Proposed Fishing Reg Changes at Pyramid Lake

The Pyramid Lake Indian Tribe is proposing wide ranging fishing regulation changes and a lot of anglers are threatening never to fish the lake again. While Pyramid Lake has been a favorite for many California and Nevada anglers, it's not the only lake to fish in.

Some of the proposed changes include:

• Making single barbless hooks mandatory
• Prohibiting (and possessing) the use of downriggers year-round (not just when the lake is closed to trout fishing)
  
• Reduce bag limit
• Close the lake between March 16 and May 15th every year
• Increase annual fishing fees from $50 to $99
  
• Increase annual boating fees likewise

According to the Indian Tribe, these proposed changes will improve the fishing at Pyramid Lake. But to anglers, many of these changes will only hinder fishing.

If you'd a better understanding of the reasoning behind the changes, you can read the full story of the Pyramid Lake Indian Tribe's proposed changes.

If you'd like to voice your comments to the proposed changes call (775) 574-1000, or mail them to PLIT, P.O. Box 256, Nixon, NV 89424.