Pyramid Lake in Nevada is a good fishing trip spot for Idaho anglers, writes Jordan Rodriguez. It’s a trophy trout fishery at a lake larger than any in Idaho.

Less than 11% of the stream-dwelling trout are self-sustaining, meaning they don’t need to be supplemented with hatchery-raised fish, while just 0.4% of lake dwellers are self-sustaining ...

Lahontan cutthroat are Nevada’s state fish. At Pyramid Lake, 5-pound trout (pictured) are an everyday occurrence, 10-pounders are not uncommon, and true giants over 20 pounds are caught every year!

From 2002 until 2019, the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service used excess water meant for Pyramid Lake to stabilize the Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge, an important wetland for migratory birds 80 ...

The most popular area to fish on Pyramid in the early season is “Hell’s Kitchen” on the far side of the lake. It is a 20 minute ride to reach the far side. “Hells’ Kitchen” features almost a vertical ...

In previous columns I related the story of the reintroduction of the historic strain of cutthroat trout to Pyramid Lake. These “Pilot Peak” strain fish have been growing in the lake for about 15 years ...

Pyramid Lake in Nevada famous for its population of big Lahontan cutthroat trout. Fish over 10 pounds are not uncommon, and giants over 20 pounds are possible! Jordan Rodriguez As the sun crept up ...

Pyramid Lake in Nevada famous for its population of big Lahontan cutthroat trout. Fish over 10 pounds are not uncommon, and giants over 20 pounds are possible! Jordan Rodriguez As the sun crept up ...