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Fishing has been fair on Kinney pond

James Kinney Pond

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been fair on Kinney pond. Fishing should pick up as stocking resumes with the warmer weather. Bait fisherman using crawlers and powerbait on the bottom should find some of the stocked trout. Fly fisherman slowly retrieving small woolly buggers should catch some of the cold water species during the warmest part of the day

Fishing should be great when there is access again this spring

Knott Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

No recent reports from Knott due to limited/no access during the winter months. Fishing should be great when there is access again this spring.

Marlette is closed to fishing for maintenance on the dam

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Marlette is closed to fishing for maintenance on the dam. Many of the trails in Spooner-Hobart Wilderness are also closed. It’s a good idea to check on the State Parks website for updates prior to visiting the area.

Fishing has been great when the clarity is good even with the higher flows

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Flows are up and will continue to rise over the coming weeks with the warmer weather and runoff. Fishing has been great when the clarity is good even with the higher flows. Larger spinners and spoons retrieved in slower moving water has been good in areas that have some depth. There has been good numbers of hatching Baetis/BWO mayflies in the late afternoons which should

Flows are up and will continue to rise over the coming weeks

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Flows are up and will continue to rise over the coming weeks with the warmer weather and runoff. Fishing has been great when the clarity is good even with the higher flows. Larger spinners and spoons retrieved in slower moving water has been good in areas that have some depth. There has been good numbers of hatching Baetis/BWO mayflies in the late afternoons which should

The East Walker has been good at the earely spring flows

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The east Walker has been good at the earely spring flows. Flows have been maintained at about 100 cfs but will jump when the call for water comes downstream. Spin fisherman using small bright spinners and small spoons are finding a few fish in water with a little depth. Fly fisherman with small streamers in the deeper runs have been just as effective as the

Spring is here and Baily is fishing very well for stocked trout

Baily Fishing Pond

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Spring is here and Baily is fishing very well for stocked trout. As temperatures increase, the grteen sunfish will start to turn on again. Salmon eggs or small worms under a bobber and power worms or power bait off the bottom is always effective at Baily. Fly fishing with small nymphs should be effective when there are no fish on the surface.

Spring is here and Baily is fishing very well for stocked trout

Baily Fishing Pond

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Spring is here and Baily is fishing very well for stocked trout. As temperatures increase, the grteen sunfish will start to turn on again. Salmon eggs or small worms under a bobber and power worms or power bait off the bottom is always effective at Baily. Fly fishing with small nymphs should be effective when there are no fish on the surface.

Clarity has been hit or miss depending on the day and temperatures

East Carson River (NV)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The Carson is the first river starting to show signs of spring. Flows are up to about 1000cfs making it tough to fish. Large spinners seem to be the best bet for planters around broken dam. Clarity has been hit or miss depending on the day and temperatures. Fly fisherman are finding a few trout on streamers and large nymphs.

The east Walker has been good at the earely spring flows

East Walker River (NV)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The east Walker has been good at the earely spring flows. Flows have been maintained at about 100 cfs but will jump when the call for water comes downstream. Spin fisherman using small bright spinners and small spoons are finding a few fish in water with a little depth. Fly fisherman with small streamers in the deeper runs have been just as effective as the

Bilk has been slow for bass and should pick up for trout when stocking begins again this spring

Bilk Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Bilk has been slow for bass and should pick up for trout when stocking begins again this spring. Crawlers off the bottom will producer bass and trout through the summer.

Lake Tahoe is offering strong spring fishing conditions

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Lake Tahoe is offering strong spring fishing conditions. Anglers are reporting steady catches of Mackinaw (lake trout), brown trout, and some rainbow trout. Mackinaw in the 5–9 lb range are being caught by trolling at depths of 70–120 feet using minnow-style plugs like Rapalas or AC Plugs. Jigging with white or chartreuse tube jigs tipped with sucker meat is also effective. Shore fishing is productive

Spring is alive on the Truckee River!

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Current Water Conditions Spring is alive on the Truckee River! Snowmelt runoff has increased flows, creating dynamic fishing conditions. The best sections right now are below Tahoe City and around Glenshire. Flows are currently 80 CFS out of Tahoe City, 320 CFS through Truckee, and 744 CFS near Farad. Perfect water from the Town of Truckee to Alpine Meadows where bear creek flows in. Lower in

As we enter in the final few weeks at Pyramid we have seen the bite slow and the average size of the fish reduced

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

As we enter in the final few weeks at Pyramid we have seen the bite slow and the average size of the fish reduced. In another couple of weeks, the fish will finish up their spawn and move back into deeper water. Once this happens, the bite can be very good once again for those getting out on a boat, pontoon or float tube and

As of today, we are seeing the flows around Glenshire at 800+ CFS

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

As of today, we are seeing the flows around Glenshire at 800+ CFS, while the gauge at Farad is reading just under 1,000 CFS. The forecast is calling for typical spring temps of upper 50’s to low 60’s here in Truckee. We expect a slow, but continued ramp up of the flows on the river, which is ideal. Despite a great snowpack last year, the

The LCT are still chasing each other in shallow water

by RENO FLY SHOP

Not a lot of change out at the lake. The LCT are still chasing each other in shallow water. Fortunately, with this many fish in shallow water it is only a matter of time before one bites your fly. The naked technique (fishing a floating line without a bobber) has been the most effective with retrieving flies a close second. This time of year, with the fish

The Truckee River has fished well over the last week and is starting to see an increase in flow

by RENO FLY SHOP

The Truckee River has fished well over the last week and is starting to see an increase in flow. Warm spring temperatures are causing the snow at lower to mid elevations to melt. The Truckee has maintained a clarity of around 3-4’. Flows at the Reno gauge are hovering around 700-800 cfs but could rise or fall with air temperature over the coming days. Nymph fishing

Pyramid Lake Fishing Report

by THE FLY SHOP

The lake continues to fish well and should be a good place to get a good chance at a large dinosaur trout. Windy conditions can have the fish stack up, keep your head on a swivel for the best locations to target the school. Indicator nymphing with Balanced Leeches and Chironomids are producing the most consistent right now, but stripping Popcorn Beetles, Midnight Cowboys, or

Nice Mix of Trout

by ROBERT VARIK

Fishing has been solid with a good bite for above-average lake trout. There’s also a nice mix of brown trout, and an occasional rainbow trout showing up. We have openings for April trips! Check out the schedule online at TahoeTrophyTrout.com and book your spot to catch your Lake Tahoe trophy trout!

The East is running about 96 cfs right now and is fishing very well on all sections in Nevada

East Walker River (NV)

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF

The East is running about 96 cfs right now and is fishing very well on all sections in Nevada. The Rosachi and Elbow (public) sections are fishing well with streamers, nymphs and some dry/dropper rigs as well. We’re getting lots of good reports from down there with most anglers reporting 5 to 15 fish per half day of fishing. It’s still a little cold in

Brown Trout and Lake Trout Action Heating up on Tahoe

by ROBERT VARIK

We had a strong start to the season with some nice action on Brown Trout. On the maiden voyage, we landed an impressive 8-pound Brown Trout, followed shortly by a 9-pound Lake Trout. Plenty of above-average Lake Trout are being caught, along with a few solid Brown Trout showing up as well. Overall, the bite is looking promising for early season fishing on the lake. Contact captain

Truckee River Fishing Report

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

When fishing during spring runoff, people often see the river as being too large and hard to fish. While it’s true that the river is larger, it also makes the fishable areas smaller. This means that the areas that fish can hold in are fewer and it makes it easier to know where they may be. This evens the playing field. Think about sections of

The fishing has picked up over the last couple weeks

by DOUG BUSEY

The fishing has picked up over the last couple weeks. Mainly from Zephyr Cove to Sand Harbor. A few other areas have been off the Tahoe shelf. Trolling J plugs or a dodger and a live minnow. Raplas have also been productive from the Camp Rich area to Emerald bay. I recommend either the F11-F13 or a J11 rainbow or black and silver. Talking with

Windy conditions can have the fish stack up

by THE FLY SHOP

The lake continues to fish well and should be a good place to get a good chance at a large dinosaur trout. Windy conditions can have the fish stack up, keep your head on a swivel for the best locations to target the school. Indicator nymphing with Balanced Leeches and Chironomids are producing the most consistent right now, but stripping Popcorn Beetles, Midnight Cowboys, or

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