Fish Reports

On-the-Water | Truckee River | late May 2021

by RENO FLY SHOP

On The Water Report from the Truckee River May 20 2021 Reno Fly Shop guide, Mike Anderson @mt_anderson, with your on the water report from the Truckee River. We’re getting excited for summer! Call today to book your adventure in Reno Tahoe

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Lowering lake levels will impact boat launching locations across Lake Mead

Lake Mead

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT

News release (April 29) from Lake Mead National Recreation Area BOULDER CITY, Nev. – The Lake Mead National Recreation Area is advising visitors to be aware that lower water levels expected over the next several years will impact water access points and boat launch areas on Lake Mead. Launch ramps on Lake Mohave are not expected to be affected according to current projections. To the extent possible,

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The Truckee River is Flowing High Right Now, Especially in the Glenshire Area

Truckee River

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

The Truckee River is flowing high right now, especially in the Glenshire area. Anglers should not wade and stay out of the water as best they can due to the higher flows. Streamer fishing is doing well. Anglers streamer fishing should fish the edges of the river in the slower water. Anglers euro nymphing or indicator nymphing should try hares ears, golden stones, san juan

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Safe Boating Media Event at Lake Mead

Lake Mead

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Las Vegas, NV: With the Memorial Day Weekend fast approaching, the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) and the National Park Service (NPS) are hosting a media event at Lake Mead to talk about boating and water safety. Members of the media will receive a private on-the-water ride-along with either NDOW game wardens or NPS Rangers. This Saturday is the start of National Safe Boating Week,

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Lahontan Reservoir May Report

Lahontan Reservoir

by LAHONTAN STATE RECREATION AREA

Wiper/White Bass- Wiper and White Bass have been showing up sporadically along the beaches. As the water temperature increase, so will the activity of these fish. Try using white or shiny lures. Catfish- No report Walleye- Walleye have been caught sporadically near the dam and along rocky shorelines Carp- Carp are starting to become active with increased water temperatures. Try using corn or worms. Crappie- No report Monthly Water Temperature:

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Kirch WMA Report

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

A weather front brought windy conditions, making fishing a little difficult. Winds can come up quickly and cause safety issues for the unprepared. Thunderstorms are expected to continue through Friday with various degrees of intensity. Fisherman launching boats in Haymeadow and Cold Springs are advised to use caution when launching as the entry may be shallow.

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Eagle Valley Reservoir Report

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Despite stormy conditions, Spring Valley State Park was full over the weekend. Anglers have been catching rainbow, tiger, and brown trout. Cloudy days bring some good fishing, but be mindful of thunderstorms. The hot lure over the weekend was a Mepp’s spinner in red and gold. Bass and trout are both hitting black Woolly Buggers, but remain under a catch-and-release regulation until June 30.

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Rainbow trout action has been good

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Rainbow trout action has been good. Anglers are catching the fish with PowerBait or spinners. Largemouth bass and crappies are taking various lures and jigs fished throughout the lake. Campsites at Echo Canyon State Park are fully open.

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The striper bite is on for anglers fishing near Davis Dam

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The striper bite is on for anglers fishing near Davis Dam. Anchovies are the bait of choice, but some anglers are reporting success with shad lures as well. Black bass have come off their beds near the Laughlin Lagoon and are looking for food. Jigs and swimbaits are working better than topwater lures.

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Most consistent bass bite is taking place in the early morning

Lake Mohave

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers are reporting the most consistent bass bite is taking place in the early morning. Smallmouth are hitting topwater lures and crankbaits, while largemouth are closing in on soft plastics. Striper anglers have had success working Rat-L-Traps and other crankbaits near coves. Willow Beach is still offering quality striped bass to anglers. Trout-patterned swimbaits are tempting fish lager than 10 pounds.

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Bass and catfish action is improving

Lake Mead

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Bass and catfish action is improving. Black bass are hiding out in vegetation. Swim jigs and soft plastic worms are getting hits near Callville Bay. Anglers fishing from shore at Hemenway Pier have been catching stripers using anchovies. Catfish are showing a preference for bait fish and worms fished along the shorelines overnight.

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Riviera Marina Fishing Report

Colorado River - Davis Dam

by RUSTY

Look where we live we have some great fishing areas. This is a nice variety of the different fish we have to target in our area. These fish were caught along the shores of the Colorado River below the Davis Dam. Mike Fisher, one of our local anglers landed a carp while he was fishing from shore using a chunk of squid to land this

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10.25 lb. German Brown

Lake Tahoe

by MIKE NIELSEN

Few weeks back we boated one of two huge hookups we had mixed in our regular fish. 10.25 lb German Brown. Something we do here in Tahoe is use live bait! Both trolled and drifted and the Redsides, Chubs and Suckers can be downright deadly. We have had tremendous success drifting and bridling trolled chubs!

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Really Good Spring Fishing

Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Not much change since last week on the Truckee River. We are getting some thunderstorms though, keeping things nice and cool, and you know, trouts like cloud cover. Been a perfect month of May so far weather wise. Bring a rain jacket. Really good spring fishing. I’ve had some incredible days with the tight line rigs. If I get some young guys that are good wading, we’ll

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37 Lb. Striper

Colorado River - Willow Beach

by WILLOW BEACH HARBOR

Just a 37-pound beauty caught by camper Jerry T. over at Willow Beach Marina this past Friday..no big deal What did you do this weekend?

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Nymphing Has Been The Best Ticket

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM AKENSON

The ranch is still fishing pretty well, lots of nice fish being caught down there, some up to around 24 inches. Nymphing has been the best ticket but we have had a couple good dry/dropper reports, mostly the fish were taking the dropper but occasionally the chubby or stimulator on top. Typically this is a good time of the year to fish streamers like a

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Temps Have Really Increased This Last Week

Pyramid Lake

by RENO FLY SHOP

Pyramid Lake has been fishing ok in the early morning and late afternoon. Temperatures have really increased this last week, we’re not seeing the Tui-Chub yet but we’re not far off now. Retrieving flies and Indicators have been catching fish. The LCT are still shallow but seem to be retreating into the deeper water as we’re not seeing them in the same numbers along shore

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Truckee River Fishing Report

Truckee River

by RENO FLY SHOP

The Truckee River is flowing at 620 CFS through the downtown gauge and the river is ending the day slightly above 60 degrees already. We’re experiencing some runoff as the river has become cloudy and slightly dirty every now and then, depending on the snowpack melting in the higher altitudes and causing our smaller tributaries to flood. The river has not been un-fish- able yet

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Great Spring Flows

Truckee River

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

The Truckee River still has really great spring flows and the fish are spread throughout the entire river. Anglers are starting to see some more summer hatches of pale morning duns and caddises, but still seeing some hatches of March browns and Blue Winged Olives on the overcast days. Streamer fishing has been good because of the higher flows. Try using small trout patterns or

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Nice Rainbows Right Above the Bridge

East Carson River (NV)

by DOUG BUSEY

I spoke with Daniel Goff from Minden Nv. Daniel fished last week and caught and released a few nice trout above the bridge.

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Fun Morning of Mac Action

Lake Tahoe

by HANS MOXLEY

Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. It was a good day for the Birthday boy. Great stuff guys, that was fun. For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-222

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