Fish Reports

As water temperatures have decreased fish have moved into shallower water

by RENO FLY SHOP

Following the storm system in early November, fly fishing at Pyramid Lake has improved greatly with shore fishing becoming the method of choice for a majority of anglers. As water temperatures have decreased, fish have moved into shallower water and are now targetable from the shoreline. Lahontan Cutthroat Trout feed in slightly deeper water adjacent to the shoreline, so look for depth changes that occur

The Truckee River has also fished well in the past week and has seen a reduction of flows

by RENO FLY SHOP

The Truckee River has also fished well in the past week and has seen a reduction of flows. As flows have dropped, water has become increasingly clear and Brown Trout have begun to spawn. With the addition of eggs in the river, both rainbow trout and brown trout have been keyed in on egg patterns. Bead fishing is an increasingly popular technique and is an

The shore bite has been surprisingly consistent for this early on in the season

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

We’ve seen the best November fishing out here in recent memory. The shore bite has been surprisingly consistent for this early on in the season, and there have already been a number of big fish caught by shore anglers. This is most certainly due to the series of storms in the area causing the water temps to drop earlier this year, and as long as

Truckee River Fishing Report

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The Truckee River saw flows change along most sections of the river this week with the new precipitation. While the upper section of the river along 89 has all but dried up with no water coming out of Tahoe, the creeks along 89 are providing little-to-no relief until Donner creek, where they are now letting 125 CFS out of the lake. This will make the

Expect ice along the edges and weeds

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water level is low with no recent report, but expect ice along the edges and weeds. At last report the bass bite was poor while trout fishing was good. With the colder temperatures the weeds should be dying and shore access should improve except for the ice. Trout fishing has been good from a float tube or small boat. A worm fished under a

The trout bite has been good

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Not much change at the refuge as the water level is still low in the south marsh and the Narciss boat ramp is unusable, though the main boat ramp is. The dock is out of the water and ice is forming along the weeds. The trout bite has been good while bass fishing is poor. Bass fishing is basically done for the year here. Fishing

The surface water temperature were in the low 40s mid-week

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The surface water temperature were in the low 40s mid-week. The dock has been taken out of the water but as of the time of this report a boat could still be launched. There has been some skim ice in the backs of coves in the shallower water but shore access to fishing is good. The water has cleared of much of the algae and

Expect 4WD conditions to get to Wilson Reservoir

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

No recent reports, but with the recent snows, expect 4WD conditions to get here. At last report fishing was good here and the water was clearing but the lake level was still low. Use the same techniques as at South Fork Reservoir. Shore anglers were having success fishing rooster tails, spoons, Rapalas, or bait fishing a worm under a bobber. Fly fishermen were having the

The road is closed for the winter and the lake is ice covered

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The road is closed for the winter and the lake is ice covered. There will be no reports until late spring or early summer depending upon weather and snow conditions.

A bit of skim ice has formed at the backs of coves

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The dock is out of the water and the main boat ramp is closed for the season. Those with small craft may launch at the gravel boat ramp at the north end of Jet Ski Beach between campsites 49 and 50. With the weather this week, few anglers were out and so there are few reports coming in. The water has cleared of algae and

Water levels are coming up nicely this fall

Cold Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are coming up nicely this fall. Expect ice to be forming and this small reservoir may soon be ice covered. If there is open water, anglers can expect to catch 8-to-10-inch Rainbow Trout and there is the potential to catch similar sized Tiger Trout. Expect bass fishing to be poor.

40 percent of Comins Lake is covered with a thin sheet of ice

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

With recent snowstorms and colder daytime temperatures, approximately 40% of Comins Lake is covered with a thin sheet of ice. Anglers can still launch a boat from the boat launch however, the narrows of Comins Lake is iced up and anglers should not try to break ice to access the south lake. The boat dock will remain in Comins Lake until ice begins to build

The reservoir is about 80 percent covered in a thin sheet of ice

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water level in Illipah Reservoir continues to recover from the lows of irrigation season. The reservoir is ~80% covered in a thin sheet of ice. There is some open water along the north side of the old dam and along the northwestern shoreline that should be productive for anglers. Anglers are still catching 8-to-12-inch Rainbow Trout and the occasional Brown Trout. Anglers will do

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

Now here is a nice catch! Our local angler Damien Howard was fishing at the Rotary park area and landed this nice size stripped bass. He was fishing form shore using his favorite swim bait to land this striper at 9.84 pounds and 29 and 1/4 inches. This is about what this length of a fish usually weighs in at. I am extremely thankful for

3 degrees this morning

South Fork Reservoir

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA

3 degrees this morning, but the freezing fog is slowly burning off the lake, exposing an early-winter wonderland. If you're brave enough for a colder-than-average sit along the shore, you will certainly be rewarded with some rod-bending fun. #fishing #rainbowtrout #nevadastateparks

Baily Pond will continue to be stocked until winter conditions will no longer allow

Baily Fishing Pond

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Baily Pond will continue to be stocked until winter conditions will no longer allow. The sunfish have turned off but trout fishing has been great. The recent wet weather is going to make accessing the pond a little tough, but fishing should be excellent until winter really takes hold. Salmon eggs under a bobber is hard to beat at Baily. Fly fisherman using small peacock

Fishing should stay good until winter really lets us have it

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Shore anglers fishing with chartreuse powerbait and worms off the bottom are still finding some fish around deeper water. Good reports back from boats trolling with flashers in the upper water column with the cold snap. Heavy kastmaster and spoons are good at getting down to lower holding fish until temps fall and fish really come up. Fishing should stay good until winter really lets

Lake Mead Hatchery Visitor Center – A Virtual Tour

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Planning to visit Lake Mead sometime soon? Be sure to include the Lake Mead Hatchery Visitor Center in your plans. Today for Wildlife Wednesday we get a sneak peak at the newly updated Visitor Center and the information it shares about the facility’s history and how it fits in with that of Lake Mead. Visitors also have the chance to learn about the hatchery’s rather

The Main Boat Ramp is now CLOSED for the season

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

ATTENTION! The Main Boat Ramp is now CLOSED for the season. Small crafts may access the water via the gravel jet ski ramp between sites 49 & 50 on the southwest side of the lake (weather permitting). Thanks for joining us on the water this year. We hope to see you again next season, hopefully with higher water levels. #nevadastateparks #elkonevada #boating #fishing #winteriscoming

A very good start to Winter for November

by MATT KOLES

Winter has set in, with more rain and snow on the way for the Truckee River. A very good start to Winter for November. Good rain and snow last week, and more on the way this week. Looks like we went right into Winter. In Ca, on the Truckee River, water temps have crashed with this cold weather. Look to hit them fish on the head. Fish

The Truckee trout have definitely been on the chew this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The Truckee trout have definitely been on the chew this week and they are not shying away from the bigger bugs as long as the presentation is good. We’ve noticed a big change in the water type they’ve been sitting in, and now they are almost exclusively being found in the slow deep runs. With that said, it’s time to put away the euro rod

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