Western Nevada Fish Reports

Toplining for large rainbow and brown trout has also been productive in shallower water (less than 50 feet in depth).  Targeting the shallow bays seems to be the most productive for rainbows and browns. Shore fishing has been fair to good on the east shore using powerbait or worms off the bottom.

Closed to fishing at this time.  Open July 15 through Sept. 30.

Stocking of several thousand channel catfish and white crappie along with half a million juvenile white bass has occurred in both Little Washoe Lake and Washoe Lake during the 2017 and 2018 seasons. Expect slow fishing with some areas being more productive than others. Fishing should be productive in Little Washoe Lake this spring.

Fishing at Squaw Reservoir can be productive through the summer months near the dam for trout or at the inlet for bass.  Now is the best time of year for largemouth bass at the reservoir. Early and late in the day poppers can be effective along and in the shoreline tulles. Spinnerbaits and floating rapalas can also work well along the shoreline for large bass.

Virginia Lake and Paradise Park Ponds may still hold a number of channel catfish and some carryover rainbow trout. The urban ponds will continue to receive additional plantings into summer as long as water temps allow.

Wall Canyon Reservoir is currently difficult to access due to the amount of precipitation received in the region.  The access is road is extremely muddy and four wheel drive is necessary.  As things dry out in the spring expect excellent fishing for carryover rainbow and brown trout as well as smallmouth bass.

Summer flows are roughly 2000 cfs making access tough. The clarity has been great but flows remain intimidating. Those brave enough to fish it are reporting a few fish in the 12-16 “ range on streamers and larger nymphs. Dead drifting along the banks has been the key to success. Anglers should expect high flows well into summer this year. Little yellow stones are currently

The urban ponds in the western region have received at least one round of stocked trout so far. The Sparks Marina will offer the best chance to catch an array of species. The urban ponds will continue to receive additional plantings into summer as long as water temps allow.

The river is currently flowing well over 2000 cfs. Fishing will continue to be tough until flows come down below 1000 cfs.

Topaz is picking up with recent stocking, shore anglers with powerbait and boaters trolling flash rigs are doing the best. Most trout are around 12 inches with a few up to 18 reported. Crawlers off the bottom have also been productive early and late in the day.

Spooner has been good from shore and float tubes or kayaks. The vegetation hasn’t taken control of the shoreline yet leaving plenty of shore fishing access available. Fly fisherman using callibaetis mayfly emergers early and late in the day are finding fish on the surface. Slowly retrieved woolly bugger and leech patterns have worked during the afternoons both from shore and from boats. Spin fisherman

Fishing continues to get better with the heat. White bass can be found along most of the sandy beaches early and late in the day with the occasional wiper showing up. Fly fisherman are finding success with sinking lines and small chartreuse or white clouser minnows. Spin fisherman are doing very well with small spoons and bright kastmasters. Structure and ledges are key when looking

Like most of our other rivers across the state, the East Walker River flows are really high. The summer heat and remaining snowpack will likely extend these higher flows into July. Look for conditions to change quickly here as the peak watering season downstream comes to an end.

Fishing has been good at Hinkson for bass. Bass can be found early and late in the day right next to the tules and around other structure. In addition to the bass, a few trout are still being caught early and late. Poppers and mice patterns on the surface can be good near the shore and along the tules. Spin fisherman bouncing small jigs along

The reservoir is fishing great for bass now that the summer heat is finally setting in. Bait fishing remains good early and late in the day with powerbait in deeper water for trout. Fly and spin fisherman are finding smaller bass on poppers early and late in the day.