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Lake Tahoe is Cold!

by HANS MOXLEY
Fishing Guide Hans Moxley checked in from Lake Tahoe today! Now that was some awesome fishing !!!!! Sure was cold out there with the north wind and freezing temperatures, but we had a blast shivering together Thanks guys !!

Derby Update

by TOPAZ LODGE STAFF
During the week regardless of the weather we weighed in 102 fish most over 3lbs still only one tag for the year but there are a lot out there. Look forward to seeing everybody on the lake and have a nice and hopefully sunny week. Last weeks report is the biggest fish of the week was caught by Gary Dykes of Topaz Lake with a 4lb

Striper Action

by WILLOW BEACH HARBOR
Congratulations to Pokey on bringing in these two stripers from the pier at Willow Beach! Nice catch!

Pyramid Still Closed

by ANGLER'S EDGE FLY SHOP
Spoke this morning to the Tribal Office of Pyramid Lake, and rumors and hearsay about opening soon, are false. NDOT is working on the roads and they are pretty bad. With the incoming storm, even this is causing a delay, of course. The tribe is still looking at 5 - 6 weeks before reopening. We'll keep updating as we check in with them and hear

Colorado River - Willow Beach Fishing Report

by U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Willow Beach, Ariz. – After a three-year hiatus, catchable-sized rainbow trout from Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery (NFH) return to Colorado River waters downstream of Las Vegas, Nevada. The hatchery will release 2,500 rainbow trout into the cold waters below Davis Dam on January 12, 2017. The trout measure up to 12 inches long. Davis Camp and Bullhead City Park will be stocked once more

Topaz Lake Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY
On opening day the weather cooperated and gave most of us a nice day to fish and bring in the new year. I fished with friend Tom Blotter from Minden. We were on the lake at 6 am and started fishing right at 6:16 am. We trolled with fire tiger and my new favorite pattern of Rapala, a hot steel color. Tom and I long

Willow Beach Fishing Report

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT
Try spinner baits along with cut anchovies for stripers. If you fish Willow beach and are having luck, please e-mail me at gcummins@azgfd.gov so I can share your successes with others.

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT
Thelake level is currently 639 feet above msl. At this elevation reefs and sandbars are exposed so be very careful of rocks just under the surface. One angler reported that he had a blast with largemouth bass in the shallows and smallies attacking plastics along the shelves. The fishing dock at Katherine's Landing produced some nice fish. The striper bite has returned

Colorado River Fishing Report

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT
Trout stocking has begun and the latest stocking was the week of November 6th. The next stocking is tentatively scheduled for the week of December 18th. The best bait is reported to be yellow and orange power bait and of course night crawlers. Try small spinner baits if the power baits are not working. Try swim baits for stripers, especially ones that look like

Truckee River Fishing Report-1-9-17

by MATT KOLES
The above photo is from this morning here in the Hirsch on the Truckee River. The river in the photo is at just about 4,800 cfs. I took a photo on Sunday afternoon at the same spot at 4,800 cfs as well. Late Sunday night the river rose to just over 8,000 cfs. The river is just up over 3,000 cfs right now Monday evening.

Derby Update

by TOPAZ LODGE STAFF
Week 2 for the derby had 80 over 2lbs fish turned in and no tagged this week. Not many fisherman on the lake due to the weather but almost all that were caught their limit. The biggest fish of the week was John White of San Jose with 4lbs 2oz 22in long and 2nd biggest was John Hodges of Gardnerville NV with a 3lb 14oz rainbow

Topaz Lake Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY
We had a successful day, I fished with my friend Tom Blotter from Minden. We caught 19 fish with a few over the two pound range. We also caught something unexpected. A boat! As we were trolling, we went by a fellow angler that was in trouble. His boat motor had stopped working and had only his trolling motor to keep him from crashing into the

Lake Tahoe Fishing Report

by HANS MOXLEY
WOW !!! Fantastic bite on the fish today What a great way to spend your birthday Thanks so much

Bring In The New Year At The Topaz Opener

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
If you're looking for something to do on New Year's Day other than sitting on the couch watching football, you should try heading out to the season opener at Topaz Lake. The lake has been closed to fishing since September 30, but it will be open for fishing again on Jan. 1 in one of Nevada's more unique ways to celebrate New Year's Day. "To most

Eagle Valley Reservoir Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Overnight temperatures have dropped as far as -22 degrees, and conditions are good for ice fishing. Park rangers recommend night crawlers, PowerBait, or white and pink jigs. Preparations are underway for the annual ice golf tournament scheduled for Jan. 14. Participants use tennis balls, and plans call for food, drinks and fun. For ice conditions and event details contact park personnel at 775-962-5102.

Echo Canyon Reservoir Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Ice conditions are improving but remain on the questionable side. Be sure to call State Park personnel to check on ice conditions before making the trip or venturing on the ice. 775-962-5102

Pahranagat Wildlife Refuge Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Fishing is permitted in designated areas. Anglers will find catfish, carp, and largemouth bass in Upper Lake and other waters throughout the refuge. Most anglers focus on the Upper Lake, but fish also can be found in the small pond just north of the Whin Dike. The North Marsh is closed to fishing from Oct. 1 to Feb. 1. Only car-top watercraft are permitted, and

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Black bass action has been sluggish, but anglers have found some success for striped bass. Cut anchovies and swimbaits have been catching the fish between Davis Dam and the power lines.

Lake Mead Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Anglers have found some action for black bass in the Callville Bay area. Striped bass can be taken with cut anchovies though live shad are generally the most productive bait for still fishing. Watch for the birds, they will let you know where to look for baitfish and stripers. Be prepared to fish deep during the daytime hours.

East Walker River Fishing Report

by THE TROUT FITTER STAFF
Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Fishing has been about average for this time of year, with the colder water now the bite seems to be best about 9-11 a.m. and then from 2-4 p.m. Still some trophy fish being landed with a couple in the 20 lb. range landed last week. Nymphing is starting to pickup on the days with some wind and clouds, fish the drop

Pyramid Lake Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY
The lake has been fishing well through the season. I spoke to a friend and fellow angler Jerry Dow from Carson City. he was fishing with friends off the shore between Warrior point and Sutcliff area. Jerry was using a number one rainbow patterned Torpedo spoon and 6 pound test line. The result was a 16 pound cutthroat trout, which took him 45 minutes to

Truckee River Fishing Report-12-27-16

by MATT KOLES
Cold is the word, around -15 the other night here in the Hirsch on the Truckee River. High’s have been in the 20’s. Temps should get back into the 40’s by weeks end. A little anchor ice/ shelf ice in some spots along the river but despite the cold temps not much. So that being said you can go out and get some fish right now. Probably
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