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Ice Conditions Have Probably Improved

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
At last report it was covered with unsafe ice, though it has probably improved.  Drill test holes before advancing upon this lake.  If the ice is safe, dark jigs tipped with worms often works well through the ice here.  Anglers may also have luck with just worms or PowerBait.  Expect it to be unsafe until after New Years.

Ice Conditions Are Questionable

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
 Ice conditions are questionable due to recent storms that dropped a lot of rain and snow, making for muddy roads and thin ice around the shorelines. The Nevada Department of Wildlife urges visitors to use caution while on the management area. No fishing reports were received this week.

Ice is About 6 Inches Thick

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Recent weather activity has left snow covering the ice on the reservoir. The ice is about 6 inches thick, and the road is open. Anglers have been ice fishing with PowerBait and night crawlers. Contact Spring Valley State Park at 775-962-5102 for current conditions.

Ice is Unsafe For Fishing

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The reservoir is mostly covered by thin ice and unsafe for fishing or other activities. Contact Echo Canyon State Park at 775-962-5103 for current conditions.

River is Producing Striped Bass

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The river is producing striped bass catches just south of Casino Row. One lucky angler caught a 17-pounder on a swimbait. Anglers also are reporting success with a variety of Glide Baits and topwater lures. Rainbow trout stocking continues weekly. The fish are averaging 1-2 pounds and are showing a preference for worms and spinners in red or yellow.

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Willow Beach anglers are using a combination of mice tails and PowerBait for a rainbow trout bite. Some spinners are producing catches as well. Shore anglers are seeing little striped bass action. Boaters able to reach the deeper water are having moderate success downriver. High winds have kept most anglers off Lake Mohave. A few reports of striper bites on shad swimbaits have come in

Best Action Has Been in The Evening Hours

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Shore anglers are having poor success with striped bass in the shallower water. Boaters are locating striped bass at depths ranging from 50 to 100 feet. The best action is taking place in the evening hours. Swimbaits in shad patterns are producing catches throughout the Boulder Basin. Black bass are biting along the eastern shorelines and at Temple Bar. Soft plastics and swimbaits are preferred

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

by RUSTY
Look where we live! We are blessed to have such great fishing opportunities here along the shores of the Colorado River. Our local parks are well maintained by the city staff and the shore line at both Community Park and Rotary Park produce some great catches of both trout and a few of the stripped bass that our anglers like to target. This time of

Pilots Are Pushing Into The Shallows More Frequently

by PYRAMID FLY CO.
Good Bye 2020 and Good Bye Full Moon As we slide into a new year the only thing that is on my mind is pre spawn Pilots pushing into the shallows more frequently. Last week we had freezing temperatures and a big moon that made for some semi-inconsistent fishing. The mornings the fish were on the chew a bit heavier than the afternoon with the moon

Fishing This Week Has Been On and Off

by RENO FLY SHOP
Fishing this week has been on and off. I believe this is due to a waxing to full moon and also fast moving storms that have pushed through our area. Fortunately, we have a few storms lined up in the new year, and this consistently should really increase the bite out at the lake.  We have been focusing mostly on the indicator bite, but we have

Not A Lot Has Changed on The Truckee

by RENO FLY SHOP
Not a lot has changed for the Truckee River. The river  is at 210 CFS through the downtown gauge. We have a few storms rolling in through the area over the next couple of weeks. This can really help out the dry fly fishing as overcast days promote the hatching of blue winged olives. A size 18-16 Parachute Adams or Pullover BWO imitation has worked

Cold Morning Macs on Tahoe

by HANS MOXLEY
Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. BRRRRR. Very cold out this morning,,,, but, very worth it For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-222

The Ice on Area Reservoirs Remains Treacherous

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Despite cold nighttime temperatures and some snow, the ice on area reservoirs remains treacherous. Very little thickening of the ice. Use extreme caution in the area. Stay off anything less than 4-inches thick. You will want it even thicker if you are in a group. Shore fishing is limited to open water, which varies each day.

Ice Has Finally Reached 6 Inches

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Ice has finally reached 6 inches. A few families were seen fishing near the dam and where the fishing dock was in the spring. The fishing dock is still removed. Park rangers still urge visitors to use extreme caution before walking on the ice. Rainbow trout were caught with night crawlers and PowerBait in rainbow, orange, or green colorations. Spring Valley State Park got lots

Almost Completely Covered in Thin Ice

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
A couple families were seen out fishing from shore by the limited open water. The reservoir is almost completely covered in thin ice. Ice conditions remain unsafe for venturing onto. Park rangers are urging visitors to use extreme caution in the area. For up-to-date ice information, contact Echo Canyon State Park at 775-962-5103.

Striper Action is Slow on The Colorado River

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Striper action is slow on the Colorado River. Anglers are reporting little success with anchovies and better results with swimbaits in trout patterns. Rainbow trout are favoring a worm and PowerBait combination over spinners. Look for trout in their hiding spots below docks, in shaded areas near brush along the shores, and where slow and fast-moving waters meet.

Best Rainbow Fishing Before Noon

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Willow Beach anglers are reporting the best rainbow trout fishing before noon. Fish up to 3 pounds are being reeled in from the fishing pier. Spinners are producing the most catches, but worms and PowerBait are also reliable choices

Striper Boils Have Slowed on The Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Striper boils have slowed considerably on the lake. Anglers are reporting luck with 2-to-3-pound fish near Cottonwood Cove on swimbaits. Topwater lures are working for smallies and largemouth near the shelves.

Striped Bass Are Still Nesting Shad Near Hemenway

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Striped bass anglers are still netting shad near Hemenway. Those unable to fish with live bait are reporting success at Callville Bay and Kingman Wash with a variety of crankbaits and soft swimbaits in shad patterns. Black bass and striped bass are active in the Overton Arm. Anglers are using soft plastics and shad lures. Overnight, catfish are taking corn and anchovies fished close to

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

by RUSTY
A great big Happy New Year to all and by judging the smile on our local anglers face he is definitely finishing of the year right. This angler Kanan Guleryuz is showing us this nice 17.04 pound striper at 37 and 1/8 inches he landed at Community Park Area.  He was throwing one of his favorite swim baits while fishing from shore. This time of

Cold & A Little Snow

by MATT KOLES
Cold and a little snow. Just waiting for that zonal jet stream to take aim on Nor Cal, it’s coming. We’ve just been getting brushed. For now, cold temps and some snow. Been spending my time on the lower river streamer fishing. Though it’s cold in Reno too right now, flows and temps are still a bit warmer then around here. We’re starting to run into some
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