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Nevada Fish Reports


We will begin draining Echo Canyon Reservoir next week

by NEVADA STATE PARKS
We will begin draining Echo Canyon Reservoir next week, October 7, 2024, to facilitate necessary maintenance work on the gate valve of the dam. Despite the reservoir draining, Echo Canyon State Park will remain fully operational. Camping, hiking, and other outdoor recreation opportunities will not be impacted, and the park continues to welcome visitors throughout the duration of the project. The contract work is expected to begin

We have been taking care of business in a big way to start this season!

by PYRAMID FLY CO.
We’ve been taking care of business in a big way to start this season! These fish are being some gluttonous freaks and there’s plenty to go around! We have seen two incredible days of giant fish so far. We have openings available for October 10-11. Call us and join in on this epic season opener while you can!

Striper bite is doing well up on the Lake Mohave

by RUSTY
We have some exciting news from Lake Mohave: the striper bite is doing well! Local anglers Mark Osgood (known as Corn Man) and Shelli had a successful outing, trolling an AC plug and a white bucktail jig to catch three stripers. The sizes of their catches were impressive: one weighed 7.7 pounds and measured 29¼ inches, another was 7.92 pounds and 28 3/8 inches, and

Toxic algae alert for several areas on Lake Mohave

by LAKE MEAD NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
            (UPDATED) Toxic algae alert for several areas on Lake Mohave       In addition to Nelson's Landing and Placer Cove, toxic algae blooms have also been detected at Cottonwood Cove, Six Mile Cove, and out on the open water between Nevada Bay and Arizona Bay. The algae are producing dangerous toxins exceeding safe levels for public contact, as advised by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection.       What to Look

Opening Day at Pyramid Lake

by FISH REPORTS STAFF
Mike shared his catch from Pyramid Lake: he was trolling the south end of the lake today and caught a 14-pound fish (calculated weight is 15 pounds). It hit on the downrigger at 60 feet using a Lyman in frog color.

Angler and Fish Survey Information

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Click here to check out the link for NDOW Boulder Reservoir Angler Guide https://www.ndow.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Boulder-Reservoir-AIG-2023_ADA-1.pdf  

Marilyn’s Pond has been fishing well this summer

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Marilyn’s Pond has been fishing well this summer but has also been busy. Fishing will remain good into fall. Bait fisherman using salmon eggs and baby crawlers on light lines under bobbers are catching fish all day. Fly fisherman using small terrestrial dry flies have been catching fish on the surface early and late in the day. Stocking will continue as long as temperatures allow.

Fishing on the Truckee is Overall Alright

by MATT KOLES
Hot weather here on the Truckee River.  Somewhat cold at night and hot during the day, but a pretty early fall heat wave happening.  So, don't look for any dry fly fishing, ain't happening, streamer fishing, nada. Bright sun means you're nymphing-unless the weather the changes. Flows are still pretty average for fall. Good wading flows. Not too high or nothing.  The fishing is all right. Not the greatest,

2024 2025 season is looking good

by GLENN LEMON
Pyramid Lake's season runs from October 1st until June 30th. 2024 2025 season is looking good for boat trips expect a good October bite. Bait fish are in large numbers fish should have packed on the pounds over the summer

Largemouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill are all active

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT
The campground and access to the boat launch are open. Only boats with a single electric motor are allowed on Whitehorse Lake. No gas-powered motors. The limit is 2 bass minimum size 13 inches, the limit is 4 channel catfish. Largemouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill are all active. Bait anglers were finding success over the weekend on small pieces of worms fished just off

The ranch has been fishing excellent this past week

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
The ranch has been fishing excellent this past week with reports coming in from anglers getting into 30+ fish per day. Some of the anglers down there are doing great with streamers and some with nymphs, it seems like one or the other works better on certain days so I would be prepared to fish whichever method they are liking the best for the day

The Truckee is kicking out quality fish!

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
The Truckee has been increasingly kicking out more quality fish daily. While we would love to see a bit more of the drizzly, overcast weather typical of this time of year, the fish are still very much on the chew and the 80-degree days expected all week will sure be nice for the fisher, while keeping the bite consistent. You can even still comfortably wet

Fishing at Hobart has been excellent this season

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Fishing at Hobart has been excellent this season. Brook trout were recently moved from Marlette Lake and stocked in Hobart. The tiger trout are targeting the small brook trout and growing pretty large some cases. Reports of tigers up to seventeen inches are becoming more regular over the last two seasons. Spin fisherman using small spinners are finding fish in open water and near deep

Fishing has been fair at Spooner for bait and fly anglers

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Fishing has been fair at Spooner for bait and fly anglers. Shore access should improve as we move closer to winter. As nighttime temps fall below freezing the shoreline vegetation should thin  out. Boats or float tubes fishing is the best way to get out past the vegetation and deeper water. Salmon eggs and baby crawlers under a bobber should entice the occasional trout, but

Knott Creek Reservoir has been fishing very well

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Knott Creek Reservoir has been fishing very well. Shore anglers tossing small spoons and kastmasters into deeper water away from vegetation are finding some good fish. Fly fisherman using large leech patterns and damsels from boats and float tubes are catching some really nice fish early and late in the day. Mayflies have been hatching in the late morning and dry flies have been effective

Water levels are low, but fishing is still good for trout and bass

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Water levels are low, but fishing is still good for trout and bass, with some catfish still being caught. Bass fishing will start slowing as temperatures begin to drop. Channel catfish were stocked 5/23/24

Water levels are lower, but the reservoir is in good condition going into winter

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Water levels are lower, but the reservoir is in good condition going into winter.  The edges are shallow with varying levels of algae, but fish are still being caught.  With current temperatures continuing to be high, evenings and mornings will be the best fishing and if you are able to get to the middle/deeper portions your chances of success should increase. Bass are on the

Fishing remains good with adequate flows for several miles below Wildhorse

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Fishing remains good with adequate flows for several miles below Wildhorse Flows are being maintained through August and into September which will continue to result in good fishing into the fall. Water temperatures are cooling and there are still lots of grasshoppers out, so the hopper/dropper combo continues to be a good choice for fly anglers.

Water levels are still good and with the current warm weather forecast

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Water levels are still good and with the current warm weather forecast, bass angling should continue to be good in the south lake and unit 21.  The collection ditch and south springs are still fair to good for trout and should improve in the coming weeks as the fall stocking season approaches. Special Regulations: Minimum size for black bass is 10 inches. Non-motorized boats and boats

As of 09/26/24 Wild Horse Reservoir remains under a Harmful Algal Bloom

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
As of 09/26/24 Wild Horse Reservoir remains under a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) watch. Please visit this webpage for more information:  The HAB is still present throughout the reservoir but is worse in the canyon and coves from Hendricks to the dam. Reservoir level is still good. Anglers are catching a few trout but overall use has been light with the poor water quality. The storms

Water levels remain good, and boats can still be launched at the ramp

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Water levels remain good, and boats can still be launched at the ramp. Boaters should use caution backing in trailers, however, as large rocks sit right off the bottom of the ramp. Water clarity is at 10+ft. Trout are beginning to move into the shallows and bass are numerous along the weed edges. The shoreline is dry in front of the campgrounds and the road

Bass fishing is good, but anglers report catches on the smaller end

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
As of 09/26/24 South Fork Reservoir remains under a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) watch. Please visit this webpage for more information:  Bass fishing is good, but anglers report catches on the smaller end. Trout fishing is picking up, however, considerable algae still remains, impacting water clarity. With the cooler nights and shorter days, the algae should start to dissipate soon.
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