Fish Reports

Week 5 Topaz Fishing Derby Results

by CARILYN ALBIN

Week 5 fishing derby was a little slow despite the good weather. We have had 116 2lbs and over turned in so far. Our biggest fish of the week was Bob Brister of Topaz Ranch Estates with a 9lb 4.8oz 26in rainbow. 2nd Place was Jackie Davis with a 7lb 6.3 27in rainbow. We have been hearing that shore fishing is doing better then boat

Started Getting Some Fish

by PYRAMID LAKE GUIDES

Saturday started off slow and Mother Nature decided to rough us up a bit. Once we got into some calmer water in the afternoon we started getting some fish. Including Johnny and Zack’s largest trout they have ever caught.

Reno Fly Shop Pyramid Lake Report

by RENO FLY SHOP

We believe the approaching storms should really improve conditions at the lake and on the River. Recent high pressures and blue-bird conditions slowed the fly fishing at Pyramid Lake and the Truckee River. It seems to be okay one day and not so hot the next. Early / late in the day or some cloud cover is consistently producing the best success. Wind/waves also help

Reno Fly Shop Truckee River Report

by RENO FLY SHOP

The Truckee River is fishing very Winterlike. Small dark thin bodied nymphs seem to be the most consistent. We anticipate Skwala will begin showing up and we have begun to stock some really great stonefly patterns for the chase. Fish are holding in medium/slow water with a bit of depth. We anticipate that the Rainbow Trout will start to color up and stage pre-spawn. It

Planting About 124,000 Pilot Peak LCT

by PYRAMID LAKE FISHERIES

US Fish and Wildlife Service will be planting about 124,000 Pilot Peak LCT (about 5 inches) at Blockhouse and Pelican over the next couple of weeks.

The Ice is Not Safe for Fishing.

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoirs are mostly covered with ice, but the warmer daytime temperatures we have experienced this week have caused the ice along the shores to thin. The ice is not safe for fishing. There also are some areas of open water in the reservoirs’ centers. If you should venture upon the ice, use extreme caution.

Murky But is Starting to Clear Up

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water beneath the ice remains murky but is starting to clear up. That is improving the catch rate for anglers using night crawlers combined with a bit of mini-marshmallow. Anglers using PowerBait in orange or green also are doing well through the ice. The ice is now measuring between 5 and 7 inches over most of the lake with the thickest ice still being found

Fishing Pressure has Been Light.

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cold overnight temperatures have frozen most of the reservoir, leaving only a small open spot in the center. The thickest ice is still being found along the front of the dam, but park rangers are urging anglers to use extreme caution when venturing onto the ice. Fishing pressure has been light. For up-to-date ice conditions contact Echo Canyon State Park at 775-962-5103.

Anchovies are a Top Bait

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

One angler brought in an 8-pound striper while fishing from his boat above Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area. He was using a shad swimbait. Anchovies are a top bait for this stretch of the river as well, bringing in both striped bass and catfish. Rainbow trout are slow to bite, but persistent anglers are bringing them in using PowerBait and spinners.

Good Fishing for Catfish at Willow Beach

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers are reporting good fishing for catfish at Willow Beach. The best time has been after dusk. Jointed swimbaits in shad patterns are catching stripers at the south end of Cottonwood basin while pencil poopers are fooling the fish around Telephone Cove. There are no reports about black bass or catfish.

Las Vegas Urban Ponds Fishing Report

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

NDOW stocking plans call for a rainbow trout plant again this week at Floyd Lamb and Sunset parks, and Veterans Memorial park in Boulder City. The fish have been taking PowerBait, mealworms, and night crawlers, as well as small spinning lures and spoons.

Lake Mead Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Reports are slow in coming from the reservoir. While the shad have been less than cooperative, they are the bait catching striped bass. Anglers are finding stripers at depths of 65 to 80 feet, with most weighing in at about 2 to 4 pounds. This weekend weather forecast calls for rain. So, go prepared for the possibilities, and don’t forget to double check the weather

Before the Storms

by MIKE NIELSEN

Too nice not to go before storms!

The Office was Nice Today.

by MIKE NIELSEN

The office was nice today. T-shirts 48 degrees and calm! Kept some for dinner, released some and lost a few!

A Few Stripers

by RUSTY

I have been getting some word of a few stripers up on Lake Mohave but it’s a little slow as of yet. Could be our wind which does keep most off the water. The Colorado river here below Davis dam has also been the victim of the weather and the shutdown. The good news we are getting some higher water releases and the trout are

When Do You Use a Ladder at Pyramid Lake?

by RENO FLY SHOP

Fishing from ladders has become synonymous with Pyramid Lake. Specifically during the spring season, as temperatures rise and people come out from hibernation and begin lining up awaiting their chance to land a truly monstrous trout. Most people are unaware of the reasoning behind ladder fishing and its true purpose at Pyramid Lake. I hope to break down the elements and reasons for using ladders

Flows are Great All Over the River.

by MATT KOLES

Rolling right through Winter. Good solid fishing on the Truckee River. Remember, Winter is not the time for lots of fish, but quality fish, yes. Flows are great all over the river. 300 something here, and about 400 and change down in the desert. Really good for this time of year. The Truckee River could either be blown out around now, or very very low. About

Topaz Lake Fishing Report

by ANTHONY-CALNEVA FISHING

On Monday, went out solo and trolled for a few hours. Landed 5 total, 4 were small stockers and 1 was about 1.5 pounds. Trolled the north side of the lake with rapalas. Water temp was 42.9 degrees and water was glass. Spoke to anglers at the ramp and they worked the south side trolling nightcralwers behind flashers. They picked up what looked like an

First Mackinaw catch for this angler

by HANS MOXLEY

Picture perfect day for catching your first ever Mackinaw!

Quality Cutts

by PYRAMID LAKE GUIDES

The quality continues this January! Local anglers caught these beauties this week…

Beautiful day on Lake Tahoe

by HANS MOXLEY

Nice looking fish guys !!!! Beautiful day on the water, hope to see you guys again

Lots of hook ups on Cutthroat

by GLENN LEMON

Another stellar day yesterday on the lake. Had Marty and John out for a boat trip. Lots of hook ups with some nice fish landed. Including Johns 13lb tank! Quite a birthday surprise. Great guys had a blast!

Lots of Fish Moving in Tighter to the Beach.

by DOUG RODRICKS

Lots of fish moving in tighter to the beach. Good opportunity now for fly fisherman.Water temperatures have now reached the 52 degree mark and the big cutthroat trout have moved in shallow. We have been seeing fish to 14.5 lbs with some even pushing the 20lb mark. Popcorn Beatles, Midnight Cowboys,#12 Copper and Black Tiger Midges, Parallel Assassins, and Spruce-a-bu’s working well. Call for more

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