Fish Reports

Lake Mead Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The Nevada Department of Wildlife is reminding anglers that the new license year started Wednesday. 2017 fishing licenses are available online and through license vendors. Anglers are finding good fishing for catfish and striped bass during the overnight hours. Warming water temperatures has largemouth bass action is picking up in coves with vegetation. Anglers fishing from shore and boat have been successful in the Boulder

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

by RB BASS

February 24-26 2017 Lake Mohave Calm to 15/20mph winds 55-57 degree water temp Water Clarity 25+ feet So I headed down to fish the Wild West Bass Trail PRO/AM at Lake Mohave. I’m going to talk about what my pros did. On the first day we headed south for a 15min run to a south facing point. The bait of choice was a small 3/8th brown and purple jig matched

Ruby Lake Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Harrison Pass is closed due to snow and anglers should plan on accessing the Refuge through Secret Pass. There was lots of blowing and drifting of snow earlier this week and on Thursday, Secret Pass was closed. It should be open by the weekend. But expect 4WD conditions if you do go. The collection ditch is experiencing some skim ice, but for

Wild Horse Reservoir Fishing Report

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The ice is still in good condition with 15 to 20 inches of good ice with about two to three inches of snow on top as of Thursday. As of Thursday, February 23, the edges were a bit soft making it difficult to get a wheeled vehicle onto the ice. However, with temperatures expected to be below freezing all weekend, chances are they

Wilson Reservoir Fishing Report

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The road was very muddy though with the colder temperatures is probably frozen in the morning. Expect afternoons to soften the road and 4WD will probably be required. No recent report of ice conditions here, but this lake is generally not far behind South Fork for losing safe ice so there should be some open water and unsafe ice.

Angel Lake Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The road to Angel Lake is closed. There will be no further reports until late next spring or early summer depending upon snow conditions.

South Fork Reservoir Fishing Report

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of Thursday, this lake was ice free! Anglers have caught fish using PowerBait or worms and fly fishermen have had luck with disco balls, chironomids and hares ears. The trick is to not fish to far from shore as the fish are moving into the shallower warmer water and to use very small presentations. The county road is severely pot

Cave Lake Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Ice thickness at Cave Lake is approximately eight inches and the lake should still be safe to anglers; however it is advised that anglers use caution. With the predicted cooler temperatures it should be good through this weekend, but as the weather warms up next week, anglers should start drilling test holes before venturing too far onto the ice. Fishing has

Cold Creek Reservoir Fishing Report

Cold Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

This water is 100% ice free and is currently at about 80% of capacity. Trout have been seen rising and dimpling the surface, especially in the warmer afternoons. No report on anyone fishing here.

Illipah Fishing Report

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Illipah Reservoir is approximately 90% open with some ice left along the eastern shoreline and the northern section of new dam. Anglers can fish from the shoreline and should target water that is near the receding ice. Similar to Comins Lake, the warm temperatures have brought about muddy conditions on the roads around Illipah Reservoir and the entire shoreline. The public

Topaz is full!

by TOPAZ LODGE STAFF

Good morning!!!! Last week we had 81 fish turned in over two pounds and our biggest fish of was caught by Michelle Schalk of Gardnerville, NV with a 4 pounds 5 ounces and 22 inches long. The picture attached is of Michelle. 2nd Place winner was Jeff Porras with a 3 pound 14 ounces and 22.5 inches long also from Gardnerville, NV. The lake is looking great

Willow Beach Fish Report

Colorado River - Willow Beach

by WILLOW BEACH HARBOR

The fishing at Willow Beach along the Colorado River has been very good. We have seen some decent action on Striped Bass. Plus we are once again get trout plants so the trout fishing has improved too.

Pyramid is partially open!

by LIZ WEIRAUCH

The tribe is stating that boat use (any type), use at your own risk... SOUTH NETS & SOUTH - NOT OPEN, WARRIOR POINT TO THE NORTH - NOT OPEN.

Derby Update

by TOPAZ LODGE STAFF

Last week we had 65 trout over 2lbs and the largest was a 4lb 1oz 22in caught by TJ Harnar of Gardnerville and the 2nd was 3lbs 15oz caught by Ron Triglia of Carson City. The lake is full and looks beautiful. The shore fishing is really doing well a little better than the boaters. Power bait and worms are still the favorite for everybody.

Eagle Valley Reservoir Fishing Report

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Ice on the reservoir is starting to thaw. There are small patches of open water, but as of Tuesday the ice along the fishing dock was still thick enough for fishing. This past week the stormy weather brought snow and rain and kept most anglers off the lake. Check ice conditions before venturing onto the reservoir.

Echo Canyon Reservoir Fishing Report

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is full of water and at least half of it is ice free. Poor weather conditions have kept the area free of anglers.

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers are pulling in 3- to 8-pound stripers near Davis Dam. The fish are taking anchovies. The fish seem to be holding along the southern shores of the coves. The bigger stripers are falling to anglers fishing from boats. The Cottonwood Cove area is giving up smallmouth and largemouth bass. Anglers are finding them in coves with vegetation. Stocked rainbows are

Lake Mead Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

With the warmer daytime temperatures, anglers have caught some great fish. Striped bass are biting on anchovies and silver-colored shad imitation lures. Anglers have caught some good black bass near Government Wash. Lures like the Mepp’s Aglia silver-blade white tail are catching the fish. Unsettled weather patterns are expected to continue as we head into the weekend and beyond. Be sure to check the

Good if you can get out!

by DOUG BUSEY

When you can get out, fishing has been productive. The Cave Rock launch ramp has been closed a few time for weather related issues. Gene St Denis caught a 10lb mackinaw on one of his last trips. Best areas have been the Cal/Neva shelf following the drop line all the way to Dollar point. The area from Camp Richardson to Tahoe City has been productive.

Good Fishing

by DOUG BUSEY

The lake has come up to almost full capacity, they still have another 8-10 feet before full capacity. Fishing has been good for shore and boat anglers. For the shore anglers, the water level has come up so much that the many areas are not accessible and the others have shrunk in size. The boaters have been using flashers and a night crawler, or pulling

Great Day at Lake Tahoe

by HANS MOXLEY

Fishing Guide Han's Moxley checked in today with an update from Lake Tahoe. Han's said, "I would have to say, winter time fishing on Lake Tahoe is awesome. You just have to time it right, between storms!"

Derby Report

by TOPAZ LODGE STAFF

Good Morning Anglers! The derby went really well this week despite the wind. We had 80 fish over 2lbs and over all only 2 tagged fish still but there is still a lot out there. The biggest fish of the week was a 4 pound 6 ounce (21 3/4 inches long) caught by Saul Cassio Pions of Reno, NV. The second biggest

Striper Alert

Colorado River - Willow Beach

by WILLOW BEACH HARBOR

The staff from Willow Beach checked in with a Striper Alert. John Garman caught this 6.5 lb Striper off the shore at Willow Beach today. Nice job, John!

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