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Nevada Fish Reports


Harrison Pass is open. Fishing should be fair to good for trout

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Harrison Pass is open. Fishing should be fair to good for trout, and will pick up when the spring stockings occur. Trout in the 15″ t0 20″ range are being caught in the collection ditch. Fly anglers are reporting success with dark-colored streamer patterns, as well as your favorite nymph pattern (pheasant tail, gold-ribbed hares ear, etc.). Small, flashy spinners are the go-to for spin

As of 3/24 park officials are reporting thawing conditions at the reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
As of 3/24 park officials are reporting thawing conditions at the reservoir. The edges are soft and muddy, and puddles are forming on the surface of remaining ice. Do not attempt to access the ice during the thaw. At this time, there is very little opportunity for open water fishing. The boat dock has not been put in yet. During ice fishing season, trout were being

There is opportunity for open water fishing from the shorelines, but expect muddy conditions at this time

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
There is opportunity for open water fishing from the shorelines, but expect muddy conditions at this time. PowerBait and worms or small flashy spinners should work for spin anglers, while small nymph, midge and leech patterns should work for fly anglers.

State Park staff has opened the main boat ramp for the season

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
State Park staff has opened the main boat ramp for the season. Water temperatures are sitting in the low 40s. Shoreline anglers are having the best luck with trout hitting orange PowerBait, or nymph, midge and leech patterns on a fly rod. Below the dam, fly anglers are finding trout in the pools downstream of the spillway. Special regulations: March 1 – June 30 is

Lake Mead is replacing old courtesy docks over the next two months

by LAKE MEAD NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Lake Mead is replacing old courtesy docks over the next two months to improve visitor experience. The first dock to be replaced will be at Echo Bay. Boaters be advised that there will only be one launch lane open from March 31st to April 6th. On April 7th there will be a temporary closure for removal of the old dock. No boats will be able

The fishing should continue to remain steady as we move into early April

by THE FLY SHOP
Our own Joel Crandall reports a lot of fish and some Large Sarges were caught yesterday. Pick your favorite beach and be ready for an opportunity at a high-teen to 20lber. Indicator nymphing with Balanced Leeches and Chironomids are producing the most consistent right now, but stripping Popcorn Beetles, Midnight Cowboys, or Pyramid Minnows will produce if you are willing to put in the time

Stocking notice

by WILLOW BEACH NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY
Stocking notice: 1,080 Rainbow Trout at the Willow Beach fishing pier, Willow Beach, AZ. March 27, 2025.

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

by RUSTY
This week, a pair of largemouth bass are on the nest, signaling the start of spawn season. Many fish are active during this time, with carp jumping and bass guarding their nests. The panfish will begin nesting shortly after the bass are finished. During this time, the male bass will stay close to the nest, watching over the eggs and fry (baby fish). I’m not

Spring is over for another 2 weeks, ugh. Good news is the fishing will be awesome.

by MATT KOLES
Spring is over for another 2 weeks, ugh. Good news is the fishing will be awesome.  Spring sprung on the Truckee River. Looks like Winter will return for a bit though. We should get some great mid-day dry fly fishing. Blue wings and march browns should pop good on cloudy days. The march browns can get some good fish on the surface.  The streamer fishing will be

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Stocking notice

by WILLOW BEACH NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY
              Stocking notice: 1000 Rainbow Trout at Bullhead City Community Park, Bullhead City, AZ. March 25, 2025.     The staff at Willow Beach would like to thank everyone who came out and enjoyed the 30,000 Rainbow Trout we released this season at our Bullhead City stocking locations and look forward to seeing you all again this fall when we start stocking again this October!

March out here is considered one of the best months for fishing

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
March out here is considered one of the best months for fishing. Last year that may not have been the case, this March has certainly not disappointed. If you are planning a trip out here, your choice of the day can be just as important as your fly selection. Look for overcast and wind speeds of 10-20 MPH, ideally with a south wind. The full

Lake Mohave Bully

by RIVER KING TACKLE AND OUTFITTERS
Darren with a Lake Mohave Bully

Guided Fishing Trips: Lake Mohave Smallmouth

by RIVER KING TACKLE AND OUTFITTERS
Guided Fishing Trips: Lake Mohave Smallmouth. We have a few open dates in April and are now taking reservations for May and June. Please visit our website for our fishing packages and info. Let's go FISHING! River King Outdoors are a fully licensed, permitted and insured guide service with long proven track record.

The Truckee River is in great shape this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
The Truckee River is in great shape this week, it’s running clear with great flows. Both the bugs and the fish are active right now. These are the pre-runoff conditions we always look forward to every year. The air temps are expected to get into the 60’s in town this week leading the forecast for fishing to be incredibly promising over the next week or

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

by RUSTY
This may go back a bit, but this size of fish is what’s running now. These stripers can be caught from shore using anchovies or lures. Our water levels this year are a bit out of whack, but for those fishing with bait, we have some bait wrap thread available to help secure your bait to the hook. I recommend using a hook size between

We have had a lot of snow and colder temperatures recently

by RENO FLY SHOP
We have had a lot of snow and colder temperatures recently. This has dropped the lake surface temps from near 50 degrees down to the mid 40’s. This can sometimes shock the fish or make them a little more sluggish. I know a change of 4-5 degrees may not seem like a lot, but for trout this is enough of a change to alter their

The river is in great shape and is fishing well

by RENO FLY SHOP
The river is in great shape and is fishing well. Flows at Reno gauge are hovering around 500cfs. Earlier in the week a storm moved through the area and raised flows a bit. This storm added color to the water and gave it a nice green tint. A large selection of insects are active right now with a daily mix of Blue Winged Olives and midges.

For the first time in nearly 6 years, Cave Lake is at capacity and spilling

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
For the first time in nearly 6 years, Cave Lake is at capacity and spilling. Water levels reached normal pool on 3/14/25.  With recent storms, shoreline access will be muddy until the snow melts and everything begins to dry out.  Anglers can expect to catch hatchery-reared rainbow trout stocked into Cave Creek in June 2024 that ended up in Cave Lake as the water levels

Water levels are recovering since the draw down last fall

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Water levels are recovering since the draw down last fall.  Anglers can expect decent shoreline fishing around the reservoir. The reservoir was not stocked last fall due to the draw down.  Normal stocking efforts should resume this year.

Comins Lake has approximately 100 percent open water

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Comins Lake has approximately 100% open water.  The dock was slid in place last week and the launch is ready for the 2025 open water season.  Large trout have been seen shoaling off the shoreline along the north lake.  Rainbow trout being caught are measuring between 16 and 20 inches, a weighing several pounds. Trout are being caught on PowerBait, spinners, nightcrawlers, and wetflies behind

Catch rates are good with anglers catching several trout per hour

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Illipah Reservoir is 100% open water and at capacity. Road access into Illipah Reservoir is unknown as of the storms on 3/17/2025.  Recent angler contacts revealed trout in the 11-to-13 inch range being caught, with an occasional brown trout in the mix. Catch rates are good with anglers catching several trout per hour. A total of 9,012 rainbow trout averaging 9.3 inches were stocked last
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