Nevada Fish Reports

Rangers report that anglers have found good action for rainbow trout. A few fishermen did well using a combination bait that includes a chunk of night crawler and a bit of rainbow PowerBait. The reservoir is currently ice free, and the campground is open with all facilities available.

The reservoir is completely ice free and rainbow trout are taking almost anything thrown at them by the few anglers who have been at the lake. The campground is open.

Following windy conditions early in the week, anglers can look forward to light winds and sunny skies this weekend. Striper action has been light with anglers finding success with anchovies. Catfish also are taking anchovies. Unseasonably warm temperatures have the sun fish species turning on. A blue gill weighing it at more than a pound was fooled by a piece of night crawler thrown

Reports have been light from the lake this past week. A few anglers out looking for largemouth bass have found success working the water north of Cottonwood Cove and toward the power line. According to the folks at Rusty's Riviera Marina, both the largemouth bass and smallmouth bass are in pre-spawn mode. Sunfish and catfish are hitting baits in the coves.

Stocked rainbow trout are keeping most folks happy at the urban ponds. The fish are averaging about nine inches in length. During a work project on the lower pond at Floyd Lamb Park, workers netted several largemouth bass, one weighing in moiré than four pounds. The fish were released into Tule (upper) pond.

Anglers are reporting an abundance of shad throughout the Vegas Wash area. They continue to be the most productive bait. Angel, at Laker Plaza, reports that six- to eight-inch swimbaits in white and chartreuse color variations have also been working well. The area around Echo Bay has been producing well with anglers having the most success for stripers at Stewart's Point and Buoy 18. They

Four 20 pound cutthroats were caught last weekend during the opening of the President's Day Derby, three were caught from the shore. The Nets, Sand Hole were two of the spots. In addition, there were 29 other fish weighing between 13 and 19 pounds. The ongoing President's Day Derby ends Sunday with a final weigh-in at 4 p.m. at Crosby's Lodge. Winner gets a boat,

River is running at 300 cfs and is clearing. Probably the best thing going in the area. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

High winds and rain kept people away last week. Anglers began returning mid-week. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550, Topaz Lodge (775) 266-3338

Recent storms and rain have sent the river into pretty much flood stages as of Monday February 9th. Parts of the river are over 2000 CFS. We will take it! This will help the water situation for sure. It will also give the river a much needed flush and help move out some silt etc. It could be a few days before the river comes