Pyramid lake has turned over and the surface temperature has dropped almost 10 degrees in a matter of a couple weeks. The lake is still stabilizing and fish are scattered from the surface to the bottom of the lake. The bite has been slowly but surely picking up. Landing 20-40 fish while trolling has been the standard. Shore fishing has also dramatically improved. Shore fishermen have been throwing Sierra Spoons and little Cleo's as well as large spinners such as Blue Foxes, Mepps , and Panther Martins. Fly fisherman are getting on a good indicator bite using bead head nymphs and balanced leaches as well as stripping streamers and Popcorn Beatles through bait balls. Trolling seems to be the best method right now allowing boaters to cover a lot of water picking away at the Lahontan Cutthroats. Fish are stacking up on structure so working the rocky points is key.

Depths vary and we've picked up fish long lining on the surface and down to 80' with downriggers with the most consistent bite at 40'-60' for fish on the chew. Everyday seems to be different on the lures and colors that are working best. We've found Apexes, Sierra Spoons, Lyman's, Mag Lips , Flatfish, Doctor Spoons and Papa G spoons are all catching fish. Watermelon patterns have been the most consistent as well as tui chub, red dot frog, rainbow trout, gold, and when targeting the deeper fish purples have dominated. Speed has varied as well. Apexes, spoons, Lyman's, and Mag Lips have been best from 2.6-3.2 mph. Flatfish, Sierra Spoons , and Papa G spoons have done better at 2.0-2.2 mph. The best concentration of fish have been found at Pelican, Spider, and Warrior points on the west side of the lake. Artillery, Anderson bay, and Red bay have been tops on the east side. We have had a lot of bites that take the lure out of the downrigger clip and then nothing is there. What has really improved our hook up rate is when the fish pulls the lure out of the down-rigger clip, Instead of setting the hook, drop the rod tip to the water even let out about 10' of line and reengage the reel. Over half our fish are getting hooked after the fish has pulled the lure from the clip and keeping the lure in the strike zone as long as you can Report Courtesy of Cory Kellar. Black Beard Worm Company