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Nevada Fish Reports


Fishing Below Spillway Has Been Good

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
At last report the lake was spilling but not very heavily.  Fishing is good for 12 to 15-inch fish that are in good shape. The same presentations, flies, baits and lures as used at South Fork, should also work well here.  Fishing below the spillway has been good though is slowing down.  This lake will be stocked once it stops spilling. 

Lake is Spilling into The Creek

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The road to Angel Lake is open and the lake is ice free.  The lake is about as full as it can get and is spilling into the creek.    There are some large snowdrifts on the backside of the lake.  Some minor fish loss due to winterkill, but many trout were seen cruising along the dam and in the mouth of the creek.  The usual

Fishing For Both Trout & Bass Has Been Good

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Fishing is also full and fishing for both trout and bass has been good.  Surface water temperatures are starting to move into the low to mid 60’s which will also help the bass bite.  This spring SF has been stocked with more than 55,000 trout. Fly fishermen fishing chironomids (midge larvae) or balanced leeches under an indicator are having the best luck.  Most of the

Cave Lake Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Fishing at Cave Lake has been good but the water level is low from a drawdown due to concerns with the dam.  The usual small nymphs and crystal buggers are working for trout, with beadhead pheasant tail nymphs being very effective.  The float tube launching area is closed and anglers should fish at the north end of the lake near the dam and main boat

Cold Creek Reservoir Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Fishing here is fair to good for 10 to 12-inch trout and fair for bass. The lake was stocked in late April with 2,000 rainbow trout.   The usual worms, PowerBait, small spinners and flies should all work.  

Comins Lake is Fishing Well

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Comins Lake is fishing well with a full lake and surface water temperatures starting to climb into the low 60’s.  Anglers are catching trout averaging 16 to 20 inches on a variety of tackle.  Panther Martins, spoons, PowerBait, salmon eggs, and night crawlers should all do well for the majority of bait fisherman.  Fly fisherman should use wooly buggers, leech patterns, and nymphs patterns (midges,

Reservoir is Full & Fishing is Good

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The reservoir is full and fishing has been fair to good.  The usual springtime flies of wooly buggers, prince nymphs, hares ears and chironomid patterns should all work.  Small spinners, PowerBait and worms should be effective as well. Illipah was stocked with 7500 trout on May 1.

Bite Was Hot on Tahoe Today

by MIKE NIELSEN
Put in lil work today. Got about a dozen. Initially the bite was electric as soon as we had three lines in and working on 4 th had triple going. Then spun around and had few more quickies then it stopped. Jigged up some throwbacks and then got into mid morning bite at end!

Truckee Fishing Report

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS
The Truckee River is seeing consistent evening hatches of yellow sallies, pale morning duns, caddises. Anglers should also be on the lookout for green drakes. The water temperatures in the Truckee River are starting to warm up, but still remain in the 50s. Anglers can expect flows to be more skinny towards Lake Tahoe, while the Glenshire and Hirschdale areas are showing more consistent flows.  FLOWS:

Smallmouth Bass Action on The Carson

by FISH REPORTS STAFF
Denny Galli from Dayton, NV was fishing the Carson River in Dayton, NV by the Dam last night and landed 5  Bass. Thanks for sharing Denny!

Mixed Bag Action on Tahoe

by ZACH GORDON
Captain Zach Gordon of The Prophet out of Tahoe Sportfishing in South Lake Tahoe, CA checked in with us today.  We had 7 passengers on board with us today and landed 11 lakers and a bonus Brown!  Check out the photos from some of our recent trips, been a nice mixed bag this past week. Contact Tahoe Sportfishing at (530) 541-5448 or check them out online at tahoesportfishing.com.

Hooked Up Sportfishing Report

by HANS MOXLEY
Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. This father and son team did a great job landing this fine catch,,,,, even did a little catch and release. For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-2221

Anglers & Fish Looking For Someplace Cool to Hang Out

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Warm temperatures have anglers and fish both looking for someplace cool to hang out. Look for trout action to be good as the sun rises and finish out the day with some bass in the late afternoon. Crappies have been hitting jigs at Cold Springs. Through June 30, bass are catch-and-release only at Dacey Reservoir and there is a 5-fish limit on bass at Adam's

Eagle Valley Reservoir Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Anglers have found good fishing at this Lincoln County reservoir with folks of all ages catching fish. Some anglers went home with a limit of 5 trout. Others caught and released largemouth bass.Plastics and crankbaits are working for the bass while trout are taking PowerBait and night crawlers. Bass are catch-and-release only through June 30. State park campgrounds are open at half capacity.

Echo Canyon Reservoir Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Anglers are finding good action for all species. Crappies and bass are both hitting well. Crappie are taking brightly colored jigs, bass are hitting plastics, and trout are taking worm combos and small flies. Campgrounds are open at half capacity.

River is Producing Some Nice Stripers

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The river is producing nice striper catches near Davis Dam and throughout Casino Row. Anchovies are the go-to bait, but a shad crankbait or trout swimbait should also entice the fish. Reports of smallmouth bass catches are coming in just south of Casino Row. The fish are taking night crawlers and soft plastics. The weekends are beginning to draw large crowds for recreation, so try

Fish Are Crazy About Soft Plastics

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
With the higher temperatures few reports are coming in from Willow Beach. Those anglers who are still fishing from the beach are doing so at dawn or dusk. Kayakers are finding large striped bass using shad crankbaits. On the lake, black bass activity is keeping anglers busy. The fish are crazy about soft plastic Chigger Craws and Ned rigs. Boaters and kayakers are having better

Las Vegas Urban Ponds Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The Nevada Department of Wildlife stocked 5- to 7-inch Bluegill at all the urban ponds last month and this month. The agency planted  catfish at the end of April. Both species are taking small worms and corn combos. Fishing is best in the morning when the parks open or towards sunset where access is available. Recreate responsibly by giving your fellow anglers space to fish

Lake Mead Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
At Government Wash anglers are reporting striper, catfish, and bluegill catches. The stripers and catfish are biting at night on anchovies. Bluegill are taking night crawlers and meal worms. Good bluegill action also is being reported at Echo Bay. Black bass anglers are having the most luck in the Virgin Basin. Smallmouth are chasing ChatterBaits and largemouth are hitting on shad-pattern lures. 

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

by RUSTY
Look where we live! Our weather is starting to warm up some and our water levels have been up for the most part. The striper bite has been a bit on the slow side but they are out there the evenings have been serving our anglers well. I am sure its a lot quieter as the jet skiis do not have running lights they are

Tahoe Boys Getting in on The Action

by HANS MOXLEY
Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. Local Tahoe boys coming out to join in the action Too much fun guys !!!!!! For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-2221

Great Fishing This Morning on Tahoe

by HANS MOXLEY
Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. Well alright......... we got this trip in,, after a few tries. Worth the wait,,,,,,, some great fishing, see ya next time For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-2221

Tahoe Sportfishing is Open!

by ZACH GORDON
Captain Zach Gordon of The Prophet out Tahoe Sportfishing in South Lake Tahoe, CA checked in with us today.  We had 8 passengers on board with us and finished the day off with 14 Lake Trout averaging 4-6 pounds. We fished the South Shore in shallower water mooching live bait.  Contact Tahoe Sportfishing at (530) 541-5448 or check them out online at tahoesportfishing.com.

Tahoe Topliners Report

by MIKE NIELSEN
Lil sample of the daily. Kept few. Happy b day j Kliene. Always take pictures where you don’t catch and have good scenery!
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