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Nevada Fish Reports


Big fish continue at Pyramid

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
Fishing this week started out nice with a little bit of weather on the lake but has since slowed to almost a stop with the great weather this weekend. Jeff Morris brought in the biggest fish so far this week fishing from shore at the North Nets using a ghost midge. His catch weighed in at 19 pounds, 4oz and 35in. The next biggest

Topaz boat launch opens

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
Boat launch opened last weekend. Fish are being caught trolling from the deep water in the middle of the lake with Rooster Tails or hoochies. Bite has picked up a bit since the full moon put a stall on the bite. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550, Topaz Lodge (775) 266-3338

Kirch Wildlife Management Area Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Fishing has been slow across the area, though anglers have been able to get one or two from the dike on Haymeadow while using PowerBait. The shoreline along the dikes on Cold Springs and Adams-McGill are covered with floating weed debris that is making fishing difficult. The upper ends of the reservoirs are closed.

Eagle Valley Reservoir Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Anglers had a good time this past week with most taking home their share of rainbow trout. With the recent plant of 5,000 tiger trout fishermen caught their share of them as well. For bait fishermen, orange or rainbow PowerBait was the ticket while those throwing lures were doing well using ??-ounce Kastmasters in silver or gold.

Echo Canyon Reservoir Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Planter rainbows have been hitting well on PowerBait in the usual rainbow or orange coloration as well as night crawlers. It's still a little cool for crappie and largemouth bass action, but with rising water temperatures they should become active soon.

Laughlin Nevada Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Fishing continues to improve along the river. Striped bass are showing more often, many averaging two pounds, but anglers are bringing in fish up to six pounds. Stripers and catfish are both taking anchovies. The Rotary Park area has been productive, as well as the area around Big Bend State Park.

Lake Mohave Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Over the past week, anglers have found good fishing for smallmouth bass. Night crawlers and plastics have been working well on the shelves. The bite will continue to improve as the fish move up with the warming waters in the shallows. Good coves to work are those where NDOW and its partners have installed artificial fish habitat structures. Double digit striped bass have been

Las Vegas Urban Ponds Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The NDOW seasonal trout stocking program has concluded for this season, but traditionally the catch rates usually improve during April and into May. Effective baits include PowerBait, Power Eggs and mealworms.

Lake Mead Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Anglers have been pleased with the variety of fish taking their bait and lures this time of year as well the quality of fish taken. Catfish have continued to show up for those fishing the backs of coves, many using anchovies. While largemouth bass are still a little harder to come by, rumors are that Reaction Strike ghost shad crank baits are enticing a few

Tournament this Weekend

by JON BAIOCCHI
Pyramid Lake is in great shape, and with another wimpy winter it is about a month ahead of schedule. The fishing has been extremely good, especially if there is wind blowing in your face on that particular beach you are fishing. That's the key to fishing this ancient lake; an east wind, clouds, and periods of low light really produce. When you have conditions like that,

Shore anglers scoring lunker cutts at Pyramid

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
Last week's big fish was a 23 pounder. There also were 17 cutts larger than 10 pounds caught. Shore anglers are getting most of the fish. Best areas are down south, including Popcorn, Wino and the Blockhouse. Crosby's Lodge (775) 476-0400 - pyramid lake fisheries - 775-476-0500 Nancy Vucinich, fishery biologist for the lake. GUIDES: George Molino 775-476-0555 Cutthroat charters; Joe Mendes Eagle Eye Charters

Trout bite slow at Topaz

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
Trout bite is on the quiet side. Over the past week, 11 trout weighing between 2 and 3 pounds came in. One four pounder topped the parade. Most are shore fishing. Some success is being had by those casting Rooster Tails or Needlefish. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550, Topaz Lodge (775) 266-3338

23 pounder landed at Pyramid

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
A 23.4 pound cutthroat was caught Monday from the shore at Sand Hole with a jig by Sean Bottomley. Overall, the bite has been slow. Crosby's Lodge (775) 476-0400

Truckee solid Sierra choice

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
Truckee River is best option. Water is clear and flows continue to drop. River is at 100 cfs through Glenshire and 350 cfs below Boca. Fly fishing has been good. Use midges or dark baetis. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

Sparse action at Topaz

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
Trout bite continues to be slow. Largest fish of the week were a pair of three pounders. Most are fishing from the bank at the southwest shore or the north shore. Best action is at the north shore. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550, Topaz Lodge (775) 266-3338

Tahoe mack, browns on tap

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
Guide Mike Nielsen reports solid action this past week on both brown trout and mackinaw. Lake trout limits plus most days and 2 to 5 browns a trip has been standard. Size has been down this week but that won't last long. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

20 pounder wins Pyramid Derby

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
Derby winner was a 20.88 pounder caught on the first weekend of the derby. Last weekend 18 cutts weighing between 13 and 19 pounds were caught. Good spots included the Nets, Popcorn and Blockhouse. Crosby's Lodge (775) 476-0400 GUIDES: George Molino 775-476-0555 Cutthroat charters; Joe Mendes Eagle Eye Charters - 775-574-0900.

Mid-day trouting solid on Truckee

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
The Glenshire stretch is fishing well. Best time is between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. BWO or small, dark mayflies will work. Nymphing is the most consistent method. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844
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