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Lake Mohave Fishing Report

by RUSTY

The fishing is picking up. Lake Mohave is showing some signs of striper action. Not much word on our large mouth bass or smallies as of yet.

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Sceirine Ranch Fishing Report

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

The ranch is really kicking out some nice fish these last few days with reports of fish up to 26 or 27 inches and most anglers down there are getting into well over 10 fish per day. Streamers like dead drift crayfish, moal leeches and sculpzillas are going well, wets like san juan worm, dark lord, copper john, pheasant tail, hare's ear and rainbow warriors

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Jakes Creek Reservoir Fishing Report

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been fair to good here for both trout bass. Anglers need to use a small car-topper type boat or float tube to get past the weeds though they are starting to recede. For trout, worms or PowerBait are effective along with black and gold spinners. Fly rodders should be using damsel fly nymphs, prince nymphs, hares ears, pheasant tail (PT) nymphs and wooly

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Jiggs Reservoir Fishing Report

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water level has dropped a bit due to evaporation but anglers from float tubes report good fishing for trout with some of the larger fish that were stocked earlier in the spring being caught. Expect fishing to continue to improve as the water temperatures fall. The usual PowerBait or worms should work for bait anglers and small spinners are the ticket for spin fishermen.

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Ruby Lake NWR Fishing Report

Ruby Lake NWR

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Narciss boat ramp is bone dry, you can’t even launch a stick. The main boat ramp water level is also very low and the floats holding up the dock are resting on mud. The concrete ramp is completely out of the water and only car-toppers, canoes and kayaks are recommended at the main boat ramp. Bass fishing continues to be good for those anglers who

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Wild Horse Reservoir Fishing Report

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The algae bloom continues, though with the projected cooler temperatures, it should start clearing soon. The lake is a little over 40% of capacity and the state park boat ramp is still usable, but larger boats will want to use caution. Fishing has been slow for all species. Trollers are having the best luck, but it is still slow to fair for them as well.

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Willow Creek Reservoir Fishing Report

Willow Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Extremely low water levels with warm water make this reservoir a poor choice for fishing. Not worth the trip.

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Wilson Reservoir Fishing Report

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The road is in good shape and both bass and trout fishing has been fair to good. Most of the trout are averaging 12 to 14 inches while the bass are averaging less than 10 inches. The lake is about 60% of capacity and the boat ramp is usable. The water is clearing here and the water quality is good. Trout were being caught from

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Angel Lake Fishing Report

Angel Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The trout are starting to move back up into the water column. The usual worms or PowerBait are both successful here. Small spinners in black and gold, green and gold and black and red are effective. Fly rodders should be using anything olive or with peacock for nymphs and buggers, while red or yellow are the preferred colors for the bodies of dry flies.

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South Fork Reservoir Fishing Report

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water has cleared quite a bit, but is still a little turbid. Water temperatures have dropped into the low to mid 60’s and the weeds are starting to die off. Trout are moving up into the water column and anglers report catching them five to eight feet deep. The usual wooly buggers, seal buggers and leech patterns as well as the more common nymphs

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Cave Lake Fishing Report

Cave Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been fair to good for 10 to 13 inch fish using the usual worms and PowerBait. Small wooly buggers and the usual nymphs such as prince, hares ears and pheasant tail nymphs should all work. Damsel fly nymphs in olive or tan are working as well. Spinners in gold, black or dark green with contrasting spots on them have been working as well..

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Cold Creek Reservoir Fishing Report

Cold Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water level is still holding here and fishing has been fair to good for bass and good for trout. Late afternoons and early evenings have been productive with dry flies. Fly rodders should use the usual assortment of prince nymphs, PT nymphs, hare’s ears, small buggers, elk hair caddis, Adams, PMD’s and Griffith’s gnats. As the water cools and the hatches die down, fly

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Illipah Reservoir Fishing Report

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been good first thing in the morning for anglers and the water level, while lower, is still good. A few anglers report 20-30 fish mornings starting at sunup and fishing until about 10:00 am. Most anglers have been using worms, PowerBait, and spinners. Hares ears, damsel fly nymphs, sheep creek specials, and olive or black wooly buggers are the ticket for fly fishermen.

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Topaz Lake Fishing Report

Topaz Lake

by DOUG BUSEY

The water level has dropped about 10 feet. The Douglas County Park ramp is still open. Fishing has been good for boat anglers very early AM. Anglers have been using down riggers or lead core trolling in 30 to 50 feet of water with Rapala's or Needlefish lures. Average fish has been 13 to 16 inches. Shore anglers have been doing fair with Powerbait or

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Walker River East Fork (NV) Fishing Report

East Walker River (NV)

by DOUG BUSEY

The water flows are very good for this time of year. Last year there was hardly any flow at all. Down through the Wilson Canyon area, fishing has been productive. The NDOW planted the east and the west last week. Roostertails or panther Martin have been working well. While in the deeper holes Powerbait or salmon eggs have produced a few rainbows.

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Willow Lake Fishing Report

Willow Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Due to an equipment failure in its water delivery system, and the subsequent loss of its rainbow trout stocks, the Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery has suspended its recreational fish stocking program, which included weekly fish plants at Willow Beach. The hatchery did save and release approximately 11,000 trout in mid-December. Though their numbers will diminish over time, these and holdover fish from previous plants

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Echo Canyon Reservoir Fishing Report

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout action has picked up this past week and anglers are finding success using night crawlers, PowerBait and small Mepp’s spinners. The crappie and bass action has slowed down a little, but they are hitting jigs and worms.

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Pahranagat Wildlife Refuge Fishing Report

Upper Pahranagat Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers are finding some success at the upper marsh for panfish and catfish. Mealworms or night crawlers below a bobber will catch fish.

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Lake Mohave Fishing Report

Lake Mohave

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Not much has changed on the water over the past couple of weeks. Anglers are finding the best fishing away from shore, but striper action has been slow. Look for smallmouth bass in coves with vegetation and along shelves. No reports from Willow Beach or Cottonwood Cove.

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Lake Mead Fishing Report

Lake Mead

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers continue to find early morning striper boils, though they are becoming less frequent. Overall, fishing has slowed in recent days. Windy conditions have made things rough but fishermen are finding some success for everything from catfish to black bass. Threadfin shad have been the most productive bait.

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Willow Creek Reservoir Fishing Report

Willow Creek Reservoir

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT

Largemouth bass are the predominant species in this lake and warmer temperatures make the bass more active. Rob reports the bite has slowed a lot and the weeds are horrible. Shore fishing is difficult due to the aquatic vegetation. Try top water baits so you can eliminate some of the snagging. If you are in a boat or float tube you can always retrieve your

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Willow Beach Fishing Report

Colorado River - Willow Beach

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT

Try spinner baits along with cut anchovies for stripers. If you fish Willow beach and are having luck, please e-mail me at gcummins@azgfd.gov so I can share your successes with others.

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Lake Mohave Fishing Report

Lake Mohave

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT

The fishing dock at Katherine's Landing produced some nice fish. The bluegill and largemouth bass/smallmouth bass bite has stepped up with the warm temperatures. There are reports of a few smallmouth bass being taken off the shelves in the coves above the power lines. Plastics and crank baits are working well in this area. The striper bite has returned according to reports. Down deep

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Colorado River Fishing Report

Colorado River

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT

Big news, trout are coming back with the first stocking the week of Sept. 12. This will be the first of several stockings planned for the area. Most people think anchovies are usually the best bait for the river for cats and stripers. Bob from Wisconsin landed some stripers in the 1-5 pound range fishing from shore. The best bite is above the casinos

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