Fish Reports

64 Lb. Flatty

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT

Bobby Wright starts off the 2020 Fat Cat Challenge with a bang! A huge 64.38 pound “flatty” from the Colorado River caught on February 16. The fish had a girth of 34.375 inches and was 50.75 inches long. The catch is being evaluated for the State Catch and Release Record for Flathead on the Colorado River. Anglers don’t catch fish like these without a ton of effort, knowledge

Good Striper Action Being Reported

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Despite rainy weather conditions anglers found good fishing over the weekend. Good striper action has been reported in the upper Government Wash and around Hemenway. The fish are showing a preference for shad-colored crankbaits but also are taking chrome jerkbaits and anchovies. Largemouth bass action is picking up in the area of Pumphouse Cove where anglers have found success with watermelon-colored soft baits. A few

Truckee River Fishing Report-2-25-20

by MATT KOLES

Mild weather for the Truckee River. Having a long, mild, dry streak here in Tahoe/ Reno. This is very typical to get prolonged dry spells in the Sierra’s, but this is an exceptional one. The snow we have is melting. Will we get more snow? Looks like the long range models are coming into agreement on a pattern change. How much rain/ snow is the question.

Great Looking Mac Limits

by HANS MOXLEY

Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. Great looking limit of Mackinaw there guys. See you next month ,,, we'll get some more For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-2221

Hooked Up Sportfishing Report

by HANS MOXLEY

Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. Great fishing with you guys today. That should feed you for a while. For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-2221

As Spring Progresses Expect Bass Fishing to Heat Up

Squaw Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing at Squaw Reservoir can be productive through the winter months especially on the northwest portion of the reservoir where warm springs keep water temperatures up. As spring progresses expect Bass fishing to heat up. May to mid-June is typically the best time of year for largemouth bass at the reservoir. Fishing for rainbow trout in the deeper portions of the reservoir in the winter

Fishing Has Been Good From Boats

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been good from boats and fair from shore. Slow moving spoons in combination with flashers in the top 20 feet have been effective all day. Jigging and trolling for macs has been fair.

Some Ice Still Present

Wall Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Some ice is still present on the lake, but fishing has been great where you can find open water. Bass fishing has slowed but trout are eager to eat just about anything. Slow moving rooster tails and jigs near the bottom are producing good fish. Dough bait and worms are both effective all day. Fly fisherman slowly retrieving larger woolly bugger and leech patterns are

Truckee River is Fishing Well

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The Truckee is fishing well now that we are warming up a little. Water temps are near 48 degrees bringing the insects back to life. BWO/Baetis mayflies are hatching in fair numbers on pleasant days and should get better with warmer temps. Until runoff increases the flows, fishing should just get better. Spin fisherman using larger jigs and rapala style minnows are finding some good

Fishing Has Been Good On The Carson

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been good on the Carson with flows around 200 cfs. A few BWO/Baetis mayflies are hatching in the afternoons and midge can be seen all day. Fishing should continue to be good in the usual spots until the spring melt begins. High water tactics will be the key to success coming up as flows start to increase. Look for fish in slower moving

Opener Was One of The Best on Record

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The opener was one of the best on record. The water record was broken and plenty of fish have been caught. Catch rates are about 1 fish per hour with some fish being caught up to 24” from shore and boats. Shore fisherman are using large spoons, diving plugs. and crawlers deep off the bottom. Look for fishing to just keep getting better as spring

Fishing Has Been Slow

Lahontan Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been slow. It should be an incredible year with the current snowpack and previous seasons catch rates. Fishing will pick up for bass closer to April with warmer temperatures.

Flows Are Down

East Walker River (NV)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Flows are way down on the East Walker and fish are spooky. Fly fisherman tight line nymphing through the deeper runs with small flies and light tippets are finding a few fish. Cold temps have limited the dry fly activity for now. Look for that to change as some small stones, midge and baetis mayflies start to hatch soon. Spin fisherman are finding the occasional

Hinkson Slough Has Been Good

Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Hinkson slough has been good with the pleasant weather. Fly fisherman using larger midge pupa under an indicator or slowly retrieved are finding fish most of the day. The challenge has been keeping the flies near the bottom and out of the silt and snags. Spin fisherman are finding fish using small jigs slowly bounced along the bottom.

Trout Fishing Has Been Fair

Bilk Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout fishing has been fair when open water can be found. Fishing for bass has slowed considerably. Majority of activity is now limited to trout in the late afternoons. Bait fishing with dough bait and worms will attract the occasional trout

Chimney Reservoir Fishing Report

Chimney Dam Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing is slow for walleye, crappie, wiper and catfish. A few walleye are being caught slowly trolling minnow imitations or worm harnesses. Trolling faster with rapala minnow imitations is a good method for walleye as well. For crappie use bright colored jigs in the flooded vegetation. The few that fly fish Chimney Reservoir tend to stick with the chartreuse and yellow Clouser minnows. Note that

Fishing Has Been Slow

Rye Patch Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been slow. Fishing will just continue to improve with good water conditions and spring temperatures. Spin Fisherman are finding that Rapala minnow imitations are working well. Fly Fisherman are picking up an occasional walleye, bass, or carp on chartreuse woolly buggers or clouser minnows.

Walker Basin Conservancy

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As a result of declining water levels, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in Walker Lake has increased dramatically to the point that the lake can no longer support its native fish and wildlife populations. The last Lahontan cutthroat trout was documented in the lake in 2009. An increase in the lake level is key to reestablishing a fishery in Walker Lake. To learn more about efforts

Beautiful Day on The Water

by HANS MOXLEY

Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. What a beautiful day to be on the water Great looking catch guys, good to see you two again For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-2221

Taking Advantage of The Spring Like Weather

by PYRAMID FLY CO.

With the Spring like weather conditions we are having at the lake one must really take advantage of one’s opportunities. A few mornings this week we have had cloud cover and chop and the fish were loving it! Chris @chrisnicola put his client Eric from the Bay Area on a healthy Pilot peak!

Hooked up FIshing on Tahoe This Morning

by HANS MOXLEY

Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. Tried a new spot this morning........... nice looking fish !!!!!! For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-2221

Postive Attitude Kept Fish on The Chew

by PYRAMID FLY CO.

Scott and Yana came up from Southern California with stoke through the roof!!! Their positive attitude kept the fish chewing and the excitement level high.

Lake in Perfect Shape For Action Packed Spring Season

by THE TROUT FITTER STAFF

Flow Rates and Water Conditions: The water has been gin clear here, and is in perfect shape for the action packed spring season. Temps have risen a couple of degrees in the last two weeks due to the warming conditions. Fishing Conditions and Hatches: The fly fishing has really started to pick up the last two weeks for large fish from 10-20lbs. Indicating and stripping have been equally

Not A Lot of Change on The Lake

by RENO FLY SHOP

Not a lot of change at the lake. Fish are coming into feed early and late with the change of light and also around 2pm. The fish have been very weather dependent. Bluebird days have made the LCT very sporadic, but in spite of this a lot of big fish are still being caught. Midges are still crucial as the Tui-chub are deep in the

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