Fish Reports

Truckee River Fish Report

by RENO FLY FISHING OUTFITTERS

The river got a little boost from last week's rain but that only lasted a day or two. The flows have dropped drastically again as of September 30th. Last week's report has not changed much. The Truckee continues to get lower and lower. The flows coming out of Lake Tahoe have dropped from 18 CFS two weeks ago to 8 CFS last week. It has also

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Trolling for kokanee and mackinaw is good. Macks are beneath the kokes. Limits on kokes come quickly. Most of the kokanee have lost their scales but many are still bright silver. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Wednesday’s opener went well. Biggest was 11.72 pounder caught trolling in Anderson Bay. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, Crosby's Lodge (775) 476-0400

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Truckee River is fishing well. Water has cooled so the fear of harming fish in warm water has passed. Best stretch is from Hirschdale east. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

Kirch Wildlife Management Area Fish Report

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been slow for all species on Haymeadow and Cold Springs. The water temperature is about 64 degrees at the boat launches. Aquatic vegetation is still making launching and navigation difficult at both reservoirs and at Adams-McGill as well. Action at the upper end of Adams Reservoir has been slow. The story is different at Dacey reservoir where anglers have had good success for

Eagle Valley Reservoir Fish Report

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The thunderstorm that blew through over the weekend slowed the fishing action and led to the cancellation of the One-Fly Fly-fishing tournament. Still, several people caught rainbows and browns using Woolly Buggers in dark colors such as olive, purple, and black with orange.

Echo Canyon Reservoir Fish Report

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water conditions are a little murky following the heavy rains and resulting mud flows. Anglers have found slow fishing overall, but have caught fish on PowerBait or dark colored nymphs and Woolly Buggers.

Laughlin Nevada Fish Report

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

While anglers are finding the bite to be on the slow side, the areas near Community Park and Casino Row are still producing. The fish are generally on the small side, but when a school comes through anglers have been able to reel in some bigger fish. The area around Big Bend State Park has given up some good fish. A couple of young anglers

Lake Mohave Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anchovies have been the top bait during the past week, and have been bringing in both stripers and catfish. Catfish have been hanging in the backs of coves with anglers finding the best action at night. Anglers are catching striped bass near Willow Beach or in coves, mostly in the early morning hours. Bluegill and redear sunfish continue to be a popular game fish with

Las Vegas Urban Ponds Fish Report

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Bluegill and small bass are still taking night crawlers and mealworms in the ponds. NDOW planted catfish in each of the urban ponds on Sept. 25; the fish averaged just less than two pounds.

Lake Mead Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers targeting striped bass have had better success over the week by jigging deeper. Despite the abundance of live bait, fish are hitting on artificial lures. Sunrise continues to be the best time to hit the water. The black bass species are hitting occasionally on shad but primarily on lures in about 45-60 feet of water.

Sceirine Ranch Fish Report

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

The ranch fished pretty well this week also, with many of the same patterns as listed above doing the trick down there.

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Jigging and trolling continue to bring limit action on both kokanee and mackinaw. Some days may be tougher than others but limits are the norm. It’s just a matter of time. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

River is low and warm. It’s advisable not to fish, but if you must do so in the morning before the water warms. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

Kirch Wildlife Management Area Fish Report

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing for bass, trout, and crappie on Haymeadow and Coldsprings has been slow this week. The water temperatures are around 64 degrees at the boat launches. Aquatic vegetation is making launching and navigating boats difficult at Haymeadow and Coldsprings. Fishing the upper end of Adams Reservoir was slow this last week. The vegetation on Adams is getting thick and maneuverability may be difficult for boats.

Eagle Valley Reservoir Fish Report

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

This past week a 4+ pound largemouth was caught by a young man. Those determined to catch trout did well using the usual orange or rainbow powerbait mostly off the dam and fishing dock. NDOW will be holding an Intro to Fly Fishing on Friday evening, Sept. 26 starting at 7p.m. in the campground and the annual One-Fly, Fly-fishing tournament will be held on

Echo Canyon Reservoir Fish Report

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

This past week the success rates for crappie,argemouth and trout all picked up with anglers taking fish with a variety of lures or dunking powerbait. Nighttime temps are starting to approach freezing so come prepared for chilly nights.

Laughlin Nevada Fish Report

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has slowed a bit over the week. While the striped bass and catfish are out there, they have proven a little more challenging to get on the hook. It has been recommended by local anglers to use bait saver thread to help cut anchovies stay on the hook. Most of the striped bass being caught through this area are in the

Lake Mohave Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing at Willow Beach has been good over the past week. A few stripers in the double digits have been brought in with the biggest weighing in at 21 pounds. Various swimbaits have been used to entice these striped bass. Action for black bass species is slowing down but the bluegill and redear sunfish are as feisty as ever. Nightcrawler pieces have

Laughlin Nevada Fish Report

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Bluegill and small bass continue to take night crawlers and mealworms at most of the ponds. Catfish are scheduled to be planted this week at all the parks.

Lake Mead Fish Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

It has been a good week for fishing. Most stripers are being caught on lures with the best luck coming from working jigs. Sunrise has been the best time for bites. With the new moon Wednesday, night fishing should be hot, especially when fishing under a light. Boulder Basin, specifically the Boulder Beach area, has been producing several catfish in the

Sceirine Ranch Fish Report

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

The Ranch fished ok this week as well, not red hot but there were some nice fish being caught. Dry/dropper rigs seemed to work the best for the anglers who were down there this week. Again, not really high numbers of fish but some real quality fish up to 18 inches being caught.

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Jig bite for mackinaw is excellent. Limits come quickly along the west shore. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Eagle Valley Reservoir Fish Report

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers have found good action for rainbow trout while using orange or rainbow PowerBait. Though fly-fishermen have had some success, the action has been slow. Weedy conditions have cleared substantially due to cooling water temps, and the lake is now 90 percent open water. NDOW will hold an Intro to Fly-fishing workshop at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 in the campground. The annual One-Fly, Fly-fishing

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