anyone ever fish pyramid lake, nevada

[Josh D]

Great Info Steve!
Another cheap option to Wading Boots (should you decide on stocking foot waders) is Dive Boots. They are very versatile & comfortable, not the ultimate grip but 90% of the time just fine. I've had the same pair over 5 years.

[skipjack-20]

So the boots touch the ground or they go inside the wader? I'm confused from lack of colorful pictures

Honestly the amount I will be doing this kind of thing, I don't see me using waders that much unless you use them a lot for duck hunting, I'm paying for my dog to do all the dirty work so I was under the impression I wouldn't have to, am I wrong? 50 bucks sounds just right but I guess I would spend 100 bucks if I was convinced it was worth it. so boots, waders, and thermals, do any of you guys have recommendations on thermal underwear, or atleast a place in reno/sparks that I can get all this stuff. I remember a place called GART but that's it, thanks for the help guys!

[BiggestT]

The boots "touch the ground" or they go on the outside of the stocking foot waders.

If you duck hunk, then I understand the preference is for boot foot where the boot is incorporated into the wader.

Where to get? In Reno check out Sierra Trading Post. If they have them (usually do) they'll be cheap. Otherwise, Sportsman's Warehouse in Reno would be a good choice.

Forget thermals. Get polar fleece pants. Very cheap at Sportsman's Warehouse.

[skipjack-20]

Originally Posted by BiggestT

The boots "touch the ground" or they go on the outside of the stocking foot waders.

If you duck hunk, then I understand the preference is for boot foot where the boot is incorporated into the wader.

Where to get? In Reno check out Sierra Trading Post. If they have them (usually do) they'll be cheap. Otherwise, Sportsman's Warehouse in Reno would be a good choice.

Forget thermals. Get polar fleece pants. Very cheap at Sportsman's Warehouse.

Good stuff, thanks steve! also bill,josh,everyone, good stuff, i'm just going to print this thread and take it on the trip with me.

[bufo1313]

The fish are in close enough to shore right now so you can do reasonably well if you put the time in. Neoprenes or regualr bootfoot waders will be fine. It may be cold, but we have not been having very cold weather so far, meaning that the water is not frigid like late january. Morning temps have finally dropped down into the 20s but afternoons are in the mid 40s to low 50s. Most of the shore anglers are doing best where the deeper water is near shore, not at the flyfisher's favorite spots at the nets. The nets area is open until spawning time this spring. Sportsman's Warehouse in Reno will have a selection of reasonably priced waders and anything else you might want to try out there. They have a good selection of cheap spoons in the 1/2 oz to 3/4 oz size that the fish hit well, so you are not limited to flies. Be sure to read the regs. There are size limits if you want to keep any and the hooks must be barbless. No bait is allowed. The lake is on a reservation so no Nevada license but the tribe requires a fishing permit that can be purchased each day or as an annual permit. If you want to wait to buy flies and spoons until you are out at the lake, there are two places to buy the terminal tackle and get fishing updates. The first is a store on the left soon after you enter the reservation, called the Pyramid Lake store. The other is in the little town of Sutcliffe and is called Crosby's. They have the website someone referred you to. Both places will also sell you the daily permit.
Welcome to northern Nevada and good luck at Pyramid.

[skipjack-20]

Ok, wealth of knowledge guys!


next question, Camping.

Where do I go to park the camper and is close enough to walk to the fishing grounds at 5:30 in the morning (thinking of it makes my nuts shiver), or is there such a place?

[BiggestT]

You need a permit to camp or park, but you can literally camp right on the beach if your vehicle can make it.

[bufo1313]

You can camp anywhere around the lake that you can get your camper to on the west side. No more camping on the east side. You will need a camping permit, also. Lots of people camp on the beach at Sutcliffe, Pelican point, Seperator, Warrior Point, etc., so plenty of spots.

[skipjack-20]

Originally Posted by BiggestT

You need a permit to camp or park, but you can literally camp right on the beach if your vehicle can make it.

BADASS!!!!!!!!

silverado duramax/crewcab 4x4 w/ new wranglers & lance camper.

I can get to some pretty sketchy campsites.

[skipjack-20]

Just wanted to give a little update, I'm sending this from my aunts so I can't send pics yet.

Pyramid lake is absolutely awsome! I will be visiting it when I get the opportunity, I fished three days and I hooked into about 7 fish, only landed two, both keepers, one was 17" and the other was 19", beautiful looking cutthroat. I also caught a large sucker type fish, I forget what there called but it was to legal to take so I threw it right back, looked kind of like a large corbina with bigger silvery scales. I fished a area called pop corn rocks and cattle guard beach.

Thanks for all the info all you guys gave me, it was dead on accurate and productive, wind was crazy, lows hit into single digits at night. The ticket was 5' leader behind a 1/2 oz bananna sinker, with a blk wooly w/ red tail, trailing behind on a 12" leader a purp/blk bug.

I highly recommend this lake for anyone who wants to fish for quality trout!

[skipjack-20]

pics!

[Rebound]

I went with a friend many years ago to Pyramid.Fished for three days.0 fish for me a a few for the friend.One had to go at least twenty pounds and the others in the 5 to 8 lb. class.It looked just like those pictures.The third day was -10 .Coldest I've ever been in and by GOD the last." Come on Tropics"Could not get warm.Misery.Hands and toes cold.Went back a year later and went two days on a 6 pack charter with a Indian guide.Super nice guy.We all caught plenty of fish.The store there is well stocked with the local spoons and whlooy bugs.