Fish Reports

Fishing has been fair for 13 to 16-inch fish

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Someone punched through the drift at the top of Harrison Pass, but it is still iffy to go over the pass especially with the recent snow. Only those vehicles with high clearance and good tires should attempt it. There are still some drifts on the west side of the pass that could cause some problems. Carry chains and a shovel. It is still advised to

Fishing For Trout Continues to Be Good

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Very little change here as the ice is averaging 15 inches of good clear ice with a skiff of snow on top to make walking easier. There is little snow along the shorelines so snowmobiles aren’t recommended. Fishing for trout continues to be good using PowerBait or worms fished about four to six feet below the ice though a few are being caught throughout the

The ice here is unsafe and anglers should stay off

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The ice here is unsafe and anglers should stay off. The upside is that from where the river enters the reservoir at the south end to goose island, there is plenty of open water for fishing on the west side of the lake. Fly fishermen report that fishing has been fair for smaller trout with an occasional fish in the 15 to 20-inch range. Most

As of February 19, Kingston Creek was flowing at 2.4 cfs

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Not much change here as many streams are still mostly covered in ice due to overnight temperatures in the teens. Flows are similar to last week and shorelines are snow and ice covered and very slippery. Access is iffy to many of these waters due to springlike muddy conditions, so leave a trip plan and go prepared to spend the night. With colder water temperatures

As of February 19, Cleve Creek was flowing at 4.5 cfs

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Not much change here as many streams are still mostly covered in ice due to overnight temperatures in the teens. Flows are similar to last week and shorelines are snow and ice covered and very slippery. Access is iffy to many of these waters due to springlike muddy conditions, so leave a trip plan and go prepared to spend the night. As of February 19,

No change here

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

No change here. The ice at Comins is ranging between 10 and 15 inches of good hard ice, averaging 13 inches. There surface is slick with the warm afternoons melting the surface and then refreezing overnight. Traction devices on boots are recommended. On warmer afternoons there is standing water on the ice. Nightcrawlers seem to be the bait of choice though some anglers also appeared

The road into the lake has been plowed and in good shape

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The road into the lake has been plowed and in good shape. At last report there was eight to 13 inches of good ice with some slick ice on the surface. Traction devices on boots are recommended. No recent report from anglers but expect good fishing for trout in the 12 to 15-inch range. The usual nightcrawlers or PowerBait should work here as well as

As of February 19, Steptoe Creek was flowing at 1.9 cfs

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Not much change here as many streams are still mostly covered in ice due to overnight temperatures in the teens. Flows are similar to last week and shorelines are snow and ice covered and very slippery. Access is iffy to many of these waters due to springlike muddy conditions, so leave a trip plan and go prepared to spend the night. With colder water temperatures

Great Fishing on Tahoe Today

by HANS MOXLEY

Great fishing today guys !!! bit on the cold side but worth it.

New trail that improves access to a portion of state land along the Truckee River in Sparks

Truckee River- Lockwood

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is excited to announce the development of a new trail that improves access to a portion of state land along the Truckee River in Sparks. NDOW partnered with the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail, Nevada Division of State Lands, Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space, and Granite Construction to complete the new trail system in an undeveloped, underused area that connects

Anglers are mostly seeing trout action, with some crappie bites

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers are mostly seeing trout action, with some crappie bites. Trout are hitting on olive emergers, Rooster Tails, and rainbow PowerBait. Ice has thawed along the reservoir shorelines though anglers may need to break thin ice in the mornings.

Ice was about 10-inches thick expected to remain fishable in the coming days

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

At last check, the ice was about 10-inches thick expected to remain fishable in the coming days. Check ice thickness before heading out. Most anglers are catching rainbows on PowerBait and night crawlers.

Ice has thawed across most of the reservoir

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Ice has thawed across most of the reservoir. Thin ice can be found along the shoreline in the morning. Rainbow trout are taking worms and rainbow PowerBait.

Rainbow trout are stocked regularly this time of year below Davis Dam

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Rainbow trout are stocked regularly this time of year below Davis Dam. Anglers are having success through Casino Row and south of the bend. Trout are biting PowerBait, night crawlers, and spinners from boat and shore. Anglers are catching stripers on soft plastics and trout swimbaits. With temperatures in the high 60s, anglers are starting to see an increase in largemouth bass activity in vegetation

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Crankbaits and plastics are catching smallmouth bass near Cottonwood Cove and Davis Dam. Look for bass hanging around habitat structures in well-developed coves. Striped bass are showing up south of Willow Beach, with anglers having success using trout imitators and anchovies.

Silver lures are working the best for Trout

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The Nevada Department of Wildlife stocked the ponds at Floyd Lamb, Sunset, Lorenzi, and Veterans Memorial parks last week. Planters are hitting a variety of PowerBaits, small spinners, and spoons. Silver lures are working the best. With warm temperatures in recent days, anglers saw an increase in catfish activity. Anglers have been using night crawlers and stink baits for the catfish.

Anglers are having success for smallmouth bass and stripers in the Government Wash

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Silver and green jerkbaits are tempting stripers around Kingman Wash and near drop-offs north of Boulder Beach. Anglers are having success for smallmouth bass and stripers in the Government Wash area using anchovies fished off the bottom and 6-inch swimbaits. Largemouth bass are still hard to find and will be until water temperatures begin to rise in the coming weeks.

Ice Update: There is OPEN WATER on the west side shoreline.

South Fork Reservoir

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA

Ice Update: There is OPEN WATER on the west side shoreline. Please use caution around remaining ice on the lake. Thank you and stay safe!

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

This time of year, the Largemouth Bass are or close to pre spawn. They are moving back to their nesting grounds so to say. The Largemouth Bass are usually out of the current and the Smallmouth Bass can be found in the same waters as Striper and Rainbow Trout. The coves up on Lake Mohave near the shallows is most likely where you would find the

Pyramid is already in full swing

by RENO FLY FISHING OUTFITTERS

Pyramid is already in full swing. The reports are fantastic from all over the lake. Both big fish and numbers of fish are being caught. The next two months are going to be awesome. The lake leve is down around three feet from last spring. The importance of that is that the fish have adjusted some to new locations, the beaches have different depths to

Fishing on the Truckee is off the charts right now

Truckee River- Crystal Peak Park

by RENO FLY FISHING OUTFITTERS

Fishing on the Truckee is off the charts right now. Nv Side Flows: 240-349 Cfs Water is looking great right now. Water temps are in the low 40’s. The BWO’s are starting to get into full swing with fish coming to the surface in the afternoons. Run indicator rigs in the mornings with a San Juan worm or a Skwala nymph and a BWO or midge trailing. As

Much of the same still here on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Much of the same still here on the Truckee River. If you like 60’s in Truckee in February, well this is for you. Will it snow again. I certainly hope so. Flows and weather have largely stayed the same since the beginning of January. It was warm this week. When is the pattern going to change? We need some more snow or it’s going to be a

Ice Fishing For Catfish

South Fork Reservoir

by FISH REPORTS STAFF

Joshua checked in with us after a weekend of ice fishing at Wild Horse Reservoir: So after speaking with one of our fellow Ice Fishing gurus yesterday, I now call Obi-Wan, I decided to go out today and give my first full fledge dedicated attempt at catching my first CAT through the ice ! And here is how it went !..... Thanks for sharing Joshua!

Beautiful day weather, Fantastic fishing

by HANS MOXLEY

Beautiful day weather, Fantastic fishing,, Great group of people,,, Thanks guys, fun stuff

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