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Nevada Fish Reports


Wild Horse Reservoir Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
As of 7/15 Wildhorse Reservoir is under a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) watch. Fishing is excellent for trout. Trolling, bait fishing, and fly fishing with midges and balanced leaches under indicators have all been great. Trout up to 6-7 pounds are being caught. Anglers are reminded with the warming water temperatures to land trout quickly and unhook in the water if they are planning to release

South Fork Reservoir Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
As of 7/15 South Fork Reservoir is under a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) watch. Trout of good size are still being caught from shore, but boaters are tending to have better luck in deeper water. Bass are hitting off weedy points and in the coves. Catfish are also active, with a 20 pounder caught from shore on shrimp. The lake was brought back up to nearly

31st double digit on the boat this year

by ROBERT VARIK
31st double digit for me this year on tahoe.  Tahoetrophytrout.com

Lahontan National Fish Hatchery Complex Stocking

by LAHONTAN NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY STAFF
Over the last 2 weeks the Lahontan National Fish Hatchery Complex has stocked 19,238 catchable Pilot Peak strain Lahontan cutthroat trout into Lake Tahoe at El Dorado Beach, Zephyr Cove Marina, Kings Beach State Park, and Sand Harbor State Park. Stocking and updates will continue bi weekly throughout the summer at various publicly accessible locations in both California and Nevada. Approximately 25% of the trout

Few big ones the last 3 trips!

by ROBERT VARIK
Few big ones the last 3 trips! Contact captain Rob with tahoetrophytrout

Fly Fishing Report | Truckee River | mid July 2024

by RENO FLY SHOP
  The Truckee River has continued to drop since the last report, but we will see the flows stabilize around their current 460 cfs through the downtown gauge. The river is very close to its natural channel and because of this  finding fish has become easier. The bugs have changed a lot in the past few weeks as well. A lot of the hatches we have

Local Mohave High Fishing Club

by RUSTY
Here is a great catch by our local Mohave High Fishing Club! They were fishing from shore using anchovies for bait. Some stripers were landed in the Rotary Park area. Our local anglers, under the mentorship of Gary Regan, include Luis and Miguel Cuellar, Jonathan Longtime, Donavan Berry, Jason and Jacqueline Barela, and Tasha Davis. This club visits various locations, and Gary has been providing

The ranch is also still kicking out lots of nice fish lately

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
The ranch is also still kicking out lots of nice fish lately, in addition to the flies mentioned for the California side you can also fish some stonefly nymphs and have good success. There are quite a few dates booked up for the Sceirine so if you’d like to get on the water down there just give us a call.    

Epic week on Lake Tahoe

by ROBERT VARIK
Epic week for me guiding on Lake Tahoe. Biggest fish were 15,16 and 19 lbs 7 double digits in 5 days  Contact captain Rob if you want a chance at a fish of a life time.  tahoetrophytrout.com

There have been a fair number of changes in conditions on the river this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
There have been a fair number of changes in conditions on the river this week as the flows out of Boca are cut down from 500 to 200 CFS causing the Farad area to drop down around 800. While we would say these flows are just about perfect, this drop combined with the hot days as of late, have caused the water temps rise down

The Truckee River is currently flowing at optimal levels for this time of year

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS
Water Conditions The Truckee River is currently flowing at optimal levels for this time of year, providing ideal conditions for anglers from Tahoe City to the Nevada border. The current conditions help the fish spread throughout the entire river system, which offers more opportunities for anglers to get some bites. However, it is essential to note that as the summer temperatures continue to rise, water temperatures

31st Annual Angel Lake Kids Fishing Derby

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Join us for the 31st Annual Angel Lake Kids Fishing Derby on July 20th at Angel Lake! Youth ages 4 - 15 can register to participate. Kids will fish for the biggest trout and participate in education stations within their age classes. HOW TO REGISTER: Registration forms can be completed on site or picked up in advance at the Elko NDOW office, Elko Fly Shop, Nevada Outdoor

Double Digit Catches

by ROBERT VARIK
The bite has been slower recently, but the big fish are around. Over the last four trips, there have been five double-digit catches. Kokanee salmon are also starting to gather. Check availability at Tahoe Trophy Trout.

The Humboldt River is more easily fishable

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Flows have slowed making the river more easily fishable both above and below the reservoir. Special Regulation: Artificial lures with single barbless hooks only above the Lucky Nugget causeway. Limit of 1 trout.

Jakes Creek Reservoir is full

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Jakes Creek Reservoir is full.  Anglers are having fair to good luck catching 13 to 18 inch trout from the shore, boat or float tube. Channel catfish were stocked 5/23/24. Bass fishing is fair to good for fish in the 10″-12″ range.

Water Conditions

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The water level at Illipah Reservoir is still in good shape. Water temperatures are in the mid to upper 60s.  With warmer water temperatures anglers are encouraged to fish the early morning and evening hours to reduce stress on trout.  Anglers should do well on nightcrawlers, PowerBait, spinners and wet flies behind a water bubble.  Flyfishers will do well with matching the hatch and throwing

Access at Cave Lake

by NDOW
Please note that shoreline access at Cave Lake is closed to the public. Dam reconstruction is fully underway. For more information on Cave Lake, please contact the NDOW Ely Field Office.    

Trout Fishing at Cold Creek Reservoir

by NDOW
Cold Creek Reservoir is still at 90% of capacity with rainbow trout and tiger trout being caught in the 10-to-12-inch range.  There is potential for some trout to be larger, however, they have not had too long to grow following the 2021 draw down of the reservoir to fix the outlet structure.  Anglers will do well fishing for trout using a variety of spinners, nightcrawlers,

Fishing has significantly improved compared to last year

by NDOW
Comins Lake is near capacity with water temperatures sitting in the upper 60s with surface temperatures reaching low 70s.  Fishing has significantly improved compared to last year, however catch rates on trout are still down.  Rainbow trout are being caught by anglers ranging from 15 inches up to 22 inches.  Nightcrawlers are producing trout for anglers, as well as spinner lures, wooly buggers, scud patterns,

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

by RUSTY
Our local angler, Mike Merrit, took a group of youngsters out, and they caught fish. The striper bite has been doing well for this time of year. The young anglers fishing from shore in the Big Bend area were Russell and Ethan Mink, Hazel and Reagan Harbin, Dakota Landry, and Jayson Anderson. Mike did not get to fish but was busy baiting and tying lines

Rainbow Trout stocked at the Willow Beach fishing pier

by WILLOW BEACH NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY
Stocking notice courtesy of Willow Beach crew. A total of 4,021 Rainbow Trout stocked at the Willow Beach fishing pier. July 3, 2024. Happy Fishing as we celebrate our Declaration of Independence this weekend.

Flows have finally settled down on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES
785 cfs here in Hirschdale, and I’m sure that will come down this week some too. 550 cfs here in Hirschdale are perfect wading flows. 450 cfs in Reno is what you’re looking for. 750 cfs now. Things are getting closer to average flows. The big news is the here is the heat wave we’ll have this week. Thank God we have a lot of water,

Fishing has really picked up at Rye Patch!

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The heat is here and fishing has really picked up at Rye Patch. The abundant water over the last two years has helped significantly improve the overall health of this fishery. The walleye, crappie, white bass, and smallmouth fishing has been good on bright rooster tails and jigs. The catfish fishing has also started to pickup and should continue to improve. Crawlers on the bottom

Bruneau River Update

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Flows have dropped and the river is fishable.
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