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Truckee River Report - Lost Art of Wet Flies and Patience

by BEARFISH ALLIANCE STAFF

Summer and Fall are a great time to find Brown Trout on Rivers, and most of us go about it looking for them in all the usual locations. Normally this means fishing stretches that find themselves heavily pressured due to their disposition to be a quality trout habitat, AKA “this is where everyone is landing them”. I would argue that this is a very difficult

MICRO-TIP PODCAST – HOT WEATHER TROUT FISHING WITH MATT KOLES

by BEARFISH ALLIANCE STAFF

New Podcast Available! MICRO-TIP PODCAST – HOT WEATHER TROUT FISHING WITH MATT KOLES https://anchor.fm/bearfish In this episode of the Burritos, Breaks, and Flies Micro-Tip podcast we chat with local fly fishing legend and veteran guide Matt “Gilligan” Koles of Gilligans guide service about fishing for trout in the hot summer months on the Truckee River on both the California and Nevada side. We cover all the essentials that

Flows are holding real steady at 450 cubes here in the Hirsch

by MATT KOLES

Big 4th of July weekend on the Truckee River. Hot, but not as hot as last week. Running in the 80’s, instead of the 90’s. Even had some t-storms this week. Flows are holding real steady at 450 cubes here in the Hirsch. Not bad. Get out early and get off the water at least noon on the CA side. Nevada, I’d be off the water around 10.

Fishing conditions on the Truckee River are good right now

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Fishing conditions on the Truckee River are good right now. Flows are still great out of Lake Tahoe with water temperatures at about 63 degrees in the morning and getting to around 66 during the day. As the days stay hot, anglers should pay attention to the water temperatures to make sure they are not harming the fish. Some recommended flies right now include tan,

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

Colorado River - Davis Dam

by RUSTY

I have been getting some word that the striper bite is starting to take off up on Lake Mohave. Anchovies and various lures have been producing some stripers in the 4 to 7 pound range near the dam and the coves above the power lines. there has been some reports of a few channel cats being landed back in the coves. Our local angler Anthony

Fishing Has Been Good on The North End

by DOUG BUSEY

The boat inspection stations are up at Spooner summit and in Meyers CA. You can not launch a boat that has not been verified and tagged. Fishing has been good on the North end of the lake from Cal/Neva to Tahoe City. Most anglers have been trolling the shelves starting at 150 ft of water and moving to 250 ft as the morning progresses Flashers

Emerging vegetation is starting to show along the edges

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Emerging vegetation is starting to show along the edges. Those casting from shore may have better luck when using weedless hooks in the shallow water. Bass and crappies are hitting flies and plastics at Haymeadow and Adams-McGill. Rainbow trout are biting across most of the reservoirs and are taking poppers and PowerBait in the mornings. Dacey Reservoir is limited to artificial lures, so flies and

Eagle Valley Reservoir Report

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Rainbows are taking small spinning lures such as a Mepp’s, Rooster Tail, and Panther Martin in a variety of colors during the early morning hours or at sunset. Anglers fishing off the dam and dock are still doing well using PowerBait or night crawlers fished below a bobber to keep the bait above the weeds.

Striped Bass Are Prefering Lures Over Live Bait

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Striped bass are showing a preference for lures over live bait. Anglers using Glide Baits and pencil poppers are finding good action for the line sides. Catfish are waiting to take anchovies and corn fished off the bottom near the shorelines. Whether fishing from boat or shore, try getting out in early mornings or late evenings to avoid traffic on the water over the holiday

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Rainbow trout are showing a preference for lures over worms and PowerBait. Fish up to 4 pounds are taking Panther Martins and Rooster Tails. Just south of Willow Beach, kayakers are landing striped bass on jointed swimbaits. Black bass between 3 and 4 pounds are hitting a variety of hard plastics in coves near Katherine Landing. Striper boils are beginning to pop up near Davis

Catfish Plants Are on Hold Till Temps Drop

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Early morning and evenings will give anglers the best opportunities. Bluegill are taking mealworms and night crawler pieces at the city ponds. Hotdogs and night crawlers are working for catfish. With temperatures regularly over 100 degrees, catfish plants will be on hold until the temperatures drop back down.

Striped Bass Boils Are Popping Up Sporadically

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Striped bass boils are popping up sporadically throughout the day. Jerkbaits, crankbaits and swimbaits are all catching the fish. Anglers targeting black bass are reporting that smallmouth are hitting topwater lures and chatterbaits before noon. Largemouth are showing a preference for soft plastics. Catfish anglers are having luck with anchovies and corn near Government Wash and Kingman Wash.

Fish Cool and Ethical this Summer

by MATT KOLES

More hot weather. Looks like it could be a hot one here on the Truckee River this summer. Fishing’s good, but you gotta get out there before it gets hot. Get out in the morning and give it a break in the afternoons. Me and my girls are out swimming every afternoon in the river. If my 5 yr olds are out in the water all afternoon,

Hooked Up Sportfishing Report

by HANS MOXLEY

Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. What a great group of people on today Too bad our fish were on the grumpy side this morning We'll get em next round For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-2

Truckee River Fishing Report- Watch Those Temps

by BEARFISH ALLIANCE STAFF

Well, it’s been a scorcher outside and we are all feeling it, including the trouts. With the low flows and lower water levels you will have to practice discipline on the water to help ensure that we have a great fishery when the fall and winter hit. When the water heats up trout lose the ability to recover quickly after a fight, and the higher

Lots of good dry/dropper action in the mornings and evenings

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF

The same goes for the ranch section, lots of good dry/dropper action in the mornings and evenings, probably best to just be booking half day sessions down there for now. As with the California side, we’ll do our best to keep an eye on how the fish are doing and pass on any information if it gets to warm to fish.

Tahoe Kokanee Today

by MIKE NIELSEN

Well went Kokanee trolling today. Been many years since I’ve trolled for them. We generally jig for them because most years they are 12-16 inches which I feel like we’re making bait. Good years they run 15-20 inches and excellent years 18-24 which is rare these days. Grabbed 15 out of 20 in hour and half then moved off for a few lakers. Most were 12-14

Pilot Peak Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Stocking Continues in Lake Tahoe

by LAHONTAN NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY STAFF

Over the past two weeks, Lahontan NFH has continued to stock Lake Tahoe with Pilot Peak Lahontan cutthroat trout on the Nevada side for conservation and recreational angling opportunities. Anglers who catch a FLOY tagged LCT are encouraged to call the hotline number on the tag. Reporting your catch helps us collect vital information on LCT growth, survival, and movement in Lake Tahoe.

The Striper Bite is Doing Fairly Well Here Along The Shores of The Colorado River

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

The striper bite is doing fairly well here along the shores of the Colorado river here below the Davis Dam. We are very blessed to have such great spots to fish from. Both sides of the river have some great spots and with our Arizona fishing license you can be on either side or in the water. For you bait anglers its anchovies that are

Terrestrial Fishing is Excellent Around Shoreline Vegetation Early and Late in the Day

Hobart Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Terrestrial fishing is excellent around shoreline vegetation early and late in the day. Parachute ants, beetles, and damsel adults are all excellent fly patterns at the moment. Fish have also been aggressive enough to hunt down slowly retrieved small nymphs all day in open water. Midge and dragons are the most prolific insects at the moment. Fish have been seen on the surface feeding pretty

The Heat Has Fishing Fair to Slow on Tahoe

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The heat has fishing fair to slow on Tahoe. Cooler temperatures will help bring fish up. Shore anglers are using small spinners for planted trout and larger spoons for larger rainbows and browns around boulders or other structure.

Fishing Has Been Excellent With Very Little Fishing Traffic

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been excellent with very little fishing traffic. The best mid-summer tactic seems to be big flies for big fish. Retrieving larger streamers near deep water from shore, or trolling them behind a float tube with a sinking line has been excellent. A few fish have been seen on the surface early in the day. Damsels and midge will continue to be the most

The Drought is Greatly Effecting Washoe Lake and its Fishing

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The drought is greatly effecting Washoe Lake and its fishing. No reports recently from Washoe and Little Washoe is nearly dry.

Fishing at Squaw Has Been Productive This Summer

Squaw Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing at Squaw Reservoir has been productive this summer months near the dam for trout or the inlet for bass. Now is the best time of year for largemouth bass at the reservoir. Early and late in the day poppers can be effective along and in the shoreline tulles near the inlet. Spinnerbaits and floating rapalas can also work well along the shoreline for large

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