Eastern Nevada Fish Reports

Water levels are down about 10 feet and the boat ramp is barely submerged. It is unlikely anyone can launch a boat at this time. The shorelines are very muddy due to the receding water. Surface water temps have dropped into the 40s. The road is also in good condition, but may be muddy after recent precipitation. PowerBait and worms are always reliable, or try

The road to Angel Lake has closed for the season as of December 1, 2025. Reports will resume in the spring when the road reopens.

Water temperatures are sitting in the low 40s. Trout fishing has been good throughout the reservoir. Fish are hitting combinations of PowerBait and worms fished off the bottom, as well as flashy spinners throw from shore. Good-sized rainbows have been reeled in by shoreline anglers at Jetski Beach, Fisherman’s Point, and the dam. Fly anglers are having success with nymph, leech and streamer patterns. Boaters

Water temperatures have dropped into the 40s. The reservoir received 2,024 rainbow trout this spring, averaging 10 inches.  In July, a total of 5,000 tiger trout were stocked averaging 3.7 inches.  The fishery is recovering after significant drawdown events. PowerBait, night crawlers and small spinners are the go-to here.

Water temperatures are sitting at 46F and the lake level has been stable since it refilled this spring.  There were 8,039 rainbow trout averaging 9 inches stocked this fall. Anglers should expect to catch hatchery stocked trout, however, there is a chance that you can catch a trout carried over from previous years.  Anglers will catch trout on nightcrawlers, PowerBait, spinners (Mepps and Panther Martins),

Water temperatures are at 50F.  The reservoir received 2,024 rainbow trout this spring, averaging 10 inches.  In July, a total of 5,000 tiger trout were stocked averaging 3.7 inches.  The fishery is recovering after significant drawdown events.

Comins Lake is recovering from a long, dry summer.  Surface water temperatures are sitting at 47F.  Fall stocking is complete with 10,059 rainbow trout averaging 9.1 inches and 1,985 tiger trout stocked. Recent surveys have shown a lot of hatchery size trout in the north lake and numerous 16-to-18 inch rainbow trout in the south lake, some well exceeding 24 inches.  Brown trout in the

Water temperatures are at 48F.  Water levels are recovering following summer irrigation season.  A total of 5,715 rainbow trout averaging 8.6 inches were stocked this fall.  Shoreline fishing continues to be good, with anglers easily catching 4 to 5 fish per hour. Watercraft will allow anglers to access more diverse areas of reservoir and fish deeper water. Recent angler contacts revealed rainbow trout in the

Water temps are dropping into the low 50s and water levels are low. Trout catch rates are fair to good. Anglers are using small, flashy spinners or PowerBait combined with small pieces of worm under a bobber. Bass and bluegill catch rates are slowing down with the cooler weather. Finesse baits should work for bass. Bluegill are most likely to hit worms under a bobber.

Water temperatures are dropping into the high 40s to low 50s. Trout in the 15″ t0 20″ range are being caught in the collection ditch. Dry fly fishing has slowed, and fly anglers are switching to leeches, streams and chironomids. Small, flashy spinners like Panther Martins are the go-to for spin anglers. Bass fishing is about done for the season. Special Regulations:  Artificial lures only

Water levels and water clarity are in good shape. Surface water temps are in the high 40s to low 50s. The road is also in good condition, but may become muddy with precipitation in the forecast. Trout fishing has picked up with the cooler temps. PowerBait and worms are always reliable, or try throwing a rooster tail or small spoon. Streamer and leech patterns should

The road remains open, but that may change soon with snow expected in the next week. Snow has accumulated on the south and west sides of the lake. Anglers are catching trout in the 10″ range. Green PowerBait and worms are the go-to here for bait anglers. Fly anglers switching from dry flies to small leech, bugger and chironomid patterns. Float-tubers and kayakers are having

Water temps are in the high 40s to low 50s. Fall stocking occurred last month, with 8,000 rainbow trout stocked. Anglers should expect to catch hatchery stocked trout, however, there is a chance that you can catch a trout carried over from previous years. Try nightcrawlers, PowerBait, spinners (Mepps and Panther Martins), and a variety of wetflies behind a bubble.

Water temperatures have dropped into the 50s. Anglers can expect decent shoreline fishing around the reservoir. The reservoir was stocked with 7,000 tiger trout and 2,000 rainbow trout this year. Try PowerBait, night crawlers or small spinners. The fishery is still recovering after significant drawdown events

Trout fishing is picking up for the fall bite as water temps have dropped into the 50s. Fall stocking occurred last month, with approximately 2,000 tiger trout and 5,000 rainbows stocked. Anglers should try PowerBait, spinners, nightcrawlers, and wetflies behind a bubble. Trout in the 16-to-22-inch range have been seen shoaling in the north end of the south lake.  The vegetation that has hampered access

Water temperatures have dropped into the low 50s. The western side of the old dam is exposed and just a small portion of the east side is visible. Boats, float tubes, and kayaks can be easily launched. Shoreline fishing has been good with anglers catching 3 to 4 fish per hour.  Recent angler contacts revealed rainbow trout in the 10-to-14 inch range being caught.  A