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Nevada Fish Reports


The water level has been fluctuating up and down a foot or so

by DOUG BUSEY
The water level has been fluctuating up and down a foot or so. The ramp is open to launch. The shore is clear for people to drive down to. Be careful where you venture down to, there are still a lot of slick muddy trails. NDOW planted the lake this week with over 3000 tiger trout. Trollers have been using flashers and a half crawler.

Eagle Valley Reservoir Update

by NEVADA STATE PARKS
We just wanted to let everyone know that the park is still closed and will remain closed until the Highway leading to the park reopens! Please don't attempt to drive up in the park road conditions are not safe! We hope everyone has a great weekend and we look forward to seeing you soon! #nvstateparks #vistlincolncountynv

Stocking Report

by WILLOW BEACH NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY
Good Afternoon from Willow Beach! This Tuesday we stocked 2,157 rainbow trout at Community Park in Bullhead City, AZ. Yesterday we stocked around 1,200 rainbow trout at Willow Beach Marina. Happy Fishing!

Fly fishing at Pyramid Lake has been fantastic through the middle of March

by RENO FLY SHOP
Fly fishing at Pyramid Lake has been fantastic through the middle of March and should only increase in productivity through the end of the month and into April. With the constant barrage of storm systems for much of the winter, water temperatures at Pyramid Lake have remained low. As a result, cruising fish have not been seen in as many numbers as this time last

The Truckee River has dropped into shape nicely

by RENO FLY SHOP
The Truckee River has dropped into shape nicely after a large storm around the middle portion of March. While the river did blow out for a few days following the spike in flow, clarity has improved drastically and fish have settled into feeding lanes. At the time of this writing (3/23/23), flows at the Reno gauge are reported as 722 cfs. This is a fantastic

Got a trip inbetween storms

by HANS MOXLEY
We were able to get in a bit of fishing between storms. Great seeing you guys again, see you next spring, winter, what ever this is we are in Thanks again

Mid-March Fishing Report

by PYRAMID LAKE FLY FISHING
A little over halfway through March and it appears that winter is not willing to let go. Storm after storm has pounded the Sierras for the past few months. What is normally the most productive month of the season at the lake has been “weathering the storm”. Water temperatures are 8 degrees below normal, and it still looks and feels like January. The fishing despite

Access to Ruby Valley remains difficult

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Access to Ruby Valley remains difficult. The county road has been unpassable due to snow drifts on many occasions. Check road conditions reported by Nevada Department of Transportation (www.nvroads.com) prior to any travel plans. Snow levels and windy conditions are impacting access on the county road to the Refuge and access around the refuge is also very limited.  No recent reports from anglers due to

Pyramid Lake Fishing Report

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
The warmer days this week have made for some great days for hanging out on the water, but it has also made for some tough conditions for fishing out at Pyramid. Luckily, this shift in the weather starting Sunday will certainly help the bite pick back up and remain more consistent throughout the day. If you were planning on fishing out here at the pond this

The Truckee flows took a bit of a roller coaster ride this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
The Truckee flows took a bit of a roller coaster ride this week, starting at under 500 CFS last week and peaking at 1,250 CFS a few days ago at the Boca confluence. The water is on a downward trajectory as of today and we should have some great fishing opportunities for the next two days. Yet with the next storm rolling in early next

Echo Canyon Update

by NEVADA STATE PARKS
Just wanted to update everyone that our park is now closed and to please obey the road closed signs around the park as road conditions are constantly changing! We will reopen as soon as conditions allow us too!

Friday Fish Report- Lake Mohave / Colorado River/ Willow Beach

by RIVER KING TACKLE AND OUTFITTERS
Friday Fishing report for Colorado river chain lake Mojave Willow Beach. Laughlin, Nevada Bullhead city Arizona. Striped bass, trout, smallmouth, bass, largemouth, bass, and catfish.

A Fish in The Net is Worth Two Under The Bobber

by PYRAMID FLY CO.
With spring getting near and the weather systems pouring in has the fish schooling up more and more.  The water temperatures are cooler than normal and the fish are fired up even more so because of it.  It's good out and only getting better.   The name of the game these days has been midges, midges and more midges yet again.  If you don't like staring

Wildhorse Reservoir Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
As of 3/15/23, Wild Horse State Recreation Area reported ice thickness up to two feet with about a foot of slush on top. NOTE: Take extra caution as open water and soft edges have been reported forming at the Hendricks Arm bridge. It is important to exercise extreme caution while ice fishing and accessing this area. With most of Wild Horse Reservoir having snow coverage over

South Fork Reservoir has a lot of ice for this time of year

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
South Fork Reservoir has a lot of ice for this time of year.  As of 03/14/23 the entire reservoir was covered except for near the river inlet.  There is around 12” of ice at the boat ramp and 18” at the south shoreline.  Anglers should be cautious getting on and off the ice as the edges are very soft and several large fractures can be

Rainbow Trout Stocking This Week

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The Nevada Department of Wildlife stocked rainbow trout this past week. Gold spinners, Kastmasters, and worms are working best for enticing trout.

The trout in the reservoirs are hungry and take a variety of flies and hardware

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
There have been no recent reports from the management area. While fishing can be difficult in some areas due to weather changes, spring is a great time to try your luck. The trout in the reservoirs are hungry and take a variety of flies and hardware. PowerBait and worms are reliable on Adams-McGill and Haymeadow. Dacey is the place for spinners and plastics.

Haymeadow Reservoir Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
There have been no recent reports from the management area. While fishing can be difficult in some areas due to weather changes, spring is a great time to try your luck. The trout in the reservoirs are hungry and take a variety of flies and hardware. PowerBait and worms are reliable on Adams-McGill and Haymeadow. Dacey is the place for spinners and plastics.

Spring showers and periodic snowstorms are keeping things unsettled

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Spring showers and periodic snowstorms are keeping things unsettled. Ice conditions are somewhere between frozen and open, so be patient and be careful. Roads may be closed periodically due to runoff. Please check road conditions. 

The water levels have reached its limit

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The water levels have reached its limit and are covering the road to Ursine and Eagle Valley Reservoir. Water is very murky; please be careful in the area. 

Striped bass action is picking up along this stretch of the river

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Striped bass action is picking up along this stretch of the river. Some lucky anglers have caught stripers in the 2- to 5-pound class. The fish are taking cut anchovies fished about 20 feet from shore. Stocked rainbow trout can be found below Davis Dam and are hitting PowerBait and night crawlers.

Last Rainbow Plant of the Season

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The Nevada Department of Wildlife has finished its seasonal trout plants for the year. Local waters will slowly warm over the coming weeks, and action for warmwater species should improve. Catfish and bass have been seen swimming deep in local ponds but not chasing worms. Night crawlers and mealworms are great go-to baits when fishing with family or friends at the ponds.

Smallmouth and largemouth bass are getting ready for the spawn

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Reports have been light from the middle basin of the lake. Bass angling has been slow, even for tournament anglers. Smallmouth and largemouth bass are getting ready for the spawn and can be found in the coves and around the shelves near drop offs in Cottonwood Basin. Though the fish can be found, they are hesitant to hit most plastics. Staff members from the Willow

Action for warmwater species should improve

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The Nevada Department of Wildlife has finished its seasonal trout plants for the year. Local waters will slowly warm over the coming weeks, and action for warmwater species should improve. Catfish and bass have been seen swimming deep in local ponds but not chasing worms. Night crawlers and mealworms are great go-to baits when fishing with family or friends at the ponds.
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