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Nevada Fish Reports


Topaz Lake Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY
The water level is still up and the fishing has started to pick up from shore and from a boat. Green Powerbait has been most productive, while trollers have been using Rapalas or flashers and a half a worm. I have had good success with medium flasher blades and a rainbow dick slammer 18 inches behind the blades. Camping is still not allowed on the

Mason Valley WMA Report

by DOUG BUSEY
The area is open to the public now for fishing. They have stocked Hinkson Slough with rainbow trout.

Truckee River Fishing Report

by RENO FLY SHOP
Truckee River  We are currently at 950 Cfs at the downtown Reno gauge. We have passed our annual natural peak flow. This is the peak flow of natural snowmelt and unregulated inflow. Flow in the Truckee River will gradually reduce to our “summer flows” coming from the 7 upstream reservoirs. For those counting the 7 upstream reservoirs controlling water in the Truckee River are, Tahoe, Donner, Prosser, Independence,

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

by RUSTY
Lake Mohave that is open and for now only passholders are welcome but we know that will change. Our fishing is going well this time of year. We have stripped bass and some catfish that are more than happy to go home with you. For boaters and our shore anglers watch  our water levels. Marianna Nielson was fishing from the Katherine Landing fishing pier using

Colorado River- Below Davis Dam Fishing Report

by RUSTY
The Colorado river below the Davis dam is controlled by the Davis dam it has 5 generating stations. Just as the oceans are controlled by the moon our tides are by demand of both power needs and agriculture very little goes towards recreation. hope this helps some to understand the rise and fall of our tides. Anyway back to fishing our local angler Tommy Nguyen

Watershed Wednesday: East Walker River

by NEVADA STATE PARKS
This #WatershedWednesday, we take you back to the Walker River State Recreation Area to meet up with Conservation Specialist Samantha Essig and learn more about beavers and trees along the East Walker River. #DiscoverNVStateParks #StaySafeToStayOpen

Truckee River Fishing Report

by MATT KOLES
Little cooler this week on the Truckee River. Raining today. Really good fishing weather. It’ll be hot before you know it, nice to have a little rain right now. Flows are still up, up and down the river. It’s spring. Clarity is really good. In fact, almost too good. I like it off color. Don’t like when those trouts can see me. They see everything. I’ve had so

Update on Road Closure

by WILLOW BEACH HARBOR
UPDATE ON ROAD CLOSURE: They are finishing clearing off the road today and the gate will remained closed until tomorrow (5.12, Wednesday) morning. Wednesday morning they will be allowing annual pass holders back in! Stay safe!

Trapped under capsized boat, 3-year-old girl safely rescued by Game Warde

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
A three-year-old girl was rescued from under a capsized boat on Lake Mead when more than a dozen members of a church group were thrown into the water by the extremely rough wind-generated waves during a Mother's Day boat trip Sunday night.     Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) game wardens responded to a report of an overturned vessel in Swallow Bay on the northwestern side of

Lahontan Reservoir Fishing Report

by LAHONTAN STATE RECREATION AREA
Water Temperature: 55 degrees Wiper/ White Bass: Wiper and White Bass have started popping up on sandy beaches near drop offs and ledges. Actively is increasing around 4pm. Try using bright colored or shiny lures. Catfish: Catfish are being reported all around the lake. Anglers are having a lot of luck at the entrance to the narrows on the Fallon side, and near the dam at overlook.

Groves Lake Fishing Report

by FISH REPORTS STAFF
Groves Lake has plenty of shoreline to access fishing and there was a kayaker out on the water. After arriving we meet a 12 year old who got his limit of Rainbow trout pretty quickly. He advised us on using a worms to catch the hungry fish. After setting up my line with a fresh worm I casted out into the water. BAM! First cast

Brownies and Bows

by CHAD WOODS
We had a great time fishing at the Elbow of the East Walker River.   We caught and released a total of 10 trout (6 Rainbows and 4 Brown Trout).  We caught the trout using a variety of techniques.   On the bait side we caught fish using Salmon Eggs and Night Crawlers.  We also had luck casting lures.  We were successful using Panther Martins, Roostertails and

Lake Tahoe Fishing Update

by DOUG BUSEY
ll public boat ramps are still closed until further notice. A few people have been fishing at Cave Rock off of the rocks. Even shore access roads are closed.

Topaz Lake Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY
The Douglas County campground is closed and there is no overnight camping allowed in the day use area. The county boat ramp and day use is open to enjoy, as long as we don't gather in large groups. The lake level has come up a little and the fishing has started to pick up as well. Green Powerbait of night crawler have been successful for

Fishing Has Been Fair

by DOUG BUSEY
The fishing has been fair to good. I personally like the upper river in Douglas County.

On The Water Fishing Report

by RENO FLY SHOP
On-the-Water Fishing Report | Truckee River Early May 2020 Flies we Suggest: Carot, Perdigon, Spanish Bullet, Masked Marauder, Para Madam X, Squirmy Worm, Jigged PT, Double Bead Stonefly, The One and Weir's Sculpin

Bumpy Start This Morning

by HANS MOXLEY
Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. A bit bumpy out this morning, but.... these two got er done !!!! For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-2221

A Truckee River Dozen (fly selection du jour)

by RENO FLY SHOP
Truckee River Dozen Staff pick their favorite fly patterns on the Truckee River - right now!!! Fourteen of the flies Reno Fly Shop staff and guides are currently using on the Truckee River. No we aren’t bad at counting, staff just couldn’t stop at 12 when asked to pick their favorite Truckee River flies they are currently using. We update this selection frequently based upon flow conditions, seasonality and

Truckee – May 6th Fishing Report

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS
**Be advised the Glenshire Bridge Day Use Area is closed until further notice from the US Forest Service** TRUCKEE RIVER: The Truckee River continues to go up in flows this week as the snow levels begin to shrink in the mountains and feed our streams. The fishing, however, still remains good despite the start of the run-off. The main game will still be nymphing, but the streamer

Willow Beach Marina Update

by WILLOW BEACH HARBOR
Good Afternoon! Please see the attached press release for updates regarding where each property stands as far as services available and what has reopened! So excited to begin the reopening process! #vegas #willowbeachmarina #cottonwoodcovemarina #echobayrv #callvillebaymarina #templebar #hooverdamrafttour #lakemeadrv

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

by RUSTY
The striper bite is starting near the Davis Dam and so far they have been found in the deeper waters. Anchovies have been working for this area. I have also heard of some catfish action near the fishing dock in the Katherines landing bay. Our snow birds from Colorado Dan and Karen Wischnack landed these 3 stripers at 5.60 pounds 27 and 1/2 inches 6.42 ponds

Hooked Up Sportfishing Fishing Lake Tahoe

by HANS MOXLEY
Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. That will do...... Thanks guys, that was fun For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-2221
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