Just back into fishing
Nov 8, 2020 16:34:12 #
Renonv
Loc: Reno, Nevada
I retired a year ago and took up fishing after many years off. I now live In Reno, NV close to the Truckee river. I just wondering if I’m wasting my time fishing for trout in the winter. We just received four inches of snow last night, but would like to get out.
We also have a few ponds in the area, would these be worth fishing before they freeze over?
We also have a few ponds in the area, would these be worth fishing before they freeze over?
Nov 8, 2020 18:12:39 #
Renonv wrote:
I retired a year ago and took up fishing after many years off. I now live In Reno, NV close to the Truckee river. I just wondering if I’m wasting my time fishing for trout in the winter. We just received four inches of snow last night, but would like to get out.
We also have a few ponds in the area, would these be worth fishing before they freeze over?
We also have a few ponds in the area, would these be worth fishing before they freeze over?
Always worth a try, anyway. They may be hungry, too.
Nov 8, 2020 18:20:29 #
Nov 8, 2020 18:25:08 #
Make sure to check the regs on the Truckee, but yeah they bite in the winter. Post some photos.
Nov 8, 2020 18:44:31 #
Welcome, dang sure worth a try before they freeze and if there's fish they bite under the ice to. My favorite.
Nov 8, 2020 19:40:03 #
Renonv wrote:
I retired a year ago and took up fishing after many years off. I now live In Reno, NV close to the Truckee river. I just wondering if I’m wasting my time fishing for trout in the winter. We just received four inches of snow last night, but would like to get out.
We also have a few ponds in the area, would these be worth fishing before they freeze over?
We also have a few ponds in the area, would these be worth fishing before they freeze over?
Welcome to the Forum, Renonv, go for it!!
Nov 8, 2020 19:57:20 #
Renonv: A lot of fishing experience is the exploring! You will probably be the only one out there, but like another post said, the fish have to eat. While they may feed less frequently, they have to eat all year long, so
you are exploring for an opportunity. Please post pictures of any catch. Just Sayin....RJS
you are exploring for an opportunity. Please post pictures of any catch. Just Sayin....RJS
Nov 8, 2020 20:02:11 #
The only limit is how much can you tolerate.
Fish do bite in winter. Sometimes the bite slows depending on species but for the most part are catchable in winter.
Used to catch a mess of bluegill , perch and crappie thru ice at local lake. Or below dam spillways for saugeye in a snow storm. Makes for memorable outings
Bring em home , get warmed up, clean em, fry up dinner and enjoy with a couple beers and a football or hockey game.
Don’t get much better
Fish do bite in winter. Sometimes the bite slows depending on species but for the most part are catchable in winter.
Used to catch a mess of bluegill , perch and crappie thru ice at local lake. Or below dam spillways for saugeye in a snow storm. Makes for memorable outings
Bring em home , get warmed up, clean em, fry up dinner and enjoy with a couple beers and a football or hockey game.
Don’t get much better
Nov 8, 2020 20:23:59 #
Foodfisher
Loc: SO. Cal coast
Ben Bragg wrote:
The only limit is how much can you tolerate.
Fish do bite in winter. Sometimes the bite slows depending on species but for the most part are catchable in winter.
Used to catch a mess of bluegill , perch and crappie thru ice at local lake. Or below dam spillways for saugeye in a snow storm. Makes for memorable outings
Bring em home , get warmed up, clean em, fry up dinner and enjoy with a couple beers and a football or hockey game.
Don’t get much better
Fish do bite in winter. Sometimes the bite slows depending on species but for the most part are catchable in winter.
Used to catch a mess of bluegill , perch and crappie thru ice at local lake. Or below dam spillways for saugeye in a snow storm. Makes for memorable outings
Bring em home , get warmed up, clean em, fry up dinner and enjoy with a couple beers and a football or hockey game.
Don’t get much better
Perfect !!!
Nov 9, 2020 11:37:24 #
Jeffchow88
Loc: San Francisco
You have a number of lakes in the area, Donner, Prosser, Stampede, Boca, and many more including Truckee. Do some research, visit the local tackle shops, like Cabela’s, Sheels, etc.
Tight lines!
Tight lines!
Nov 9, 2020 11:45:16 #
Yep, there's a Cabela's right up I-80 from you just about right on the state line. Go talk to those folks. All those lakes Jeff mentioned are in California and I've fished everyone of em at one time or another over the past 20 years, but I generally stay away once the snow starts flying around there. People get lost up there and then they go and start eatin their buddies. No thanks.
Nov 9, 2020 12:09:20 #
Renonv
Loc: Reno, Nevada
Thank you everyone for the great information. I visit Cabela’s once a week and heading there this afternoon.
I noticed that many fishing stock is down due to most of them being made out-of-country so I piecemeal what I need over weeks.
Thanks again
Mike
I noticed that many fishing stock is down due to most of them being made out-of-country so I piecemeal what I need over weeks.
Thanks again
Mike
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Nov 9, 2020 17:25:18 #
Fishing Fool
Loc: redding, ca
Renonv wrote:
Good idea! Not sure how low the lake is. Guess I’ll find out.
Pyramid lake is a great fishing lake. Check at Shields or Cabellas for what they are hitting on.
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