Fishing reports for Pyramid Lake

Summer is ramping up at Pyramid Lake, bringing changes to both weather and fish behavior. The strong afternoon winds are subsiding, and fish are transitioning to their warm-season patterns.

Most largemouth bass are done spawning, but there hasn't been much of a post-spawn slump. Bass are gradually moving out from shallow areas, but have been extremely aggressive towards topwater reaction baits and deeper running crankbaits.

The catfish bite remains strong, as is typical for this time of year, with traditional baits like nightcrawlers and chicken livers working best. Striper reports have been scarce.

Heavy spring winds have made fishing at Pyramid tough. Early mornings are the most calm, but by 10am, 15mph+ winds are whipping across the lake. For those who do get on the water, fishing has been good for bass and catfish. Bass anglers are getting bites on jerkbaits and finesse plastics.

The last trout stock was at the end of March, but a few anglers are still pulling fish, targeting the deepest spots in the lake.

Spring bassin' is finally here. The warmer weather has improve water conditions quite a bit over the last couple weeks. Bass are moving shallow and are aggressive... making up for a slow early spring. The reaction bite has been excellent on crankbaits and spinnerbaits, but worm anglers are also getting plenty of action. Shallow water is the target.

Stripers, catfish and trout fishing is reported as slow. Although the stripers and cats should benefit from the warming water temperatures here shortly.

Conditions aren't the best at Pyramid. Muddy water from the winter rains has hampered fishing for all anglers. Recent trout stockings have provided plenty of fish, but catching them has been a different story. Scent is key. Bass have been seen close to shore but are quite apprehensive. Some have found success throwing bright-colored baits gently into the shallows. As the water clarity improves in the coming weeks, so should the fishing.