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Nevada Fish Reports


Pyramid Lake: Proposed ban on old motors, summer fishing

by BENJAMIN SPILLMAN
People who fish at Pyramid Lake could be facing new rules restricting the use of old motors and certain types of summer fishing. But only if the Pyramid Lake Paiute tribal government approves an update to its fishing regulations. The proposed changes, according to Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe fishery biologist Nancy Vucinich, call for a ban on the use of older, two-stroke motors with carburetors and fishing

Sceirine Ranch Fish Report

by JIM REID
We didn't have any anglers on the ranch this week, give us a call if you want to have some private water all to yourself!

Mixed bag at Tahoe

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
Not a lot of size, but for those who have braved the rain they are being rewarded with browns, rainbows and macks from the shallows. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Pyramid bite winding down

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
Very little going on here. No cutts larger than 10 pounds reported since the first week of May. Crosby’s Lodge (775) 476-0400

Truckee ready for weekend

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
River is a bit off-color because of thunderstorms. Should be fine by weekend. Green drake nymphs and caddis are starting to hatch. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

Carson forks stuffed with trout

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
East Carson is a bit muddy, but it’s clearing. A 6.8 pounder was caught by a fly fisher in Markleeville Creek. Nearly 2 tons pounds of trout last week were put in to the two forks of the Carson and Markleeville Creek. Creekside Lodge (530) 694-2511. Carson Valley Resort (877-694-2229)

Kirch Wildwife Management Area Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Recent thunderstorms across the area have made fishing difficult for the past several weeks. Storm activity is predicted to continue through Friday with various degrees of intensity. Fisherman launching boats in Haymeadow and Cold Springs are advised to stay close to the Northern edge of the cattails as the entry channel is shallow.

Eagle Valley Reservoir Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Despite the stormy conditions this past week, the park was full of people enjoying catching rainbow, tiger and brown trout. The hot lure over the weekend was a Mepp’s spinner in red and gold. The only bass of note was a 4.5-pound largemouth, caught by Vince Hollingsworth of Las Vegas using a black Woolly Bugger. He also caught and released many rainbows over the

Echo Canyon Reservoir Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Rainbow trout action has been great at the park for those using PowerBait or throwing spinning lures. Largemouth bass and crappie are still taking various lures and jigs throughout the lake.

Lauglin Nevada Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The striper bite is on for those anglers fishing in the area near Davis Dam. Anchovies are the bait of choice. The fish have been ranging from five to seven pounds. Lures in trout patterns often produce well. According to Rusty at Riviera Marina, one angler reeled in a 15-pound cat near Casino Row.

Lake Mohave Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Early morning has been a good time to be on the water for those seeking tight lines. Stripers are active beginning at grey light and anglers have had success working Rat-L-Traps and other crankbaits near coves. Largemouth and smallmouth bass have gone into post spawn mode and the action has slowed as a result. Anglers are still catching fish but are working a little

Las Vegas Urban Ponds Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Rough weather this past week has really messed with success rates on the ponds. Though many fish are seen in the water very few have taken baits or lures, but this is often common around storm fronts and normal conditions should return soon.

Lake Mead Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Memorial Day weekend brought many recreationists to the lake, anglers making up a significant portion of these. Early mornings were a good time to avoid the crowd as well as hook some of the lunkers seeking forage in the coves. Netted shad has been the most productive bait. A few anglers who were fishing from shore near Boulder Beach had success catching catfish using anchovies.

Sceirine Ranch Fish Report

by JIM REID
We didn't have any anglers on the ranch this week, give us a call if you want to have some private water all to yourself!

Truckee continues to drop

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
River flows continue to drop. The section from Tahoe to Truckee has little flow, just pools. Lower river below Glenshire is running at 200 cfs, which is fishable. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

Carson forks get trout gift

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
Alpine County Fish & Game will plant 1,800 pounds of trout in the East Carson, West Carson and Markleeville Creek. East Carson has been getting dirty during thunderstorms but it’s fishable. West Carson is very clear and not too low for angling. Creekside Lodge (530) 694-2511
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