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Truckee River flies the shop suggests include : Perdigon red , E / C Caddis , Masked Marauder , Redemption PMD , Psycho May , TJ Hooker , Drunk and Disorderly , Flying Ant , Truckee River Dozen .

LAKE TAHOE

Tahoe to Receive 100,000 Lahontan Cutthroat Trout This Summer

Lake Tahoe , Nev ., Calif . - Tahoe ’ s native fish are making a return this summer . The Lahontan National Fish Hatchery Complex in Gardnerville , Nev ., began stocking 100,000 catchable , Lahontan cutthroat trout into Lake Tahoe June 1 and will continue stocking throughout the summer as conditions allow . The stocking is part of a multiagency and tribal cooperative effort to reintroduce the Tahoe Basin ’ s native trout species and expand recreational fishing opportunities to anglers . The partners involved are the U . S . Fish and Wildlife Service ( USFWS ), California Department of Fish and Wildlife ( CDFW ), Nevada Department of Wildlife ( NDOW ), USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit ( USDA LTBMU ), Tahoe Regional Planning Agency ( TRPA ) and the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California . The reintroduction of Lahontan cutthroat trout has biological and recreational importance as well as significant cultural value to the Washoe Tribe . As the original stewards of Lahontan cutthroat trout , the Washoe Tribe has been an important stakeholder and partner since the beginning of reintroduction in the Tahoe Basin . The tribe has always been supportive of the restoration projects within Washoe ancestral lands . The fish will be stocked at various , publicly accessible locations in both the California and Nevada portions of the lake . Approximately 20 percent of the trout will be tagged to help biologists evaluate the success of the stocking effort along with the growth , survival , and distribution of the fish . Anglers are required to follow all fishing regulations ( see Sport Fishing Regulations below ) and encouraged to report any tagged fish they catch by calling the phone number on the tag , ( 775 ) 861-6355 . Over time , stocking will inform conservation and recreation strategies in the reintroduction of this native strain of the fish into its historic habitat . Lahontan cutthroat trout have been stocked intermittently in Lake Tahoe since 2011 , although in smaller numbers . They are the only trout native to the Tahoe Basin and the largest cutthroat trout species in the world . The fish being stocked are the Pilot Peak strain of the species , which is known for its fast growth rate and achieving exceptional size . The Pilot Peak strain is also found in Nevada ’ s Pyramid Lake , which attracts anglers from around the world hoping to catch one of the lake ’ s giant Lahontan cutthroat trout . Lahontan cutthroat trout are listed as a threatened species under

special Big Game Raffle and Barbeque on June 18th at the store in Colusa . They are celebrating the upcoming Big Game Hunting seasons with a special sale on all kinds of hunting equipment . The festivities begin at 8 am where you can meet factory reps from Leopold , Sitka , Swarovski and many more . The free barbeque starts at 11:30 am — while supplies last ! There will be a Free Raffle for some tremendous prizes from Winchester , Kenetrek , Tikka , Butler Creek and more . Kittle ’ s has a wonderful selection of equipment for all kinds of hunting and fishing . This Big Game sale will feature Rebates from Winchester on rifles and shotguns , and some great prices on Browning and Benelli shotguns , Ruger handguns , Leopold scopes and much , much more . For one day only , they are offering Kenetrek Boots at an amazing 20 % OFF ! And all kinds of accessories will be on sale as well . Don ’ t miss this special Big Game Raffel and Barbeque ! For more information , call them at 530-458- 4868 . They are located at

888 Market Street in downtown Colusa . Check out Kittle ’ s special ammo website at www . kittlesammo . com , and their store site at www . kittlesoutdoor . com the federal Endangered Species Act . Their original listing in 1970 predates the modern act itself , which was passed in 1973 . The native trout eventually disappeared from Lake Tahoe due to overfishing , damage to spawning tributaries caused by pollution , logging , water diversions , and the introduction of nonnative species . Federal and state efforts are underway throughout the fish ’ s native range in California and Nevada to restore the species and its habitat . While this summer ’ s stocking may inform future restoration efforts , it is an initiative to expand recreational trout fishing opportunities for the public , enhance the near-shore fishery , and to foster an appreciation for this iconic native species .

Sport Fishing Regulations Anyone 16 years or older fishing anywhere in Lake Tahoe must possess either a valid California sport fishing license or a valid

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Nevada fishing license . Either state ’ s license is valid around the entire shore of Lake Tahoe . Anglers fishing the California portion of Lake Tahoe may fish year-round and are allowed a limit of five trout per day and a 10 trout possession limit ( California Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations , section 5.85 ). Anglers fishing the Nevada portion of the lake may fish year-round and are allowed a limit of five total game fish species in possession ( 2022 Nevada Fishing Regulations , pages 44-45 ). Anglers are strongly advised to consult either the 2021-2022 California Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations ( PDF ) or the 2022 Nevada Fishing Regulations ( PDF ) for specific regulations for the Lake Tahoe portions of each state .

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