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The lake is full of fish

Topaz Lake - Gardnerville, CA


by Doug Busey
7-23-2026
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The lake is full of fish. I reported a couple of weeks ago that they had planted 4,000 rainbows. Well, since then, the NDOW has planted another 5,000 rainbows. Shore anglers have done well with inflated nightcrawlers or a long leader and PowerBait. Trollers have been doing well with Thomas Buoyant spoons (with a snap swivel), or the old-fashioned way with small blades and a threaded nightcrawler. My advice, if you are a troller, is to get up there as early as you can. By mid-morning, the jet skiers and water skiers are everywhere. But I will admit, 95% of them are very courteous of anglers. It's the other 5% you need to watch out for.


Good luck on your next fishing adventure. If you have a question. a report in our local fishing area or have a photo of your catch, send it to nevada@fishreports.com. Hope to see you on the waters. Good fishin' and tight lines.