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Nevada Fish Reports


Water temperatures are sitting at 46F and the lake level has been stable since it refilled this spring

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Water temperatures are sitting at 46F and the lake level has been stable since it refilled this spring.  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 carried over from previous years.  Anglers will catch trout on nightcrawlers, PowerBait, spinners (Mepps and Panther Martins),

Water temperatures are at 50F

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Water temperatures are at 50F.  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 is recovering from a long, dry summer

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Comins Lake is recovering from a long, dry summer.  Surface water temperatures are sitting at 47F.  Fall stocking is complete with 10,059 rainbow trout averaging 9.1 inches and 1,985 tiger trout stocked. Recent surveys have shown a lot of hatchery size trout in the north lake and numerous 16-to-18 inch rainbow trout in the south lake, some well exceeding 24 inches.  Brown trout in the

Shoreline fishing continues to be good

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Water temperatures are at 48F.  Water levels are recovering following summer irrigation season.  A total of 5,715 rainbow trout averaging 8.6 inches were stocked this fall.  Shoreline fishing continues to be good, with anglers easily catching 4 to 5 fish per hour. Watercraft will allow anglers to access more diverse areas of reservoir and fish deeper water. Recent angler contacts revealed rainbow trout in 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

Rainbow Stocking

by WILLOW BEACH NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY
Late stocking notice: 1000 Rainbow trout were stocked at Bullhead City Community Park today, Tuesday, November 18th, 2025. Bullhead City, AZ.

Water temps have dipped into the low 40s

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Water temps have dipped into the low 40s. Weather has been warmer than normal for this time of year and the boat dock remains in the water for now. Water clarity is improving as algae continues to die off. With cooler water temps, trout fishing is steadily picking up and fish are averaging 16″ to 22″. Shoreline anglers are having luck with PowerBait or night

Nice LCT Catch on Pyramid Lake

by PYRAMID FLY CO.
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Rain and mountain snow on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES
Rain and mountain snow on the Truckee River. It's that time of year. We always need it.  Pretty warm storms so the rivers been up and down. Feels pretty mild out actually.  As far as the fishing goes, cloud and rain makes excellent fishing. Some rivers fish good on the rise, and some good on the drop. I like it on a slight rise, but I really

The ranch has still been fishing well and is open throughout the Winter

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
The ranch has still been fishing well and is open throughout the Winter. There are available dates on the calendar so give us a call if you want to book some time.

The Sceirine and Rosachi sections have both been fishing well lately

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
Well, it's all over but the cryin'! The CA side of the EW is now closed for the season. The Sceirine section and the rest of the Nevada side are open all year long. The Sceirine and Rosachi sections have both been fishing well lately with quote a few good reports coming in from both. Streamers and nymphs have both been doing well down there,

It has started this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
It has started this week. The shore fishing at Pyramid has been reported to be “fairly consistent” over the last few days. With the week of foul weather expected to push through the area, it’s safe to say the ‘25/’26 shore fishing season at Pyramid is on!   Early season, we recommend focusing on balanced leeches and balanced baitfish patterns under the indicator as the fish are

The Fishing on the Truckee has been really great this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
The Fishing on the Truckee has been really great this week, with the temps on the river in their ideal range and the flows very stable. This, and the mild weather has made for excellent conditions for both the trout and the angler; an often small section of the fishing Venn diagram. This will change a bit this week with rain/snow mix in the forecast.

Water temps have dropped into the 40s and water levels are increasing

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Water temps have dropped into the 40s and water levels are increasing. Shoreline weeds are still present but dying off. Better fishing opportunity will still be from float tube, kayak, etc. to reach the cooler and weed-free water. Trout are expected to measure up to 18″. Try small Panther Martins and Mepps, worms or your favorite PowerBait. Streamers and leeches are the go-to for fly

Water temps are dropping into the low 50s and water levels are low

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Water temps are dropping into the low 50s and water levels are low. Trout catch rates are fair to good. Anglers are using small, flashy spinners or PowerBait combined with small pieces of worm under a bobber. Bass and bluegill catch rates are slowing down with the cooler weather. Finesse baits should work for bass. Bluegill are most likely to hit worms under a bobber.

Water temperatures are dropping into the high 40s to low 50s

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Water temperatures are dropping into the high 40s to low 50s. Trout in the 15″ t0 20″ range are being caught in the collection ditch. 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 is about done for the season. Special Regulations:  Artificial lures only

Water levels and water clarity are in good shape

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Water levels and water clarity are in good shape. Surface water temps are in the high 40s to low 50s. The road is also in good condition, but may become muddy with precipitation in the forecast. Trout fishing has picked up with the cooler temps. PowerBait and worms are always reliable, or try throwing a rooster tail or small spoon. Streamer and leech patterns should

The road remains open, but that may change soon with snow expected in the next week

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The road remains open, but that may change soon with snow expected in the next week. Snow has accumulated on the south and west sides of the lake. Anglers are catching trout in the 10″ range. Green PowerBait and worms are the go-to here for bait anglers. Fly anglers switching from dry flies to small leech, bugger and chironomid patterns. Float-tubers and kayakers are having

Water temps are in the high 40s to low 50s

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Water temps are in the high 40s to low 50s. Fall stocking occurred last month, with 8,000 rainbow trout stocked. Anglers should expect to catch hatchery stocked trout, however, there is a chance that you can catch a trout carried over from previous years. Try nightcrawlers, PowerBait, spinners (Mepps and Panther Martins), and a variety of wetflies behind a bubble.

Water temperatures have dropped into the 50s

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Water temperatures have dropped into the 50s. Anglers can expect decent shoreline fishing around the reservoir. The reservoir was stocked with 7,000 tiger trout and 2,000 rainbow trout this year. Try PowerBait, night crawlers or small spinners. The fishery is still recovering after significant drawdown events

Trout fishing is picking up for the fall bite as water temps have dropped into the 50s

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Trout fishing is picking up for the fall bite as water temps have dropped into the 50s. Fall stocking occurred last month, with approximately 2,000 tiger trout and 5,000 rainbows stocked. Anglers should try PowerBait, spinners, nightcrawlers, and wetflies behind a bubble. Trout in the 16-to-22-inch range have been seen shoaling in the north end of the south lake.  The vegetation that has hampered access

Water temperatures have dropped into the low 50s

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Water temperatures have dropped into the low 50s. The western side of the old dam is exposed and just a small portion of the east side is visible. Boats, float tubes, and kayaks can be easily launched. Shoreline fishing has been good with anglers catching 3 to 4 fish per hour.  Recent angler contacts revealed rainbow trout in the 10-to-14 inch range being caught.  A
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