Fish Reports

Fishing has Been Good for Fly Fishermen!

by AARON MEIER

Fishing has been good for fly fishermen using a variety of presentations. Dry fly fishing has been productive as has stripping small leech and bugger patterns. Hoppers, stimulators, elk hair caddis, Adams, Griffith’s gnats, red quills and just about any small dry fly should work. Small worms seem to work better than PowerBait here. Also small spinners in black and gold or dark green and

Bass Fishing has Been Very Good!

South Fork Reservoir

by AARON MEIER

Fishing for trout at South Fork continues to be slow and trout have moved down in the water column with the heat making it more difficult for shore anglers. The thermocline in South Fork appears to be about 12 to15 feet down and fishing just above it will give you the best chance for trout. Boaters are having the best luck for trout. Bass fishing

Fair to Good Depending Upon the Time of Day.

by AARON MEIER

Very little change here with surface water temperatures above 70 degrees, fishing at Cave Lake is fair to good depending upon the time of day. Anglers need to fish deeper in the water column as the trout have gone deep to escape the heat or fish right at sunup when surface water temperatures are at their lowest. The usual PowerBait or worms as well as

Flyfishers Will Do Well on Dry Fly Patterns!

Cold Creek Reservoir

by AARON MEIER

Little to no change here as fishing continues to be good for bass and fair to good for trout. Anglers should do well on Power Bait, Mepps, Panther Martins, and nightcrawlers. Flyfishers will do well on dry fly patterns. Patterns to try include PMD’s, elk hair caddis, Griffith’s gnats, and Adams.

Largemouth Bass Catch Rates are Good!

by AARON MEIER

With water temperatures in the 70’s vegetation is thick in the south lake. Boats and float tubes have better access to fishing than shore fishermen do. Rainbow trout are still being caught in the 14 to 18 inch range though they have moved deeper into the lake and it is taking more work to find them. Largemouth bass catch rates are good with 8 to

Illipah Reservoir Fishing Report

Illipah Reservoir

by AARON MEIER

Water levels continue to drop with irrigation and surface water temperatures are in the high 70’s which are normal conditions for this time of year. Much of the old dam is showing. Fishing is fair to good. Anglers should have the best luck with Power Bait, Mepps, Panther Martins, and nightcrawlers. Fly rodders should be using black or olive wooly buggers as well as chironomids,

Still Lots of Nice Fish in the 20+ inch Range

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

The Sceirine is still fishing well and the fish down there are also still feeling happy and healthy. The mornings are the best just like the Cali side. There are still lots of nice fish in the 20+ inch range hanging out on the ranch these days. Dry/dropper rigs and drifting crawdad patterns seems to be the best technique down there right now.

Rusty's Colorado River Report

by RUSTY

First we did get a trout plant these are very small and not catchable size but they are for the infestation of bugs we are having along the river. the caddis fly is our biggest problem as of yet. we will be getting more rainbow trout of catchable size both to help with the caddis fly and for sport. so for now you striper anglers

Good Solid Morning Fishing!

by MATT KOLES

Good solid fishing on the Truckee River. That’s in the mornings. Still very hot in the afternoons, cool in the mornings, and actually smoke free the last few days. Looks like we may have a cool down this week with highs back in the 80’s. Been hot the last 6 weeks. Reno set a record for consecutive days over 100. It was the hottest July on record

Kirch Wildlife Managment Area Report

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Thunderstorms have made the roads around the area muddy and slippery, so please use caution when visiting the area. Though few anglers have been seen in recent days, those who are fishing have had success in most of the reservoirs. The key is getting away from the shoreline and the aquatic vegetation.

The Best Action has been Provided by Bass!

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout action remains best in the mornings and after sundown. The fish are taking rainbow PowerBait or night crawlers with a bit of marshmallow. Those using night crawlers are finding success by inflating the worms to get them off the bottom. Crappies are hitting well off the south shore with those using bait below bobbers doing the best. The best action has been provided by

The Bass Action has been Exceptional!

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The bass action has been exceptional this past week for anglers throwing Texas-rigged plastic worms. Some anglers have caught and released as many as 80 fish in a day. Most have been in the ½- to 2-pound range, but fish as large as 8 pounds have been caught. Crappies are taking baits fished about 2-feet below a bobber. Trout action has been slower, but the

The Striper Bite is Steady!

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The striper bite is steady from Casino Row to Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area. Anchovies are working best, but Bomber Long A’s are doing well on top from dusk to dawn. Rainbow trout action has slowed down due to summer temperatures. Catfish are prowling the shorelines and biting on liver-flavored baits and anchovies fished in deeper water.

22-Pound Cat

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Big catfish are hiding above Davis Dam. One local high schooler reeled in a 22-pound cat from shore while fishing with anchovies. Largemouth bass are biting on spinnerbaits and olive nymphs around Cottonwood Cove. Early mornings are most productive for these guys.

Great Time of Year to Catch Bluegill, Green Sunfish.

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

If you don’t mind the heat, this is a great time of year to catch bluegill, green sunfish or carp. Lorenzi Park pond has been a good option for children using mealworms or small lures. The fish are not large, but this is a good choice if you want to get a child excited about fishing. Use hooks no larger than size 10. Whether fishing

Between Storms, Fishing has Been Good!

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Heavy winds and powerful summer thunderstorms slowed fishing down over the weekend. Between storms, fishing has been good from boat or shore for striped bass, black bass, and catfish. Deep coves with vegetation are hiding all these warm water species. Stripers and catfish are taking anchovies.

Pyramid Lake Fishing Report

by PYRAMID LAKE STAFF

Over the last week, anglers have been catching a decent amount of stripers around the lake off lures and frozen baits like Sardines and Chicken Liver. Smaller boils have been seen around the lake in the morning time by Yellowbar, Serano and throughout the marina as well. Catfish have also been biting from shore and out in coves around the lake down deep, bait and

Sceirine is Fishing Excellent!

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

The Sceirine is fishing excellent as well right now, lots of nice fish up to around 24 or 25 inches are being caught down there. Like the California side, it’s best to book just a half day in the AM for the best action as well as the safest time for the fish. Drifting a dead drift crayfish has been very good down there as

Still in Great Shape!

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS

Flows on the Truckee River are still in great shape. Water temperatures have been on the rise with these warmer days. Best times to fish are the early mornings, with the water temperatures being their coolest due to overnight cooling. Success is being had nymphing in the faster riffles. Fish are in these waters because they need the oxygen provided in this type of water.

Lake Tahoe Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY

Mackinaw Lake Trout fishing has been very, very, Tough to great depending on the Day. We are fishing in 80 to 160 feet right now with Dodgers and Minnows or Flashers and minnows. Bouncing bottom has been effective as they have begun to spawn and are territorial. Bites are pecks or nips and 90 percent of them spit the hook upon netting. They are stuffed

Spooner Lake Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY

Located on top of Highway 50 between Carson City and Lake Tahoe. Samantha Duarte and her father Phil Duarte from Dayton NV fished the lake with great success. Well for Samantha it was, she caught her limit of rainbow trout. Phil did not tell me how many he caught, I have feeling he was to busy teaching, and just enjoying the moment. But what better

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