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Topaz Lake Fish Report

by LIZ WEIRAUCH
Topaz Lake is now the highest it's been in over 4 years. The bass are starting to show up, buggers, dead drift cray fish. Trout are trying to stay out of the cold muddy water coming in from the inlet canal. THE CARP started showing up in the shallows! for some carp fishing (if you haven't done carp fishing, come in and ask.. it's a

East Carson River Update NV

by LIZ WEIRAUCH
Flows average: 600 cfs, average median. Slowing down, we've got a bit more water coming down on the Nevada side than the CA side due to Bryant Creek. The water is cold, not really crossable, so pick your side. Drift Red Copper Johns, Golden stones, little yellpw stones, zebra midges, or San Juans. You MIGHT be able to pick up on dry fly, make it

Just Stocked

by LIZ WEIRAUCH
NDOW has stocked it last week. Damsels, zebra midges, copper johns, PT's buggers in white, olive, zug bugs, princes. If you see lips: Para Adams, Trico.

Walker River Report (Wilson Canyon)

by LIZ WEIRAUCH
NDOW stocked it a few weeks ago, flows are running around 400 cfs. Water is fairly clear. Throw a hopper (tan) or a red wing) and a drop of a red copper john or black zebra midge or a ADHD. (HOYE CANYON): Hoye Canyon is no longer open to the public. Only fishing on the West Walker River, Nevada, access is Wilson Canyon on 208

Desert Creek Fish Report

by LIZ WEIRAUCH
Running pretty good and cool. Received a very good stocking about a month ago and again last week. Buggers, hoppers, ants, caddis, little yellow stones.

East Walker River (Rosaschi Ranch)

by LIZ WEIRAUCH
Flows 235 cfs: Median flows. CATCH & RELEASE, NO BAIT, BARBLESS NO KILL. Pick your side and be careful if you have to cross. Dead drift light colored buggers (light olive, white),natural zonkers, clousers, copper johns, hare's ear, rubber legged stones, little yellow stones, red or black zebra midges, bubbleback midges, Hot Pink bugger, Tequila twist. Guides available.

East Walker River (Elbow Area)

by LIZ WEIRAUCH
Flows 235 cfs stocked a month ago. PT's Hare's ear, stone, Micro Mayfly, san juans. Dries: Stimi's in yellow, hoppers, PMD's.

Jakes Creek Reservoir Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Fishing has been good here for trout and fair to good for bass. Worms or PowerBait are effective along with black and gold spinners. Fly rodders should be using damsel fly nymphs, prince nymphs, hares ears, pheasant tail (PT) nymphs and wooly buggers in olive or brown. Catfish are starting to show up in the creel. Shore access is starting to get difficult with the

Jiggs Reservoir Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The usual PowerBait or worms should work for bait anglers and small spinners are the ticket for spin fishermen. Fly rodders are having luck with dark colored buggers, leeches and nymphs with peacock herl. There is a lot of algae growing here, especially along the shoreline. This is normal for a newly filled reservoir and shouldn’t affect fishing, though it can make it a bit

Jiggs Reservoir Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The usual PowerBait or worms should work for bait anglers and small spinners are the ticket for spin fishermen. Fly rodders are having luck with dark colored buggers, leeches and nymphs with peacock herl. There is a lot of algae growing here, especially along the shoreline. This is normal for a newly filled reservoir and shouldn’t affect fishing, though it can make it a bit

Ruby Lake NWR Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Anglers can now put a boat with an electric motor only on the south Marsh. Water temperatures at the main boat ramp were are still in the mid to high 60’s though they are climbing. Expect bass fishing to be slow in the mornings and just fair in the afternoons. While water levels are down a bit due to the extended drought, they are up

Wild Horse Reservoir Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Fishing has been slow to fair. The lake was stocked with approximately 80,000 fish this year as part of the process of rebuilding the fishery here. Half of the stocked fish were fry and half were catchable eight to ten inch fish. Fishing is starting to improve with the stockings, but just like after the 2007 die-off, it will take two to three years before

Willow Creek Reservoir Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Extremely low water levels with warm water make this reservoir a poor choice for fishing. Not worth the trip.

Wilson Reservoir Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
While the road is dry, it is a bit rough with some holes in places, so if hauling a trailer, take it slow. The lake is still spilling, though flows are subsiding, and anglers report good fishing below the spillway and the falls. Fishing conditions should be similar to South Fork. Damselfly nymphs are the ticket here right now for fly rodders. Fishing has been

Angel Lake Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The road is open to the lake and the water is ice free and fishable. Access to the lake at the dam is good and the access around the lake still has some snow, but is opening up. Trout have been seen dimpling the surface so chances are emerger patterns should be working. The usual worms or PowerBait are both successful here.

South Fork Reservoir Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Very little change here as fishing has been good for anglers catching wipers, trout and black bass. Water temperatures are climbing, so fish for trout early in the morning or fish deeper during the day. Flows coming into the lake have dropped quite a bit and the south end of the lake is starting to clear up a bit. The south end of the lake

Cave Lake Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Fishing has been fair to good for 10 to 13 inch fish using the usual worms and PowerBait. Small Cave Lake specials, wooly buggers and the usual nymphs such as prince, hares ears and pheasant tail nymphs should all work. Damsel fly nymphs in olive or tan are working as well. Spinners in gold, black or dark green with contrasting spots on them have been

Cold Creek Reservoir Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Fish have been seen dimpling the surface, probably taking midges or mayfly emergers. Fly rodders should use the usual assortment of prince nymphs, PT nymphs, hare’s ears, small buggers, elk hair caddis, Adams and Griffith’s gnats.

Comins Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Anglers report good success using a variety of styles, baits and presentations. Expect the usual PowerBait and worms to work well. Fly rodders should plan on damsel fly nymphs, olive or black wooly buggers, prince nymphs and hares ears to all work well. Largemouth bass will be stocked as they become available from other waters and the lake will receive another 10,000 fish later this

Illipah Reservoir Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Anglers have been having good success fishing for both rainbows and browns at Illipah. Most anglers have been using worms, PowerBait, and spinners. Hares ears, damsel fly nymphs, sheep creek specials, and olive or black wooly buggers are the ticket for fly fishermen. This lake was stocked with 7500 catchable rainbow trout in early May.

Eagle Valley Reservoir Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The fish have been cooperative in the early morning hours with trout taking the usual Powerbait in orange or rainbow colorations and night crawlers are attracting a few fish, but the action throughout the day has slowed down with the rising temperatures. Weed growth has bloomed around the lake making some of the more popular spots on the lake difficult to fish.

Echo Canyon Reservoir Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The bass and crappie are still hitting well and taking a variety of lures, such as jigs, spinners, and flies. Trout action has slowed down with the warmer temps, but are still hitting in the early morning hours.

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Rusty’s Riviera reported one fisherman in the Fort Mohave landed a channel cat and a smallmouth bass. He was fishing from shore and using various plastics and green worms. Stripers seem to be best lured in by anchovies. One group was able to bring in a couple of stripers just under 6-pounds. This group was fishing from shore and also using anchovies.

Lake Mead Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The eastside of Boulder Basin has been producing good sized stripers around 4-pounds. Reports have them hitting on anchovies and silver lures. Catfish are hitting later in the day on anchovies as well. The fish are active, however if one bait or method doesn’t work, try switching it up. Fish will go after bait or lures that look like their natural food source.
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