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Tahoe Topliners Report

by MIKE NIELSEN

Few pics from couple recent runs. Today sitting here waiting. One party came 15 minutes late with handfuls bananas…… almost ran the other direction and the others I had to call wake up and now I’m sitting frustrated! Yea!

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The Ranch is Fishing Well

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF

The ranch is still fishing very well especially with dry/dropper rigs, not much on the streamers or straight hoppers lately but lots of nice 16 to 18 inch fish on caddis nymphs under chubby’s. Give us a call if you want some time on the water down there.

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Get Them Flies Down and Dirty in That Fast Pocket Water

Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Looks like the heat wave is over. Little rough this week with heat. Mid 90’s in the Hirsch. Fishing is great though on the Truckee River. Get them flies down and dirty in that fast pocket water. Learn to tight line nymph, or euro nymph, if you don’t already. If you get a guide, not the best idea to get the out of town guide, or the

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Lake Level is Very Low

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The lake has very low water levels and a soft muddy shoreline. There was a trout die off last summer, so no trout are left here. A few blue gill and bass, but no report on how fishing is. The shorelines are soft and muddy. NDOW salvaged approximately 3,000 blue gill and several hundred black bass this past week that were taken to other appropriate

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No Black Bass May Be Kept Until July 1

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing for both trout and bass continues to be fair to good depending upon the day. Algae and plant growth is starting to come on. Surface water temperatures are well on their way into the 60’s and the bass bite has picked up, especially largemouth bass using crankbaits and spinnerbaits. Catfish have been showing up in the creel with Gavin Broad of Sparks, NV, catching

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Fishing Has Been Good

Cave Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cave Lake is sitting approximately 15 feet below normal water level. Fishing has been good here using worms, PowerBait or small spinners. Fly rodders should be using small nymphs, chironomids or buggers. Cave Lake was stocked with approximately 5,000 rainbow trout in late April.

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Stocked With Rainbow & Bluegill

Comins Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Work is being done to put in an improved boat ramp at Comins which is affecting access to the lake. Do not expect to be able to launch a large boat for the foreseeable future as volunteers and contractors are cutting brush and moving dirt to prepare for the boat ramp. This is taking place where people have usually launched boats and that area is

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Marlette Lake Restoration

Marlette Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Attention Spooner Backcountry visitors: Please use caution in the area of Marlette Lake as construction vehicles will be present on roads for a dam restoration project, which is anticipated to be from June 7 through June 28.

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On-the-Water Report | Truckee River

Truckee River

by RENO FLY SHOP

Reno Fly Shop On-the-Water Report Truckee River early June 2021 Truckee River Dozen - June 2021

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Fishing Conditions on The Truckee River Are Improving

Truckee River

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

With the flows slowly coming down and the water temperatures increasing, fishing conditions on the Truckee River are improving. Anglers are seeing some sporadic caddis hatches throughout the day, but these could become more prominent in the evenings over the course of this upcoming week. Streamer bite is currently getting better. Anglers streamer fishing are having better success in the evenings than mornings and mid

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This Little Guy Knows His Stuff

Lake Tahoe

by HANS MOXLEY

Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. Fantastic job you two !!!! This little guy knows his stuff Thank you for wearing your lucky shirt today For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-222

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Expect Water LEvels to Steadily Drop This Year

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

While the lake level is good, downstream users have had to start using water early due to very dry conditions. Expect the level to steadily drop this summer. Very little change here as fishing has been good for trout and perch and fair to good for bass. Surface water temperatures are in the low 60’s. Fly rodders have had success with balanced leeches and chironomids.

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Fishing For Trout Has Been Good

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

With surface water temperatures in the 60’s, fishing for trout has been good and bass has been fair to good and getting better every day. For the bait anglers, worms seem to be working better than PowerBait for trout. Spin fishermen should be using black spinners with gold blades. Fly rodders were having good luck with purple wooly buggers. Since Wilson often fishes similar to

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Road is Open and Lake is Ice Free

Angel Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The road is open and the lake is ice free. The parking lot is free of snow, though anglers will encounter snow as the head up the trail around the lake. There was a minor fish kill this winter here, so expect fishing to be a bit slower than usual until the stocking truck and access the lake (more snow needs to melt) and stock

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Trout and Bass Fishing Continues to Be Fair

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing for both trout and bass continues to be fair to good depending upon the day. Surface water temperatures are well on their way into the 60’s and the bass bite has picked up, especially largemouth bass using crankbaits and spinnerbaits. Anglers are also having success with both worms and PowerBait catching trout averaging 15 to 18 inches and a few over 20. Flies that

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Haymeadow and Cold Springs Reservoirs Have Been Good for Crappie

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Barbless hooks are helping anglers as weeds thicken across the ponds. Haymeadow and Cold Springs Reservoirs have been good for crappie with anglers using small jigs and night crawlers. Bass are active and hitting on jigs and tubes. The other ponds are good fly fishing for trout early in the day and towards evening as they hit the surface for bugs.

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Fishing Conditions Have Been Good This Spring

Comins Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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Trout Action Has Been Best at Sunrise and Sunset

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The park was full of anglers catching their limits of rainbows and tigers. Trout action has been best at sunrise and sunset. They are taking sunset PowerBait and night crawlers. Action for bass and crappie has been picking up throughout the day. They are hitting on olive and orange jigs. Anglers must catch and release bass through June 30.

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Fishing is Good Through the Morning

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Largemouth bass have been hitting on imitation crawdads and worms in darker colors. Green tube baits, bright jigs, and night crawler pieces have brought in the crappie. Fishing is good through the morning and slows significantly in the afternoon.

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Rainbow Trout Are Hanging Tight in Pools South of Big Bend

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Striper between 2-5 pounds are hitting anchovies and swimbaits on the Colorado River. Some striper anglers throwing topwater lures are being surprised with smallmouth bass catches instead. Rainbow trout are reportedly hanging tight in pools south of Big Bend State Recreation Area. Spinners, tube jigs, and night crawlers have resulted in success.

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Anglers Bringing in Limits of Rainbow Trout

Colorado River - Willow Beach

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Over the weekend, shore anglers brought in limits of rainbow trout at Willow Beach. Tube jigs and spinners landed fish between 2-4 pounds. Striped bass are cruising the deeper water waiting for the perfectly presented swimbait in the early morning hours.

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Black Bass Are Keeping Boaters Busy

Lake Mohave

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

On Lake Mohave, black bass are keeping boaters busy. Soft plastics, like chigger craws and spider jigs, are landing small fish in the 3-5 pound range.

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Las Vegas Urban Ponds Report

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Bluegill are taking meal worms and night crawler pieces throughout the day. Catfish are taking stink baits and night crawlers. Please discard fishing line in provide trash bins or pack it out to be recycled. 12 and older need a Nevada fishing license and there is a total of three-fish limit at all urban ponds

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Triple Digit Temps Have Arrived

Lake Mead

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Triple digit temperatures have arrived which means most anglers are fishing between dusk and dawn. Striped bass in the 2-3-pound range are taking a variety of lures and live bait. Crankbaits and jigs are tempting largemouth bass in the coves of Boulder Basin. Bluegill and catfish action is best throughout the Las Vegas Bay for shore anglers. Corn and anchovies are working well for catfish.

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