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Rye Patch Reservoir Fishing Report

Rye Patch Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing was fair this summer and will continue to improve as warmwater gamefish populations continue to rebound. Spin Fisherman are finding that Rapala minnow imitations are working well in addition to larger brightly colored jigs. Fly Fisherman are picking up an occasional walleye or bass on chartreuse woolly buggers or clouser minnows near the dam.

Walker Lake Update

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As a result of declining water levels, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in Walker Lake has increased dramatically to the point that the lake can no longer support its native fish and wildlife populations. The last Lahontan cutthroat trout was documented in the lake in 2009. An increase in the lake level is key to reestablishing a fishery in Walker Lake. To learn more about efforts

Trout Bite is Still Very Good

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The trout bite has been very good following recent plants of rainbow and tiger trout. The fish are taking a variety of PowerBait offerings, spinners, and small spoons. Anglers have been doing well from the fishing dock and the dam.

Rainbow Action is Great

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Rainbow trout action has been very good, but the best fishing has been found by those using boats or floatables to get away from the shoreline. Water levels continue to rise and that has anglers finding the best action along the dam. The fish are taking PowerBait in rainbow, orange or green colorations, as well as spinners.

Anglers Are Catching Limits of Strped Bass

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers are catching limits of striped bass near the south end of Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area. From shore or boat, striper fishing is good from below Davis Dam past Casino Row. Rainbow trout are hitting PowerBait, worms and Rooster Tails.

Lake Mohave/ Willow Beach Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers are using Rooster Tails to limit out on stocked rainbow trout at Willow Beach. Smallmouth and largemouth bass are biting on light-colored crankbaits and jointed swimbaits throughout Cottonwood Basin. Stripers are hitting shad imitations at the mouths of coves north of Davis Dam and intermittently outside of Willow Beach Marina.

Catfish Action Has Been Good

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers have found good fishing for catfish at Veteran’s Memorial, Sunset, and Floyd Lamb parks. The fish have been taking night crawlers and hot dog pieces. The Nevada Department of Wildlife hopes to begin rainbow trout stockings for the Urban Ponds just before Thanksgiving. Before that can happen, however, the water temperature in the ponds needs to be steadily below 60 degrees.

Lake Mead Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Striped bass are biting anchovies outside of Hemenway Harbor and Callville Bay Marina. Anglers are fishing from the shore and boats in depths of 50 to 60 feet. Most of the fish are in the 2- to 3-pound range. Anglers are still bringing in largemouth bass on plastics and shad imitations in coves that have good shoreline vegetation.

Last Few Weeks Have Been Outstanding For 20 Lb. Cutthroat

by GLENN LEMON

The last two weeks have been outstanding for large fish up to 20 lbs. Fly fishing, jigging and trolling are all producing. Open dates available for November. PM pilotpeakguideservice@gmail.com #pyramidlake #flyfishing #flyfishnevada #pilotpeakguideservice

LAKE HAS TURNED ON!

by PYRAMID LAKE GUIDES

With water temps dropping the big fish have moved into the shoreline, which is a bit earlier than usual. Shore fishing should be good until the temps hit the low 40’s. Get out there!

Still Waiting on Some Rain/Snow

by MATT KOLES

Still waiting on some rain/snow. Looks like that ain’t happening until late November, ugh. We’ll get it, meantime, just enjoying the September’ish weather. Ain’t complaining, just nice to get some rainy days in and get fish looking up, or chasing some streamers. Much as the same as last week. Ain’t too much to report. Nice days, cold nights. Water low and clear and cold up here in

Truckee River Fly Fishing Report

by ORVIS COMPANY

Coming into this next week air temps are going to continue dropping and the water temp will slowly follow. The fall hatches will be plentiful, trout will be more active throughout the whole day. Keep nymphing (euro/indicator). Trout will still be located in seams and pocket water 1.5'-3' in depth, euro nymphing is very successful in these areas. If your looking to indicate, fish areas

Hooked Up Saturday Report

by HANS MOXLEY

Not too bad you guys, a little on the smaller of fish today but still very nice, 6 out of 7 keeping a few for dinner.

Pyramid Lake Fly Fishing Report

by ORVIS COMPANY

Go to shorline that has a big drop off. Stripping flies with fast sinking lines has still been the best fishing.The indicator fishing with leeches has been picking up.Fishing around 12-14 feet under the indicator has been working well. Water flow: N/A Visibility: 48 inches Water temperature at mid-day: 65 Degrees F Water condition: Clear Best time of day to fish: early morning, later afternoon/evening Best stretch: Limited recreation use between

The Lake Has Completed It's Turnover

by RENO FLY SHOP

Pyramid Lake The lake has completed it’s “turning over” and the LCT have responded accordingly. We are seeing trout feed in shallower water. Hope you had the chance to read our article on what happens when the lake turns over. If not, here is a link. Stripping boobies and beetles has been the most productive with the Deadpool variant a true standout. We have had some reports

Truckee is Fishing in Winterlike Conditions

by RENO FLY SHOP

Truckee River Cold weather settled into the Truckee River watershed rather quickly the last week. Single digit overnight lows in Truckee has cooled the water off significantly. As a result the Truckee is fishing in winterlike condition. We are finding midge in the morning with BWO as the day warms up. Clients are finding a fair number of fish on their trips with our guides. Predominantly

Striper Bite is Doing Okay

by RUSTY

Up on Lake Mohave the striper bite is doing ok with some anglers bringing in a few in the 4 to 8 pound range. This size is also being found her along the river below the Davis Dam. The Casino area has been one of the better spots. Now that our rainbow trout plant has started back up the trout fishing should be going well.

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