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Trout Action Won't Last Long

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout action will pick up again as we move into April, but it won’t last long. Warming temperatures will eventually put the seasonal brakes on trout action. Some trout will hold over by seeking out shady areas and deep water. Black bass and bluegill are becoming more responsive. Night crawlers and mealworms are the baits of choice for bluegill, while green plastics and poppers will

Fishing is Picking Up

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing is picking up in the Overton Arm. Anglers are finding the best action for smallmouth and largemouth bass near cove edges and rocky points. Crankbaits and drop shot rigs are fooling the fish. Stripers are actively chasing swimbaits and hitting anchovies fished from the shoreline in the Government Wash area.

More Browns to Come

by MIKE NIELSEN

All warmed up and ready to go. Clients wanted 9 am departure, I could get used to sleeping in! Love Mondays with lil wind. No weekend warriors and most will be off water, Private lake fishing!! More Brown trout to come!

As Usual Beaches Are Full

by PYRAMID LAKE GUIDES

As usual the beaches are full! Anglers are anxious to get good fishing spots super early in the morning. Crosby Lodge is pretty much booked up, and the nightly dinner specials are in full swing. The fishing is good!

Try Indicator FIshing

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Fishing at Pyramid Lake switches from a size game to a numbers game as fish move in to shallower water in anticipation for spawn. Try indicator fishing using midges in red, black or wine or balanced leeches in Black or Olive. Stripping streamers is another good option right now using Buggers, Beetles, or general purpose streamers in olive white or black. RECOMMENDED GEAR: 9-11 Ft. 7-8 Wt.

Early Season Can Be One of The Best Times to Fish

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Big water should not deter you from fishing this time of year as early season can be one of the best times to go. With most of the water coming out of Lake Tahoe, the river is running clear and fishing smaller BWO and Midge patterns is still an option. Skwala stones are starting up and are the big calorie option for these fish and

Truckee Season Opens Apr 28

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

DON’T FORGET TO PINCH THOSE BARBS, CATCH & RELEASE ONLY NOW! NOTE FOR THE WEEK: MODERATE FLOWS PRIMARILY TO RELEASES FROM TAHOE! WE WILL SEE SOME COOLER TEMPS AND PRECIP FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK. Cold mornings still so dress accordingly. GOOD DRIFTS ARE ESSENTIAL TO SUCCESS! Late Spring fishing can be good so keep at it! TRUCKEE RIVER:Trout Creek to Stateline barbless Flies and lures

9 to 13 Inch Trout Being Caught

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cave Lake is covered with approximately 12 inches of ice with some open water at the east end where the creek enters the lake. Fishing has been fair to good for nine to 13 inch trout. Expect some water or slush on top with the warmer conditions. Anglers should do well using bead head flies, worms, meal worms, PowerBait, and flashy jigs tipped with worms.

Lake is Ice Free

Cold Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The lake is ice free and fishing has been fair. The usual worms, PowerBait, small spinners and flies should all work. Expect muddy/snowy road conditions to get here.

Quality Trout Catches 16 to 20 Inch Range

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

With recent warmer weather Comins Lake as begun to open up in areas which has affected access to fishable ice. On the extreme southern end of the reason there is 50 to 70 yards of open water. This is area is not easily accessible but for those who have cabin fever, there is likely some decent fishing to be had. Recent angler contacts have shown

Reservoir Rebounding From Irrigation and Evaporation

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir continues to rebound from irrigation and summer evaporation and is sitting at approximately 60% of capacity. The reservoir is 98% ice covered with limited fishing opportunity on the southern end where there is exposed water. Ice thickness was not checked this week due to safety concerns from recent warm weather. The roads around the reservoir are very muddy due to snow melt, so

Good One Day and Tough The Next

by RENO FLY SHOP

Good one day and tough the next seems to be the theme of recent days at Pyramid Lake. Water temperatures are reaching that 50 degree mark on less cloudy days. This is bringing the fish in close for a streamer bite in the late afternoon. Using a floating line with a smaller weighted streamer or balanced leech can be a fun effective way to target

Higherwater Fishing on Truckee Right Now

by RENO FLY SHOP

The Truckee River has jumped up a little bit from the last report and is above 2,000 CFS at the Reno gage. The river is a little off color with the increased flow due to recent rains and tributary contribution. The current storms should move through pretty quick so the river should drop back into great fishable conditions soon. Fishing before this recent bump in flow

Bite Has Picked Up

by DOUG RODRICKS

It has been a good bite here as the winter storms have stirred up the giant cutthroat to move into the beaches to feed. The bite has really picked up here lately with some real monsters putting themselves in the mix. Popcorn beetles, balanced leeches, midges, and black buggers have been the flies of choice lately. The water can be off color south of Wino,

Spring Fishing Has Been Good For Trout

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

With storm fronts growing less frequent and temperatures warming, road conditions and access should improve. There are no current fishing reports for the area. Spring fishing is generally quite good for trout that have put on size through the winter months. Early season anglers may find success with snail patterns fished along the tule beds. Other options include worms, PowerBait and a variety of hardware.

Reservoir is Ice Free

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The road to the reservoir opened this week after undergoing repairs for recent flood damage. The reservoir is ice free, but the water is murky due to high runoff. As a result, fishing has been slow.

Limited Shoreline Access

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water is high but low enough that the road is now open. Melting snow has made the water murky and fishing slow. Angler activity has been slow due to limited shoreline access.

The Striper Bite is Picking Up

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The striper bite is picking up along this stretch of the river. Anglers are reeling in fish averaging from 2 to 5 pounds by fishing anchovies off the bottom. Anglers are catching limits of rainbow trout below Davis Dam. The fish are taking PowerBait and night crawlers.

Rainbows and Stiped Bass Catches at Willow Beach

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Reports have been light from the main body of the lake. Smallmouth and largemouth bass are preparing for the spawn and can be found in coves and along shelves near drop offs in Cottonwood Basin. Anglers fishing out of Willow Beach are catching rainbow trout and striped bass. The trout are hitting sunset-colored PowerBait and Rooster Tails. Stripers are taking swimbaits and anchovies.

More Bluegill and Bass With Warming Temperatures

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The Nevada Department of Wildlife planted rainbow trout at Floyd Lamb Park and Cold Creek the week of March 12. Fishing is slow at Lorenzi, Sunset, and Veteran’s Memorial Parks. Night crawlers and mealworms are the bait of choice for anglers pursuing trout in our urban ponds. As water temperatures continue to warm, anglers should see less trout activity and more from species like bluegill

Crappie and Black Bass are Biting

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Crappie and black bass are biting in the Overton Arm. Both smallmouth and largemouth bass species are in prespawn mode. Anglers are finding success throwing crankbaits near drop-offs in coves and casting Rat-L-Traps into the shallows. Stripers are active and chasing swimbaits or anchovies in the Government Wash area.

Bites Have Slowed Down

by RUSTY

Lake Mohave, the large mouth and small mouth bass are starting to nest and or close the females are feeding and the males are starting to search out their nesting spot. Not much on the striper bite on the lake as of yet the Topock Marsh is becoming alive as the weather and water levels are permitting.

Striper Reports Coming in Regularly

Colorado River - Davis Dam

by RUSTY

Our striper bite is picking up we have our local anglers Tom Gallant and Steven Baird showing off their catch. They were fishing from Toms boat using anchovies in the lower big bend area. The larger striper weighed in at 6.36 pounds and 26 and 3/8 inches. The reports of striper are coming in regular now. Our weather is getting better and allowing more anglers

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