Nevada Fish Reports

Fishing is still fair to good for trout depending upon the day, the angler and where you are fishing along the collection ditch. The go-to fly seems to be the hares ear, with the pheasant tail nymph close behind. Also, wooly buggers and flies that have some red in them also seem to be working. For spin fishermen the usual assortment of small spinners

With the recent precipitation, the water level is up just a bit. But not enough to make much of a difference. However, anglers have been getting up to Wild Horse and catching fish averaging between three and five pounds. Most anglers are using worms or worms with marshmallows. One group fished from a boat, while the others were from shore.

While the water at Wilson is clearing, it is still off color, though fishing has picked up here. The stream below has flows that are fishable and one angler reported decent luck catching 14 to 15 inch fish below the falls. Shore anglers near the boat ramp were having good luck with worms and PowerBait for 12 to 15 inch fish. NDOW

The road is closed to the lake and there will be no fishing reports for Angel Lake until late May of 2015.

With warmer air temperatures, the surface water temps have climbed into the 50’s and reaching the mid 50’s by afternoon. There are still a few fish cruising the shorelines trying to spawn, but not many, and that should be winding down soon. Fishing continues to improve with the warmer temperatures as aquatic insects start to hatch and the fish metabolism increases. Sherbet PowerBait

Fishing continues to improve for fish in the 9 to 12 inch range. The usual small spinners, PowerBait and worms should all work. Fly rodders should be using hare’s ears, PT, prince, copper Johns, zug bugs and small wooly and crystal buggers. On warm afternoons when the midges are hatching Griffith’s gnats, Adams, elk hair caddis and other popular dry flies in

Water levels at Cold Creek are good and fishing has been productive. CC was stocked with 2000 trout on April 15th and fish are actually hitting dry flies here. Fly fishermen should use Adams, Griffiths gnats, elk hair caddis, mosquito and royal coachmen for dry flies. For nymphs turn to hares ears, copper Johns, prince nymphs and zug bugs. The

Both the water quality and fishing are good here at Illipah. Float tubers have been catching fish using a medium to slow sinking line getting wooly buggers and nymphs down in the water column for some nice browns and rainbows. Rainbows are being caught off the rocks on the north side of the old dam. The usual assortment of worms, artificial

Fishing has been good this past week for both trout and bass. Persistency is the key. Tiger trout have been especially active and several good sized fish have been taken. Afternoon winds have chased many of the anglers off the lake, making early morning and after sundown the prime times to hit the water.

Fishing continues to be really good for all species of fish in the lake. Fly fishermen have been doing really well for crappie using nymph patters and small Woolly Buggers, which will also take the occasional trout and bass.

From Davis Dam south through Big Bend State Park, the striper bite continues to improve. Anglers are reporting more catching than just fishing. Anchovies From Davis Dam south through Big Bend State Park, the striper bite continues to improve. Anglers are reporting more catching than just fishing. Anchovies are the bait of choice and will also bring in catfish that are cruising the bottom.

Striped bass have been providing anglers with plenty of action for the past week. Various swimbaits from three to 12 inches in length are working. So too are live shad. Most fish being caught range from three to five pounds. Stripers can be found in water ranging from 10 to 25 feet deep near coves where they are targeting shad. For those seeking largemouth and

Spring is finally here and with it bluegill, bass and catfish season. NDOW catfish plants are scheduled to begin this week if conditions hold. Bluegill are starting to take night crawlers or mealworms at Floyd Lamb park, while small largemouth bass are taking worms at Sunset Park.

Striped bass have been providing anglers with plenty of action for the past week. Various swimbaits from three to 12 inches in length are working. So too are live shad. Most fish being caught range from three to five pounds. Stripers can be found in water ranging from 10 to 25 feet deep near coves where they are targeting shad. For those seeking largemouth and

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