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The Bass & Crappie bite has been good at Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Bass and crappie have been taking small jigs and Gitzits. Trout measuring in the 11- to 12-inch class have been taking PowerBait, night crawlers, small spinners and little Rapalas.

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Catfish action is good Striper action is sluggish at Lake Mohave

Lake Mohave

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Striper action remains sluggish though catfish have been taking night crawlers and cut anchovies. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are taking plastics fished slowly through grass beds and other submerged vegetation. Anglers have also had some success using spinnerbaits. The Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery stocks rainbow trout at Willow Beach every Friday, attracting both large stripers and anglers who chase them. For trout try

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NDOW stocked catfish this week at Veterans Memorial Park in Boulder City, Sunset Park & Floyd Lamb

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

NDOW stocked catfish this week at Veterans Memorial Park in Boulder City, Sunset Park and Floyd Lamb Park. With water temperatures warming anglers should see improved action for largemouth bass and sunfish; both will usually take night crawlers or meal worms. Anglers are still catching rainbow trout left over from winter stocking activities, but that will slow down as the water gets warmer.

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NDOW stocked catfish this week at Veterans Memorial Park in Boulder City, Sunset Park & Floyd Lamb

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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Anglers are having success using shad to catch Stripers in Lake Mead

Lake Mead

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers have been finding success using both threadfin and gizzard shad in the Vegas Wash area as live bait. Low water has left vegetation exposed, which is making things difficult for those throwing cast nets. Several members of the Nevada Striper Club caught double-digit fish during their weekend tournament. One fish weighed in at 14.9 pounds. The Overton Arm is giving up catfish

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The water level is increasing at Sceirine Ranch causing the fish to become more active

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

The Sceirine had a couple tough days earlier this week but has livened up later in the week much like the Cali side. With the water flows a bit higher the fish seem to be much happier and more willing to take midges on the bottom. In addition to the patterns listed for the Cali side you can also try hare's ears, birds nests, dark

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Truckee River fishing has been up & down -- like you've never heard that before

Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Not a whole lot has changed since the last report on the Truckee River. We've had a few good days of rain this week, but the river has settled down to it's below normal spring time flows. Clarity is not an issue unless you travel East of Reno. 250 cubes below Truckee, 700 cubes in the Hirsh, a little higher through the canyons, and about

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Lake Tahoe Fish Report

Lake Tahoe

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Rain, snow and wind has made for few fish. Weather cleared Thursday and conditions are ripe for better fishing. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Indicator fishing has been strong with rumor of a 20 pound fish on Chironomids. Fish early and late or on windy days for best success. If you have been waiting to catch your 10# plus, this is the year to spend the time out there. As we get into the month of May the fish are starting to bunch up for the spawn and the

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Topaz Lake Fish Report

Topaz Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Trout fishing has been slow for shore anglers, but good for boaters who can get to the deeper water. Most trollers get limits trolling 12 to 15 feet deep with flashers and nightcrawlers. Trout average 1-1/2 pounds. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550

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Trout fishing is fair to good & Bass fishing is picking up at Kirch Wildlife Management Area

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cold Springs and Haymeadow are giving up stocked rainbow trout, some in the 12- to 16-inch range. Bass fishing is picking up on both reservoirs. Trout are spawning at Dacey and getting them to bite has been difficult. Shore anglers using spinners have taken a few bass. At Adams-McGill bass and trout are both taking bait as well as plastics. Potable water is now

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Fishing continues to be very good at Eagle Valley Reservoir

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing continues to be very good. Trout are taking just about anything from spinners and worms to PowerBait. Anglers vying for the grand prize at the annual $50,000 Tagged Fish Tournament caught four tagged fish over the weekend, but the money fish wasn't among them.

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Anglers have found success for rainbow trout while throwing both baits and lures at Echo Canyon

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers have found success for rainbow trout while throwing both baits and lures. Green continues to be the color of choice for those using flies. Crappie and bass activity is also on the rise.

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Striper action is slow but improving at Lake Mohave

Lake Mohave

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

While striper action has been slow, it is showing signs of improving. Anglers have had success using a Bomber Long-A and similar lures. An 11-pound striper bit on an AC Plug near Willow Beach. With water temperatures warming up so too is catfish action, night crawlers and anchovies are bringing in fish as large as five pounds.

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Fishing has been slow at the Las Vegas Urban Ponds

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been slow at the urban ponds, probably the result of unsettled weather conditions. Warmwater fish, such as bluegill and largemouth bass are becoming more active as water temperatures warm up.

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High winds have made fishing at Lake Mead tougher

Lake Mead

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been sporadic due to high winds. Anglers should have better odds this weekend with the wind projected to settle down. An angler from the Nevada Striper Club reports that striped bass are hitting on cut bait, but it's a light bite, so hold your poles or go to free spool. Smallmouth bass have been very active, hitting mostly crankbaits and

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Lots of smiles from the fishermen that visit Sceirine Ranch

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

The Sceirine Ranch has been getting lots of smiles from anglers this week, there's still been some really good action on dry/dropper rigs and small nymphs, as well as a couple of good reports on streamers. Most of the same patterns as are working on the Cali side will also work on the Sceirine. In addition you could try a dark lord, pheasant tail, birds

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Fishing on the Truckee has been slow & good all at the same time

Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Fishing has been up and down this week, seems like it always is in spring. Sadly, spring flows on the Truckee River looks like they have crested, good news for us now, could be bad news for us later. On a normal year the Truckee would be pretty much un-fishable with this hot weather we've had, now the whole thing is fishing even through Nevada.

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Lake Tahoe Fish Report

Lake Tahoe

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Water temps are in the low 40s but mackinaw fishing remains a source of easy limits. Toplining for trout is hit or miss.Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593

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Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Shore anglers do best at the south end of the lake. Trollers do fine at Hell’s Kitchen, Warrior and Anderson. Not many big fish lately. (775) 476-0400

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Truckee River Fish Report

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Special regulation section is fishing well. Flows are very nice. Work the deep water. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

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