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Ruby Lake is ice free

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Ruby Lake is ice free. Anglers fishing the collection ditch are reporting fair to good angling for trout with trout over 20 inches being reported. Fall stocking has also increased angler success at the south springs. 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

Wild Horse Reservoir Fishing Report

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The boat dock has been removed from the water for the winter. Thin ice has formed on the Hendricks Arm, Penrod Arm and some small coves, but is NOT safe for ice fishing, especially with warmer weather forecasted into the next week. Open water fishing is good for trout between 16″ and 22″. Shoreline anglers are having luck with PowerBait or night crawlers fished off

The dock at the main boat ramp has been removed for the winter

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The dock at the main boat ramp has been removed for the winter. Water temperatures are sitting in the low 40s and the reservoir is ice free. 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. Best fishing is late morning near transition waters. Good-sized rainbows

Cave Lake is entirely open water with a thin layer of ice over portions of the lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cave Lake is entirely open water with a thin layer of ice over portions of the lake. All ice should be considered unsafe. There is good shoreline access from the day-use area of the State Park. Approx. 8,000 rainbow trout, averaging 9 inches were stocked this fall. Anglers should expect to catch hatchery stocked trout, however, there is a chance that you can catch a trout

100 percent open water

Cold Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Recent water temperatures are at 400F and is 100% open water. 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 has seen a loss of ice this week

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Comins Lake has seen a loss of ice this week, with only ~80% of the lake being covered in ice with most of the north lake being open now. Shoreline access along the western shoreline should provide good opportunity to anglers. There is opaque, weak ice on the lake and should be considered unsafe until ice becomes thicker. Fall stocking is complete with 10,059 rainbow

There is opaque, weak ice on the lake and all ice should be considered unsafe at this time

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Illipah Reservoir is ~80% ice covered with only a few small areas of open water. There is opaque, weak ice on the lake and all ice should be considered unsafe at this time. Shoreline fishing is available at the old dam and just north of the old dam. A total of 5,715 rainbow trout, averaging 8.6 inches was stocked. Fall shoreline fishing was good with

Fishing Report December 2025

by PYRAMID LAKE FLY FISHING

Pyramid is kicking out some toads. Well, it is Pyramid Lake, I guess. The weather has been amazing and the fall like temps keep hanging around. The water temp in the lake is way warmer than a normal December and that second season we always talk about has been extended by a month or more. It’s time to go!!! Daytime highs are in the 50’s

Angler Report: Topaz Lake

by FISH REPORTS STAFF

We fished Topaz on November 28 and had a slow morning, but things picked up around noon. We landed two fish at 12:00 and 12:45 while trolling Rapalas and casting small Kastmasters. The trolling fish weighed 4.4 pounds and measured 21.5 inches. Beautiful weather made for a great day on the water. Sam Roberts

"Pop Up," Streamer Clinic December 13th 2025

by MATT KOLES

Welp, the weather is a bit too nice for December here on the Truckee River. Lets have a Winter Streamer Clinic. Winter is a great time to get fish on streamers on the Truckee River. We'll go though the rods, lines, floating, sinking, euro. All the ways you can catch fish on streamers on the Truckee River. This will not be a swinging class with

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

Colorado River - Davis Dam

by RUSTY

We have some great river fishing going on right now below Davis Dam along the shores of the Colorado River. Our local angler, Steve Beasley, landed a nice striper while fishing at Community Park. This striper weighed in at 11.46 pounds and measured 32 inches in length. He hooked into the fish while casting a swimbait in a shad pattern from shore. Several anglers are having

9.5 lb. Rainbow at Wild Horse Reservoir

Wild Horse Reservoir

by DOUG BUSEY

November was a month to remember for Carson area resident Lew Souder, who had been sheep hunting. While fishing at Wild Horse Reservoir in northern Elko County, Souder wasn’t having any luck on the water. He decided to hunt instead and got himself a beautiful big horn sheep. After collecting his trophy, he went back to Wild Horse Reservoir (the same trip) where he landed

The cold nights have dropped the surface temps on the lake which has made for a bit more of a consistent bite this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

Even though we have not seen enough storms to really push the cutthroat in with any regularity, the cold nights have dropped the surface temps on the lake which has made for a bit more of a consistent bite this week. There are three main factors we look for when deciding good fishing conditions out here, and ideally, we would want at least two of

The water temps are plummeting, and the clarity is improving

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

While the flows have stayed much the same on the Truckee for a while now, the water temps are plummeting, and the clarity is improving. This is due to some very cold mornings this week. When we get into these types of winter conditions, there are quite a few important factors to consider for your best chances of success. With the water being so clear along

Cave Lake has soe thin ice over portions of the lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cave Lake is ~90% open water with a thin layer of ice over portions of the lake. All ice should be considered unsafe. There is good shoreline access from the day-use area of the Park. 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

Comins Lake is around 90 percent covered in ice with some area of the north lake still open

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Comins Lake is ~90% covered in ice with some area of the north lake still open. Ice is variable in areas measured, with ice ranging from ½ inch to 3 inches in some places. All ice should be considered unsafe until ice becomes thicker. Areas of open water along the shoreline will provide limited fishing opportunity. Fall stocking is complete with 10,059 rainbow trout averaging

On Lake Tahoe, most ramps are closed except for a couple

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

On Lake Tahoe, most ramps are closed except for a couple. Not much to report this week. If inclement weather approaches, fishing can be good on big blue.

Anglers are finding plenty of rainbows and browns in the 12–16 inch range from Glenshire through Hirschdale

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Current Water Conditions Flows on the Truckee River have leveled out nicely this week—holding around 62 CFS out of Tahoe City, 92 CFS through town, and 400 CFS at Farad. With the upper river running lower, more trout are stacking up in the canyon stretch. The bite has slowed down a bit as winter approaches.

Due to freezing temperatures, the dock at the main boat ramp will be removed on December 8th

South Fork Reservoir

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA

PARK UPDATE Due to freezing temperatures, the dock at the main boat ramp will be removed on December 8th for the remainder of the season. Please use extra caution on the lake. We will continue to provide updates on the ice condition as winter progresses.

Decent mackinaw bite going on

by DOUG BUSEY

I checked in with Jason from Ruby Jean Charters today. He reports a decent Mackinaw bite. They were using live minnows behind blades — the fish weren’t hitting any of the lures. The mackinaw action picked up into midday as the sun warmed things up. They also caught a few browns and rainbows up in the shallows off the rocks. For more info or to book

The bite has been slow in the mornings but picks up as the sun gets higher

by DOUG BUSEY

The bite has been slow in the mornings but picks up as the sun gets higher. Trollers are using flashers and crawlers or various Rapalas. Shore anglers are having the best luck on the south end with salmon peach or chartreuse PowerBait. Inflated crawlers have also been working. Use caution early in the morning — there’s been a little ice on the lake and at the

It is windy and cold, and that means the ancient lake is fishing well

by THE FLY SHOP

It is windy and cold, and that means the ancient lake is fishing well. The Lahontans are eating Tui chubs for the time being. Good flies would be Zach's Pyramid Minnow in Tui chub and white. Balanced Leeches tied in lighter colors can work as well. From here on out you can fish the big midges and Balanced Leeches. This season is looking to be

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