Fish Reports

Mostly Ice Free

Cold Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is currently sitting at approximately 40 to 50% of capacity, though it has come up a bit with the recent moisture, and is mostly ice free with shore access for fishing. One angler reports fair fishing last week here using small dark emerger flies. For bait anglers, the usual worms or PowerBait would be a good place to start as well as small

Worms Working Best Through The Ice

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Comins is mostly covered with five to six inches of safe ice though there are some isolated spots that have open water and/or thin ice. Please advance cautiously and drill a test hole or two in the area you want to fish. Worms seem to work best through the ice though PowerBait can work as well. Jigging with minnow imitations can also work. Anglers please

Covered in Unsafe Ice

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Illipah is covered in unsafe ice. Expect it to be unsafe until after New Years.

Ice Along The Edges Now Lasts Throughout The Day

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Thin ice along the edges now lasts throughout the day. NDOW encourages all visitors to use extreme caution, especially at the reservoirs. Waterfowl hunting season is underway so sportsmen will need to be aware and respectful of each other. The waterfowl season runs through the end of January in much of the state.

Ice Remains To Thin For ice Fishing

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Ice is starting to form up again across the reservoir but is still only a couple inches deep. It remains too thin for ice fishing. There is still running water coming in at the north end. For up-to-date ice conditions contact Spring Valley State Park at 775-962-5102.

Shoreline is Covered With Thin Ice Throughout The Day

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The shoreline is covered with thin ice throughout the day. Though the overnight temperatures are dropping well below freezing, the center of the lake varies from open water to thin ice depending on the time of day. For up-to-date ice conditions contact Echo Canyon State Park at 775-962-5103.

Anchoives Fished From Shore Are Bringing in Striped Bass

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Striped bass averaging 2-pounds are taking anchovies fished from shore. For bigger fish, try using lures in rainbow trout patterns in the deeper water. PowerBait, spinners and worms are all working for rainbow trout. Some anglers are also reporting success with grubs in green, yellow, or pearl colors.

Striped Bass, Rainbows and Catfish Catches Are All Coming In

Colorado River - Willow Beach

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Reports of striped bass, rainbow trout and catfish catches are coming in from Willow Beach. Stripers are hitting swimbaits in shad and trout patterns in the deeper water. Spinners in yellow and red are working for rainbow trout. Catfish up to 5 pounds are taking anchovies off the bottom.

Best Striped Bass Action Just Above Davis Dam

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Lake Mohave anglers are reporting the best striped bass action just above Davis Dam. One angler reeled in a 13-pounder caught on anchovies.

Good Striper Bite Throughout The Day

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers are finding a good striper bite at all times of day and night. In the Boulder Basin the fish are taking soft swimbaits and live shad. Some anglers are also having luck using umbrella rigs. Be sure to check the regulations and abide by the two-lure limit when using an umbrella rig. Black bass anglers are finding fish in the Overton Arm. Drop shots

Fishing Remains Strong Along The Colorado River

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

Yep its me, with a limit of our Rainbow Trout wishing all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We hope all remain safe and hoping for a prosperous new year. Our fishing remains strong with the Striper bite going ok and our Rainbow Trout plants are producing limits of trout. Our anglers visiting and local alike are having some great success while fishing

Shore Anglers Are Seeing Fish Come Closer to Shore Now

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Shore anglers are seeing fish come closer to shore now. The north end of the lake is starting to fish better than it has been. Some places in the north end to try are Spider Point, Windless Bay, and Pelican Point. Anglers fishing Popcorn Rock, Cattleguard, Blockhouse Beach, Wino Beach, and Indian Head Beach are also still seeing good success. Anglers stripping flies are fishing

Best Fishing is Below Hirschdale

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

The Upper Truckee River is currently closed for fishing from Tahoe City to Trout Creek. The best fishing is below Hirschdale. Anglers fishing in the Glenshire area should focus on using dry flies such as blue winged olives or midges. Anglers fishing below Glenshire and Boca should use crawdads, small nymphs, and there may be some blue winged olive activity, depending on the temperature in

Cold Morning, But Hot Fishing!

by HANS MOXLEY

Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. Cold morning, but hot fishing !! Great time, Thanks For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-222

22 Inch Trout at Wildhorse

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Mike Jones of Elko holding a nice 22 inch trout caught ice fishing Friday at Wildhorse Reservoir. The perch bite is very good right now as well. If you haven't listened to our Ice Fishing Podcast yet, you can check it out here: https://soundcloud.com/.../ice-fishing-season-in-nevada... It's not to late to get your Fish On this weekend so buy a license at www.ndowlicensing.com and catch a big one.

Hot Spot: Ruby Lake NWR Collection Ditch

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As We celebrate the #25DaysofFishmas, this Saturday’s Hot Spot is the Collection Ditch at Ruby Lake NWR in Elko County. As cold temperatures set in, area waters are freezing. But the collection ditch is fed by springs that come out of the ground at 51 degrees, keeping much of the ditch open for fishing. Local anglers fish the ditch from mid-December to mid-April for trophy

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

We have some lake and river news and the stripers are happening. We are also getting some rainbow trout action which is a big thanks to the folks at the WillowBeach Hatchery. Our local angler Raul Gonzalez had gone back out to his fishing spot and landed a nice striper. Raúl was fishing from shore up on Lake Mohave using anchovies in the Telephone Cove area. His

13lb. Striper

by RUSTY

Our local angler Raul Gonzalez had gone back out to his fishing spot and landed a nice striper. Raúl was fishing from shore up on Lake Mohave using anchovies in the Telephone Cove area. His fish weighed in at 13.44 pounds and was 33 and 3/4 inches. This is a nice weight for this length of striper and can give you an idea of what your

Some of The Best Rainbow Fishing in Arizona

Colorado River - Davis Dam

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT

This portion of the lower Colorado River in Bullhead City offers some of the best rainbow trout fishing in Arizona, as well as a chance to catch some hearty striped bass. Trout stockings, which resumed in the fall, will continue through March. Anglers have some of the best luck catching trout on mealworms, nightcrawlers and PowerBait.

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