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Pyramid Lake, Nevada

Pyramid Lake Fishing Guides

10 fishing guides and outfitters fishing from Pyramid Lake (Sutcliffe and Nixon) and the Truckee River, listed A to Z with their trip types and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.

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Pyramid Lake fishing guides and outfitters, A to Z

Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the guide what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.

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Lacey's Guide Service

Pyramid Lake

Capt. Hans Grotewold24 ft center consoles: Skeeter SX2550, Skeeter SX241, Bay Champ (300 HP)Up to 3 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

Fly fishingLake

Targets: Lahontan cutthroat trout

1 to 2 Anglers, full day $8501 to 2 Anglers, 1/2 day $7003 Anglers, full day $1,000
(909) 844-7803Website

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Wrights Fly Fishing

Lake Tahoe area (Pyramid Lake and Truckee River trips)

Jeremy Wright

Fly fishingRiverLake

Targets: Lahontan cutthroat trout

Full Day Pyramid Lake Trips (starts at) $650Truckee River California Float – Full Day (starts at) $650Truckee River California Float – Half Day (starts at) $450
(530) 545-2195Website

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Seasons and what is biting: Pyramid Lake fishing report.

Seasons

What is biting in Pyramid Lake, month by month

The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Lahontan cutthroat trout
Sacramento perch

Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: pyramidlake.us.

Know before you go

Fishing in Pyramid Lake: local notes

Pyramid Lake is on the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation: a Tribal fishing and/or boating permit is required (sold online at plpt.nagfa.net) and no Nevada fishing license is needed; boats need current state registration.

Source: pyramidlake.us

Only guides and boat charters holding a current Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe permit may operate; the Tribe publishes the 2026-27 approved list.

Source: pyramidlake.us

Barbless hooks only and no bait of any kind (worms, eggs, scent, Power Bait); fishing hours are 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset; no filleting on the Reservation.

Source: pyramidlake.us

Closed areas include the Truckee River and Delta, 1,000 ft around the Marble Bluff Fish Way mouth and the Sutcliffe Fishery spawning channel, and 1,000 ft off the Needles shoreline; Popcorn Rock/Popcorn Beach is closed to boat launching over golden mussel risk.

Source: pyramidlake.us

Many shore anglers stand on submerged step ladders to reach the drop-off; the lake record Lahontan cutthroat was 41 lb.

Source: travelnevada.com

Questions

Pyramid Lake fishing guide questions

How many fishing guides are in Pyramid Lake?

We list 10 fishing guides and outfitters, A to Z – not ranked.

How much does a fishing guide cost in Pyramid Lake?

2 of the 10 guides listed here publish prices – you will see them on each listing. Prices depend on the trip length, the water and the number of anglers, so confirm with the guide.

What fish can you catch in Pyramid Lake?

The species Pyramid Lake captains list most often are Lahontan cutthroat trout, Sacramento perch, Carp and Brown trout. In October, the season calendar above shows Lahontan cutthroat trout, Sacramento perch in season.

Do I need a fishing license on a guided trip in Nevada?

Yes. A guide’s license does not cover clients: every angler who is old enough to need a Nevada fishing license needs their own, guided or not. A resident annual license is $40 and a nonresident annual license $80. Nevada fishing license prices and rules.

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