Fish Reports

Rainbows Have Been Biting Well

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Despite low water levels, rainbow trout have been biting well for the few anglers working the lake. Pink, orange, and green PowerBait have been catching the fish. So too have small spinners. Dark colored Woolly Buggers will take both trout and bass. Aquatic vegetation growth is subsiding in some areas along the shoreline.

The River is Producing Stripers up to 8 lbs.

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The river is producing stripers up to 8 pounds for boaters using anchovies. Fish weighing up to 2 pounds are taking baits from shoreline anglers. The most action is being reported downriver, south of Big Bend State Recreation Area. Anglers are reporting smallmouth bass catches in the same area on soft plastics. Catfish are hitting chicken liver and anchovies fished near vegetation.

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are low at Willow Beach making the boat launch inaccessible to some vessels. Shore anglers and kayakers are still having luck landing striped bass up to 12 pounds. The rainbow trout bite is expected to pick up with the cooler weather. PowerBait and worms are the go-to baits this time of year. Anglers are finding good action for black bass and stripers at

Las Vegas Urban Ponds Fishing Report

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been slow. Bluegill, bass, and catfish all seem reluctant to take the bait. Hot dogs or night crawlers have been catching a few catfish. Anglers are encouraged to dispose of their discarded fishing line in trash cans or yellow recycle bins. A rod and reel are required when fishing the urban ponds and other Nevada waters.

Black Bass Action Has Increased Throughout The Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers are enjoying an increase in black bass action throughout the Las Vegas Bay. Both largemouth and smallmouth are taking a mix of topwater lures and crankbaits in shad and trout patterns. Soft plastics in green pumpkin and watermelon are working well too. Striped bass are showing a preference for walking baits and live shad if you can net them. Fishers are reporting boils throughout the

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

The fishing maybe a bit slow sometimes but we have fish. We now have Rainbow Trout at the Willow Beach hatchey who have been raising some nice fish and trout this stocking season. Will Ashburn was fishing from shore in the Community Park area where he landed his limit of 5 trout. Will was using one of his favorite spinners to land these rainbows. Usually

Finally Some Seasonable Temps

by MATT KOLES

Finally some seasonable temps. Switched to fall this weekend on the Truckee River. Cold overnight lows, and mild afternoons. Enjoy it while it lasts. Flows continue to remain good for mid-October. Surprised, we have this much water coming down. About 440 cfs here. So good flows everywhere below Boca. Skinny up top, anywhere above the inlet at Boca towards Tahoe City. Your best nymphing now will be mid-morning

The Ranch is Fishing Pretty Well These Days

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF

The Ranch is also fishing pretty well these days with some very good dry/dropper days as well as some good nymphing days. With the cooler water temperatures the fish are very happy and healthy with lots of browns and good numbers of rainbows being caught down there. Give us a call ahead of time if you want to book some time on the ranch.

Pyramid Lake Update

by DOUG BUSEY

There has been some controversy on when the lake may open this fall. The lake usually opens on October 1st, but as of now they are still closed to all non tribal members. You may also want to visit their website. The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe has also considered raising the day use fishing permit to $30. Another proposal was to raise the fee 25

Flows Have Been Bouncing Around A Bit

by RENO FLY SHOP

320 CFS today at the downtown gauge, flows have been bouncing around a bit. Largely due to the end of irrigation season and the turning off the diversions into ditches. Fall is in full swing and the trees have begun to turn. This is often the start to some of the best fishing on the Truckee River and our surrounding waters. While we have seen several caddis

Wild Horse Reservoir Fishing Report

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temperatures have dropped into the high 50’s but there is still a fair amount of algae that is being blown to leeward shores on windy days. With overnight lows below freezing, the algae and weeds should start disappearing. Trout fishing has been spotty, with anglers having both good and bad days. Fishing for perch is still good for numbers and fair to good

Trout Fishing is Picking Up

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing for trout is picking up with anglers reporting productive mornings on the lake. Bass fishing is slowing down a bit but anglers continue to catch nice sized bass. Surface water temperatures are starting to drop into the high 50’s and algae still stains the water but is starting to clear. Aquatic plants should start receding as the weather cools. Fly fishermen are catching fish

Amazing Fall Fishing Day

by MIKE NIELSEN

Amazing fall day yesterday. Departure at 7 am. By 10 had caught many of two species keeping just enough for the boys bbq!!

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

Look where we live super weather and great fishing opportunities. Here below the Davis Dam along the shores of the Colorado River or by boat the striper action remains great. Our local anglers Ben Aleman and Chris Vasquez landed a nice stringer of striper while fishing from Bens boat while using anchovies. One of the larger ones weighed in at 7.64 pounds and was 29

Tahoe Topliners at Lake Tahoe

by MIKE NIELSEN

Lil grind yesterday but ended up 16 fish. Kept 14 biggest just at 11.5. The hens are really showing roe sacs now!

Truckee River is Fishing Best Below Boca

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

The Truckee River is fishing best below the Boca Reservoir because of the higher flows. Upper river has minimal flows around 70 cfs. If you are fishing upper river, there is some dry fly activity with blue winged olives. Below Hirschdale, caddis and October caddis are working best. Some other patterns to try are crawdads, streamers, and small stone flies. FLOWS: Tahoe City 76 CFS, Glenshire

This Weekend Will Bring Freezing Weather

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cold afternoon winds are bringing in some cooler weather. This weekend will bring freezing temperatures so go prepared for the possibilities if planning to camp. Fishing will be good for trout throughout the day. Olive and red flies and lures are recommended to entice trout and bass.

Trout Action is Getting Better

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout action is getting even better since the days have started cooling off. Cooler weather moving through is making it prime fishing any time of day. Trout will hit night crawlers and spinners. Bass will hit crankbaits later in the day. As aquatic vegetation thins out, fish will be more active toward the shoreline. The launch ramp is still closed to boats with trailers. Please

Check The Weather Conditions Before Heading Up

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Check the weather conditions before heading up. There is a chance of light rain over the weekend. Nighttime lows are projected to get down to freezing next week. The water level will remain low creating muddy shorelines. Rainbow trout and bass are taking a variety of lures, flies, and bait. Check for topwater action to see if the fish are rising or holding down low.

Most of The Action Has Been Around Big Bend Area

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Boaters are reportedly catching their limit of striped bass using anchovies. Most of the action is being reported near the Big Bend State Recreation Area with fish weighing between 1 and 3 pounds. One angler caught a larger fish, measuring 35 ½ inches, using a glide bait. Rainbow trout plants are expected within the coming weeks as the temperature begins to drop.

Black Bass Are Showing Up

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

On the reservoir black bass are showing a preference for topwater baits in the early morning. Striper action is picking up from Cottonwood Cove to Davis Dam. Topwater baits, soft plastics on jig heads, and anchovies have proven effective for anglers. Shore anglers are reporting bluegill action just above the dam when using worms. With cooler early morning temperatures, the rainbow trout bite is expected

Anglers Are Finding Good Catfish Action

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers are finding good action for catfish. The fish are taking hotdogs and small shrimp. Young anglers have had fun catching small bluegill with meal worms and night crawler pieces. Just a reminder, there are yellow recycle bins for unwanted or discarded fishing line and tackle at some ponds. Please use them or the trash receptacles.

Black Bass Catches in Calville & Echo Bay

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Reports of black bass catches are coming in from Callville Bay and Echo Bay. The fish are attacking spinners, soft plastics and topwater lures. Temple Bar is producing striped bass upwards of 10 pounds. Smaller fish in the 2- to 3-pound range are taking anchovies and soft plastics in shad patterns at Kingman Wash and Government wash. Catfish are hitting anchovies and stink baits fished

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