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Black Bass Action is Picking Up

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Black bass action is picking up in the Las Vegas Bay and Callville Bay areas. Anglers are reporting success using topwater lures, spinners, and crankbaits, all in shad patterns. Anglers targeting striped bass are seeing the most action early in the morning or just after sunset. Live shad and anchovies are the baits of choice. Bluegill can still be found biting worms in the shallow

11lb. Rainbow At Lake Tahoe

by FISH REPORTS STAFF

Mike Olney from Gardnerville, Nevada caught this huge 11 lb. 4 oz. Rainbow at Lake Tahoe this weekend using a AC Plug .Lake record is 11lbs. 6 ozs. Wow!

Bite Was Fast & Furious This Morning

by MIKE NIELSEN

Bite was fast and furious early except we experienced lots of loss with 15 coming off. We landed 9 !

Pyramid Lake Will Be Opening November 2nd

by PYRAMID LAKE FISHERIES

The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Council has approved the re-opening of Pyramid Lake for day use, camping, boating and fishing on Monday, November 2, 2020. State Route 446 will reopen to public passage November 2, 2020. Permit sale online only.

Euro and Indicator Nymphing Have Been Proving to Be Successful

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

With cooler temps in the air, the fishing has been good. Truckee River is being released from Tahoe around 120 CFS. Anglers are fishing well with caddis, blue winged olives, october caddis, and there is some streamer fishing as well now that the water is up. Euro nymphing and indicator nymphing are also proving to be successful methods for anglers as well. FLOWS: Tahoe City 124

The Ranch is Still Fishing Well

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF

The ranch is also still fishing well, dry/dropper rigs have been working very well down there as well as some good streamer action in the mornings and of course good nymph action throughout the day. Give us a call ahead of time if you’d like to book some time on the ranch.

Fish Are Still Biting!

Colorado River - Willow Beach

by WILLOW BEACH HARBOR

This was caught “in the water” out here somewhere today The fish are still biting. Congrats wrangler.

Best Action is Taking Place in The Morning Hours

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The best action is taking place in the morning hours and at sunset when the winds are calmest. Afternoon winds have made it difficult for anglers and can come up without warning. Rainbow trout have been hitting on rainbow PowerBait, night crawlers, and an assortment of ¼- to ½-ounce spinners and spoons. Water levels are steady and road conditions are good. With upland game bird

Anglers Have Been Doing Well From Shore

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers have been doing well from shore for trout averaging 10 to 12 inches in length. Trout action is best during the morning hours. Anglers are catching the fish with worms and PowerBait. Bass are still taking baits but are doing so later in the day. Overnight temperatures are dropping below freezing. The launch ramp is closed due to low water levels. For more information

Rainbows Have Been Biting Well

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Despite low water levels, rainbow trout have been biting well for the few anglers working the lake. Pink, orange, and green PowerBait have been catching the fish. So too have small spinners. Dark colored Woolly Buggers will take both trout and bass. Aquatic vegetation growth is subsiding in some areas along the shoreline.

The River is Producing Stripers up to 8 lbs.

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The river is producing stripers up to 8 pounds for boaters using anchovies. Fish weighing up to 2 pounds are taking baits from shoreline anglers. The most action is being reported downriver, south of Big Bend State Recreation Area. Anglers are reporting smallmouth bass catches in the same area on soft plastics. Catfish are hitting chicken liver and anchovies fished near vegetation.

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are low at Willow Beach making the boat launch inaccessible to some vessels. Shore anglers and kayakers are still having luck landing striped bass up to 12 pounds. The rainbow trout bite is expected to pick up with the cooler weather. PowerBait and worms are the go-to baits this time of year. Anglers are finding good action for black bass and stripers at

Las Vegas Urban Ponds Fishing Report

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been slow. Bluegill, bass, and catfish all seem reluctant to take the bait. Hot dogs or night crawlers have been catching a few catfish. Anglers are encouraged to dispose of their discarded fishing line in trash cans or yellow recycle bins. A rod and reel are required when fishing the urban ponds and other Nevada waters.

Black Bass Action Has Increased Throughout The Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers are enjoying an increase in black bass action throughout the Las Vegas Bay. Both largemouth and smallmouth are taking a mix of topwater lures and crankbaits in shad and trout patterns. Soft plastics in green pumpkin and watermelon are working well too. Striped bass are showing a preference for walking baits and live shad if you can net them. Fishers are reporting boils throughout the

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

The fishing maybe a bit slow sometimes but we have fish. We now have Rainbow Trout at the Willow Beach hatchey who have been raising some nice fish and trout this stocking season. Will Ashburn was fishing from shore in the Community Park area where he landed his limit of 5 trout. Will was using one of his favorite spinners to land these rainbows. Usually

Finally Some Seasonable Temps

by MATT KOLES

Finally some seasonable temps. Switched to fall this weekend on the Truckee River. Cold overnight lows, and mild afternoons. Enjoy it while it lasts. Flows continue to remain good for mid-October. Surprised, we have this much water coming down. About 440 cfs here. So good flows everywhere below Boca. Skinny up top, anywhere above the inlet at Boca towards Tahoe City. Your best nymphing now will be mid-morning

The Ranch is Fishing Pretty Well These Days

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF

The Ranch is also fishing pretty well these days with some very good dry/dropper days as well as some good nymphing days. With the cooler water temperatures the fish are very happy and healthy with lots of browns and good numbers of rainbows being caught down there. Give us a call ahead of time if you want to book some time on the ranch.

Pyramid Lake Update

by DOUG BUSEY

There has been some controversy on when the lake may open this fall. The lake usually opens on October 1st, but as of now they are still closed to all non tribal members. You may also want to visit their website. The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe has also considered raising the day use fishing permit to $30. Another proposal was to raise the fee 25

Flows Have Been Bouncing Around A Bit

by RENO FLY SHOP

320 CFS today at the downtown gauge, flows have been bouncing around a bit. Largely due to the end of irrigation season and the turning off the diversions into ditches. Fall is in full swing and the trees have begun to turn. This is often the start to some of the best fishing on the Truckee River and our surrounding waters. While we have seen several caddis

Wild Horse Reservoir Fishing Report

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temperatures have dropped into the high 50’s but there is still a fair amount of algae that is being blown to leeward shores on windy days. With overnight lows below freezing, the algae and weeds should start disappearing. Trout fishing has been spotty, with anglers having both good and bad days. Fishing for perch is still good for numbers and fair to good

Trout Fishing is Picking Up

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing for trout is picking up with anglers reporting productive mornings on the lake. Bass fishing is slowing down a bit but anglers continue to catch nice sized bass. Surface water temperatures are starting to drop into the high 50’s and algae still stains the water but is starting to clear. Aquatic plants should start receding as the weather cools. Fly fishermen are catching fish

Amazing Fall Fishing Day

by MIKE NIELSEN

Amazing fall day yesterday. Departure at 7 am. By 10 had caught many of two species keeping just enough for the boys bbq!!

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