Nixon Boat Ramp / South Shoreon Pyramid Lake
What's working on Pyramid Lake
- 01Lahontan Cutthroat Trout season officially opened on October 1st, signaling the start of prime angling.
- 02Expect to find Lahontan Cutthroat Trout actively cruising the shorelines, making for exciting sight-fishing opportunities.
- 03Midge and leech activity are paramount right now, offering consistent subsurface action for discerning trout.
- 04Boat anglers have excellent access to deeper waters to follow trout schools.
- 05Focus on early morning and late evening bites for the most productive fishing.
What to tie on at Nixon Boat Ramp / South Shore
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Chironomid Pupa
Midges are currently active and a primary food source in Pyramid Lake during spring. This pattern effectively mimics the abundant midge pupae that Lahontan Cutthroat Trout will be actively feeding on subsurface.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge
Midges are a consistent and active insect even in cold water, making this a staple year-round pattern. A red variation can be particularly effective, mimicking blood midges that are active subsurface.
Buy at AmazonDamsel Nymph (Olive)
Damsel nymphs have been observed in fish stomachs, indicating they are an active part of the trout's diet as they become more active in late spring.
Balanced Leech
Leeches are a staple forage for predatory fish in Pyramid Lake year-round. This pattern is highly effective in stillwaters, mimicking sluggish leeches that Lahontan Cutthroat Trout will readily prey upon.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Olive)
A reliable year-round streamer, effective for imitating leeches and baitfish that are active in the colder spring waters, enticing aggressive strikes from Lahontan Cutthroat Trout.
Orange Tungsten Eggs
Lahontan Cutthroat Trout remain keyed into egg patterns during the spring spawning season, and this pattern is highly effective for enticing strikes.
Pine Squirrel Leech (Olive)
Small leech patterns effectively mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids in cold water, enticing strikes from larger, lethargic Lahontan Cutthroat Trout in early spring.
Callibaetis Nymph
Callibaetis could be hatching soon, and their nymphs are an important food source for Lahontan Cutthroat Trout in stillwaters during spring.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Olive)
A versatile and reliable streamer, effective for imitating leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for Lahontan Cutthroat Trout in Pyramid Lake during summer.
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