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Bass are Biting on Crawdad Jigs and Plastics

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers are finding the best action at sunrise and sunset. Bass are biting on crawdad jigs and plastics. Trout fishing has been slow during recent heatwaves. Aquatic vegetation has made shore fishing a challenge and getting out on Haymeadow and Cold Springs a struggle.

Cool Nights Have Helped Reduce Shoreline Vegetation

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cool nights have helped reduce shoreline vegetation. Anglers have been catching 10- to 12-inch rainbow trout in the early mornings. Crappies are taking white jigs along reed beds and the dock. Anglers taking to the water are catching bass with flies and plastics.

Bass are Active Throughout The Morning

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Some areas are becoming more fishable as aquatic vegetation begins to dissipate with cooler nighttime temperatures. Water levels are low, and trout fishing has been slow. Crappies are biting on worms or jigs fished about four feet below a bobber. Look for the fish out past the vegetation along the shore. Bass are active throughout the morning and hitting on plastics, including creature baits.

Shore Anglers are Reporting Striper Bites Throughout Big Bend Area

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Shore anglers are reporting striper bites throughout Big Bend State Recreation Area. Most fish are weighing between 1 and 3 pounds, but one lucky angler reeled in a 7-pound striper using anchovies. Large crankbaits in shad patterns are also fooling the stripers. Catfish are hit and miss, with the best action coming to those using anchovies overnight.

Willow Beach is a Hot Spot for Large Striped Bass and Catfish

Colorado River - Willow Beach

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Willow Beach is a hot spot for large striped bass and catfish. Stripers between 15 and 20 pounds are taking jointed swimbaits fished from boats overnight. Shore anglers are catching catfish and smaller stripers from the fishing pier using anchovies.

Smallmouth Bite is on in The Coves Just North of Katherine Landing

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

On the reservoir, the smallmouth bite is on in the coves just north of Katherine Landing. Soft plastic crawdads and worms on a Ned rig are producing catches near drop-offs. Striped bass are taking baits trolled near Davis Dam

Las Vegas Urban Ponds Fishing Report

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Southern Nevada is having another heatwave, so fishing for sunfish and bass will still be best at sunrise and sunset. Small night crawler pieces fished off the bottom are working very well for bluegill and green sunfish. Bass are hitting spinners and crankbaits.

Striper Boils Are Popping up Throughout The Boulder Basin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Striper boils are popping up throughout the Boulder Basin. Boaters able to keep up with the boils are catching fish between 1 and 3 pounds on anchovies and topwater lures. Catfish anglers are reporting fish weighing up to 5 pounds taking catfish chunk bait in Government Wash. Black bass are cruising the coves of the Overton Arm. Largemouth averaging 3 pounds are taking spinners and

20 lb. Striper Plus A Nice Stringer

by RUSTY

We are getting some great fishing both up on Lake Mohave and here along the Colorado River. Up on the lake it’s mostly by boat however there are a lot of great spots by the dam along the shore line. Our local angler Fred Shipps was trolling near the dam using an umbrella rig and landed this nice stringer of stripers the larger one was

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

Colorado River - Davis Dam

by RUSTY

Here below the Davis dam we are mostly getting stripers in the 1 to 3 pound range. Are happy couple River and Bret Newton have been going boating in the evening and River started taking her fishing pole and some anchovies. They were in the big bend area where she landed a couple of nice size stripers. Anglers are reporting seeing a lot of fish

Get After Them With Crayfish and Stoneflies

by MATT KOLES

Smoke. Looks like all of California is under a blanket of smoke. I feel for those families that are in any of the fire zones. So far, fingers crossed, Tahoe hasn’t burned, but dry lightning is forecasted this week. Some days have been better than others air quality wise here in Tahoe. If there’s a silver lining, it’s that the smoke acts as could cover, and has

Ranch Section Best in The Mornings & Evenings

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF

As with the California side of the river, the ranch section is definitely best in the mornings and evenings. Anglers have reported having really good action from about 6 in the morning until around 9:30 or so when the fish seemed to just shut off. I’m sure it’s possible to get into some fish during the day but the action will be significantly less than

Truckee River Fishing Report

by ORVIS COMPANY

With water temps ranging for the high 50's to low 60's fish will be looking to feed. This time of year fish can be in any type of water, so covering all water types is important. ESN is still going to produce the most fish, but fishing with a dry dropper and nymphing with an indicator will be great way to cover deep pools, glides

Ruby Lake Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water level is low and weeds are coming on strong, but you can still launch a boat at the main boat landing. However, launching anything but a canoe or kayak at the Narciss boat launch is very difficult. Bass fishing is good for numbers and fair to good for keepers. Surface water temperatures are in the high in the 70’s. The best tactic seems

Wildhorse Reservoir Fishing Report

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

There is an algae bloom going on and surface water temperatures are in the 70’s driving trout very deep into the water column. Fishing for and perch ranges from good to very good, both from shore and from boats, while fishing for trout is slow to fair. Bass fishing is good for numbers but fair for size. The usual PowerBait and worms for bait anglers

First Thing in The Morning is Best For Fishing

Cold Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water level is very low and fishing is slow. Worms, PowerBait, small spinners and flies should all work if the fish are cooperating. First thing in the morning is best for fishing here due to very warm surface water temperatures.

Bobber Placement is Everything

by MIKE NIELSEN

Bobber placement is everything. Limits plus today. Got absolutely schooled by big fish today. The ones that nipped and missed or fell in net or just flat out gulped. Removing hooks from under gills today. Hope everyone near fires are safe. Thoughts and prayers to those in loss, out of work or any unforeseen circumstances from fires. Be safe!

On-The-Water Report From The Banks of the Truckee River

by RENO FLY SHOP

Here is your on-the-water report from the banks of the Truckee River. Mike Anderson has some availability on his guide calendar for trout (mornings) and carp (afternoons). Call the shop today to book at trip before the end of summer. Flies we suggest: Carot, The Ticket, G6 Caddis, OCD Caddis, Nemec Stone, Masked Marauder, CDC Red Tag, Parachute Adams, Parachute Madam X, Perdigon, ID Theft, Sculpzilla, Weirs Sculpin

20 Lb. Striper

Colorado River - Willow Beach

by WILLOW BEACH HARBOR

It’s always a good day for fishing at Willow! 20lb stripper with Allen Coles AC plug this morning. Great catch, Manny!

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