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Nevada Fish Reports


Ice is off The Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Ice is off the reservoir. Anglers have found good fishing for rainbow trout in the 10- to 12-inch class using hardware and traditional baits. Various colored PowerBait, marshmallows, and night crawlers are enticing the trout. The campground and all facilities are open. Nighttime temperatures are still below freezing. There have been no reports of bass activity.

Water is Fully Open

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
 The water is fully open, but angler activity has been minimal. Trout are taking PowerBait, spinners and nymphs. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s, but the area will see some weather this weekend. The campgrounds and all facilities are open.

Fishing Has Been Good on The River

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Fishing on the river has been good with rainbow trout, channel catfish and black bass all taking baits. Trout are showing a preference for gold spinners with red polka dots, but PowerBait is always a good option too. Catfish are taking anchovies fished off the bottom and not far from shore. The striper bite is slow, but some shore anglers have had luck using glide baits

Lake Mohave/ Willow Beach Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
 Rainbow trout are quick to bite on gold spinners and rainbow PowerBait at Willow Beach. Anglers are catching 3- to 5-pound trout from both shore and kayaks. Catfish are hanging around vegetation near shore. One angler reported reeling in an 8-pound catfish he caught on a chicken liver. Few reports have come from the main reservoir, likely due to the consistent winds. However, clear skies

Las Vegas Urban Ponds Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Last week, NDOW stocked rainbow trout at Beatty Pond along with Floyd Lamb, Sunset, and Veteran’s Memorial parks. Gold spinners, Kastmasters, and worms are catching the fish. Anglers are catching catfish at Sunset Park. Worms and hot dog slices are catching the catfish.

Good Striper Action Throughout The Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Anglers are reporting good striper action all over the lake with fish averaging 20 inches long. The bite is on in the early morning and then slows before noon. A variety of shad imitations are fooling the fish, including crankbaits, swimbaits and soft plastics. Largemouth bass are becoming active and are showing preference for Chatterbaits. Crappie fishing has been slow, but a few anglers have

"You Should Have Been Here Yesterday"

by PYRAMID FLY CO.
We all know the old adage, “You should have been here yesterday”. Today definitely proved that once again. As most of us know these fish prefer some weather this time of year. Yesterday was the first weather event we have seen in over a month and the fish definitely had the feed bags wide open! @sarah_landstrom and her posse of determined bad ass women got

Truckee River Fishing Report

by MATT KOLES
It finally snowed again in Tahoe. Actually woke up to about 4 inches here in the Hirsch, up top, they got almost a foot. Small storm for Tahoe standards, but it’s a start. The long range models are suggesting more storms and bigger, mid-month. Of course, Miracle March was back in 91′, but we’ve had some big March snowfalls recently in 16′, and 18.’ Hopefully we

Fishing Has Been Good For Lake Trout

by DOUG BUSEY
Fishing has been good for lake trout. Best areas have been Dollar Point, Cal/Neva point and the Tahoe City Shelf. Most anglers have been fishing 100 to 200 feet of water using flashers or dodgers with a minnow. Average fish has been 1 to 6 pounds with and occasional 10 to 15 pounder. Some angler have also been productive with flatfish right off the bottom.

Doug Busey Topaz Lake Report

by DOUG BUSEY
I fished the lake a couple weeks ago with Tom Blotter from Minden. We trolled the lake with J-5 Rapalas  from early morning to 1 pm. We caught and released 16 trout which were mostly in the 13 to 17 inch class. Last weekend I fished with my wife Renee from the shore and got 2 bites the first day, then we got a dozen

13 Lb. Cutty

by PYRAMID LAKE FISHERIES
Pyramid Lake Fisheries checked in with us today with this nice catch from Andrew Goodman on February 15. The Cutthroat weighed in at 13 lbs. and 34 inches.

Mostly Ice Free

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Area reservoirs are mostly ice free. Anglers are finding good fishing for trout off the dams. The fish are in good condition.  One lucky angler reeled in a 20-inch rainbow while fishing from his kayak. Action will continue to pick up as water temperatures grow warmer.

Eagle Valley Reservoir Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The reservoir is nearly ice free. Anglers have been catching rainbow trout in the 10- 12-inch range. Both hardware and traditional baits are catching the fish. Green and orange PowerBait, marshmallows, and night crawlers have proven quite effective for anglers. So have lures. The campground and all facilities are open.

Some of The Best Trout Fishing This Time of Year

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The water is free of ice and starting to rise. Anglers should expect some of the best trout fishing of the year. Trout are taking PowerBait in orange or green colorations. Spinners and spoons are good options for lure fishing anglers. The campgrounds and all facilities are open.

Rainbow Trout Have Been Providing Good Action

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
 Rainbow trout have been providing the best action along the river. Both shore and boat anglers are catching fish on worms, PowerBait and spinners. Anglers have reported that the trout prefer spinners with a yellow or red polka dot pattern. Largemouth bass have been biting on soft plastic worms around Big Bend State Recreation Area. Watermelon is a favorite color. Striper bites are hit and

Lake Mohave Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Striped bass fishing remains slow for most anglers. Anglers have been catching some stripers with crankbaits at the south end of the reservoir. Black bass should become more active as water temperatures begin to climb. Anglers are already catching largemouth on silver spoons and anchovies near shelves in the coves. Shore anglers at Willow Beach are catching stripers and rainbow trout, both in the one-to-three-pound

Las Vegas Urban Ponds Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Stocked rainbows typically take a variety of baits and lures, but mealworms often work well this time of year. Catfish have been taking night crawlers at Sunset Park.

Good Striper Action Being Reported

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Despite rainy weather conditions anglers found good fishing over the weekend. Good striper action has been reported in the upper Government Wash and around Hemenway. The fish are showing a preference for shad-colored crankbaits but also are taking chrome jerkbaits and anchovies. Largemouth bass action is picking up in the area of Pumphouse Cove where anglers have found success with watermelon-colored soft baits. A few

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

by RUSTY
Yep its me with a limit of rainbow trout. I landed while fishing from shore using a lil jakes spin a lure in the gold with red spots. These are some nice fish that our federal hatchery is providing for all our anglers. The Willow Beach Hatchery is taking great pride is raising these fish. With our stocking program getting close to an end I

64 Lb. Flatty

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT
Bobby Wright starts off the 2020 Fat Cat Challenge with a bang! A huge 64.38 pound “flatty” from the Colorado River caught on February 16.  The fish had a girth of 34.375 inches and was 50.75 inches long. The catch is being evaluated for the State Catch and Release Record for Flathead on the Colorado River. Anglers don’t catch fish like these without a ton of effort, knowledge

Truckee River Fishing Report-2-25-20

by MATT KOLES
Mild weather for the Truckee River.  Having a long, mild, dry streak here in Tahoe/ Reno. This is very typical to get prolonged dry spells in the Sierra’s, but this is an exceptional one. The snow we have is melting. Will we get more snow? Looks like the long range models are coming into agreement on a pattern change. How much rain/ snow is the question.

Great Looking Mac Limits

by HANS MOXLEY
Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. Great looking limit of Mackinaw there guys. See you next month ,,, we'll get some more For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-2221

Hooked Up Sportfishing Report

by HANS MOXLEY
Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. Great fishing with you guys today. That should feed you for a while. For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-2221

As Spring Progresses Expect Bass Fishing to Heat Up

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Fishing at Squaw Reservoir can be productive through the winter months especially on the northwest portion of the reservoir where warm springs keep water temperatures up.  As spring progresses expect Bass fishing to heat up.  May to mid-June is typically the best time of year for largemouth bass at the reservoir.  Fishing for rainbow trout in the deeper portions of the reservoir in the winter
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