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Nevada Fish Reports


Annual Kids Fishing Derby

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Don't forget our annual Kids Fishing Derby this Saturday June 8th from 8:00 am to 11:00. We will have prizes for biggest and smallest fish in multiple age groups thanks to I.B.E.W. 357. There will also be a raffle and lunch provided by Laborers Local #872. #southernnevadaflyfisherman, #minersbrewcoffee, #mccroskysyservice, #printotlogo,#scottheavyhaul

Rainbow and Bass Action on the Carson River

by FISH REPORTS STAFF
Check out June's cathces this weekend with her dad fishing on the Carson River in Dayton, NV.

The river has really come into shape this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
  Rafting; wet wading; streamers; dry fly fishing; it all seemed to start up this week. The conditions on the main river are currently the best we’ve seen thus far this 2024 season. The flows continue to taper off, while the river is beginning to clear, and the fish are on the chew. We are seeing some excellent quality fish right now, decent numbers and only

The Truckee River has fished increasingly well with water levels dropping

by RENO FLY SHOP
The Truckee River has fished increasingly well with water levels dropping. The Truckee River at the Reno Gauge is hovering between 1,000-1,200 CFS. This flow provides a good opportunity for fishing and should lead into a fun summer on the river.  Our summer hatches have begun arriving daily. We are seeing some PMD’s during the daytime starting around 10:00 am. Additionally, Yellow Sally Stoneflies and Caddis

Flows are still up on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES
Not too big, but for a lot of folks, hard to manage. Look for soft water trout can get out of current. Anywhere along the edges. Soft flat bank water. They are not in the middle of the river. Weathers perfect, and there’s fish to be caught. Bugs are coming out too. You can nymph with just about anything right now, and they’ll eat it. Drakes, stones,

It's striper season, and they're getting larger

by RUSTY
It's striper season, and they're getting larger. Local angler Mike Jones recently landed a couple of nice-sized stripers near the Parkway Bridge. This fishing spot is becoming more popular and is yielding a few good catches. Mike shared his story of catching a few smaller stripers in the early morning hours, floating along in his boat until he landed these two impressive ones. One of

Tahoe Trophy Trout Weekend Fishing Report

by ROBERT VARIK
Tahoe Trophy Trout checked in with us after a busy weekend on Lake Tahoe. Take a look at some of the fish they landed during their time on the water.

The Ranch has been fishing excellent lately

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
The Ranch has been fishing excellent lately, lots of nice fish up to the 22” range have been being caught down there. As with the California side of the river the dries and nymphs are the best way to go on the ranch. If you want to get on the calendar for some time down there just give us a call.    

The trout are fired up

by PYRAMID FLY CO.
It has only been a week or so since our last report, but let me tell you that things are looking really good out on the water. Baitfish are starting to bundle and move in from the depths of their winter refuge, and the Cutties are taking notice. We are fully committed to deep water techniques out of the Water Master boats, and we are

The Truckee saw a significant drop in flows along the entire river system this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
The Truckee saw a significant drop in flows along the entire river system this week. Looking at the various gauging stations in the local creeks, it appears most of the drop in flows come from the smaller seasonal creeks as opposed to whatever is controlled by dams. This drop from 1,200 CFS to 750 CFS around Glenshire in under a week is a good indicator

Flows are receding

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Flows are receding, but wading is not recommended at this time. Be cautious of muddy roads and shorelines from snowmelt.

The gauge above the reservoir reading 605 cfs

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Snowmelt is causing the river to swell greatly, with the gauge above the reservoir reading 605 cfs as of 5/24/2024. Increased flows are resulting in turbid water both above and below the reservoir, and difficult fishing conditions. Use caution during this time. Special Regulation: Artificial lures with single barbless hooks only above the Lucky Nugget causeway. Limit of 1 trout.

Anglers are having fair to good luck catching 13 to 18 inch trout from the shore

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Jakes Creek Reservoir is full, with water temperatures in the low 50’s.  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.

Wildhorse Reservoir continues to spill into the river

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Wildhorse Reservoir continues to spill into the river, resulting in good flows and fair fishing just below the dam. Wading is not recommended at thist time.

Harrison Pass is open and in good shape

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Harrison Pass is open and in good shape. The first spring stocking occured 4/9/2024, with rainbow trout averaging 10 inches. Fishing should be fair to good in the pond behind the hatchery and near the main boat landing. Panther Martins, Kastmasters and spinners are recommended. The bass bite will pick up by mid-June. Try small spinner baits or soft plastics. Special Regulation: Minimum size for

Trout fishing should be fair to good

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Rainbow trout were stocked 5/13/24. Water temps are in the 50s and water clarity is good. Trout fishing should be fair to good. Try rooster tails, spoons, Rapalas, or an inflated worm a couple feet off the bottom. Trout will be actively feeding in the shallows throughout the day. Anglers wishing to fly fish should find success stripping wooly buggers and leech patterns, or fishing

As of 5/24/24 the road to Angel Lake is open

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
As of 5/24/24 the road to Angel Lake is open, but the lake is still frozen and shorelines are covered in snow.

Spring stockings of channel catfish and wipers occured this week

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Spring stockings of channel catfish and wipers occured this week. Most anglers are having luck fishing near the dam, catching rainbow trout in the 15″-18” range. Try Rooster tails and flashy spinners, or an inflated worm under a bobber. Fly anglers are having luck stripping olive wooly buggers or fishing balanced leeches under an indicator. Anglers should fish the shallows, where the water is warmer.

Cold Creek Reservoir is at 90 percent of capacity

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Cold Creek Reservoir is at 90% of capacity with rainbow trout and tiger trout being caught in the 9-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, and PowerBait.

Fishing has significantly improved compared to last year

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Comins Lake is near capacity with water temperatures sitting in the low to mid 50s.  Fishing has significantly improved compared to last year. Rainbow trout catches are ranging from 16 to 21 inches and between 1.5 and 4 pounds. Nightcrawlers are producing trout for anglers, as well as spinner lures, wooly buggers, scud patterns, and midge patterns. Black bass activity is starting to pick up with

The reservoir is at capacity and still spilling through the spillway

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The reservoir is at capacity and still spilling through the spillway.  Anglers have been catching a mixed bag of rainbow trout and a few brown trout so far this spring.  Fall stocking was completed with 9,862 rainbow trout averaging 9.4 inches.  Anglers should do well using nightcrawlers, PowerBait, and spinner lures.

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

by RUSTY
Our local angler, Mike Merrit, is featured with a nice catch of recently planted rainbow trout. He was fishing from shore at Rotary Park using power bait to land his limit of five trout. These fish, brought in from Colorado, help manage the caddis fly issue and provide angling opportunities. Word has it that the striper bite is good near the casinos, Community Park, and
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