Fish Reports

The best fishing is first thing in the morning

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The lake level is low due to irrigation and surface water temperatures are above 70 degrees and fishing has been slow to fair for trout. The best fishing is first thing in the morning. Afternoons are poor. For bait anglers nightcrawlers and rainbow PowerBait are the best bet. Small spinners, spoons and Kastmasters in gold for those throwing hardware should work but allow plenty of

28.3 lb. Striper

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

This is a great catch our local angler Mark Kuchczynski landed this nice striper while fishing off of his jet ski. This striper weighed in at 28.3 pounds and was 43 inches. Mark was fishing with anchovies and doing well with the ones in the 1 to 3 pond range. This is a great reminder that our larger stripers are out there and not just

Lake Mead Fishing Report

by RIVER KING TACKLE AND OUTFITTERS

Well, Billy Egan and I gave it a go this morning before his meeting. The Lake completely turned over, dropped 7-8 degrees and water clarity was down to about 5 feet, even the electricity was out at Kathrines Landing from last nights storm. After much searching we found them. All the fish were in the Main stem of the Lake, offshore and suspended at about

Fun PM Run on Tahoe

by MIKE NIELSEN

Fun pm run, our am trip yielded 23 bii of aged fish with largest at 10.3 lbs Then our afternoon poured rain, became perfectly sunny and calm allowing us jig up 7 lakers from 3-5 lbs. then I saw something I liked and told the team were going get big fish. Before second line was wet we had 10.6 lb then a 6 a 8 lb then

2 Boats 2 Casts 1 Beast

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RIVER KING TACKLE AND OUTFITTERS

We had both of our boats out today with clients. Two minutes after launching our client Chris from Florida stuck his personal best Striped bass. We were fishing on the Colorado river in Bullhead city Arizona/Laughlin Nevada

The ranch is in much the same shape as the Cali side of the river

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF

The ranch is in much the same shape as the Cali side of the river, though parts of it have some shade from the willows and some extra water that comes in from several springs that cool it down a few degrees it’s still probably time to let those fish rest for a while. We’ll start booking more days on the ranch some time after

Youth Introduction to Fishing Clinic - Angel Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Join NDOW for a Youth Introduction to Fishing Clinic (under 12 years of age) at Angel Lake. Participants will rotate through the following stations: Fish Identification, Tackle & Knots, Habitat & Diet and Casting Practice. After the stations, participants will hit the shorelines to catch some fish! Fishing rods and bait will be provided. NOTE: Registered participants must be UNDER 12 years of age. All registered

Hemenway Boat Ramp Updates

by LAKE MEAD NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

Hemenway Boat Ramp Updates - Due to heavy rains we have had to modify our boat ramp schedule: Mon., 8/15/22 - One lane is open Wed, 8/17/22 - Ramp will be open (it was previously scheduled to be closed for major work. ) http://ow.ly/Bk6Z50KkaAz

August is off to a great start

by RENO FLY SHOP

Following a week of steady thunderstorms, the Truckee River has fished well and benefited from the recent rainfall. The storms here in Reno passed through and dropped enough rain to raise river flows to just over 700 cfs at the Reno gauge. As a result, water clarity decreased with each shot of rain but flows were quick to come down and fishing has improved in

We did some searching but we found them

by HANS MOXLEY

Great to see you again. We had to do a bit of searching but we found them.

Truckee has been fishing especially well in the canyon

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The cooler weather this week made for improved trout fishing in our area, and the Truckee has been fishing especially well in the canyon where both the flows and the temps remain more consistent due to the confluence of the Little Truckee putting in 221 CFS below Boca. We still recommend focusing on the mornings and carrying your thermometer with you, there has still been

Continued nice weather, and good solid fishing on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Continued nice weather, and good solid fishing on the Truckee River. Lows, are getting in the 40’s, and high’s in the 80’s. Not bad. Cold and windy in canyon country early. Good thing is, no smoke, or fires this Summer. Lot’s of nice cold water coming out of Boca now. I’d suggest throwing back on the waders. Fish are fat and healthy, and munching on those crayfish. So

The water level is low as water is being drawn out for irrigation

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water level is low as water is being drawn out for irrigation and the usual evaporation for this time of year. Surface water temperatures are in the 70’s and the weeds are growing making shore fishing difficult. With the warmer water the bass bite is good for eight to 12-inch bass using soft plastic dark colored grubs and spinnerbaits. Worms seem to be the

Ruby Lake Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Little or no change here. The water level is low in the south marsh and weed growth is getting thick, but boats with electric motors can still get around the main channels as gas motors are helping to chop up some of the more popular paths through the marsh. With surface water temperatures in the mid 70’s the bass bite at Ruby Lake NWR continues

Shore anglers will do best where the banks are steep

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temperatures are in the 70’s and algae is thick along with scattered weed beds. With the warmer surface water temperatures, the trout have moved into deeper water and anglers should stick to early in the day when surface water temperatures are their coolest. Anglers report fair fishing for trout from boats or float tubes in deeper water, especially in the canyon by the

Shore anglers should have some luck in the canyon by the dam

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

No recent report from Wilson, but expect similar conditions as at South Fork Reservoir. Expect a fair amount of algae and dropping water levels due to irrigation. The best trout fishing should be from a float tube or a small cartop boat or canoe as the boat ramp is unusable. Shore anglers should have some luck in the canyon by the dam as the water

Anglers report fair to good fishing for both rainbow and tiger trout

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers report fair to good fishing for both rainbow and tiger trout on small black or olive crystal or wooly buggers as well as black leeches. Chironomids, pheasant tail nymphs, gold ribbed hare’s ears and soft hackles under an indicator or dry fly should also work. Dry flies are also productive. Popular patterns include parachute Adams, black gnats, yellow stimulators and grasshoppers. Spin fishermen should

South Fork Reservoir Fishing Report

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Very little change here as surface water temperatures are in the high 70’s and fishing for bass has been good while trout fishing has been slow as they move to deeper water. The south end of the lake is very weedy and there is a lot of algae. Fishing has been fair for 15-to 20-inch trout for spin, bait and fly rodders from boats or

Cave Lake is lowered to minimum and unfishable

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cave Lake is lowered to minimum and unfishable. Fish stocking will resume once the dam repairs are completed. Cave Lake is closed to fishing due to shorelines that are very soft and dangerous due to the complete saturation of the soil as the lake is drained. By draining the lake, it should shave a couple of years off the re-building of the dam and cut

NDOW will continue to work to rebuilding the Largemouth Bass fishery

Cold Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

No recent report but anglers can expect to catch hatchery size, 8-to-10-inch rainbows. Fishing for Largemouth Bass is slow because the drawdowns over the last few winters but there are a few bass left in the reservoir. NDOW will continue to work to rebuilding the Largemouth Bass fishery with augmentations this summer.

Surface water temperatures are in the 70’s

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temperatures are in the 70’s and fishing is fair for trout and fair to good for bass. With the warmer temperatures, anglers should be fishing deeper for trout. Nightcrawlers have been working for trout though anglers have also been doing well using PowerBait. Black or olive wooly buggers and black, olive or wine-colored leech patterns on a fast sinking line are also productive

The lake level is low due to irrigation and surface water temperatures are above 70

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The lake level is low due to irrigation and surface water temperatures are above 70 degrees and fishing has been slow to fair for trout. The best fishing is first thing in the morning. Afternoons are poor. For bait anglers nightcrawlers and rainbow PowerBait are the best bet. Small spinners, spoons and Kastmasters in gold for those throwing hardware should work but allow plenty of

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

Our striper bite is going well both here along the shores of the beautiful Colorado River or up on Lake Mohave. Our local angler Mike Merritt has been doing well landing these stripers using anchovies. you might find him out on his jet ski fishing in various spots along our river. Yes the jet ski makes a great fishing boat and can be outfitted to

What a difference between this summer and last on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

What a difference between this summer and last on the Truckee River. Low 80’s, and no smoke. Big puffy Simpson clouds every afternoon, and even some rain. Rained all morning last Saturday. Kinda feels like the Truckee I remember. The forecast looks like more of the same. Awesome August weather. Few more weeks, and we’ll start dipping in the 30’s and night. Crazy, how fast Fall will

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