Nevada Fish Reports

The Truckee has seen continued good temps and good flows this week, despite the warmer weather and the slight drop out of Boca, going from 300 CFS down to 200. This will lower the canyon slightly but won’t be enough to make much of a difference to the fishing. It will, however, make for rafting in that section to be a bit spotty and anyone

As of 9/20/26, Wild Horse Reservoir remains under a HAB (Harmful Algal Bloom) Watch Advisory. For more information visit: nevadahabs.org. The boat dock has been removed for the season due to low water levels. The boat ramp is still in the water, but only 6 feet of the ramp remains beneath the surface. Water levels are down approximately 22 feet, however, water is no longer

The BLM continues to work on repairs on the Wilson Reservoir Campground Road. Anglers should be advised that the road may not be open during certain times of the day. The advisory sign states: “Road Closed from Monday – Friday 8:00am -11:00am and 1:00pm – 4:00pm through November 3, 2026. Access to the campground maintained when possible.” Further questions on this project should be directed

As of September 8, Angel Lake Campground and Day Use Area are closed for the season. There is no access to the lake at this time. The closure will allow crews to begin construction on the long-awaited new Angel Lake Dam.  Questions about the closure can be directed to the USFS Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District at 775-738-5171.

Surface water temps are hovering around 64 degrees. Rainbow trout, brown trout, wiper, channel catfish and bluegill have all been stocked this spring. With cooling water temperatures you can expect trout fishing to continue to improve. Bass fishing remains good around the reservoir. Bass are hitting dark colored soft plastics in rocky areas and weed edges. Try mixing it up with a chatterbait if the bite

Fishing remains fair overall. Brown, tiger and rainbow trout were stocked this spring and fall stocking is planned as well. Bass fishing remains good with warmer water temperatures. As water temperatures start to drop, bass fishing will begin to slow. Special Regulations: Artificial lures only, no wading.

Water temperatures are sitting at approximately 62F. Fall stocking has begun at Cave Lake with half of the allotment being stocked last week.  So far 5,054 Rainbow Trout averaging 7.7 inches have been stocked. Anglers should expect to catch 8-to-11-inch Rainbow Trout and the occasional 9-inch Brown Trout.  There are still a few large 20-inch plus Brown Trout in the lake that have carried over

Water temperatures are sitting at 60F. Recent surveys have revealed many 16–18-inch Rainbow Trout, good numbers of 15-inch Brown Trout and 12-14-inch Tiger Trout. Multiple 24-inch Rainbow Trout, exceeding 5 pounds have also been observed.  Shoreline fishing will produce a mix of quality trout and this spring’s stocked Rainbow Trout.  Trout are being caught on a variety of gear, including nightcrawlers, PowerBait, spinners (Mepps, Blue

Water temperatures are sitting at 64F and the reservoir is at ~40% of capacity.  Irrigation has stopped and the reservoir will begin to recover from the dry, hot summer. Numerous trout can be seen rising from the shoreline.  The reservoir has received its full allotment of 5,584 Rainbow Trout this spring averaging 8.9 inches.  Anglers can expect to catch 9-to-12-inch Rainbow Trout and the occasional

Renee and I fished the lake just before our trip and caught 18 nice trout up to 14 inches. The lake level has dropped a little. We fished the whole lake and could see fish everywhere. I usually throw flies and have great luck on the lake. This trip, nada! Meaning, not a one would touch my flies. So we went to trolling perch and

Anglers continue to catch bluegill, bass and catfish throughout the day. Hotdog pieces and night crawlers are performing well for catfish as well as bluegill. A few bass have been caught on 3-inch craws and Ned rigs. As a reminder, no fish or fish parts may be used as bait in local park waters.

Anglers continue to catch bluegill, bass and catfish throughout the day. Hotdog pieces and night crawlers are performing well for catfish as well as bluegill. A few bass have been caught on 3-inch craws and Ned rigs. As a reminder, no fish or fish parts may be used as bait in local park waters.

The best action has occurred south of Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area. Striped bass are being caught on cut anchovies being trolled below Big Bend. Smallmouth bass are reacting well to creature baits thrown along drop-offs. Catfish are active near vegetation and bite on chicken liver or anchovies. Anglers are catching trout from shore using night crawlers and glittery PowerBait.

The Truckee has been fishing quite well this week along most stretches of river due to good water temps just about everywhere right now, except from Lockwood downstream, where the persistent warm water coming out of Steamboat Creek has been keeping that section a bit too warm still. We would also recommend fishing anywhere from Hirschdale downstream, where the flows would be at their best.