Western Nevada Fish Reports

The Truckee River flows have begun to show daily flow fluctuations that suggest spring runoff. Might be a bit early to be sustained but it isn’t too far off before we will be looking for peak annual flows and then to begin our slide into summer flows. The downtown Reno gage is bouncing above and below 500-550 cfs. The most important change since the last

Fishing at Squaw Reservoir can be productive through the winter months especially on the northwest portion of the reservoir where warm springs keep water temperatures up.  Fishing for rainbow and brown trout in the deeper portions of the reservoir in the winter can also be productive in areas free of ice. Fishing has improved here over the last year and should continue to do so

Good reports back from Wall Canyon this Spring. Access seems to be good for now and should stay that way without extreme spring rain or snow. The lake is open and fishing well at both the inlet and the dam. Trout will likely make up most of the catch until we heat up a little more. Successful bass anglers are primarily fishing with slower moving

This is the first time in a long time that the Truckee has gradually climbed to early spring flows. Typically we see a pretty messy spring with flows all over the place but it’s still early. The river is in excellent condition and fishing will continue to be great as long as the mild weather sticks around. Flows are at roughly 500cfs in Reno but

Early spring flows on the Carson are about 150 cfs and fishing has been good. Conditions should remain this way until we really heat up and start to see some snow melt. Fly fisherman using small streamer have done equally as well. . Spin fisherman using small spinners retrieved in deeper pools have caught a few good fish. As temperatures continue to drop, the trout

Topaz has been and is still fishing very well. Shore and boat anglers are reporting trout averaging 12 - 16 inches with a few larger mixed in.

Spooner Lake remains open to fishing during the winter months but is largely effected by ice. As the ice comes off, fishing should be good with spinners and worms off the bottom. Fly fisherman using larger leech patterns and woolly buggers behind float tubes in open water are finding the occasional larger trout off the submerged vegetation.

Fishing has just started to pick up. With the warmer weather and good overall water conditions we should see this place fish great this spring and summer. Until it really fires up, spin fisherman using white jigs and small spinners are finding a few fish along sandy beaches. Slow moving lures and flies will catch more fish until the water temperatures climb a little. Fishing

Flows have been up much higher than the typical winter trickle this year. Although anchor ice has been an issue in some areas, anglers willing to search a little are finding some good productive water. Overall, fish seem to be holding low in the deeper pools but as insect life picks up and spring creeps in, there should be a few rising fish to cast

Hinkson Slough is fishing very well. Mason Valley continues to stock the water and anglers are reporting fish up to 18 inches. Fly fisherman using the typical small midge pupa retrieved near the bottom or under the indicator have done well. Small leech patterns retrieved on intermediate lines are also a good bet here for the spring. As we warm up and the bass at

Fishing has been fair as we lose the ice for the season. Trout fishing has been best in the afternoon and  evenings with slow moving lures and worms off the bottom. Largemouth Bass and Bluegill fishing will pick up when the water temperature warms with spring.

Fishing for walleye, crappie, channel catfish and wipers will typically pick up when water temperatures get into the mid 50s. Water temperature was 41 on 3/3/2021.  Fishing should get better as we near the end of April.

Closed until June 12, 2021.  Fishing is expected to be fair.  A substantial fish die-off occurred in the summer of 2020.  Fish size is expected to be smaller than normal as the fishery rebuilds

Closed until June 12, 2021.  Fishing is expected to be good to excellent this season

Fishing for walleye, crappie, channel catfish, white bass, smallmouth bass and wipers usually picks up when water temperatures get into the mid 50s, which is usually in April.  Water temperature was 44 on 3/9/2021.