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Some bass may be found still in the deeper pools

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing is slow on the Carson River due to low flows and warm water. Some bass may be found still in the deeper pools east of Carson City.

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Low water at Lahontan has made fishing good to fair

Lahontan Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Low water at Lahontan has made fishing good to fair. Fish are concentrated but can be challenging to find at times. The sandy beaches are still producing some white bass and bright flies and spinners.

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Closed for the season

Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Closed for the season

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The ranch has fished very well this week

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF

The ranch has fished very well this week with anglers reporting having great days down there, mainly nymphing with the same types of patterns as listed above as well as a few fish being caught on streamers. WE are strating to get some bookings for the next few weeks so if you want to spend some time on the ranch be sure to give us

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Saturday, September 18 4th Year of Nevada's Newest State Park

East Walker River (NV)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Celebrate the fourth year of Nevada's newest state park, the Walker River State Recreation Area! Activities include a Dutch Oven Chili cook-off, Hayrides, Corn hole tournament, Jr. Ranger Hike, Dunk-a-Ranger. 12pm Dutch Oven Chili Cook-off Judging Begins. Participants must pre-register by contacting the park by email at wrsra@parks.nv.gov or phone 775-463-1609. The park will supply participants with charcoal briquettes; participants are responsible for all other necessary

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Still Waiting For Water Temps to Drop

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF

We’re still looking forward to the water temps coming down so we can get back on the ranch, hopefully by the end of this month things will start to get better!

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East Walker River Fishing Report

Walker River

by THE TROUT FITTER STAFF

Water Conditions: Poor-Fair Flows is up to 72 cfs as of 9/2 Temperature readings: On 8/4 at 1 pm the water temperature at the bridge was 74 degrees. On 8/19 at 8:00 at the bridge 66 degrees On 8/20 at 8:30 at the dam water 63 degrees Fishing conditions and Hatches:Poor to ???? Temperature readings are above under Water Conditions. Now things are getting really confusing. The flows are up but now the

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Sceirine Ranch Update

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

As with the California side of the river it’s time to let the ranch rest, most of the reservations we had for the next 5 weeks or so have been canceled, we have a couple still on the books that we don’t have contact information on, if you have a reservation between now and September, please give us a call and we can get you

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Lahontan Reservoir Update

Lahontan Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Prolonged drought conditions have resulted in drastically reduced reservoir levels at Lahontan State Recreation Area. Due to low water levels, boating is not advisable and swimming access may be difficult in most areas. The Silver Springs side of the park does not have any swimmable water. In addition, visitors should use caution while driving, as areas of deep sand and mud are present, and the top

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Carson River Fishing Report

Carson River

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Flows on the E. Carson are under 100 and the main fork is likely at a trickle below Carson now and for the remainder of summer. Burn areas should be avoided if at all possible. The river is in rough shape between fires and warm low water. Bass fishing on the lower river between Carson and Dayton has been fair but should slow with no

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Lahontan Reservoir Fishing Report

Lahontan Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

White bass can be found along most of the sandy beaches throughout the day but the early mornings and late evenings continue to be best. Walleye and smallmouth bass have shown up near rocky shoreline and deep structure along the shore. Ledges are key when looking for the larger white bass. Largemouth bass fishing has been good around some of the newly exposed structure. Spin

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Fishing Has Been Slow With The Heat

East Walker River (NV)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been slow. Heat over the coming weeks will likely stress the fishery. River flows are already low for this time of year and fishing is expected to slow as it really heats up.

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Fishing has been fair at Hinkson for bass

Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been fair at Hinkson for bass. Bass can be found early and late in the day right next to shoreline vegetation and other structure. In addition to the bass, a few trout are still being caught really early and late in the day. Surface flies and plugs on the surface can be good near the shore and along the tulles. Spin fisherman bouncing

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Booking Out For Later in The Season When Temps Cool

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

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Sceirine Ranch Update

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF

As with the California side of the river it’s time to let the ranch rest, most of the reservations we had for the next 6 weeks or so have been canceled, we have a couple still on the books that we don’t have contact information on, if you have a reservation between now and September, please give us a call and we can get you

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Reservations Are Cancelled for the Next 6 Weeks

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF

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Best To Get Out Early

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF

I spoke with a guide that fished the ranch last Friday and was told that the water temp at about 9am was 58 degrees then at about noon was about 63 degrees, the ranch section gets a little water from natural springs that flow into it so this time of the year it stays a bit cooler than other sections of the river. The fishing

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Lots of good dry/dropper action in the mornings and evenings

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF

The same goes for the ranch section, lots of good dry/dropper action in the mornings and evenings, probably best to just be booking half day sessions down there for now. As with the California side, we’ll do our best to keep an eye on how the fish are doing and pass on any information if it gets to warm to fish.

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Flows are Down But Fishing Has Been Good

Carson River

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Flows on the Carson are already way down but fishing has been good. The river will likely slow with the extreme heat. Spin fisherman using spinners and spoons for trout in deeper pools have caught a few fish recently. Bass fishing on the lower river between Carson and Dayton has been fair but should slow with low water. Hopper fishing has been fair for fly

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Boat Launches Are Closed Due to Low Water

Lahontan Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

White bass can be found along most of the sandy beaches throughout the day but the early mornings and late evenings are best. Walleye and smallmouth bass have shown up near rocky shoreline and deep structure along the shore. Ledges are key when looking for the larger white bass. Largemouth bass fishing has been good around newly exposed structure. Spin fisherman are doing very well

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Fishing Has Been Fair at Hinkson for Bass

Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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Good Reports From The Ranch This Week

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF

We had some good reports from the Ranch this week, mostly nymph action with dark lords, soft hackles, copper johns and the like. Lots of fish in the 14 to 18 inch range with a few going over 20. Didn’t hear of any streamer action this week but there was some fish caught with dry/dropper rigs like on the California side.

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