Fish Reports

The Nevada Department of Wildlife planted rainbow trout at Floyd Lamb Park and Cold Creek the week of March 12. Fishing is slow at Lorenzi, Sunset, and Veteran’s Memorial Parks. Night crawlers and mealworms are the bait of choice for anglers pursuing trout in our urban ponds. As water temperatures continue to warm, anglers should see less trout activity and more from species like bluegill

Crappie and black bass are biting in the Overton Arm. Both smallmouth and largemouth bass species are in prespawn mode. Anglers are finding success throwing crankbaits near drop-offs in coves and casting Rat-L-Traps into the shallows. Stripers are active and chasing swimbaits or anchovies in the Government Wash area.

Our striper bite is picking up we have our local anglers Tom Gallant and Steven Baird showing off their catch. They were fishing from Toms boat using anchovies in the lower big bend area. The larger striper weighed in at 6.36 pounds and 26 and 3/8 inches. The reports of striper are coming in regular now. Our weather is getting better and allowing more anglers

Jiggs has open water but it is extremely muddy here.  No report of anyone fishing here.

First thing in the morning the road is frozen so not too bad for driving but once it warms up it becomes very muddy so slow down.  The collection ditch has a lot of open water with the warmer temperatures and fishing continues to be fair to good at the collection ditch for 12 to 16 inch trout with the occasional large trout being taken.

There is approximately a combined 24 inches of ice, slush and snow.  With the warmer weather next week expect the slush to increase so go prepared with good boots.  The ice is still safe, but getting around on an ATV may become difficult.  Fishing for trout and perch has slowed a bit, so we are downgrading the report from good to fair.  Trout can still

The road is still 4WD, especially in the afternoons with the warmer weather turning the road very muddy.   No recent report, but expect open water and unsafe ice. 

The road to Angel Lake is now closed and there will be no fishing report here until late spring or early summer depending upon how the winter snows are.

South Fork is almost completely ice free and should be completely ice free by the end of next week with the warmer temperatures. Fishing has been slow to fair, though occasionally anglers report catching a half dozen fish in shallow (3 feet deep) water near shore. A few 20+ inch trout were taken in this area last week by fly rodders.  Trout are still being

Cave Lake is covered with 10 to 12 inches of ice and fishing has been fair to good for nine to 13 inch trout. Expect some water or slush on top with the warmer conditions.  Anglers should do well using bead head flies, worms, meal worms, PowerBait, and flashy jigs tipped with worms. 

The lake is mostly ice free and fishing has been slow to fair.  Expect muddy/snowy road conditions to get here.

Ice depths are variable on Comins Lake, with portions of open water on the south and north areas of the lake.  Care should be taken when getting on the ice.  Yet portions of the lake were covered with 10 to 12 inches of ice. With warmer temperatures, it may not be safe for long.  Anglers should be very cautious when navigating the ice on the

The ice at Illipah Reservoir is approximately six to eight inches on both sides of the old dam.  Expect snowy and muddy conditions on the gravel road once you leave the highway, so 4WD only to the lake and stay on the gravel road please.   Fishing has been fair for 10 to 15 inch trout.  Anglers should try fishing with power bait, night crawlers, meal

The road to the reservoir has been closed due to flood damage and has not yet been repaired. The reservoir is covered with sloppy ice, so ice fishing is out. For up-to-date information on park and road conditions contact Spring Valley State Park at 775-962-5102.  

Spring Valley State Park will hold its annual One Fly Fishing Tournament Saturday, March 30, with registration starting at 9 a.m. and the event kicking off at 10 a.m.  Call the park for details. 775-962-5102.

The water is level is high and has been over the road at times. As a result, the water is murky and fishing activity has been limited. Be prepared for skim ice in the early morning hours. For up-to-date information on park and road conditions contact Echo Canyon State Park 775-962-5103.

Many anglers are catching their limit of rainbow trout below Casino Row. Striper fishing is picking up after a few slow weeks, and catfish are showing up as well.  Both species are taking anchovies from boat and the shoreline. Fish your bait just off the bottom. There have been some bait stealers, so make sure your bait is frozen and well attached.