Nevada Fish Reports

Anglers have seen an increase in black bass action over the last week. Reports are that smallmouth and largemouth bass are taking topwater baits and soft plastics in red and green in Cottonwood Basin. Kayakers are using swimbaits to catch stripers along the cove edges. Near Katherine Landing, anglers have been using swim jigs to get bites from largemouth bass during the evening hours.

Rainbow trout are still bending fishing rods following the last fish plant at the local ponds, but anglers can expect the bite to slow down as temperatures grow warmer. For now, the fish are hitting soft plastics during the evening hours. Anglers are reportedly catching channel catfish using finesse techniques.

According to reports, anglers are catching striped bass in Kingman Wash with anchovies fished from shore. Las Vegas Bay is giving up largemouth bass. Fishers willing to take a hike are trying their luck at Government Wash and Lava Butte. They are catching stripers in the evenings using topwater baits and shad crankbaits. Those willing to drive to Temple Bar are reporting both striped and black

We’ve been seeing some great days on the river this week as the flows went on a roller coaster ride once again this week, starting below 600 CFS on Easter weekend and sitting at 1,700 CFS as of today. The water started out fairly muddy earlier in the week but has since cleared up to 2-3 feet of visibility now that flows have stabilized. This quick

Cold Creek Reservoir is ice free and filling up nicely. The main reservoir is filling up and backing into the middle pond.  Water temperatures are in the mid-30s.   Anglers can expect to catch 8-to-10-inch Rainbow Trout and 8-to-10-inch Tiger Trout.

Comins Lake is still 90+% covered with ice. Ice conditions should be considered unsafe and anglers are advised not to access the lake. Sections of the ice are beginning to pull away from the western shoreline, however, at this time, there is no fishable water open.  With the increases in daily max temperatures as well as warmer overnight lows, Comins Lake could open up relatively

Illipah Reservoir is still 95% covered with ice and should be considered unsafe for ice fishing. The ice is receding from the shoreline, but no angling opportunity is available at this time.  With the increases in daily max temperatures as well as warmer overnight lows, Illipah Reservoir could open up relatively quickly. The road into Illipah Reservoir is open and navigable, however some sections are

This area is located off of highway 208 just south of Yerington NV. and the good news is, Hwy 208 through Wilson Canyon is now back open and repaved. The recreation area is located on 211 East Walker Road in Yerington. They have tent camping, RV with and without hookups. Or you can call to reserve a cabin on the river. Walker River State Recreation

Located off of US 95  in Yerington NV. They offer many ponds  to choose from to fish for trout, crappie, catfish and bass. And yes, a river runs through it. The Walker river is open to fishing year round. They have rustic dry camping in a few areas. But one of my favorite things to do is, Visit the hatchery and see all the varieties