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Nevada Fish Reports


Sceirine Ranch Fish Report

by JIM REID
Haven't had anyone on the ranch lately, should be fishing pretty much like the Cali side though often this time of year the streamer action is even better down there! Give us a call if you want some time on the ranch!!

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
Bite has slowed for shore anglers. Boaters do best near Popcorn. No fish over 10 pounds in the past week. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, (775) 476-0400

Kirch Wildlife Management Area Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
??As of??Monday, Feb. 24, all reservoirs on the management area are ice free. Anglers have been catching trout in the 10 - to 12-inch range off the dam at??Haymeadow and Cold Springs with spinners, spoons, and PowerBait. Fishing on Adams-McGill??and??Dacey reservoirs has been a little bit slower than at??Haymeadow??and Cold Springs, but the average size of the trout caught has been larger.??The upper ends of

Eagle Valley Reservoir Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The only ice on the lake is in the center, so boaters need to use caution, but the shoreline and dock are free of ice. Action has been really good using PowerBait. Coloration doesn't seem to matter. Night crawlers have also produced good action.

Echo Canyon Reservoir Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The reservoir is ice free, and anglers are finding good action for rainbow trout while using night crawlers and PowerBait. The fish aren't being too picky and are taking a variety of PowerBait colors.

Lake Mohave Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
With the unseasonably warm weather, smallmouth and largemouth bass are exhibiting spawning behavior. Nesting activity is apparent in the shallows and all along the shoreline. The sometimes elusive striped bass may be more receptive during the new moon, which begins March 1. Fishing under a light or with a submersible light has generally produced good results.

Las Vegas Urban Ponds Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Catch rates at the local ponds have varied this past week. Anglers have been doing well at the Boulder City and Sunset Park ponds using PowerBait in various colors. The specific color hasn't seemed to matter to the fish. Action at the Floyd Lamb Park and Lorenzi Park ponds has been a little slower, but the anglers that are catching have been using PowerBait.

Lake Mead Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Reports have been light, but those coming in are that the fish are hanging deep. With the new moon on March 1, anglers may see a slight change in fish behavior. Fishing under a light or with a submersible light during a new moon is an effective way of catching stripers. With the warmer weather, anglers are already seeing signs of pre-spawning activity by largemouth

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
The biggest trout of the season, a 25.25 pound cutthroat was landed Wednesday by Peter Thompson of Reno who landed the fish from shore at Rawhide with a wooly bugger. A 23.8 pounder was caught Tuesday at the nets by Brad Bugica, who was using a black jig. President’s Day Derby was a success. Anglers checked in 43 fish and 24 were larger than 10

Kirch Wildlife Management Area Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
As of??Tuesday all??reservoirs on the management area are ice free. Anglers have been catching trout in the 10- to 12-inch range off the dam at??Haymeadow and Cold Springs using spinners, lures, and PowerBait. Fishing on Adams-McGill??and??Dacey reservoirs has been a little bit slower than at??Haymeadow??and Cold Springs, but the trout tend to be a bit larger.??For a smoother ride in avoid using the southern county

Eagle Valley Reservoir Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The ice is now only five to six inches thick on most of the reservoir, but is extremely thin with some open water around the edges. Most anglers are accessing the ice using the dock, but Ben Johnson, park supervisor asks that everyone use extreme caution. Those anglers fishing through the ice are having good success using sparkle PowerBait or night crawlers.

Echo Canyon Reservoir Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Except for some thin ice in the upper section of the reservoir, this water is ice free. Rainbows are taking sparkle PowerBait in various colors.

Laughlin Nevada Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Trout action remains slow with reports of a few holdovers being taken in the area of Big Bend State Park. Bait of choice was night crawlers. As the weather continues to warm, expect increase opportunity for catfish, sunfish, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass.

Lake Mohave Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The warmer weather brings promise of good fishing days ahead. Anglers continue to report increased activity from the various species. Bluegill and redear sunfish are showing in the deeper water and taking small jigs and nightcrawler pieces. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are becoming more active in the coves with some already preparing for the spawning season. While striped bass has been spotty throughout

Las Vegas Urban Ponds Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Veterans Memorial Park, Sunset Park and Hafen Park ponds are expected to be stocked with rainbow trout this week. Anglers will find good success using light equipment with smaller hooks and less weight. Power Eggs in yellow or orange is a good choice for bait, or try small spinning lures such as Kastmasters, Super Dupers, or Rooster Tails.

Lake Mead Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The odds are turning in favor of the anglers. Those who made it out for the Nevada Striper Club Top Ten Tournament were witness to this. While some may not be catching the quantity of fish to which they may be accustomed, the striped bass being caught are healthy and getting by very well on their diet of gizzard shad. Anglers have found success with

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
Conditions have been rough but boats are going out. Not a lot of fish are being caught but there have been large trout landed. Biggest was 21.6 pounds. Water temperature is 43 degrees and there is no thermocline so fish are scattered. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, (775) 476-0400

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
Flows are up with rain and snow melt. River is off-color. Should clear unless more rain arrives. Snow is gone so access is improved on the river. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
Lake has risen 8 inches since the weekend but another 2 feet is needed to launch boats. Marina needs more water to put in small boats. Very few shoreline anglers trying and those few are not having success. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550
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