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Lahontan Reservoir Fish Report 08-30-07

Lahontan Reservoir

by DON QUILICI

This is an excellent time to fish from a float tube due to the low water levels. Nieves Reyes of Yerington caught a 9.75 pound Channel Catfish while casting a red/black Panther/Martin lure from his float tube at the cove at Beach No. 3. Madison, 10, and Gabrielle, 8, Richards of Silver Springs caught a 5 pound Walleye on nightcrawlers at Beach No. 3, toward

Lake Tahoe Fish Report 08-27-07

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Some anglers have been catching rainbows trolling shallow near rock structure but be careful of shallow rock with your boat. Mackinaw or lake trout fishing has been producing some nice fish for those that have the right gear and knowledge. There are guides available for others. Shore fishing is fair for stocked rainbow trout. Cave Rock was last planted on August 3, 2007.

Marlette Lake Fish Report 08-27-07

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been great early in the morning using fly patterns. Try using copper johns in brass and red, Zug bug and sheep creeks specials have been also producing.

Boulder Reservoir Fish Report 08-27-07

Boulder Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The aquatic vegetation will make things interesting, but anglers that can get out past the vegetation are catching 14-inch rainbow.

Squaw Creek Reservoir Fish Report 08-27-07

Squaw Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Although the fishing has slowed, anglers continue to catch rainbow trout. The largemouth and spotted bass fishing has started to heat up and anglers fishing off the bottom with worms have reported some chunky bullheads.

Wall Canyon Reservoir Fish Report 08-27-07

Wall Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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.

Truckee River Fish Report 08-27-07

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The high temps of the day have slowed things down, but as evening approaches the fishing does pick up. Fly anglers are picking up some action on PMD and Little Stones. Try fishing deep with long leaders. Use a drop fly set up with the top fly heavy and the dropper in a size 14 to 18 in caddis pupa or small PMD. Lure fisherman

Topaz Lake Fish Report 08-27-07

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has slowed, but shore anglers have had some success in the early morning. Boat fishermen going deep have reported fair to good success on rainbow and brown trout.

Spooner Lake Fish Report 08-27-07

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Use a canoe or float tube to get away from the aquatic vegetation that chokes the shoreline. Shore anglers can find open water around the dam. Fly fishing remains good on stocked rainbow and tiger trout. Try a midge pattern behind a prince nymph. Lure fisherman have had good luck with black and yellow Panther Martins. Anglers can now use worms or Power Bait.

Lahontan Reservoir Fish Report 08-27-07

Lahontan Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Boat ramps are a challenge due to low water conditions. The lake has many hazards with the low water conditions, boaters be careful. Although not large, 6 to 12 inches, the fish were abundant and hungry. Some walleye are still being caught. A few anglers are targeting "boils" near shore for 5 to 10 pound wipers that are feeding on the yellow perch young-of-the-year. Fish

Bilk Creek Reservoir Fish Report 08-27-07

Bilk Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water is low and the fishing is slow.

Catnip Reservoir Fish Report 08-27-07

Catnip Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

With temperatures still high, evening fishing is your best bet. Fly fisherman have been using damsel patterns and may fly imitations.

Chimney Reservoir Fish Report 08-27-07

Chimney Dam Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Although the fish are on the small size, there is still fair to good fishing for small crappie and yellow perch.

Walker Lake Fish Report 08-27-07

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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

East Shore Lake Tahoe Fish Report 08-23-07

by DON QUILICI

Trolling for Mackinaw 60-150 feet deep with flashers and minnows. ?Į

South Shore Lake Tahoe Fish Report 08-23-07

by DON QUILICI

The Kokanee salmon are showing up. They are in three sizes: 6, 10 or 15 inches. They are 40-80 feet deep in 200-400 feet of water. Use flashers with a Red Magic lure, tipped with a kernel of corn. The Kokanee go deeper as the sun comes up.

South Shore Lake Fish report (2) 08-23-07

by DON QUILICI

I've been fishing 50-200 feet deep at Ski Run Shelf, Camp Richardson and the Tahoe Keys. Trolling with silver Herring Dodger flasher blades and minnows. Bouncing off the bottom in a serpentine pattern. Macks are 2-7 pounds.

North Shore Lake Tahoe Fish Report 08-23-07

by DON QUILICI

Gene St. Denis of Blue Ribbon Charters and Tahoe Trophy Trout at South Lake Tahoe, Calif. (530-544-6552): I've been very busy. We have been trolling 100-280 feet deep. We locate the fish on the fish finder and then troll in a "Figure Eight" pattern, bouncing the bottom. I've been fishing at Cal-Neva, Dollar Point and Sugar Pine Points. Getting 2-9 fish per trip.

West Carson River Fish Report 08-23-07

by DON QUILICI

Brandon Chin caught 3 rainbows on Salmon eggs on the 17th. ?Į

East Carson River Fish Report 08-23-07

by DON QUILICI

The water is still holding good and they are still planting fish. Here are some youngster who caught fish: Clairie and Michael Hiebert of San Jose with a 1.2 pound rainbow and a couple of pan sized on Salmon eggs, Gabrielle and Destiny Miles of El Hambra with 3 pan sized rainbows on Salmon eggs and Don Ellwaner of Sacramento with some pan sized fish

Lahontan Reservoir Fish Report 08-23-07

Lahontan Reservoir

by DON QUILICI

Missy Swain and Shirley at Burke's Market at Silver Springs (775-577-2750): I can't believe how far the water has dropped, but they are still fishing out there. I have never sold this much tackle in my whole life. There are little White Bass and Walleye, up to 3 pounds, everywhere. ?Į

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