Eastern Nevada Fish Reports

The water level is low in the south marsh and the Narciss boat ramp is unusable, though the main boat ramp is.  Surface water temperatures have dropped into the low 60’s and the bass bite has slowed.  With the cooler water temperatures the best bass fishing is in the afternoons.  Minimum keeper size is 10 inches.  Most of the keepers are on the small size

With the recent warm sunny afternoons, the surface water temperature hasn’t cooled much and is still in the low to mid-60’s. Fishing conditions have changed little in the last week.  Weeds and algae are still abundant in the reservoir with leeward shores (mainly east side of the lake) have a film of very green algae along the shorelines.  Water level is below 50% and boaters

Conditions at Wilson are similar to South Fork with trout fishing starting to pick up and bass fishing starting to slow down.  Surface water temperatures in the low to mid 60’s. There is still a fair amount of algae and weeds.  Shore fishing has picked up and fishing form a boat or float tube has been good.  Use the same techniques as at South Fork

With the warmer than average sunny afternoons, surface water temperatures have stayed in the mid 60’s and fishing conditions are identical to last week. Fishing for bass has slowed a bit and trout fishing has picked up. The south end of the lake is still weedy and there is a lot of algae here and in the coves along the shores. Both should start dissipating

Surface water temperatures are in the low to mid 60’s and fishing has improved for eight to 10 inch rainbow and tiger trout.   The usual assortment of nymphs and chironomids as well as leech patterns are the best bet for fly rodders.  Bait fisherman are having luck with worms or PowerBait and spin anglers are doing well with small spinners.  Fishing for Largemouth Bass will

Surface water temperatures have dropped into the low to mid 60’s and trout fishing is improving.  Trout are averaging 14 to 18 inches in size.  Bass fishing is slowing with the cooling water temperatures. The lake is still weedy and has a fair amount of algae especially at the south end making fishing difficult there.  Nightcrawlers have been working for trout though anglers have also

Water levels here are recovering from seasonal irrigation lows and surface temperatures were around 60 degrees this week.  Fishing has been fair to good for eight to 12 inch rainbow trout and improving each week. The occasional brown trout is being caught.  For bait anglers nightcrawlers and rainbow PowerBait are the best bet. Small spinners, spoons and Kastmasters for those throwing hardware should work.  Black

Steptoe Creek is flowing well below normal due to the drought and fishing is difficult except in the pools and springheads. Small dry flies are the way to go. As of September 30, Steptoe Creek was flowing at a very low 1.77 cfs which is about 30% of normal.

Flows are very low and fishing is poor. Fish are occasionally hitting dry flies and with the low flows, fishing nymphs is almost impossible except in the pools and spring heads. Hoppers, yellow stimulators, yellow or tan elk hair caddis, ant and beetle patterns should all work where fish can be found. Expect poor fishing here due to low water all summer. As of September

As of September 27 the road was open above the Terraces Picnic area and we aren’t sure if they are going to close the road for much needed road repairs as stated in an earlier press release or not. However, if they do, foot traffic will be allowed access to the creek above the closure. Drivers will be able to turn around at the Terraces.

The water out of the Wildhorse just a trickle and fishing is difficult in much of the stream. Some of the larger pools have been productive for trout, with those closer to the dam having reservoir fish while those further down the canyon producing wild trout in the 10 to 15 inch size. Anglers report good fishing near the USFS Wildhorse Crossing Campground with dries.

Cleve Creek has poor flows. Fishing the small pools and springheads is the best option for anglers. However, even in these spots the water is warm and fishing is poor. Very small dry flies are the way to go. As of September 30, Cleve Creek was flowing at a low 3.54 cfs which is about half of normal.