Fish Reports

Spinners and PowerBait are catching rainbow trout at Cold Springs and Haymeadow.

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Most of the fish being caught are stockers but some bows are reaching 16 inches. Bass fishing has also been productive with fish taking spinners and plastics along the dam and the edges of submerged weed beds. The majority of bass taken are in the nine- to 12-inch category. Dacey is fishing well for bass and rainbows during the evening hours. Spinners and Rapala's

Trout action remains fair with the best fishing taking place in the early morning hours.

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The fish are taking PowerBait or night crawlers. Largemouth bass in the 1.5- to 2-pound range are feeding on crayfish so lures imitating crayfish have been the most productive.

The Trout and Bass bites have been good at Echo Canyon

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout action has remained the same over the past week with fish taking PowerBait and night crawlers in the early morning hours and slowing way down once the day starts to heat up. Bass action has been good, but the weed growth along the shoreline may interfere with efforts to reel in your catch. A fast retrieve once you hook up will help get

Smallmouth, Largemouth & Striped Bass have been on the bite at Lake Mohave

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers are finding good fishing for the various species of bass found in the reservoir. Out of Cottonwood Cove, the smallmouth, largemouth and striped bass have been hitting mostly on anchovies. Striped bass can be found in 50 to 60 feet of water while the largemouth and smallmouth are in weed beds at depths of 20 to 30 feet. Catfish are taking

Channel Cats are scheduled to be stocked in the Las Vegas Urban Ponds on August 17

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The urban ponds are scheduled to be stocked with channel catfish the week of August 12. Lorenzi Park will also receive catfish. The park's grand reopening will take place August 17. At Sunset Park, largemouth bass and bluegill are plentiful but tend to hit best in the early morning hours. The ponds at Floyd Lamb Park remain closed until further notice.

Lake Mead fishing has been good for Stripers and Largemouth

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Reports from anglers on the water have been light but those venturing out can have success. To improve the odds for striped bass, try fishing in 60 to 100 feet of water. Adjust your target depth throughout the day as the water temperatures change. Work various swimbaits, live shad if they are available or cut anchovies to entice these fish. Largemouth bass have been found

The ranch was on fire this week & crayfish imitations were doing some damage

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

The ranch fished excellent this week, Scott reported his clients getting into 30+ fish a day down there. Dry/dropper rigs and dead drift crayfish were the main ticket on the ranch this week!

It's more work to fish the Truckee in August, but the rewards can be great

by MATT KOLES

We've had a huge shift in the weather over the last week here on the Truckee River in, Truckee-Reno-Tahoe. Highs in the 70's in Truckee, 80's in Reno, and overnight lows back in the 40's in Truckee. We really needed some cooler weather to lower the water temps. Water temp is a nice 58 degrees here in Hirsch at start time. I've had to put

It is Crayfish season on the Truckee River

by RENO FLY FISHING OUTFITTERS

The flows have remained very consistent on the Truckee over the past couple of weeks, except for a little run-off from a couple of thunder storms last week. Most of the water is still coming from Lake Tahoe and entire California side is in great shape. There are still some bugs around like Golden Stones and Caddis but this is Crayfish season. Nymphing with a

Summer rains have slowed things down at the Kirch Wildlife Management Area.

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Area roads can be muddy following periods of storm activity, and NDOW is warning visitors to use caution when driving. Anglers should also be mindful of thunderstorm activity and adjust their activities accordingly. Weedy conditions common to the summer months make things difficult for boaters. Bass are taking most lures and night crawlers. Trout action has slowed down with the heat,

Recent thunderstorms have added water to the Eagle Valley Reservoir but made for turbid conditions.

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has slowed down as a result. Rainbow trout are still taking night crawlers and PowerBait, and are averaging 11 to 13 inches in length. Anglers continue to catch bass on night crawlers and lures.

Anglers are catching some Crappie, Bass & Trout at Echo Canyon Reservoir

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels have risen slightly due to local rain activity. The shoreline has gotten weedy, but anglers are catching crappie, bass and some trout while using worms, small spinners and jigs.

Largemouth are taking crayfish lures while Stripers like cut anchovies at Lake Mohave

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers have had success fishing out of Cottonwood Cove. Just to the south and on the On the Arizona side of the lake, largemouth bass have been hitting on just about any crayfish imitation. These bass have been hanging back in the coves in 20 to 30 feet of water. Just north of Cottonwood, anglers have been catching striped bass while throwing

Fish the Las Vegas Urban ponds in the AM & PM, Bluegill & Catfish are on the bite

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing action at Sunset Park and Veterans Memorial Park in Boulder City is best in the early morning hours and after sunset. Anglers are catching bluegill and a few catfish. The ponds at Floyd Lamb Park have been closed to fishing by the City of Las Vegas following the deaths of several park ducks. The ponds will remain closed while officials determine the cause

Stripers & Largemouth are active at Lake Mead

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

In recent weeks Spinnows have been the lure of choice for many striper anglers, according to Angel at Laker Plaza. This lure has been very productive when jigging in up to 60 feet of water. Those fishing the backs of coves have also had success with largemouth bass. A variety of swimbaits have been effective for these fish. The best fishing is found

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Mackinaw bite is bouncing back. Mid-morning jig bite has been solid for 1 to 6 pound mackinaw. Kokanee are deep, in 70 to 100 feet below the surface. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

River is clear and running between 400 and 500 cfs. Fishing is best in the morning from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Nymphing with big stoneflies or caddis pupae in faster water is the way to go. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Low water has closed the launch. Hand launching is possible but fishing is very slow. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550

5-lb. Kokanee salmon breaks 1973 record at Tahoe

by ASSOCIATED PRESS

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) -- A California man has landed the biggest Kokanee salmon ever caught at Lake Tahoe, breaking a record that stood for four decades. Bill Bush of Nevada City reeled in the 5 pound, 2 ounce Kokanee last weekend on the south end of the lake near Baldwin Beach. The record dated to Aug. 1, 1973, when Dave Bournique of South Lake Tahoe

Gilligan gives some tips on dealing with the higher water temps

by MATT KOLES

Thankfully we cooled off a bit here on the Truckee River in the Truckee-Reno-Tahoe area. Afternoon t-storms cooled things off this last week and again blew the river out through Reno and on the East side. August can be full of afternoon thunderstroms, awesome at times, but it can and will blow the river out, not to mention the lighting that comes with it. We've

Sceirine Ranch is fishing well & there are some dates available

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

The ranch has also fished well this past week, we have a few clients scheduled for this next week but there's a few days open if you want to get on some private water, give us a call at 760-932-7707 to make a reservation.

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