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The lake has leveled off from going up or down over the last week

by DOUG BUSEY

The lake has leveled off from going up or down over the last week. Shore anglers are doing fair with Green or yellow powerbait on the California side. Trollers have been doing well with Rapalas or flashers. The Douglas County Park is open for launching, dayuse and camping. The Topaz Landing Marina is open for launching and boat mooring.

As of March 25, the Bruneau River is way up from last week flowing at 131 cfs

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

In Elko County stream flows are up dramatically over last week due to the shot of precipitation early this week and the warm weather. However most streams are still well below the median for this time of year. Anglers can now access the Bruneau over the Gold Creek Road, though no word on getting to Jarbidge through Nevada. Expect springtime snow, ice and muddy driving

As of March 24, Lamoille Creek was flowing at 10.6 cfs

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

In Elko County stream flows are up dramatically over last week due to the shot of precipitation early this week and the warm weather. However most streams are still well below the median for this time of year. Expect springtime snow, ice and muddy driving conditions into many of these streams, though roads are starting to dry out. The road into Lamoille Canyon is open

The East Fork of the Owyhee immediately below Wildhorse Dam is flowing at a trickle

Owyhee River - East Fork

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The East Fork of the Owyhee immediately below Wildhorse Dam is flowing at a trickle as little water is coming out of the dam. As you go further downstream flows pick up considerably with the snowmelt and flows coming in from the tributaries. The pool at the dam is still holding fish and is providing action for anglers using nymphs and streamers. As of March

Wildhorse is currently covered in very unsafe ice

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Wildhorse is currently covered in very unsafe ice with no open water for fishing. There is about a two-foot ring of water on the edge of the lake and the ice is very gray and porous. Please stay off the ice. With the continued warm weather and the forecast wind and rain on Monday, there may be some open water for fishing next weekend. At

March 24th the lake was 90% open water with some ice still in the narrows

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of Thursday, March 24, the lake was 90% open water with some ice still in the narrows between the north and south end of the lake. The new boat dock is in the water and ready for boaters. Anglers report good fishing for trout from shore. Nightcrawlers seem to be the bait of choice though some anglers also appeared to be doing well using

As of March 24 Illipah was 80% covered in very unsafe ice

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of Thursday, March 24, Illipah was 80% covered in very unsafe ice with some open water along the shorelines for fishing. Anglers should stay off the ice. With the warm weather predicted it should come off quickly. For bait anglers nightcrawlers and rainbow PowerBait are the best bet. Small spinners, spoons and Kastmasters in gold for those throwing hardware should work. For fly rodders,

Fish Plants This Week

Colorado River - Willow Beach

by WILLOW BEACH NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY

This week WBNFH stocked 1,485 Rainbow Trout totaling 638 pounds below Davis Dam location. For the Willow Beach location staff stocked 1,188 Rainbow Trout totaling 510 pounds. Questions about the number of fish we stocked? Each stocking location has an annual quota of Rainbow Trout that we fulfill. Stocking numbers can fluctuate a bit per location per week as we account for these quotas by providing

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

This is a tough month for our anglers not much to report except its slow and the fish won't bite. I did here of one angler landing a striper in the Chaparral area. While fishing from shore using anchovies in the 18 in range but outside of that the winds have kept all inside. We are starting to get some nicer weather, with this weather

Hobert Reservoir is closed to fishing until May 1st 2022

Hobart Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Hobert Reservoir is closed to fishing until May 1st 2022. If the winter ends mild, the road should be in good shape for the opener. Fishing should be excelle

Good reports from the Lake for small macs

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Good reports from the Lake for small macs. The cold temps are helping to bring the fish up. This is also one of the better times of the year to find larger rainbows and browns near the surface, making them accessible to shore anglers. Shore anglers are using smaller spinners for planted trout and larger spoons diving plugs for larger rainbows and browns. Toplining for

Closed to fishing until July 15, 2022

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Closed to fishing until July 15, 2022. The parking area at spooner has reopened which should make access to the trail and trailhead much easier this season. Fishing is expected to be great.

Davis Creek Pond Fishing Report

Davis Creek Park Pond

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The hatchery trucks are out working hard which means that many of our community ponds in the western region have received one round of trout this season. As weather and water conditions allow for it, they’ll continue to get fish supplemented as needed. Powerbait off the bottom is typically the best go-to fishing method at the western community ponds. When vegetation covering the bottom is an

The inlet has fished well for trout using larger streamer flies and spinners

Squaw Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Squaw Creek Reservoir has fished very well over the past few seasons and should continue to fish well this year for both bass and trout. The inlet has fished well for trout using larger streamer flies and spinners. Dark colored lures and flies fished early and late in the day with brighter shades fishing best during the afternoons. Most trout are averaging 12-14 inches but

Good reports back from Wall Canyon this Spring

Wall Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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

Wilson Common Pond Fishing Report

Wilson Common Pond

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The hatchery trucks are out working hard which means that many of our community ponds in the western region have received one round of trout this season. As weather and water conditions allow for it, they’ll continue to get fish supplemented as needed. Powerbait off the bottom is typically the best go-to fishing method at the western community ponds. When vegetation covering the bottom is an

The river is in excellent condition

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The river is in excellent condition and fishing will continue to be great as long as the mild weather sticks around. Flows are currently ideal but they can jump pretty quick with any high elevation rain or unexpected heat. Roughly 500cfs in Reno makes for near prefect conditions on the lower river. Fishing mid-day will continue to be good until we really heat up making

Sparks Marinra Park Pond Fishing Report

Sparks Marina Park Pond

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The hatchery trucks are out working hard which means that many of our community ponds in the western region have received one round of trout this season. As weather and water conditions allow for it, they’ll continue to get fish supplemented as needed. Powerbait off the bottom is typically the best go-to fishing method at the western community ponds. When vegetation covering the bottom is an

Early spring flows on the Carson are at about 250 cfs and fishing has been good

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Early spring flows on the Carson are at about 250 cfs and fishing has been good. This will likely change as runoff intensifies. Fishing can really be hit or miss this time of year. Expect stocking to pick up again in the next few weeks as flows come down. It’s good to keep in mind that dark flies and lures are easier for fish to

Powerbait off the bottom is typically the best go-to fishing method at the western community ponds

Baily Fishing Pond

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The hatchery trucks are out working hard which means that many of our community ponds in the western region have received one round of trout this season. As weather and water conditions allow for it, they’ll continue to get fish supplemented as needed. Powerbait off the bottom is typically the best go-to fishing method at the western community ponds. When vegetation covering the bottom is an

Topaz has been stocked very well this season and is fishing great

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Topaz has been stocked very well this season and is fishing great. Shore and boat anglers are reporting trout averaging 12 to 14 inches with a few better mixed in. Bait fisherman using worms and bright dough baits near or off the bottom have done well in deeper water. Spin fisherman using spoons and diving plugs are finding aggressive fish.

Early spring flows on the Carson are at about 250 cfs and fishing has been good

East Carson River (NV)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Early spring flows on the Carson are at about 250 cfs and fishing has been good. This will likely change as runoff intensifies. Fishing can really be hit or miss this time of year. Expect stocking to pick up again in the next few weeks as flows come down. It’s good to keep in mind that dark flies and lures are easier for fish to

Mitch Pond Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The hatchery trucks are out working hard which means that many of our community ponds in the western region have received one round of trout this season. As weather and water conditions allow for it, they’ll continue to get fish supplemented as needed. Powerbait off the bottom is typically the best go-to fishing method at the western community ponds. When vegetation covering the bottom is an

Got Our Fish in!

by HANS MOXLEY

A bit bumpy with the East wind, but we did get our fish. Great meeting you all!

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