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Trout fishing has been fair to good

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout fishing has been fair to good. Trout in the 15″ t0 20″ range are being caught in the collection ditch. Fly anglers are reporting success with dark-colored streamer patterns, as well as your favorite nymph pattern (pheasant tail, gold-ribbed hares ear, etc.). Dry flies such as hoppers, mosquitos and ants are also working well. Small, flashy spinners like Panther Martins are the go-to for

Water levels are in good shape and water clarity is still decent

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Due to the Cottonwood Peak wildfire, the Wilson Reservoir campground is temporarily closed. Nevada Highway 226 is open to local traffic only. For most up to date information about this fire visit. Water levels are in good shape and water clarity is still decent despite some algae growth throughout the lake. The road is also in good condition. Trout fishing has slowed some with warmer temperatures

Anglers are catching trout in the 10 inch range

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers are catching trout in the 10″ range. Green PowerBait and worms are the go-to here for bait anglers. Ants, balanced leeches, and zebra midges are favorites for fly anglers.

Water temperatures remain in the mid to high 70s

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures remain in the mid to high 70s. Algae growth continues to impact water clarity and weed growth is thick in the southern portion of the reservoir. With the warm temps, trout fishing is very slow from shore. The trout bite is better for boaters who can reach the deeper, cooler water. Trout are hitting combinations of PowerBait and worms, as well as flashy

For the first time in 6 years, Cave Lake is full!

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

For the first time in 6 years, Cave Lake is full! A total of 20,000 rainbow trout averaging 11 inches have been stocked into Cave Lake this spring. A total of 1,000 brown trout were stocked in May, averaging 10 inches. Water temperatures are in the high 60s. Anglers should expect to catch hatchery stocked trout, however, there is a chance that you may catch a

Water levels are in good shape

Cold Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are in good shape. Trout fishing is fair to good from shore. The usual PowerBait, worms or small spinners should do well.

2nd Annual Save Comins Lake Pike-Out

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Attention Anglers! Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Save Comins Lake Pike-Out in Ely, NV on October 11, 2025. This is the rescheduled date following the weather-related cancellation in early May of this year. You MUST re-register via the links below, even if you registered for the event last May. We are calling on anglers to volunteer to fish out as many Northern Pike from Comins

Water temperatures are in the low to mid 70s

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures are in the low to mid 70s. Due to warm temperatures, trout fishing has slowed. Anglers fishing in the early mornings are catching rainbow, brown and tiger trout. Fish are hitting PowerBait, spinners, nightcrawlers, and wetflies behind a bubble. Bass have been hitting on a variety of soft plastics and spinning baits. Be sure to have a variety of colors ready to maximize success There

Water temperatures are in the low 70s

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures are in the low 70s. Irrigation season is underway and water levels are starting to expose the old dam in the middle of the reservoir. Recent angler contacts revealed rainbow trout in the 9-to-12 inch range being caught, with an occasional brown trout being caught. Better fishing will be from float tube or boat anglers who can reach the deeper, cooler water throughout

Good time to go fishing

by MATT KOLES

Smooth sailing now. We're just getting over the last heat wave on the Truckee River. 70's all next week, not bad. Soon we'll have some Fall fishing. For now think smaller size crayfish, smaller mayflies, and caddis. Trouts are still in faster water-so fish the appropriate rigs. Tight line nymphing/ Euro, will be your best bet. Around 500 cfs here in Hirschdale. Not a bad flow for

Flows remain good!

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

It’s certainly surprising to see the flows remain this good as we head into September. At 300 CFS along the upper river and 500 down in the canyon, we are still seeing most of the river accessible by boat, and the walk and wade fishing is all time. If flows do drop any further however, floating will become limited. The cooler days over the last week

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

We’ve got some great river fishing news to share! Local angler James Kirkpatrick landed a few stripers while fishing from shore near the Sunshine Peninsula using anchovies. The Colorado River offers plenty of great spots for catching these fish. This time of year, stripers are mostly running on the smaller side. That’s not to say there aren’t bigger ones out there, but the smaller fish tend

Stocking notice

Colorado River - Willow Beach

by WILLOW BEACH NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY

Stocking notice: 900 Rainbow trout stocked at Willow Beach fishing pier, Willow Beach, AZ. August 21, 2025

Fishing remains strong

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Fishing remains strong across Lake Tahoe for those targeting the right areas and getting out early. Surface temps are in the mid-60s°F. Lake trout are holding around 80–140 feet near the Cal Neva Hole and in South Lake, biting on jigged minnows and trolled plugs. Trolling plugs seems to be producing the larger fish. Kokanee are biting well near the Baldwin Beach area around 70

The Truckee is fishing excellent!

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Current Water Conditions The Truckee is fishing excellent this week, especially for anglers who beat the crowds in the early mornings. Flows remain steady and healthy—around 300 CFS at Tahoe City, 335 CFS through Truckee, and just under 543 CFS at Farad—keeping the canyon stretch in perfect shape. Mornings are crisp, trout are active, and water clarity is ideal. With warmer temps expected this weekend, keep

Lake Tahoe Grand Slam

by ROBERT VARIK

On our last trip, we landed a 10-pound Lake Trout and a 5-pound Brown Trout. We also brought in 2 Rainbows and 2 Kokanee. Fishing is still going strong as we head toward the end of summer. For more information, visit TahoeTrophyTrout.com or call/text 530-318-0791.

Fishing is Consistently Good!

by MATT KOLES

Looks like the heat wave is on the way out. Hasn't been that hot of a Summer on the Truckee River. In fact, California experienced it's coldest Summer in 30 years. The fishing has been consistently good. Good if you know and can find the proper water to fish this time of year. Helps if you can wade decently. Trouts are in current and you have

Excellent Conditions!

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

All said and done, the year-to-date conditions on the Truckee were some of the best we’ve ever seen. Ample water after a series of good winters, cooler than average air temps, no nearby fires (knock on wood), and a very healthy trout fishery. We are hopeful that these excellent conditions are going to continue into the fall, which is often considered to be one of

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