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Las Vegas Urban Ponds Fish Report

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Catfish action was fast and furious following the first plant of the season, but slowed as the fish settled into their new surroundings. Anglers have caught fish with various baits including hotdogs and worms. One angler even caught fish on pieces from a sausage patty. Trout are still taking PowerBait in most of the ponds and color doesn't seem to matter.

Lake Mead Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

A full moon and rising temperatures are getting the blame for a sudden slowdown in fishing action, but anglers have found that getting an early start has improved fishing opportunities. Stripers comprise most of the catch, and anglers have found success while working spinnerbaits along the shoreline in the early morning. Largemouth bass action has slowed, but a 6.98-pound fish took big fish honors at

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Browns and rainbows in the three to four pound range are caught in the shallows in the morning. Mack bite is solid from mid-morning on. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The water temperatures have gone from 44 degrees to 50 degrees in 6 days. There is some really off colored water on both the North end and the South end of the lake due to this. It appears that the lake wants to turn over soon. High pressure has dowsed the wind and made the fishing really tough over the last two days. It is

Sceirine Ranch Fish Report

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

The ranch has also fished excellent this past week, lots of good dry action as well as nymphing and some streamer action. With the weather warming up it will soon be time to fish some crawdad patterns like a dead drift crawfish as well as some larger streamers. The patterns that are working on the Cali side will also work on the ranch.

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

There has been good fishing in the shallows for rainbows and browns. Averaging two to four pounds. Any rocky shoreline along lakes ededge. Stick bait or dodger/minnow combo will work. Lots of big mackinaw are being caught. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Summit Lake cutts are lining up to spawn so fishing action should be moving into a very good phase. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, (775) 476-0400

Sceirine Ranch Fish Report

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

The ranch has also been fishing very well, there's been a couple tough days because of the wind and weather but most days it's been pretty good. On the warmer days the skwala's are coming off and the fish are looking up for them so the dry action or dry/dropper action has been pretty good. Refer to the pattern list above as these flies will

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Trout bite is steady for numbers of trout but large fish numbers of dropped of late. Shore anglers are getting a lot of trout in the 10 pound range. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, (775) 476-0400

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Catch numbers are improving. The north net area was hot last week and the bite is spreading. Boat anglers are doing a bit better, but action is brisk for both. Big fish of the week was a 17 pound cutthroat. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, (775) 476-0400

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

River is fishing well despite low water. Don’t expect spring runoff. Bugs are out early. Skwalas and caddis are present. Prospects are best below Glenshire. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

Sceirine Ranch Fish Report

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

The ranch is still fishing well also, lots of nice fish in the 16 to 20 inch range being pulled out of the deeper pools and slots. You can go with the same patterns listed on the Cali side down on the ranch.

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Lake trout are found from 110 to 180 feet deep trolling with Thundersticks or spoons. Most are four to five pounds. Shallow water trips on the west shore yield browns in the two to three pound range. Troll with Rapalas. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

It was a normal February at Pyramid. The average catch rate was 4.6 hours per fish (boat= 4.0, shore= 5.5). However, things are picking up in March. Last weekend the catch rate was 2.2 hours/fish (boat= 2.6, shore= 1.9), which was better than the previous weekend; 2.4 hours/fish (boat= 4.3. shore= 1.7). Maybe it will be great fishing next weekend for the Hook, Line, and

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Good dry fly action in the afternoon on the Little Truckee. Big Truckee is cold. Water temps are in the low 40s and trout are lethargic. The Nevada side is much more productive. A large plant of trout went in near Reno. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Lake remains low. Main launch is unavailable. Boats aren’t available to rent because of low water. Lake hasn’t risen two feet since last July and won’t rise any more. As of March 1, no more water than is what is in the lake will be stored. Small boats can be hand-launched from shore. Fishing is poor. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550

Sceirine Ranch Fish Report

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

Had a couple good reports from the ranch this week with some fish up to 5 or 6 pounds making a showing. The same patterns that have been working on the public water should do the trick on the ranch too!

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fishing has picked up again. South nets, Popcorn have been the best producers. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, (775) 476-0400

Sceirine Ranch Fish Report

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

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!!

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