is hard to find. Call SalmonStriperFishing.com, 866-751-1331.

CROWLEY LAKE: Closed. Opens April 24. Call Performance Guide Service at 760-934-6101 or visit www.performanceguideservice.com.

HOT CREEK: Water flow is 8 c.f.s. The fish have been a bit more active lately and fishing has been good. Midge patterns like WD-40s are the most productive patterns. Some surface action with adult midge patterns. Call Performance Guide Service at 760-934-6101 or visit www.performanceguideservice.com.

UPPER OWENS RIVER: Water flow 134 c.f.s. Fishing here is slow and fish are hard to come by. Nymph-fishing is the way to go. Caddis larva, midge pupa and small hares ears. Call Performance Guide Service at 760-934-6101 or visit www.performanceguideservice.com.

LOWER OWENS RIVER: Water flow is 108 c.f.s. Recent spring-like weather has created some good fishing here. Nymphing has been very good with flash back pheasant tails, blood midges, hares ears and bird's nests. Best results during the mid-day hours (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Call Performance Guide Service at 760-934-6101 or visit www.performanceguideservice.com.