Nevada Fish Reports

Biggest was a 16.15 cutt caught from a boat near Pelican by Jim Green. Five other 10 pound plus cutts were caught from the shore during the past week. Nets is the best spot while trout are spawning. Crosby's Lodge (775) 476-0400

Smallmouth bass bite is very good. A good number of 3 to 4 pounders are being caught-and-released. Action is on the southeast side of the lake. Trout bite is so-so although a good number of 3 to 4 pounders have been weighed in over the last two weeks. Rainbows are being caught by trollers in the center of the lake. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550, Topaz

Fishing action has been fast and furious for rainbows, browns, and tiger trout. The best times have been the early morning and evening hours. Afternoon winds have kept most people off the lake during the midday hours. The campground is open and all facilities will be open within the next week or so.

With high winds subsiding by Thursday evening and warmer temperatures returning through the weekend, fishing should improve. Anglers have had With high winds subsiding by Thursday evening and warmer temperatures returning through the weekend, fishing should improve. Anglers have had With high winds subsiding by Thursday evening and warmer temperatures returning through the weekend, fishing should improve. Anglers have had With high winds subsiding by

Smallmouth and largemouth bass have been a better target than stripers as of late. Though one striper weighing 17.9 pounds was caught with anchovies near Katherine Landing. Catfish are active in the coves, mostly at night, and anchovies are productive bait for them as well. The sunfish species have been taking night crawler pieces and small jigs in the backs of coves. Largemouth bass are

Trout action has been slow while fishing for bluegill and bass is starting to pick up with the warming of the waters. Night crawlers or mealworms are the baits of choice.

Reports are good for both smallmouth and largemouth bass throughout the lake. While final numbers have not been posted, the Pat Donoho Tournament held Saturday out of Callville Bay produced trophy weights taken for five smallmouth bass and one largemouth bass. This is good news for anglers looking forward to prime spring fishing. The striped bass are not to be forgotten as anglers have found

River is low along the Glenshire stretch. Flow is at 490 cfs past Boca. River will be a little off-color for the next few days but it shouldn't hurt fishing. Fishing has been quite good and that should resume. Blue wing olives and some stonefly action is taking place. There were some March browns but snow will halt that. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844.

Reports have been light from the lake over the past week, perhaps because windy conditions have pushed anglers off the water. The cooler temperatures associated with these winds also have affected fishing opportunities. Bass at depths from 12 to 25 feet have been hitting on night crawlers and various plastics. At Willow Beach, one angler caught a striped bass weighing in at just over five

There is no report this week from the urban ponds, but this time of year anglers find increased action for warm water species. Bluegill and largemouth bass will take night crawlers or mealworms. The larger bass will usually hit crankbaits and other lures worked near structure, such as logs, rocks or shadow pools.

Cold fronts blowing their way through the area over the past week have disrupted some of the quality fishing anglers have been enjoying. Cooler waters in the shallows pushed many bass off the beds and stripers moved to deeper water. When the largemouth and smallmouth bass return to their beds, more eggs will be laid. When the next wave of warmer temperatures arrive, anglers should

The current elevation is 1085 feet above msl which is about 1 foot lower than last week. The National Park Service has improved conditions at South Cove launch ramp. Be sure to check out launch area prior to launching. Be careful boating because of low water level, many new islands and near surface rocks have appeared. The striper bite is steady on Lake Mead. Fishing the

Bite in general is fair. Last week 23 trout weighing 2 pounds or more were weighed in. Two were larger than 4 pounds. Trollers are having most of the success. Rapalas, Rooster Tails and Needlefish are good choices. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550, Topaz Lodge (775) 266-3338