Eastern Nevada Fish Reports

Water temperatures are at 670F.  Approximately 10,000 rainbow trout were stocked this spring averaging 9.6 inches.  A total of 8,532 brown trout, averaging 9.9 inches were also stocked this spring. Despite warmer water temperatures, trout fishing is still productive, with recent catch rates of 3 fish per hour on rainbow trout.  Several brown trout and tiger trout have been caught averaging 15 inches. Fish are

Water temperatures are at 650F. Irrigation season is underway and water levels are starting to expose the old dam in the middle of the reservoir.  Recent angler contacts revealed rainbow trout in the 9-to-12 inch range being caught, with an occasional brown trout being caught.  A total of 4,128 rainbow trout averaging 9.6 inches have been stocked so far this year. Anglers will do well with

Water levels are recovering since the draw down last fall.  Anglers can expect decent shoreline fishing around the reservoir. The reservoir was not stocked last fall due to the draw down.  So far this spring, 2,024 rainbow trout were stocked averaging 10 inches. The usual PowerBait, worms or small spinners should do well.

Water temperatures are at 62F.  A total of 10,335 rainbow trout were stocked this spring averaging 9.6 inches.  A total of 8,532 brown trout, averaging 9.9 inches were also stocked this spring. Despite warmer water temperatures, trout fishing is still productive, with recent catch rates of 3 fish per hour on rainbow trout.  Several brown trout and tiger trout have been caught averaging 15 inches.

Water temperature is measuring 62F. Recent angler contacts revealed rainbow trout in the 9-to-12 inch range being caught, with an occasional brown trout being caught.  A total of 4,128 rainbow trout averaging 9.6 inches have been stocked so far this year. Anglers will do well with nightcrawlers, PowerBait, and small spinners.

Trout fishing has been fair to good for fish in the 9″ range and should remain consistent after recent stocking efforts. Small, flashy spinners or PowerBait combined with small pieces of worms are working well. Bass and bluegill fishing is beginning to pick up with the warmer weather. The water level is low so the boat ramp cannot be used at this time.

Harrison Pass is open. Trout fishing has been fair to good following spring stockings. Trout in the 15″ t0 20″ range are being caught in the collection ditch. Fly anglers are reporting success with dark-colored streamer patterns, as well as your favorite nymph pattern (pheasant tail, gold-ribbed hares ear, etc.). Fish are starting to hit dry flies with the warmer weather. Small, flashy spinners like

Water temps are reaching into the low 60s. Trout fishing from shore has slowed a bit compared to the last few weeks, but boaters are reporting decent catch rates. Trout are averaging 16″ to 22″. Target trout in shallower water in the early morning when temps are cool, then focus on deeper water by midday. Try small, flashy spinners or night crawlers combined with PowerBait. Bass

The reservoir is full and spilling. Trout fishing has been good following the stockings last week. PowerBait and worms or small flashy spinners should work for spin anglers, while small nymph, midge and leech patterns should work for fly anglers. Bass fishing is just beginning to pick up. Try soft plastics in green pumpkin or watermelon, or dark-colored chatterbaits.

The road to Angel Lake is open.  Exercise caution as the lake and shorelines continue to thaw. Anglers are catching trout in the 10″ range. Green PowerBait and worms are the go-to here for bait anglers. Ants, balanced leeches, and zebra midges are favorites for fly anglers.

Water temperatures are rising to mid-60s. Mormon crickets have arrived at the reservoir and are falling into the water. Both trout and bass are hitting the crickets hard. Try mimicking the color and shape of the crickets with your bait or lure. The trout bite has been good following spring stocking efforts. Bait anglers are having the best luck with trout hitting orange PowerBait and flashy

Water temperatures are creeping into the 60s with the warm air temps. Mormon crickets have arrived at the reservoir and are falling into the water. Both trout and bass are hitting the crickets hard. Try mimicking the color and shape of the crickets with your bait or lure. The trout bite has been good following spring stocking efforts. Bait anglers are having the best luck with

Harrison Pass is open. Spring stocking has begun with rainbow trout stocked in Unit 21 and South Lakes. Trout in the 15″ t0 20″ range are being caught in the collection ditch. Fly anglers are reporting success with dark-colored streamer patterns, as well as your favorite nymph pattern (pheasant tail, gold-ribbed hares ear, etc.). Trout will start hitting dry flies as the weather warms up.

The road to Wilson is drying out after a few weeks of intermittent precipitation. The reservoir is full and spilling. There is opportunity for open water fishing from the shorelines. Trout fishing has been good. PowerBait and worms or small flashy spinners should work for spin anglers, while small nymph, midge and leech patterns should work for fly anglers. Bass fishing remains slow but is

Flows are increasing, making wading more difficult. Fishing below the dam has been very productive this spring. Anglers are finding trout in the pools. Special Regulation: Artificial lures with single barbless hooks only above the Lucky Nugget causeway. Limit of 1 trout.