Can you really catch giant cutthroat trout in the desert? Are they truly a native species? And do they really fish with ladders? You’ll find out in my interview with Orvis-endorsed guide Mike Anderson, who guides for the Reno Fly Shop. . . .
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Video: Using Science to Save a Trout Subspecies
Most fly fishers have seen photos or videos of the massive Lahontan cutthroat trout from Nevada’s Pyramid Lake, but there are dozens more populations, many of which are geographically isolated. This isolation leads to lowered . . .
Read MoreFish Facts: Lahontan Cutthroat (Oncorhynchus clarki henshawi)
Angler Brian Strang landed this gorgeous cutthroat last year on Pyramid Lake.
Photo by Brian La Rue
The Lahontan cutthroat (Oncorhynchus clarki henshawi) is the largest growing trout native to North America, with early settlers around Nevada’s Pyramid Lake reporting fish up to 60 pounds. The current world record is a. . .
Read MoreVideo: Ladder-Fishing for Big Cutthroats on Pyramid Lake
Trout Bum of the Week: Sara Serrata
Spring fishing on Nevada’s Pyramid Lake produced this big Lahontan cutthroat.
Photos courtesy Sara Serrata
Sara Serrata is a passionate fly fisher, mother, and preschool teacher. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, but she now lives in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Northern California. Sara is an ambassador for Brown Folks . . .
Read More5 Things I’m Glad I Did at Pyramid Lake
Angler Brad Bonnet shows off an 8-pound Lahontan cutthroat trout at Pyramid Lake.
Photo by Bryan Glass
Days before any fishing trip to a new place, you’ll find me digging for as much information as I can. My internet favorites become littered with links to maps, fly-tying videos, forums, and blogs. A quick internet search about Pyramid Lake will not only . . .
Read MoreVideo: “In the Cutt” at Pyramid Lake
Video: The Amazing Lahontan Cutthroats of Pyramid Lake
The unique fishery of Nevada’s Pyramid Lake draws anglers from around the country for the opportunity to catch a monster Lahontan cutthroat trout, which grow to enormous. . .
Read MoreCutts and Ladders on Pyramid Lake
Gary Bonanno of Pyramid On-The-Fly Guide Service knows a thing or two about fishing on Pyramid.
Photo courtesy Gary Bonanno
Hang out on the shore of Nevada’s Pyramid Lake at dawn on a spring morning, and you might get the impression that there’s a construction site nearby. But the folks unloading stepladders from. . .
Read MoreIt’s Opening Day on Pyramid Lake!
Written by: Brian La Rue, Orvis Reno
Angler Brian Strang landed this gorgeous cutthroat last year on Pyramid Lake.
Photo by Brian La Rue
One of the most anticipated fishing openers in the Western region is here in northwestern Nevada. Pyramid Lake opens today, and anglers can start fishing for Lahontan cutthroats ranging from. . .
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