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Topaz Lake Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing is starting to slow down. Trout were holding at 20 plus foot depth but downriggers were moderately successful during July, lake stratification will get worse during August and trout will be squeezed down until temps cool in the Fall. No bass reports but fishing should be good if you can get a boat out. (county ramp is closed, launching from the beach near the

Spooner Lake Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The weed bed continues to be a problem around Spooner Lake. If anglers do find an opening they should have some success. A watercraft such as a float tube or kayak is the key to unlocking this lake’s hold on fishing. Fly anglers have had luck using black, brown, and green wooly buggers. If you are fly fishing, a floating line this time of year

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

Humboldt River Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Bilk Creek Reservoir: Has been fishing good for trout. It was stocked with 4,000 trout in March. Bass fishing should pick up with warmer weather. Chimney Reservoir: Fishing has been slow to fair. As it warms up fishing is expected to improve. Note that all tiger muskie must be released and report the tag # to NDOW.

Rye Patch Reservoir Fishing Report

Rye Patch Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The boat launches are closed due to low water levels. Shore launching is risky and is done at your own risk. Fishing has been spotty, but some reports show wipers and walleye in the 5-6 pound range. Anglers have reported fair evening and night fishing for catfish with your normal catfish baits.

Walker Lake Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

No new updates. No Lahontan cutthroat have been reported or seen at Walker Lakes since 2009. Launching is not possible right now.

Truckee River Fishing Report-9-6-16

by MATT KOLES

Summer is a done deal, kids are back in school, the river is pretty much empty, the burners are gone, and it’s time to decompress. Fishing on the Truckee River is very good with the fall like weather over the weekend. Lows are in the 20’s, and highs ain’t bad. A man could fish all day now and be comfortable. Flows are still up as I write

Truckee River Fishing Report

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Trout Creek to Stateline barbless Flies and lures only. NO BAIT! NO SCENTED LURES! CATCH & RELEASE ONLY PLEASE! 1000 FT BELOW TAHOE CITY TO TROUT CREEK IS CLOSED! GENERAL REG SECTION IS NOW OPEN! Flows: Tahoe City 1.6! CFS Truckee 75! CFS! Below Martis Creek (Glenshire) 163 CFS! Boca 439 CFS, Farad 463 CFS-water temps: 64-66 MORNINGS 70-73 AROUND 4PM in the lower flow areas.

Big Truckee River Fishing Report

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Decent flows through Glenshire to Boca outflow and very good flows and better temps from Boca to Stateline. With the current flows concentrate your efforts in the deeper pools in the AM, move into the faster seams and riffles into the afternoon and then back into the pools in the evening when trout are feeding on the surface for Yellow Sallies, Caddis, and PED's. From

Hobart Fishing Report

Hobart Reservoir

by LIZ WEIRAUCH

CLOSES SEPTEMBER 30th. Cooler temps and then the warming sun makes them active on top, then they go a bit deeper due to the sun. Damsels, PT's zebra midges, red or black, mosquito's, black ants. For Directions for a 4 x 4 vehicle: http://www.ndow.org/Bodies_Of_Water/Hobart_Reservoir/

Truckee River Fishing Report

by LIZ WEIRAUCH

Some days are diamonds and some days are coal... we've had good reports and bad.. it's not you.. it's the fish. Stones, Green Drake nymphs (Olive hare's ear, in a pinch) San Juans , Rainbow warriors. If you're adventurous, throw a big ugly Rabbit strip fly to clean up a run or hole. NDOW Stocked 9” fish at the following

Topaz Lake Fishing Report

by LIZ WEIRAUCH

CLOSES SEPTEMBER 30th..... Topaz Lake is still good for …. bass. Trout have gone a bit deep, The bass will certainly hit 'big uglies', buggers, dead drift cray fish. Cooler temps , the carp are harder to find FYI the canal temps were at 70 degrees coming out of the lake. Not good for

Carson River East Fork (NV) Fishing Report

East Carson River (NV)

by LIZ WEIRAUCH

The NDOW stocked fish are still hanging there, that will be nice when the cottonwoods turn yellow and we can do some fall fishing down there. In the early morning go for a dry dropper set up of a caddis (Elk Hair) with a zebra midge (black) drop. Mid-day, if the fish will play, throw a bugger in a size 8 – size

Spooner Lake Fishing Report

by LIZ WEIRAUCH

A PERSONAL NOTE: catch a chub, KILL IT.. This lake has become so over populated with chub, that the trout there are competing for food. Not much has changed since last week's report: Damsels, zebra midges, copper johns, PT's buggers in white, olive, zug bugs, princes. If you see lips: Para Adams, Trico. Just want to catch ANY fish (chub)

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

Lake Tahoe Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY

Mackinaw action has been hot. many limits of 3-6 pound fish have been coming in. Last Saturday Michell Kindall from Alaska reeled in a nice 20 pound mackinaw while fishing on the PT 109 with Gene St Denis. Best action has been on the Tahoe shelf in 120 to 240 feet of water. Medium chrome dodger and a live minnow has been most productive. Kokanee

Topaz Lake Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY

Fishing has been fair for those that work for it. I fished with friend Tom last week and we trolled Rapals and Needlefish for 6 hours. We were rewarded with 2 rainbows each ranging 15 to 19 inches. On the weekends the water skiers and jet skiers will be out by about 10am so hold on to your life vest. Some are not so courteous

Truckee River Fishing Report

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Trout Creek to Stateline barbless Flies and lures only. NO BAIT! NO SCENTED LURES! CATCH & RELEASE ONLY PLEASE! 1000 FT BELOW TAHOE CITY TO TROUT CREEK IS CLOSED! GENERAL REG SECTION IS NOW OPEN! Flows: Tahoe City 16 CFS Glenshire 90 CFS! Below Prosser 145 CFS! Boca 434 CFS, Farad 458 CFS-water temps: 64-66 MORNINGS 70-73 AROUND 4PM in the lower flow areas.

Big Truckee River Fishing Report

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Low flows through Glenshire to Boca outflow and good flows and better temps from Boca to Stateline. With the current flows concentrate your efforts in the deeper pools in the AM, move into the faster seams and riffles into the afternoon and then back into the pools in the evening when trout are feeding on the surface for Yellow Sallies, Caddis, and PED's. From Glenshire

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