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Nevada Fish Reports


The flows are still in the mid 90’s which is awesome for this time of the year!

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
The East Walker on the California side of the state line is closed until April 27. 2024. The Nevada side of the river is open through the Winter.  The Nevada side of the river has been fishing pretty well, at least when the weather cooperates a little. I’ve had several reports this past week of anglers getting into 5 to 15 fish per day, I haven’t

The Mid is firing

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
Read Mile's fishing report for the latest and stop by the shop for any last minute supplies. BTW, we received a fresh delivery of Jaydacators today. Crafted locally, by Jason himself = a lot of extra karma points when you head out to Pyramid with these in your arsenal. Swing by the shop and stock up. Fish on!

Pyramid really kicked into gear this week with the shift in weather

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
Pyramid really kicked into gear this week with the shift in weather. We are seeing the general catch rate improve, to go along with some large fish in the mix. The beaches with any significant drop offs seem to be fishing a bit better than the beaches with a gradual drop off, or those that remain at a similar depth for a while. These fish

The fishing on the Truckee has slowed down quite a bit this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
The fishing on the Truckee has slowed down quite a bit this week with the cold days affecting the water temps and therefore the fish. At the USGS gauge at Farad we saw the water temps drop to 32 degrees for the first time this year. We suspect this will slow fishing down at least in terms of numbers, but one thing that we learned

As of 01/10/24, officials at the State Park measured 7 inches of clear ice

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
As of 01/10/24, officials at the State Park measured 7″ of clear ice with a top layer of slush near the boat ramp. Ice thickness will vary throughout the reservoir, so continue to use caution and sample your fishing area for yourself.  For a trout bite, try worms and PowerBait a few feet under the ice. The new Nevada State Record for yellow perch was

As of 1/11/24 ice is NOT safe at South Fork Reservoir. NDOW and State Parks recommend you stay off the ice

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
As of 1/11/24 ice is NOT safe at South Fork Reservoir. NDOW and State Parks recommend you stay off the ice. High winds have resulted in areas of open water that are still open to shoreline fishing from Coyote Cove and Jet Ski Beach. Fishing hot spots are along Coyote Cove and the Jet Ski Beach area on the southwest shore, and between the East Campground

Indicator fishing has still been the primary method of fishing in recent weeks

by RENO FLY SHOP
Indicator fishing has still been the primary method of fishing in recent weeks. The midge bite is still on, but we’re noticing a bounce back to the balanced leech as well. Darker colors have been working well for midges and lighter colors for the leech. Fish have been at varying depths throughout the day. We have caught them from 6-14 feet. We have been spreading

Fly Fishing on the Truckee River through the first part of January

by RENO FLY SHOP
Fly Fishing on the Truckee River through the first part of January has changed greatly day to day. On days where water temperatures have increased into the high 30’s, fish activity has increased. On days that water temperatures don’t come up, fishing has not been great (reference temperature graph below). This is the time of year when you’ll want to pick your days and focus

ICE....or lack there of...UPDATE!

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA
ICE....or lack there of...UPDATE! We still do NOT have safe ice for ice fishing at South Fork. A couple of individuals have poked holes off of the boat ramp, however, the ice is less than 4" and it is NOT considered safe. The high winds over the last couple of days have kept a good portion of water open along the southwest shore, and a small patch

Willow Beach Stocking

by WILLOW BEACH NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY
Good afternoon from Willow Beach! Today our staff stocked around 1,000 rainbow trout at the Willow Beach Marina fishing pier. Catch them if you can!

🚨ICE UPDATE🚨

by WILD HORSE STATE RECREATION AREA
We have been receiving some pretty nasty winter weather this past week which seems to be doing good things for the reservoir. Measurement that we took today are showing 7” of clear ice and a top layer of about 5” of slush/cloudy ice. Remember, these measurements were taken around the boat ramp and are not intended to be interpreted as thickness for the whole reservoir.

Winter has arrived on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES
Gonna be a cold week with snow and wind. Probably not the best for fishing. Maybe down on the Nevada side, but here in Hirschdale, we’ll be in the single digits at night, and won’t make it out of the 20’s during the day. Too much ice in the guides for me. After this week, for now, it’s looking like El Niño may kick in. That

Pyramid Lake Fishing Report

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
The fishing at Pyramid remains a bit spotty this week, with some sunny days killing the bite and the overcast days providing a window of fair numbers. With this week’s storm pushing though we expect the bite to really pick up, especially as last week’s full moon wains. As reported last week, the fish remain pretty spread out among most beaches with neither north or

Truckee River Fishing Report

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
This week Truckee will see its first significant amount of snow fall for the ‘23/’24 winter. The forecast is calling 5-9 inches expected on Saturday with a chance of another storm towards the middle of next week. Let’s hope Mother Nature keeps the good times rolling and we see the next few months make up for lost time. This amount of snow will likely limit

On-the-Water Report | Aden Breckner from the Truckee River Lake | early January 2024

by RENO FLY SHOP
Aden Breckner, with your On-the-Water Report from the Truckee River. Water temps have cooled with the deepening winter. Trout have settled into their winter water and are catchable if you put in your time. Small dark body nymphs have been the most productive with streamers doing well on the right day. We will benefit with winter precip starts. This should initiate the BWO in full force

Attention Fly Fishing Anglers!

by WESTERN WILDLIFE ADVENTURES
We are excited to start the New Year with a great opportunity for our fly fishermen. Crittenden Reservoir is known for giant 25+ inch trout, along with Browns and Tiger trout. Tucked in a beautiful draw, the 200 acre reservoir is the perfect spot to enjoy breathtaking sunrises and sunsets while kicking around in your float tube. Wildlife around the area is plentiful, and the serene landscape creates a true escape from the hustle

As of 01/04/24, ice is averaging 5 inchs is the areas surveyed by the State Park

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
As of 01/04/24, ice is averaging 5″ is the areas surveyed by the State Park. Ice thickness will vary throughout the reservoir, so continue to use caution and sample your fishing area for yourself.  Ice thickness is expected to increase over the next week with the cold front moving through. The new Nevada State Record for yellow perch was caught on 12/13/23. The fish weighed

Good Striper Action on Lake Mohave

by RUSTY
Welcome back, everyone, after a wonderful holiday! We've got some exciting lake news to share. Our local angler, Mark "Corn Man" Osgood, had a successful trolling session near the power lines on Lake Mohave. He used his favorite swim bait and managed to land a couple of impressive stripers, although a couple did get away. The larger one weighed in at 10.34 pounds, while the

Due to recent storm activity, ice conditions are questionable

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Due to recent storm activity, ice conditions are questionable. Roads may be muddy and thin ice will form around the shorelines in the mornings. The Nevada Department of Wildlife encourages visitors to use caution while on the management area.

Sunny afternoons are preventing the reservoir from freezing over

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Sunny afternoons are preventing the reservoir from freezing over. There is potential to cast from the dam to bring in a few trout, but anglers may have to contest with sharp ice edges.

Thin ice is forming along the shorelines

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Thin ice is forming along the shorelines, but there are still opportunities for anglers to pursue rainbow trout throughout the day and bass or crappie in the afternoon. Small jigs work to entice crappie and bass. Trout will look for nightcrawlers and glitter PowerBait.

The river is producing striped bass catches just south of Casino Row

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The river is producing striped bass catches just south of Casino Row. Swimbaits and glide baits are enticing stripers to bite. Anglers are also reporting success with a variety topwater lures in the afternoon. Rainbow trout stockings continue weekly. Trout are averaging 10 to 12 inches and are showing a preference for worms and spinners in red or yellow.

Anglers fishing for rainbow trout at Willow Beach are using mice tails and PowerBait

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Anglers fishing for rainbow trout at Willow Beach are using mice tails and PowerBait. Spinners, such as and Rooster Tails and Mepp’s are also getting bites. The striped bass bite is sluggish, but boaters and kayakers are trolling the waters between Willow and Cottonwood Cove in the hope of catching a double-digit fish
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