Nevada Fish Reports

The river is still at 282 cfs right now. The fishing is a little tougher with the higher flow but the fish are still very active and most anglers are getting into some good fish. Lots of fish in the 12 to 16 inch range with a few pushing over 20”. Still haven’t heard much about streamers but with the warmer weather that should change,

Fishing has still been slow. I caught 4 rainbows last weekend using green Powerbait. I fished on the south end of the lake. I spoke with a couple trollers that caught a few of the planter fish in the 8 to 12 inch class. I trolled the lake a couple weeks ago and had  fair success in the morning and then the bite quickly turned

Week 10,  1st place was Jeff Bovero with a 6 lb 13.2 oz 26 inch trout. 2nd place was Robert Hartman with a 3 lb 5.5 oz 19.5 inch trout. Week 11, 1st place was Gary Nelson with a 6 lb 13.2 oz 26 inch trout. 2nd place was Ron Willson with a 4 lb 8 oz 22 inch trout. No tagged fish have been

The roads are officially reopened. Runoff from melting snows has made the water murky and the fishing tough, but things should turn around as the water begins to settle out. The Nevada Department of Wildlife planted both rainbow and tiger trout during the past two weeks.

With the water level still high, murky water conditions remain the rule. As a result of that and limited shoreline access, fishing activity has been limited. Bass and trout fishing both will improve as the runoff slows and the water settles out.

Striper action is picking up below Davis Dam. The fish are averaging 2 to 5 pounds. Anglers fishing from shore are having success with anchovies fished off the bottom. The south end of Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area is providing good fishing. The national fish hatchery planted an extra load of rainbow trout below Davis Dam last week. Anglers have been catching

Anglers are catching smallmouth bass in the 2- to 3-pound range in Cottonwood Basin. Smallies in the 5-pound class are growing increasingly common at tournament weigh-ins. The fish are hitting on green and watermelon colored plastics. Anglers fishing out of Willow Beach are finding good action for stocked rainbow trout and striped bass. Rainbows are taking yellow and orange PowerBait. Stripers are hitting trout imitation

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 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. 

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

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

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.