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Truckee Canal Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The Truckee's current flow in Reno is 263 cfs. The flows on the river are some of the best we’ve seen in the last 4 years. August is a tough month for fishing, but we’ve been getting some great reports from anglers that know how to fish the Truckee. Fish exceeding the 20 inch mark are not that uncommon. Fly fisherman can have success nymphing

Lahontan Reservoir Fishing Report

Lahontan Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Lahontan, despite the low water (or maybe because of it) the fishing has been pretty good for catfish. Water levels are approximately 36,000 acre feet. The best fishing has been by the dam where the Truckee canal dumps in. All state parks boat launches are closed and beach launching is difficult due to muddy banks.

Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area Fishing Report

Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Mason Valley, bass fishing has been good at North pond, float tubes and kayaks are needed to get into the open channels where anglers can access the fish. Trout fishing has been slow to nonexistent lately with the hot temperatures

Walker River East Fork (NV) Fishing Report

West Walker River (NV)

by LIZ WEIRAUCH

Flows 105 cfs. If doing C & R in that area:PT's Hare's ear, stone, Micro Mayfly, san juans. Dries: Stimi's in yellow, hoppers, PMD's.

Walker River West Fork (NV) Fishing Report

West Walker River (NV)

by LIZ WEIRAUCH

FYI: Hoye Canyon is NO LONGER open to the public. Only fishing on the West Walker Nevada access is WILSON CANYON on Hwy 208 south of Yerington. Copper johns in red or black, PT’s, San Juans, prince nymphs. Certainly can try a dry like a small hopper or EHC.

Desert Creek Fishing Report

by LIZ WEIRAUCH

A bit cooler water at this little creek, since it doesn't get the hot afternoon sun. Buggers, hoppers, ants, caddis, little yellow stones.

Walker River East Fork (NV) Fishing Report

East Walker River (NV)

by LIZ WEIRAUCH

Cool nights down there, and really, it's just so nice down there in this time of year. (A reminder, it is Dove Hunting Season.. watch for hunters down there) Can't tell you how well the Hot Pink San Juan works.. for those that scoff at using something pink..... well.... we can get you some testimony :) Dead drift light colored

Sceirine Ranch Fishing Report

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

The ranch has still been fishing very well with lots of fish in the 10 to 15 inch range as well as some pushing the 23" mark. Dead drift crayfish, dark lords, rainbow warriors and san juan worms all seem to be working well down there. The water temps are good with temps in the low 60's in the morning raising to the mid 60's

Walker River West Fork (NV) Fishing Report

West Walker River (NV)

by ANGLER'S EDGE FLY SHOP

Hoye Canyon is NO LONGER open to the public. Only public fishing on the West Walker Nevada access is Wilson Canyon on 208 south of Yerington.

Desert Creek Fishing Report

by ANGLER'S EDGE FLY SHOP

A bit cooler water at this little creek, since it doesn't get the hot afternoon sun. Buggers, hoppers, ants, caddis, little yellow stones.

Walker River East Fork Fishing Report

East Walker River (NV)

by ANGLER'S EDGE FLY SHOP

We'd still recommend you try, using a pair of dykes and cut the hook off completely.. go out see what will hit your fly.. pull it out of their mouth,, no harm, no foul and they won't be stressed from fighting in warm water! Some nice EARLY morning reports of Damsels and hoppers (size 12/14) the 2/3 year olds were taking

Walker River East Fork (NV) Fishing Report

East Walker River (NV)

by ANGLER'S EDGE FLY SHOP

PT's Hare's ear, stone, Micro Mayfly, san juans. Dries: Stimi's in yellow, hoppers, PMD's. Flows 80 cfs. If doing C & R in that area: TAKE TEMPS after 9 am... off at 69 degrees.

Sceirine Ranch Fishing Report

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

The ranch is still fishing well though it hasn't had a lot of traffic this past week, the water temps are good and there seems to be good numbers of fish hanging out on the ranch water. Lots of fish in the 8 to 14 inch range plus some good fish in the 16 to 20 inch rang as well. The dry/dropper fishing has been

Sceirine Ranch Fishing Report

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

The ranch is still fishing well with much the same flies as on the Rosachi section down below. There's also still been some san juan worm action on the ranch as well. There are some nice browns up to around 20 inches being caught as well as some good rainbows up to around 18".

Walker River West Fork (NV) Fishing Report

West Walker River (NV)

by ANGLER'S EDGE FLY SHOP

Hoye Canyon is NO LONGER open to the public. Only fishing on the West Walker Nevada access is Wilson Canyon on 208 south of Yerington.

Desert Creek Fishing Report

by ANGLER'S EDGE FLY SHOP

A bit cooler water at this little creek, since it doesn't get the hot afternoon sun. Buggers, hoppers, ants, caddis, little yellow stones.

Walker River East Fork Fishing Report

East Walker River (NV)

by ANGLER'S EDGE FLY SHOP

You know, maybe this time of year, have a little fun, use a pair of dykes and cut the hook off completely.. go out see what will hit your fly.. pull it out of their mouth,, no harm, no foul and they won't be stressed from fighting in warm water! Guides available for EARLY, EARLY morning ½ day trips. Early

Walker River East Fork Fishing Report

East Walker River (NV)

by ANGLER'S EDGE FLY SHOP

PT's Hare's ear, stone, Micro Mayfly, san juans. Dries: Stimi's in yellow, hoppers, PMD's. Flows 10 cfs. If doing C & R in that area: TAKE TEMPS after 9 am... off at 69 degrees.

Sceirine Ranch Fishing Report

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

The ranch fished well this week, didn't hear any streamer news but the dry/dropper fishing and nymph fishing did pretty good. There are lots of 10 to 15 inch fish running around the ranch as well as decent numbers of 16 to 22 inchers. The water temps are good and the fish are plenty strong and healthy. Patterns to add to the list above are

Walker River West Fork Fishing Report

West Walker River (NV)

by ANGLER'S EDGE FLY SHOP

You know, maybe this time of year, have a little fun, use a pair of dykes and cut the hook off completely.. go out see what will hit your fly.. pull it out of their mouth,, no harm, no foul and they won't be stressed from fighting in warm water! Guides available for EARLY, EARLY morning ½ day trips. Dead

Walker River West Fork (NV) Fishing Report

West Walker River (NV)

by ANGLER'S EDGE FLY SHOP

Hoye Canyon is NO LONGER open to the public. Only fishing on the West Walker Nevada access is Wilson Canyon on 208 south of Yerington.

Desert Creek Fishing Report

by ANGLER'S EDGE FLY SHOP

A bit cooler water at this little creek, since it doesn't get the hot afternoon sun. Buggers, hoppers, ants, caddis, little yellow stones.

Walker River East Fork Fishing Report

East Walker River (NV)

by ANGLER'S EDGE FLY SHOP

PT's Hare's ear, stone, Micro Mayfly, san juans. Dries: Stimi's in yellow, hoppers, PMD's. Flows 90 cfs. If doing C & R in that area: TAKE TEMPS after 9 am... off at 69 degrees.

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