Fish Reports

Collection Ditch is Mostly Ice Free

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The collection ditch was mostly ice free as of December 23. Fishing has been good for 10 to 16-inch trout at the collection ditch which was stocked with approximately 7,000 trout in October. Anglers report catching fish averaging about two pounds at the collection ditch using balanced leeches. Water level in the collection ditch has improved but it has been a bit turbid which is

Wildhorse Reservoir Fishing Report and Ice Update

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

While fishing for both perch and trout has been good, the ice hasn’t been so good. Due to warmer daytime temperatures and sunny days this week, ice thickness decreased, especially off the state park access. Thicknesses ranged from one to six inches and it is not recommended to go onto the ice off the state park at this time. Ice in the Penrod and Hendricks

Wilson Reservoir Report

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

No recent report, but this lake often mimics South Fork so expect it to be covered in unsafe ice. At last report, fishing was fair to good for 12 to 15-inch trout and bass fishing was very slow. Black leeches and chironomid patterns were working for trout. or dark green spinners with contrasting spots are working for spin fishermen. Of course the usual worms and

Road is Cloased and Lake is Covered in Ice

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The road is closed and the lake is ice covered. There will be no fishing reports for this lake until late spring or early summer depending upon the winter.

Anglers Are Doing Best Before 10 AM

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

With the warmer temperatures and the wind, the ice receded at Jet Ski Beach and there was a large are of open water for fishing there. Fishing was fair to good depending upon time of day, with anglers doing best before 10:00 am. If there is still open water there this weekend, the usual rainbow sparkle PowerBait fished off the bottom using a slip sinker

15 Feet Below Normal Water Levels

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cave Lake is sitting approximately 15 feet below normal water levels. The lake is covered in unsafe ice. Due to safety issues with the dam, water is being kept low and with fluctuating water levels, expect unsafe ice for much of the winter.

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.

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