As we ring in the new year and the 2026/2027 fishing season, we want to thank everyone that came out last season! It was a memorable and exciting one with lots of smiles, laughs and of course big trout.

The fishing throughout December was good. Fish were staying tight to the western shoreline and feeding throughout the day. Fair weather has slowed it down but not quite shut it down. As we always say, we want the weather. Current, wind and clouds play a big part at Pyramid Lake. Is weather always needed? Nope.

As we slide into January, we continue to see storm patterns work their way down; dropping pressure usually drops the bobber! The fish have been starting to congregate on certain beaches, time on the water and persistence goes a long way. It's a big lake with plenty of options.

The fish have been starting to congregate on certain beaches, time on the water and persistence goes a long way. Pyramid is a big lake with plenty of options. Our Team at Pyramid Fly Co can take that big weight off your shoulders.

A perfect morning: James and his son Ethan came down from Monterey Bay for their chance at the biggest cutthroat trout in the world. As we all do, Ethan kept a close eye on shifting weather patterns and wind, and boy was this one accurate. We started pretty centrally located on the lake and found a spot where the wind would not give us too hard of a time. Waiting for the sun to creep over the horizon, we laughed and talked about fish stories and of course the ones that got away.

That little 20-minute conversation made me think of how often fishermen get so caught up in the pursuit of fish; we let those conversations slip away. Those are some of my favorite moments when the clients and I are going over the game plan, shooting ideas back and forth about patterns, favorite home waters and much more.