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Nevada Fish Reports


There are a few catfish still biting in the ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The Nevada Department of Wildlife has begun its seasonal rainbow trout plants. The fish are taking spinners in the mornings and night crawlers throughout the day. There are a few catfish still biting in the ponds. They have been hitting night crawlers and shrimp. Shrimp are a legal bait because they are not considered to be a fish or fish parts.

Topwater action continues for striped bass

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Topwater action continues for striped bass in the Boulder Basin. Bone-colored pencil poppers and Whopper Ploppers are taking hits. Ned rigs are the go-to setup for black bass throughout the Las Vegas Bay, Callville Bay, and surrounding coves. For a catfish hookup, try frozen anchovies in shallow and grassy coves after dark.

The bite is picking up slowly, but surely

by PYRAMID FLY CO.
The bite is picking up slowly, but surely. The cool mornings are dropping the water temps rather slow with these spring like afternoons.

The Nevada side of the Truckee River is the best option right now

by MATT KOLES
Mild November weather on the Truckee River. Cold nights, mild afternoons. No rain and snow in sight, at least for now. Maybe mid month? Hopefully, because we need it. The rivers clear and low and cold. She came up there for a bit, but with the lack of rain all month, she’s back down. Tough fishing for the most part on the CA side. The Nevada side

Friday morning on Tahoe

by HANS MOXLEY
What an awesome family !!!!!! You guys were a pleasure to be out on the water with..... fishing pretty good too.

The lake level has come up a few feet in the last couple weeks

by DOUG BUSEY
The lake level has come up a few feet in the last couple weeks. Fishing has been fair for shore anglers using Powerbait or inflated nightcrawlers. The Douglas County boat ramp is open for those that want to do some trolling. Flashers and a nightcrawler have been productive. Toplinning Rapalas or spinners has been fair to good. If you use a spinner, IE Panther Martin

The flows are good and have been fluctuating

by DOUG BUSEY
The flows are good and have been fluctuating. Fishing has been slow to fair. Salmon eggs or small spinners have been productive.

Open all year to open fishing with lures or bait

by DOUG BUSEY
Open all year to open fishing with lures or bait.

Some nice fish on the chew

by PYRAMID FLY CO.
Some nice fish on the chew. They are hot and full of bait still. It’s quality over quantity, and they are as pissed as ever! Don’t miss your grabs! . . The months are filling up real quick! So if you have some dates in mind hurry up and give us a call. Our team is ready to show you a good time. . +1 (877) 732-3597

Not many reports lately

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Not many reports lately. Afternoons have been warm enough to keep the water clear of ice. Trout fishing is good throughout the day. Bass fishing has slowed. Remember to check weather conditions and use caution while on the management area.

Anglers have found good fishing for trout

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Anglers have found good fishing for trout in the 12- to 15-inch range. Anglers have been using PowerBait and night crawlers. Temperatures have cooled throughout the day. The launch ramp is open, but the fishing pier is still absent. For up-to-date ice conditions, contact Spring Valley State Park at 775-962-5102.

Days have been warm enough to keep the edges from icing up

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Days have been warm enough to keep the edges from icing up. A few anglers have reported good action for rainbow trout. Night crawlers and rainbow PowerBait are catching the fish. Weed growth along continues to limit shore access in some areas. For up-to-date ice conditions, contact Echo Canyon State Park at 775-962-5103.

Striped bass in the 1- to 2-pound range are taking anchovies from shore

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Striped bass in the 1- to 2-pound range are taking anchovies from shore anglers. Larger fish between 5 and 15 pounds have been hitting swimbaits in the evening and overnight. Rainbow trout are biting spinners and trout jigs along the shorelines.

Anglers on Mohave are still seeing striper boils

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Anglers on Mohave are still seeing striper boils and finding increased hook-ups. Boaters throwing topwater lures are landing fish larger than 5 pounds. Some anglers are also reporting success with shad swimbaits, specifically in the Cottonwood Basin. Anglers at Willow Beach are using spinners and Rooster Tails in the early morning for trout.

Las Vegas Urban Ponds Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Seasonal rainbow trout plants are now taking place at the urban ponds in the Las Vegas area. Trout are taking PowerBait or nightcrawlers. Anglers could also try a combo meal of a chunk of night crawlers with a piece of marshmallow on a size 10 or 12 hook. A few surprising catches over the last week were bass hitting on plastics at Sunset Park and

Live shad and topwater lures are tempting striped bass

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Live shad and topwater lures are tempting striped bass in the Boulder Basin. Anglers are reporting an increase in black bass action all over the lake. Jigs and soft plastics fished on Ned rigs are producing the best results. Chicken liver is the go-to bait for catfishing overnight.

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

by RUSTY
Yep, I had to put myself in here sometime and right after a Thanksgiving seemed to be a great idea. I had gone out after a local stocking of the rainbow trout and brought home a couple. Other anglers were staying until they had the limit of 5 fish. I stayed until I got a couple for dinner. I am using spinners to start with

Katherine Landing Presents Light Up the Landing | December 11, 2021

by FISH REPORTS STAFF
Presents... Light Up the Landing on December 11, 2021 | 5:00 - 8:00 pm! Bring the entire family to see all the festive, holiday lights & boat decorations while you walk along the docks and vote for your favorite. BIG Prizes Awarded for the Winning Boat!  Food, beverages, (including adult beverages) will be available for purchase. Come for the day or spend the whole weekend with us at Katherine
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