Nevada Fish Reports

The Truckee River is seeing flows change not only daily but hourly as the remaining snow melts from the peaks. This yo-yo pattern you would see when looking at the USGS stream gauges are typical for this time of year, which is a product of ambient temperature swings causing streams to rise and fall over a 24-hour period. However, it is far less drastic this

Surface water temps are in the high 40s to low 50s. Rainbow trout were stocked 3/27/26.  Anglers are seeing plenty of trout action near the dam. Mid-morning through early afternoon is best for trout fishing, with reports of fish up to 5 lbs. Focus on the shallows where the trout will be cruising the warmer waters for insects. Balanced leeches, woolly buggers and midges are

Current Water Conditions The main Truckee River is fishing well right now, thanks to the early spring-like conditions we’ve been experiencing. So far, runoff has been minimal, which has helped maintain good water clarity throughout much of the system. With unseasonably warm temperatures arriving earlier than usual, we’re already starting to see insect activity that typically doesn’t show up until later in the spring. The upper

Water levels are up, measuring approximately 5 feet below full capacity. Water temps are in the low 50s and the boat ramp is in the water. Anglers are reporting trout catches over 18 inches and recent bass activity. If the warmer weather holds, expect bass fishing to improve quickly.

    Caleb, @tied_byfaith , caught and released a LCT in downtown Reno that had migrated from Pyramid Lake.     The USFWS has passed 100 of these fish by Derby Dam this season. This allows their access to the Truckee Meadows.     Get out there and let us know if you find one!!!     #renoflyshop #renotahoe #truckeeriver #pyramidlake #travelnevada flyfishnevadaflyfishing @nvdow

Now this is some great news! The smaller stripers are in, and anchovies are producing some nice catches. Our local angler, Mike Merritt, is showing off his catch after picking up bait at our shop. He used his boat to reach his favorite fishing spot and landed 9 stripers—just one shy of the 10-fish limit. That’s a great catch for our stretch of the Colorado River

Stocking notice: 1200 Rainbow trout were released today at Bullhead City Community Park in Bullhead City, AZ. Tuesday, March 24th, 2026.

Well, Winter is over on the Truckee River. I'm sure we'll still get some weather this Spring, but man, this is crazy. 70's about everyday in Truckee. Needless to say the fishing is pretty darn good.  Skwalla's, early caddis, march browns, blue wings. Everything is in the drift and nymphing should get you some. Might get lucky and get some on top too.  Spring is usually streamer time,

The rainbows on the Truckee have mostly entered spawn-mode at this point and if spotted these fish should be avoided to allow a successful spawn of our wild Truckee trout. Caution should also be taken when wading across any shallow gravels bars, as these redds can be hard to spot at times. With that said, you can definitely guess what junk fly would be good

As with everything else this year, we have seen the fish at Pyramid begin their spawn a bit earlier this year, and this week we have seen fish paired up and creating redds right along the lake shore. Despite this, there are still fish hanging in deeper water feeding and these are the fish you would be targeting if you headed out here right now.

Spring stocking has begun. Rainbow trout were stocked this week in the collection ditch, Unit 21 and South Lakes. Tiger trout were also stocked in Unit 21. Fair to good fishing is being reported in the collection ditch for trout.  Water temperatures in the high 40 to low 50s, so bass fishing will still be slow. Fly anglers are reporting success with streamers, leeches and

The water levels are up—though it’s unclear for how long—but conditions are great. Trout stocking has been taking place on Tuesdays at Community Park, which has made both rainbow trout fishing excellent and striper fishing even better. This trout plant from the Willow Beach Hatchery will continue through the end of the month, so now’s the time to get out there and catch your limit

Surface water temps are in the mid-40s. Anglers are seeing plenty of trout action near the dam. Mid-morning through early afternoon is best for trout fishing, with reports of fish up to 5 lbs. Focus on the shallows where the trout will be cruising the warmer waters for insects. Balanced leeches, woolly buggers and midges are the go-to flies for fly anglers. Orange PowerBait or