Fish Reports

As of Wednesday Ice Was About 17 Inches Thick

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of Wednesday, the ice was a good 17 inches thick with a couple of inches of snow on top and very little slush due to last weekend’s cool down. With the warming trend, plan on some slush in the near future. There is very little change in fishing conditions as anglers are doing well for both perch and trout, though the perch seem to

The Lake is Ice Free Except For Some Northern Coves

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The lake is ice free except for some ice in some of the northern coves. The main boat ramp is useable with mostly open water in the cove. Surface water temperatures are moving into the mid to high 40’s and the trout bite should start to come on. Anglers are having success with both worms and PowerBait with fish averaging 15 to 18 inches and

Fishing Has Been Fair to Good

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cave Lake is sitting approximately 15 feet below normal water levels and is fluctuating. While there is approximately 8 to 10 inches of ice, it will start to disappear with the warmer weather and anglers are encouraged to use caution and drill test holes. If the ice is not in contact with the surface water of the lake, access on the ice is discouraged. Fishing

Comins Lake Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

It cooled down last week and as of Feb. 28th the lake had mostly safe ice. With the warm sunny days this week, expect it to be opening up again and if you do decide to try the ice, drill test holes as you venture forth. The ice will come of fast with this warm weather. Fishing has been good for 14-to-18 inch trout and

Some Open Water Around The Edges

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Illipah has approximately 10 inches of ice though there is some open water around the edges. Drill test holes before venturing on the ice here. Black or olive jigs tipped with worms jigged slowly have been working as have just hooks with a worm or PowerBait.

16 lb. Striper

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

We are having some great stripped bass fishing here along the Colorado River below the Davis Dam. I am saying that because not much word from up on Lake Mohave. The lake usually does very well for fishing for stripers this time of year. On the other side the fishing for stripers takes a lot of effort. Anglers that are using artificial baits like swim

Weber Reservoir Opening Day Postponed

Weber Reservoir

by FISH REPORTS STAFF

We contacted the Four Seasons Smoke Shop in Schurz, NV today. The opening date of March 1st has been postponed this year. There will be a meeting held here soon to discuss opening the reservoir this year. We will check back in when we have an update on if the reservoir will open for the 2021 season.

Upper ends of Reservoirs Will be Closed Due to Waterfowl Nesting

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The shoreline is open and acceptable at all reservoirs. Anglers will find thin ice along the edges on most mornings, but it will melt off quickly after the sunrise. Rainbow trout are in the 15- to 20-inch range. Be prepared for weather changes and use caution in the area. Upper ends of reservoirs will be closed due to waterfowl nesting.

Ice Covering The Reservoir is Starting to Melt

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Ice that has covered the reservoir is melting. For the time being, anglers will have to get their bait offerings past the thin ice along the shore to reach deeper water near the thick ice. Campgrounds and other park facilities are open. Nighttime temperatures are still around freezing. Call Spring Valley State Park for the most current conditions.

Trout Fishing Has Been Good

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Most days are sunny, with intermittent clouds and rain. Trout fishing has been good. A few anglers have found success with night crawlers or PowerBait. Fly-fishing is good, but anglers may contend with afternoon winds. Call Echo Canyon State Park for the most current conditions.

Smallmouth Bass Action Will Start to Pick Up

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Shore anglers are catching rainbow trout using spinners. Power Eggs, floating mice tails and worms are also landing nice catches. Striped bass in the 1- to 3-pound range are cruising through Casino Row. Anglers are anticipating an increase in smallmouth bass activity near Laughlin Lagoon as daytime temperatures warm.

Fish Have Been Active Near Shelves in Coves

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Willow Beach boaters are catching stripers as large as 10-pounds. The bite is hit and miss, but persistent anglers are having the most success with swimbaits in the early morning. Rainbow trout anglers are catching fish when using plastic tubes and PowerBait. Further south, black bass are showing signs of pre-spawning activity. The fish are active near shelves in coves concentrated near Cottonwood Basin and

Fishing is Expected to Pick Up This Weekend

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Black bass anglers are using shad swimbaits and soft plastics to target fish near Callville Bay and Echo Bay. Crappie anglers are trying their luck with pearl and chartreuse crappie jigs in the Overton Arm. In the Las Vegas Bay area, stripers between 1 and 3 pounds are taking shad swimbaits and anchovies thrown from shore. Larger fish are cruising in about 50 feet of

Fishing On The Cloudy & Windy Days Has Been Producing

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Fishing the cloudy, windy days are producing the best result for anglers. Most productive spots include Wino, Spider, Nets, and Pelican. Anglers should be using green, black, or purple wooly worms and beetles. Also, black and white balanced leeches.

Truckee River Fishing Report

by MATT KOLES

Cold and windy, then warm. Kinda how it is when we don’t have any storms. Cold inside sliders, no moisture, just cold and wind. It might warm up a few days in the week, and it’s back to cold again. Mid 30’s, with 20 mph winds just wear on you. Hopefully, we can get at least a few big storms in March. Typically, March is one

Fishing Well in The Glenshire and Hirschdale Areas

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Some notable changes for our area: 7.40 (80) Little Truckee River – Zero trout limit from Stampede Reservoir Dam downstream to Boca Reservoir. 7.40 (87) Martis Creek– Fishing permitted all year now. Permitted from Martis Lake dam downstream to the confluence with the Truckee River. Zero trout limit. 7.40 (88) Martis Lake Tributaries – Fishing permitted all year now. Zero trout limit. 7.40 (112) Prosser Creek – Fishing permitted

Lake is Coming Up and The Fishing Has Been Fair to Good

by DOUG BUSEY

The lake is coming up and the fishing has been fair to good. The lake was planted with 3000 lbs of trout from the NDOW. Trollers have been using Rapalas or flashers and a worm. Shore anglers have been doing well with Power bait. Remember if one color is not working, change it up until you find the right color.. Green and yellows have been

Fort Churchill Cooling Ponds Were Stocked Recently

Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area

by DOUG BUSEY

Located in Yerington NV of Highway 95 and Miller. Hinkson slough recently stocked. The FT Church hill Cooling ponds also stocked recently. Check NDOW regulations for special restrictions on some waters.

Great Morning on The Lake

by HANS MOXLEY

Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. Fantastic fishing with you guys today! For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-222

Ice Free With Just A Bit of Ice in Some of The Coves

South Fork Reservoir

by ELKO FLY SHOP

South Fork Reservoir is ice free with just a bit of ice in some of the coves. Fish are moving into the shallows and fishing has been fair to good depending upon the day. They are hitting on chironomids (snowcones, blood worms, frostbite chironomids, red/silver zebra midges) and small hares ears and copper Johns. Black leech patterns are also working and on days with chop

Fish Are Becoming More Active

by PYRAMID FLY CO.

Shelly getting it done on day 2! Something other than flat, calm and bluebird and the fish were quite a bit more active. Let’s go!!!!

Trout & Perch Ice Fishing at Wild Horse

Wild Horse Reservoir

by FISH REPORTS STAFF

Joshua checked in with us after a weekend of ice fishing at Wild Horse Reservoir. He landed a 22.25 inch Rainbow and his friend Alex landed a nice Perch! He was out on a Perch mission to make some ceviche and the Rainbow was a bonus! Thanks for sharing Joshua!

Comins Lake Ice Fishing Report

by FISH REPORTS STAFF

James checked in with us after a weekend of fishing at Comins Reservoir. Freezing cold at Comins a little slow but there were some big ones. Thanks for sharing James!

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