Fish Reports

Cold Creek Reservoir Update

Cold Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cold Creek Reservoir was salvaged last in November so that water control structure could be fixed to prevent leaking. When the control structure is fixed, the reservoir will be filled and NDOW will begin rebuilding the fishery in spring or summer of 2022 depending upon water conditions.

Ice is best at the south end

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Ice is best at the south end with approximately nine to 12 inches of good ice. Thinner at the north end. It is starting to get slick in spots. Anglers report good fishing for 15 to 18-inch rainbows on night crawlers. A few anglers also appeared to be doing well using PowerBait. Soft plastic jigs tipped with a worm should also be effective. Pike anglers

Illipah Reservoir Fishing Report

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

At last check the road into the lake still hadn’t been plowed and with the warmer weather expect springtime muddy road conditions so it is 4WD only into the lake. Throw in a set of chains and a shovel so that your fishing trip doesn’t get cut short by getting stuck on the way in. Expect six to 10 inches of ice here but be

As of January 13,Steptoe Creek was flowing at 2.3 cfs

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Not a lot of change from last week though flows have dropped in streams north of I80 and stayed the same south of I80. Expect springtime driving conditions with frozen roads in the morning but muddy on the way out once it warms up. Access is iffy to many of these waters. . As of January 13,Steptoe Creek was flowing at 2.3 cfs

Ice conditions are questionable due to various weather conditions

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Ice conditions are questionable due to various weather conditions. Recent rain and snowstorms created muddy roads and thin ice around the shorelines. NDOW urges visitors to use extreme caution while visiting the area.

Anglers have been venturing out on about 8 inches of ice and have found success

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers have been venturing out on about 8 inches of ice and have found success dropping night crawlers and PowerBait. NDOW urges anglers to use extreme caution on the ice, to check weather conditions and always go prepared for weather changes. Contact Spring Valley State Park for current ice conditions

The reservoir is mostly covered in thin ice

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is mostly covered in thin ice. There are some open sections, but it is not safe for ice fishing. Contact Echo Canyon State Park for current ice conditions.

Shore anglers are staying busy catching limits of rainbow trout

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Shore anglers are staying busy catching limits of rainbow trout. Trout jigs and mice tails in bright colors are working well. Anglers are throwing soft swimbaits 10-15 feet from shore to land stripers weighing more than 5 pounds.

Black bass are hitting both soft and jointed plastics near shore

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Willow Beach anglers are seeing rainbow trout activity throughout the day. Boaters in the area are battling weeds and are finding the best fishing conditions south of the marina. Lake Mohave boaters are trolling swimbaits to tempt striped bass at the openings of coves near Davis Dam. Black bass are hitting both soft and jointed plastics near shore.

Las Vegas Urban Ponds Report

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The Nevada Department of Wildlife planted rainbow trout in the valley ponds. The fish have been taking a variety of worms and spinners. The most popular baits are rainbow-colored PowerBait, night crawlers, mealworms, and mini marshmallows with a salmon egg.

Live shad, anchovies, and soft plastics are producing striper bites

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Live shad, anchovies, and soft plastics are producing striper bites. Anglers are seeing schools cruising in about 30 to 40 feet of water. Reports of black bass action are coming in from Hemenway, Temple Bar, and the Overton Arm. Some anglers are experimenting with hard plastics in shad and bluegill patterns, while others are committed to soft plastics on Ned rigs. Crappie are biting tube

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

Yep, it's Me with a limit of trout from one of the last stockings at Rotary Park. We are still getting our rainbow trout plant at Community Park. I am getting word that night crawlers and power bait have been producing well along with various spinners and trout jigs. There has been some striper action by the dam and along the casino area with reports

Clear and cold on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

The storms stopped, mainly clear and cold on the Truckee River. Looks like we may have an almost shut out for January snow wise. Kinda a good thing actually as everyone needed to dig out. Winter will come back. For now, enjoy the nice weather. Been on the cold side, but it’s been nice. You’ll be able to get better access to the river now that some

Cold Morning on Tahoe

by HANS MOXLEY

Some pretty good ice fishing this morning.....

On The Water Report

by RENO FLY SHOP

Reno Fly Shop guide, Mike Anderson @mt_anderson, with your on the water report from Pyramid Lake! We hope that your enjoy and learn a lot from this Report. We have availability January, but February and March are going quickly. Don’t wait, call and book your trip today.

Topaz Lake Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY

The water level is coming up slowly. Be careful while boating the lake, there is still some debri on the lake from the intake from the Walker River. The east shore had no snow on its banks. Shore fishing was fair for anglers using powerbait or night crawlers. We talked with a couple boaters that had a few nice rainbows. They were using small flashers

Good brown trout action going on

East Walker River (NV)

by DOUG BUSEY

I have heard some good brown trout action going on. I will be going over to spend a day or so and will have a full report.

Ice Fishing Derby

by FISH REPORTS STAFF

Pyramid Lake Report Early January 2022 - Give them Pigs the Onion

by BEARFISH ALLIANCE STAFF

A lot of precipitation graced our area in the last weeks of 2021, and that is a great thing! Steady inflow from the Truckee, cold temps, and steady churning of the lake is what we like to see. The pace at which fish are caught this year is definitely marathon worthy, however the quality hogs keep showing up. As a matter of fact had a

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

We hope all is well as we start off the new year. Our local angler Gerry Ward has been keeping us up to date with the trout bite and showing off a limit of our rainbow trout. Gerry landed these rainbows while fishing from shore using a green colored trout jig. He will sometimes add a bright colored mouse tail to his dark colored jig.

Big catches from Cottonwood Cove!

by TODD TYLER

@coreywilliams_fishing big catches from Cottonwood Cove!

All the reservoirs are covered with thin ice

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

All the reservoirs are covered with thin ice. The ice this week is unsafe to venture out on. Please use extreme caution and avoid cloudy-colored ice, as the less clear the ice, the more potentially hazardous it is. Stay off anything less than 4-inches thick; even thicker if you are in a group. Shore fishing is limited to open water, which varies each day.

Ice has thickened for ice fishing, the center of the reservoir has not been tested

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Rainbow trout were caught with night crawlers and PowerBait in rainbow, orange, or green colorations. Families have been seen fishing 20 feet out from shore. Ice has thickened for ice fishing. The center of the reservoir has not been tested. Park rangers still urge visitors to use extreme caution before walking on the ice. Spring Valley State Park received lots of snow recently, so travel

The ice around the reservoir's shoreline is thin

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The ice around the reservoir's shoreline is thin. The birds have kept some portions of the lake clear, but not much. Ice is too thin to walk on. Open water covers the center of the lake. For up-to-date ice conditions, contact the park at 775-962-5103.

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