Fish Reports

Hooked Up Sportfishing Checks In

by HANS MOXLEY

Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. Great meeting you both today. Hope to see you out fishing again. For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-222

Chasing Trophy Fish

by PYRAMID FLY CO.

When chasing trophy fish it often takes a few days to get everything dialed in and even then it doesn’t always go as planed. On day 4 everything lined perfectly up for Eric. We hooked a few really nice fish the first few days but they won time and time again. Well this afternoon was bonkers and he topped his personal best one after another.

Solid Spring Fishing

by MATT KOLES

Solid spring fishing. Been cold, but we finally had a warm weekend. Winds, and an inside slider today over the Great Basin. Warming back up again later in the week. Been a cold March, cold winter for that matter. I guess it’s spring though. Flows are great on the Truckee River, not high, not low. Been about 3 years since mellow spring flows. Good wading access for everyone.

The Ranch is Still Fishing Pretty Well

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF

The ranch is still fishing pretty well, like the Rosachi the best time seems to be mid-day. The river is running about 61 cfs right now. With the California side being closed now we’re getting quite a few reservations for the Sceirine so if you want to book some time down there try to call as much ahead as you can. The same fly patterns

East Walker is Fishing Pretty Well Lately

East Walker River (NV)

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF

The Nevada side of the EW is fishing pretty well lately, we’ve had some good reports from the Rosachi section this past week, haven’t heard anything about the Elbow section though. Most of the anglers we’ve spoken with have had their best success from about 10am to around 3 pm lately. There has been some good fish up to nearly 20 inches being caught. Most

Cold Temps Are Helping To Bring The Fish Up

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Good reports of small macs at the moment. The cold temps are helping to bring the fish up. This is the best time of year to find larger rainbows and browns near the surface, making them accessible to shore anglers. Shore anglers are using smaller spinners for planted trout and larger spoons for larger rainbows and browns. Toplining for large rainbow and brown trout has

Fishing Has Imporved Over The Year

Squaw Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing at Squaw Reservoir can be productive through the winter months especially on the northwest portion of the reservoir where warm springs keep water temperatures up. Fishing for rainbow and brown trout in the deeper portions of the reservoir in the winter can also be productive in areas free of ice. Fishing has improved here over the last year and should continue to do so

Good Reports Back From Wall Canyon This Spring

Wall Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Good reports back from Wall Canyon this Spring. Access seems to be good for now and should stay that way without extreme spring rain or snow. The lake is open and fishing well at both the inlet and the dam. Trout will likely make up most of the catch until we heat up a little more. Successful bass anglers are primarily fishing with slower moving

River is in Excellent Condition & Fishing Great

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

This is the first time in a long time that the Truckee has gradually climbed to early spring flows. Typically we see a pretty messy spring with flows all over the place but it’s still early. The river is in excellent condition and fishing will continue to be great as long as the mild weather sticks around. Flows are at roughly 500cfs in Reno but

Conditions Should Remain Good Through Spring

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Early spring flows on the Carson are about 150 cfs and fishing has been good. Conditions should remain this way until we really heat up and start to see some snow melt. Fly fisherman using small streamer have done equally as well. . Spin fisherman using small spinners retrieved in deeper pools have caught a few good fish. As temperatures continue to drop, the trout

Topaz is Still Fishing Very Well

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Topaz has been and is still fishing very well. Shore and boat anglers are reporting trout averaging 12 - 16 inches with a few larger mixed in.

As The Ice Melts Off Fishing Should Pick Up

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Spooner Lake remains open to fishing during the winter months but is largely effected by ice. As the ice comes off, fishing should be good with spinners and worms off the bottom. Fly fisherman using larger leech patterns and woolly buggers behind float tubes in open water are finding the occasional larger trout off the submerged vegetation.

Fishing is Just Starting to Pick Up

Lahontan Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has just started to pick up. With the warmer weather and good overall water conditions we should see this place fish great this spring and summer. Until it really fires up, spin fisherman using white jigs and small spinners are finding a few fish along sandy beaches. Slow moving lures and flies will catch more fish until the water temperatures climb a little. Fishing

Flows Will Play A Big Part on How Well The River Fishes Over The Next Month

East Walker River (NV)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Flows have been up much higher than the typical winter trickle this year. Although anchor ice has been an issue in some areas, anglers willing to search a little are finding some good productive water. Overall, fish seem to be holding low in the deeper pools but as insect life picks up and spring creeps in, there should be a few rising fish to cast

Hinkson Slough is Fishing Very Well

Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Hinkson Slough is fishing very well. Mason Valley continues to stock the water and anglers are reporting fish up to 18 inches. Fly fisherman using the typical small midge pupa retrieved near the bottom or under the indicator have done well. Small leech patterns retrieved on intermediate lines are also a good bet here for the spring. As we warm up and the bass at

Fishing Has Been Fair With The Ice Melting

Bilk Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been fair as we lose the ice for the season. Trout fishing has been best in the afternoon and evenings with slow moving lures and worms off the bottom. Largemouth Bass and Bluegill fishing will pick up when the water temperature warms with spring.

Opens For The Season on June 12th

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Closed until June 12, 2021. Fishing is expected to be fair to good.

Fishing Should Be Getting Better Towards The End of April

Chimney Dam Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing for walleye, crappie, channel catfish and wipers will typically pick up when water temperatures get into the mid 50s. Water temperature was 41 on 3/3/2021. Fishing should get better as we near the end of April.

Closed Until June 12th

Knott Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Closed until June 12, 2021. Fishing is expected to be fair. A substantial fish die-off occurred in the summer of 2020. Fish size is expected to be smaller than normal as the fishery rebuilds

Fishing is Expected to be Excellent This Season

Onion Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Closed until June 12, 2021. Fishing is expected to be good to excellent this season

Fishing Should Start to Pick up in April

Rye Patch Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing for walleye, crappie, channel catfish, white bass, smallmouth bass and wipers usually picks up when water temperatures get into the mid 50s, which is usually in April. Water temperature was 44 on 3/9/2021.

Angler Activity Has Been Limited

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Angler activity has been limited, but those making the trip have been rewarded with some great fishing days. Over the weekend, one lucky angler reeled in a 4-pound rainbow that measured 23.5 inches. His lure choice remains a secret. Anglers willing to brave chilly morning temperatures will find good trout action. The fish are hungry and will take a variety worms, PowerBait, Woolly Buggers, Rooster

Eagle Valley Reservoir Report

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water is clear and overnight temperatures are still dropping near freezing. Trout are biting on worms and marshmallows. There have been no reports for crappie or bass.

Shorelines Are Open But Muddy

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The Nevada Department of Wildlife stocked the reservoir with 10,000 trout. Shorelines are open but muddy. Bass and crappie fishing will pick up as the afternoons start to warm up. All facilities are open for day trips and camping.

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