Western Nevada Fish Reports

Shore anglers have been reporting some action where they can find open water around the aquatic vegetation that chokes the shoreline. Try using white spoons or black and yellow Panther Martins. Local Fly angler Austin Willis reports fishing remains good on the fly using black leach patterns in sizes 6 and 8. Some calibatis surface action try using may fly pattern. The chironomid patterns are

Fishing has picked up still very low but slowly stating to fill up. Should be receiving stocking soon check out up to date stocking report.

Jim French, Western Region fisheries biologist, reports great fishing at catnip lots of success with a potential to catch 14" to 19'' fish. Closes November 15.

Jim French, Western Region fisheries biologist, reports fishing has slowed but remains good for walleye on the reservoir side of the dam as well as on the downstream side of the Pitt-Taylor Dam. Wiper fishing is sporadic and slow. Yellow perch and channel catchfish are still showing up. Try using yellow crappie jigs also some action on deep diving lures. Try a deep diving Fin

Fishing has almost slowed to a halt, although a few anglers are finding cutthroat by trolling down to 25 feet.

If you are interested in the chance to catch an eye-popping trout, Pyramid Lake opens its 2007-2008 Lahontan cutthroat fishing season on Monday, Oct. 1, and will remain open until next June 30. Here is some information: THE LAKE: Pyramid is a large desert lake that has roughly about the same surface size as Lake Tahoe, 20 miles long by 12 miles wide. Pyramid Lake is

Todd Sodaro and Chad Machado of the Carson River Resort (877-694-2229): It's definitely cooled down. The water conditions are the same as for the last six weeks. We had the Santa Fe Flycasters here last weekend, and they all caught fish with flies like Prince Nymphs and Cooper Johns. The bait casters and the lure fishermen were also catching fish. We are staying open through

Missy Swain and Shirley at Burke's Market at Silver Springs (775-577-2750): Same as last week: We do not advise you to launch a boat. We encourage you to fish from a float tube or rubber raft or fish from a chair on the shore due to the low water levels. The water is super low and the temps are dropping. ?Į

Gene St. Denis: I've been fishing 160 feet deep at Ski Run Shelf. Trolling with silver Herring Dodger flasher blades and minnows. Bouncing off the bottom in a serpentine pattern. Catching Mackinaw in the 2-5 pound class.

We have been trolling 80-240 feet deep. We locate the fish on the fish finder and then troll in a "Figure Eight" pattern, bouncing the bottom hard. I've been fishing at the Tahoe City Shelf and Cal-Neva. We are getting 1-9 Mackinaw per trip.

This is a final reminder that Saturday, Sept. 22 is the annual Carson City Kiwanis Club Carson River Cleanup. Kiwanis Club representative Ron Bowman is asking for lots of volunteers to help with the cleanup. He says that there will be more than enough to do for everyone who shows up, and would love to have as many as 150-200 volunteers on that day. Date:

It was 40 degrees this morning (Tuesday). The water is staying nice and clear. Richard Dean caught a 6.9 pound rainbow on red salmon eggs. All of our cabins were full of fly fishermen this last week.

Fishing is really good at Knott Creek right now! Fish are being caught on a wide variety of patterns. Wooly Bugger and Leech patterns are scoring a lot of fish, especially when fished with a slow sink line. Callibaetis nymphs, Sheep Creek specials and Gold Ribbed Hares Ears are all catching fish. Try fishing midge pupa or scud imitations under an indicator during slower periods.

Mackinaw or lake trout fishing has slowed down due to possible spawn activity try jigging for best results. Some anglers have been catching rainbows trolling shallow near rock structure but be careful of shallow rock with your boat.

Local fly angler Jan Nemec reports Marlette is fishing great well worth the five mile hike or bike. Try using a black leach with purple hackle. Fish the North West rock area near the dam. Marlette closes September 30.

While the fishing has been slow, it is expected to pick up later this months as things begin to cool off.

Fair fishing for rainbow and brown trout to 15 inches in length. Good fishing for smallmouth bass to 8-10 inch inches in length. Dark patterns work the best in the turbid water. Fishing is always good in the stream high numbers of brown trout. Be stealthy when you approach the steam there is no cover.

Good fishing has been reported for lure anglers using silver Kastmasters and Panther Martins. The down town area is fishing great according Western Region Angler Education instructor Neil Murphy. Fly anglers try using caddis puppa, stone flies and attractor patterns. Fish the deep runs and pocket water make sure to present on the bottom for the best success. Flow is 287 cfs on 9/17/07