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Fishing has changed quite a bit out at the lake

by RENO FLY SHOP
Fishing has changed quite a bit out at the lake. We are seeing the typical transition the LCT make every year where they begin to focus heavily on midges and begin to make their way into shallow water to feed. With the high pressure and blue-bird weather, fishing has been inconsistent. Some days have great numbers, others are producing few fish but good quality, and

The trout are feeding heavily and putting on weight

by RENO FLY SHOP
The Truckee river is flowing at 250 cfs through the downtown gauge that is well below the median for this time of year (400 cfs). The river is in really good shape as the weather has kept the river temperatures above freezing at night and ending the day in the low 40’s. The trout have responded to the increased temperatures and they are feeding heavily

The lake level has come up a little over the last week

by DOUG BUSEY
The lake level has come up a little over the last week. Trollers have been top lining with Rapalas or Roostertail spinners in a black pattern. Flashers and a worm have also been productive. With more day time sun, the fish are a little more active. Shore fishing has been spotty. Best action has been on the east shore in the park or over past

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

by RUSTY
With this wind which has been going on for way too long are anglers have been staying in. This means I have little to say on what is being caught and where even less. I talked with one angler that said he was at the last stocking and there was no one out trying to catch the rainbow trout that were being stocked. We are

Very good day out fishing!

by HANS MOXLEY
            Very good day out fishing !!     Great to see some of you again and great to meet a few new faces.

Some portions of the reservoirs have open water

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Some portions of the reservoirs have open water where rainbow trout fishing might be possible from the shoreline. Nights are still dropping below freezing, so thin ice is forming along the edges. Any ice will be too thin for ice fishing. There have been no reports of bass or crappie biting.

Ice was still thick enough for groups of anglers to get together on the ice this past weekend

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Ice was still thick enough for groups of anglers to get together on the ice this past weekend. The park reported the ice to be about 10 inches thick. Anglers are catching rainbow trout on night crawlers and a variety of PowerBait.

Visitors are still seeing ice along the edges

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Visitors are still seeing ice along the edges. Only a few anglers were out this past week, but those who were found good fishing for trout with  orange and chartreuse PowerBait. The campgrounds and all facilities are open.

Rainbow trout have been the main catch on the river

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Rainbow trout have been the main catch on the river. Anglers fishing from boat and shore are catching rainbows with PowerBait, night crawlers, and spinners. Striper bites are hit and miss, but fish as large

Reports of striper catches are coming in at the lake's north and south ends

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Reports of striper catches are coming in at the lake's north and south ends. Boaters have been fooling the fish with X-Rap jerkbaits in shad and minnow patterns. Black bass action remains slow, likely because of the cooler temperatures. At Willow Beach, kayakers are catching rainbow trout on soft plastic worms in pearl and olive colors. Shore anglers have also reported the fish are biting on

Night crawlers and mealworms are the go-to bait for catching stocked trout

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Night crawlers and mealworms are the go-to bait for catching stocked trout. A few catfish have been taken on warmer evenings at Sunset Park. Even though we are reaching 70-degree days, it is still early to get bluegill bites. For recent stocking reports visit the new Nevada Department of Wildlife website at ndow.org.

Striped bass are biting anchovies along the beaches near Hemenway

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Striped bass are biting anchovies along the beaches near Hemenway. Anglers are averaging five fish a day and are reporting more bites when fishing anchovies just off the bottom in the evening. In the Overton Arm, anglers have had success with swimbaits in 30 to 50 feet of water. The black bass bite is on and off with the recent winds and low overnight temperatures.

Brown Trout on the East Walker

by LIZ WEIRAUCH
Angler’s Edge guide Jose on The East walker a week ago with a nice Brown Trout.

Illipah Reservoir Angler Report

by FISH REPORTS STAFF
Joshua checked in with us after a weekend of ice fishing at Wild Horse Reservoir:   Well ! After yesterday's NOT so great day of fishing. We had to throw in an impromptu trip to make up for it and put my girls on some bengwe!! (fish!) .... we stopped by ILIPAH reservoir for the first time ever and Mom was Kill'N'em n Big sister was our

Pyramid Lake Report Early February 2022 – Pigs eat Vampires

by BEARFISH ALLIANCE STAFF
Put in the time, reap the rewards. While the fishing has definitely picked up and some quality pigs are being caught, you do have to be cognizant of the fact that you have to be on point when searching out these one of a kind Trout. Depth, presentation, time, weather, and moon cycle all play a part. We have had pretty consistent results on Vampire

Ely Rotary Club Ice Fishing Derby at Comins Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Saturday was a great day for ice fishing at the Ely Rotary Club Ice Fishing Derby at Comins Lake Just outside of Ely. Approximately 650 anglers registered for the event which raises money for college scholarships. While fishing was a bit slow, some very nice fish were caught and the weather was beautiful. Comins Lake is on the Steptoe Valley Wildlife Management Area and is

Fish Report: Lake Mohave, Colorado River, Willow Beach, Bullhead City Arizona and Laughlin Nevada

by RIVER KING TACKLE AND OUTFITTERS
Fish Report Feb 5, 2022 Lake Mohave, Colorado River, Willow Beach, Bullhead City Arizona and Laughlin Nevada. Please like, comment, share and subscribe!

On-the-Water Report | Pyramid Lake and Truckee River | early February 2022

by RENO FLY FISHING OUTFITTERS
Fly Tying Class with Matt Cullen  February 10, 2022 6:00 pm Fly Tying Class – Tying the Pyramid Lake Beetle, Tadpole and Pheasant Tail Nymph Learn to tie the Holographic Midge and the French Nymph with RFS Instructor Matt Cullen. Matt will share his approach and methods of tying three classic fly patterns. The Pyramid Lake Beetle, Tadpole and the Pheasant Tail Nymph. This will include material selection, preparation and tying through

February truly is the month to try and get that trophy cutthroat

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
While the bite is far from consistent, February truly is the month to try and get that trophy cutthroat. We’ve seen multiple 20+ pound fish landed this week, including a 26.5 pound pig caught by Todd Keller. With fish pretty well spread out this time of year, most beaches have a good likelihood of kicking out a big fish, and we are the kind of

The Truckee continues to see stabile flows

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
The Truckee continues to see stabile flows as cold nights have prevented any premature runoff, and while they are a little on the low side of average the fishing remains good on most sections of the river. With access open along most sections and firm snow conditions keeping postholes to a minimum, we encourage you to get a good walk in and try some quiet
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