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PYRAMID LAKE NV

HOME OF THE WORLDS MOST LEGENDARY CUTTHROAT TROUT

PYRAMID LAKE NEVADA
2021

Pyramid Lake is home to the World’s largest cutthroat trout!

EXPEDITION DATES – 2021. DATES COMING SOON!

How To Get There
Reno Nevada (RNO) is the closest airport and our kick off point. Travelers are responsible for booking all of their airline reservations. 

Fishhippie Expeditions will also work closely with you to ensure travel coordination and flight schedules meet the criteria for the trip.

TARGET SPECIES
– “Pilot Peak”Lahontan Cutthroat Trout
The largest in it’s class, the Pilot Peak strain of cutthroat is the biggest that exist in the world today.  Most fisherman never encounter a trout the size of these Pilot Peak, as they grow at such a rapid pace and many of these fish can exceed over 20lbs!

– “Pyramid Strain or Summit” Lahontan Cutthroat Trout
As all cutthroat in the lake are born hatchery raised, these Pyramid Strain fish are produced by the tribe.  (The “Pilot’s” are produced by USFWS). These fish seem to show up in numbers while fishing and they can be, on average, a little smaller than the “Pilot’s.” By no means does that mean they don’t come big shapes and sizes. The Pyramid Strain fish will always have an adipose fin

Details coming soon,

This is a unique opportunity unavailable to anglers who come to Pyramid Lake and DIY. Through the only permit secured through the Paiute Tribe our clientele will have access to areas of the lake that are closed to fishing to the general public. Anglers will be lodging at a a remote and secluded spike camp from where we will operate the expedition. 

2021 Rates

7 Days, 6 Nights 
5 Days fishing
$ Cost -TBA 

Whats Included:
(Details Coming Soon)

What’s Not Included:
Flights to/from Reno (RNO)
Tribal Fishing Permit 
Airline baggage fees
Rods, reels, tackle, flies
Liquor, wine, beer, soda (You may BYO liquor if purchased before you leave Reno)
Mandatory travel and medical evacuation insurance (We recommend Global Rescue)
Guide and Staff Gratuities
Trip Insurance
Emergency Medical/Evacuation Insurance

Details Coming Soon

FLY Fishing Gear Recommendations

We recommend you bring at least 2 rods/reels
7WT 11Ft switch rod with with an aggressive weight forward taper such as the RIO Chucker. The other Rod, a 6 or 7 WT with a heavy sink tip or full sinking line.
Recommended Leaders 9ft to 15 ft in 10lb/15lb

Recommended Flies
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Recommended Fishing Tools
A good pair of fishing pliers (We Recommend Rising Big Needle)
A coil leash to keep your pliers from ending up on the bottom of the lake
Good Nippers (We Recommend Rising Big Nippa)
Lippers (We Recommend Rising Aluminum Lippa4life or Special Blend Lippa4Life)
Diamond File (We Recommend Rising Diamond File)

Recommended Attire
A good pair of waders
Insulated pants
Coat
Hoody
Polarized Sunglasses
Backpack (for gear, camera, flies, suncreen etc)
Full brim hat or ball cap
Beanie
Buff
Sun Gloves
Rain jacket
Warm socks
Long pants (multiple pairs)
Long Sleeve Shirt (multiple pairs)
Comfortable warm clothes to wear at camp after fishing.
Warm gloves
Water Bottle
Headlamp
Flashlight
DEET FREE insect repellant (recommend Avon Skin so soft Bug Guard+Picaridin)
Sunscreen (recommend waterproof/sweatproof at least 30SPF)

DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT INFORMATION
The following applies to all trips booked and organized by Fishhippie Expeditions. Please read these terms and conditions carefully, as all terms are binding once a trip is booked. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgment that registrant has read and accepts the deposit, cancellation, refund and responsibility clauses.

  • A 50% deposit per angler of the total package cost for each trip is due to Fishhippie Expeditions within 10 days of booking to secure the trip reservation. In many cases (depending on the destination being booked) deposits are non-refundable.
  • Fishhippie Expeditions reserves the right to charge a handling fee of $100.00 per person for any changes after the initial reservation has been made.
  • Full payment for all Fishhippie Expeditions trips is due 90 days prior to departure and start of trip.
  • Fishhippie Expeditions general terms and conditions are superseded by those of the individual lodges and outfitters that we work with and represent. In instances where Fishhippie Expeditions general payment and cancellation terms are different from those of individual lodges and operations, the terms of the lodge/outfitter will take precedent and become the terms and conditions of related trip packages.
  • When a trip is invoiced at a double occupancy, per person rate, the final invoice amount will be changed to a single occupancy / single supplement rate in all instances where an invoiced double occupancy rate based on an even number of anglers is changed to a single angler situation or odd number (in the case of two or more anglers traveling together or with group travel. Odd numbers of anglers will necessitate a single angler / single supplement fee if changes to a reservation or made or if numbers change from an even number of anglers to an odd number.

TRIP INSURANCE – HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Because many deposits and final payments for trip packages are non-refundable, it is highly recommended that you purchase trip insurance in the event that you have to cancel, postpone or reschedule your trip for any reason. Please be aware that this is the only way that Fishhippie Expeditions can assist you with compensation for a cancelled trip. For more information or for assistance in purchasing trip insurance, please contact Fishhippie Expeditions or visit the section on this webpage about Travel Insurance.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION INSURANCE – REQUIRED!

Fishhippie Expeditions works hard to ensure you have a safe and exhilarating experience while on our trips, but unavoidable incidents, unfortunately, do happen. Make sure you’re covered by the premier crisis response provider before you travel. Global Rescue is our preferred provider of medical & security advisory and evacuation services. Any time you have an illness or injury requiring hospitalization or face imminent bodily harm more than 100 miles from home, an emergency evacuation coverage will reach you, stabilize you and bring you home, by whatever means necessary. A Global Rescue Policy Number must be provided to Fishhippie Expeditions no later than 30 days prior to your trip.
GLOBAL rescue

FISHHIPPIE EXPEDITIONS, L.L.C. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The following terms and conditions apply to all tours organized by Fishhippie Expeditions. By signing up for a Fishhippie Expeditions tour, each customer accepts all aspects of these terms and conditions.

  • Fishhippie Expeditions and its principals and agents, are not responsible for, and do not assume responsibility for, the acts or omissions of any third-party contractors, outfitters, airlines, railroads, ship owners, charter air carriers, shuttle and taxi drivers, hotels, lodges, independent fishing guides or other service providers engaged by Fishhippie Expeditions on behalf of the tour member, or the tour member directly, in connection with any tour.
  • Further, the tour member is subject to the tariffs, terms, and conditions of all tickets, vouchers, and contracts of such hotels, airlines, railroads, operators, owners and contractors issued in connection with the tour, and the issuance and acceptance of any such tickets, vouchers and contracts shall be deemed to be consent to such conditions.
  • Fishhippie Expeditions in its sole discretion reserves the right to: (1) make such alterations in the tour itinerary as it deems necessary or desirable, (2) to refuse to accept or retain as a member of the tour party any person at any time (in such case refund will be based on the actual cost of the unfinished portion of tour), and (3) to pass on to tour members all expenditures occasioned by delays or occurrences beyond their control.
  • Fishhippie Expeditions reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel any tour prior to departure, in which case full refunds will constitute full settlement to the tour member. Prices quoted are based on foreign exchange values and tariffs currently in effect, and prices are subject to change.
  • Baggage and personal effects of tour members, including items purchased, are the sole responsibility of such tour members at all times and no agent of Fishhippie Expeditions is authorized to accept these for storage, safekeeping, or transportation.
  • EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN, FISHHIPPIE EXPEDITIONS DOES NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, TO THE TOUR MEMBER, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING AND WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Fishhippie Expeditions, L.L.C. is a Utah-based limited liability company. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgment that registrant has read and accepts the cancellation / refund and responsibility clauses.

CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY FOR ALL FISHHIPPIE EXPEDITIONS TRIPS
Upon cancellation, Fishhippie Expeditions will assess a $100.00 handling charge to all deposits and payments received. In addition, each individual lodge/outfitter and destination may charge their own handling and/or administration fee. All cancellations must be given in writing to Fishhippie Expeditions. Please keep in mind that Fishhippie Expeditions and all clients must adhere to each individual lodge/outfitter cancellation and refund policy. Lodges/Outfitters that have their own policies are listed below by region and country. For the few lodges that do not specify or list their own cancellation / refund policy, or for the lodges/outfitters that have not published said policies, then all cancellations will adhere to the following terms and conditions:

  • Cancellation within 90 days = 90% refund of the deposit or 90% transfer to another angler
  • Cancellation 60-89 days prior = 75% refund of payment received or 75% transfer to another angler
  • Cancellation 30-59 days prior = 50% refund of payment received or 50% transfer to another angler
  • Cancellation less than 30 days = No refund of deposit or payment.
  • On cancellation notices less than 90 days, partial (75% – 90%) refunds/transfers may be made IF suitable replacement angler is provided by customer.

Email [email protected] to book your spot.
This expedition available to 8 anglers only.

(Disclaimer)

THIS IS AN EXPLORATORY EXPEDITION AND THERE IS NO GUARANTEE ON THE NUMBER OR SIZE OF FISH ENCOUNTERED.

 This is a catch and release exploratory and we will be recording number of fish caught, species, location and size.