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Trout fishing is good throughout the day

Adams-McGill Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

There have not been many reports from anglers, though the afternoons have been warm enough to keep the water clear of ice. Trout fishing is good throughout the day. Anglers are using spinners and Woolly Buggers on Dacey and PowerBait or worms on Adams-McGill. Check current weather conditions and go prepared for the possibilities. Use caution while in the management area.

Trout fishing is good throughout the day

Dacey Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

There have not been many reports from anglers, though the afternoons have been warm enough to keep the water clear of ice. Trout fishing is good throughout the day. Anglers are using spinners and Woolly Buggers on Dacey and PowerBait or worms on Adams-McGill. Check current weather conditions and go prepared for the possibilities. Use caution while in the management area.

The shorelines have been icy in the early morning hours

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The shorelines have been icy in the early morning hours. Anglers have been catching rainbow trout in the 12- to 15-inch class. PowerBait and night crawlers have been fooling the fish. Spinners have been drawing energetic hits.

The water level has been drawn down to make repairs to the dam

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water level has been drawn down so the Nevada Division of State Parks can make repairs to the dam. This has resulted in muddy shorelines that make access to the remaining water difficult. Repairs will keep water levels until after the New Year.

Anglers of all skill levels are enjoying the recent rainbow trout plants below Davis Dam

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers of all skill levels are enjoying the recent rainbow trout plants below Davis Dam. Jigs, spinners, PowerBait and worms have been productive for shore anglers. Boaters are trolling anchovies and trout lures to land feisty striped bass. There have been a few reports of catfish taking stink bait and anchovies near the Laughlin Lagoon.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife has begun its seasonal rainbow trout plants at the community fishing ponds

Floyd Lamb Park

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The Nevada Department of Wildlife has begun its seasonal rainbow trout plants at the community fishing ponds. The ponds can be found at Floyd Lamb Park, Lorenzi Park, Sunset Park in Las Vegas, and at Veterans Memorial Park in Boulder City. Hafen Park in Mesquite also receives trout periodically through the winter months. Trout are taking PowerBait, night crawlers or a mini marshmallow. Anglers are

A few reports of double-digit stripers have come in from boaters fishing in 50 feet of water

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers have been catching stocked rainbow trout off the Willow Beach fishing pier with night crawlers and PowerBait. A few reports of double-digit stripers have come in from boaters fishing in 50 feet of water. Black bass anglers are seeing the most action in the Cottonwood Basin or at the south end of Lake Mohave. Shad swimbaits and Whopper Ploppers are the go-to baits, but

The Nevada Department of Wildlife has begun its seasonal rainbow trout plants at the community fishing ponds

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The Nevada Department of Wildlife has begun its seasonal rainbow trout plants at the community fishing ponds. The ponds can be found at Floyd Lamb Park, Lorenzi Park, Sunset Park in Las Vegas, and at Veterans Memorial Park in Boulder City. Hafen Park in Mesquite also receives trout periodically through the winter months. Trout are taking PowerBait, night crawlers or a mini marshmallow. Anglers are

Stripers are still chasing topwater lures right after sunrise

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Stripers are still chasing topwater lures right after sunrise. Anglers are reporting larger striper catches when jigging at depths around 100 feet. Black bass action is hit and miss, with anglers finding the best bite from Callville Bay through Government Wash. The fish are taking crankbaits in shad and crawdad patterns, as well as a variety of floating baits.

Afternoons have been warm enough to keep the water clear of ice

Haymeadow Reservoir

by FISH REPORTS STAFF

There have not been many reports from anglers, though the afternoons have been warm enough to keep the water clear of ice. Trout fishing is good throughout the day. Anglers are using spinners and Woolly Buggers on Dacey and PowerBait or worms on Adams-McGill. Check current weather conditions and go prepared for the possibilities. Use caution while in the management area.

Absolutely Incredible Fishing!

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

This November has been one of the best in a long time or possibly ever. The number of fish above 10 pounds is mind-boggling, and now only if it’s above 15 does it feel worth mentioning. Absolutely incredible. What’s more, most of the beaches are fishing almost equally as well, making your odds of finding good fishing even better! Both the indicator bite and the strip

Fair fishing this week on the Truckee

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The Truckee River has been seeing some fair fishing this week. The cooler weather this week has seemed to reduce the number of fish willing to play but has upped the average size with some really nice fish hitting the net this week. The fish have mostly transitioned into slower water at this point and the majority of your focus should be in the seams

Willow Beach Fishing Pier Stocking

Colorado River - Willow Beach

by WILLOW BEACH NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY

Stocking notice: 900 Rainbow Trout released at Willow Beach Fishing Pier. November 22, 2024.

This time of year brings in the larger rainbows and lake trout

by DOUG BUSEY

This time of year brings in the larger rainbows and lake trout. The Ski Run area to Emerald Bay in 25 to 35 feet of water has been productive using big rap baits. Some anglers have gone deeper off the Tahoe City shelf using a dodger and a live minnow. For more information contact Tahoe Sport fishing.

Fishing is excellent in the winter months

by DOUG BUSEY

The lake is open all year long now, for those that have not heard. Fishing is excellent in the winter months. I troll with an F3 or an F5 Rapala in a hot steel or gold and black pattern. I also use a lead line with a 30 ft leader of 8 lb clear blue Stren line with a small snap on the end, without

Open to fishing all year

West Walker River (NV)

by DOUG BUSEY

Open to fishing all year for lures, flys and bait anglers.

Fantastic Reports this Month!

by THE FLY SHOP

The reports from the salty pond have been fantastic this month, with good number of fish already cruising the shorelines. Indicator nymphing with Balanced Leeches and midges has been especially successful, as has stripping Popcorn Beetles, Midnight Cowboys, or Pyramid Minnows. Numerous large fish have already been landed this year, and the fishing has been noticeably more consistent than at this time last season! Now’s

Dam reconstruction is complete and water impoundment will begin immediatelly

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Please note that shoreline access at Cave Lake is closed to the public. Dam reconstruction is complete and water impoundment will begin immediately. For more information on Cave Lake, please contact the NDOW Ely Field Office.

The reservoir was recently drained to the low level outlet for repairs

Cold Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir was recently drained to the low level outlet for repairs. Fishing is not recommended until water levels recover or freezing temperatures firm the reservoir bed. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the NDOW Ely Field Office.

There is limited shoreline fishing opportunity at this time due to ice

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Ice is covering ~90% of Comins Lake. The ice thickness varies from ½ to 2 inches, with areas of exposed water. All ice should be considered unsafe. There is limited shoreline fishing opportunity at this time. Shoreline access should improve with warmer daytime temperatures forecasted at the end of this week. Shoreline anglers should try a mix of spinners, nightcrawlers, PowerBait, and a fly behind

Illipah Reservoir is around 95 percent ice covered

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Illipah Reservoir is ~95% ice covered. The ice thickness varies from ½ to 2 inches, with areas of exposed water. All ice should be considered unsafe. Although warmer temperatures are predicted, it is unclear if the ice at Illipah Reservoir will open. If it does open up, try nightcrawlers, PowerBait, spinners and wet flies behind a water bubble for a trout bite. A total of

20.28 lb. Striped Bass

by RUSTY

Exciting news from Lake Mohave! Local angler Raul Gonzalez made an impressive catch while fishing from shore. Raul landed a massive striped bass weighing 20.28 pounds and measuring 38 ¾ inches. Using a lure, he reeled in this beauty just upriver from Katherine Landing. Raul mentioned that it was too windy to take his boat out on the lake, making this his biggest shore catch

Fishing Will Be Good on the Truckee!

by MATT KOLES

Winter fly fishing on the Truckee River. Cold at night, not too bad during the days. Frog water time. Fish water that's about 2-5 feet deep. Slow walking pace water. My favorite way to cover that water is with a streamer. Winter, we catch most of our biggest fish on the Truckee River. That and Spring. The water will be warmer and the fishing typically better down on the

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