Fish Reports

Fishing at Lake Mohave near Willow Beach has been good between mile marker 49 and 52

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers have caught several stripers weighing between the five- and 10-pound mark in recent days, and a few that topped 20 pounds. AC plugs have been the lure of choice. Further south catfish action has picked up along with the water temperatures. The fish aren't too picky. Hotdog slices, chicken livers or cut anchovies has them biting.

Action for bluegill has picked up, while a few rainbow take worms at Floyd Lamb Park

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The action for bluegill has really picked up, while a few rainbow trout continue to take worms and small lures at Floyd Lamb Park. The catfish action has been slow despite the recent plant but seems to change daily. The whisker fish have been taking night crawlers, hotdogs and processed baits. Keep in mind that the use of fish or fish parts

Small Stripers have been active at Lake Mead, but larger fish are tough to find

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Small stripers are providing anglers with good fishing but larger fish have been tough to find. Cut baits and swimbaits have proven successful in Government Wash, Crawdad Cove and 33 Hole. The catfish bite has been good in the Vegas Wash area and near Stewarts Point, also using cut baits.

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Guide Mike Nielsen has been getting limits of macks, a good showing of browns and the occasional rainbow trolling the west side of the lake. Kokanee action should start happening in the near future. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fishing is fair. Decent reports around Wino and Pelican on the new planted Lohanton strain. Best fishing is close to shore when there is chop on the water. Strip a pyramid bugger with a tadpole or snail dropper. A strip and pause will yo-yo action initiates a strike. Use 2X tippet for these big fish. Maholo midges under an indicator are also producing.Tahoe Fly Fishing

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Flows are low so there’s plenty of access. Cold snap put a halt to hatches. Use streamers, midges and stoneflies. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

There was more water skiing than fishing over the weekend. Smallmouth bass to 2-1/2 pounds are being caught near the east bank and the county park. Trout bite remains slow from shore. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550

The Truckee River is really fishing well right now

by MATT KOLES

Thank you if you attended my spring clinics this weekend. I had a great time teaching them. Everyone learned a few things, (I hope), and everyone hooked fish. We nymphed with a few different rigs, fished some dry dropper setups, and did some streamer fishing. The dry fly fishing was surprisingly good as well. I'm cranking right into summer mode now on the Truckee River.

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Brown bite has been very good. Guide Mike Nielsen of Tahoe Topliners has been catching 6 to 10 per day from two to six pounds. Rainbows are mixed in. Best year in rainbows in a long time. Macks to six pounds are caught early in the morning trolling down to 60 feet. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593

Truckee River Fly Fishing Report, May 23, 2013

by MATT KOLES

I'll give you guys a California side report this week because that's where I've been fishing. I'm sure the Nevada side is fishing well, but I haven't been on it in about ten days or so. The booze parade of inner tubers will be out this weekend through Reno, if you go, go early, or go East of Reno. It'll be a big weekend

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

A cold spell is delaying bug hatches. Streamers are a good bet to attract larger browns. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Bass bite is improving in the south end of the lake. Average smallmouth is 2-1/2 pounds but a five pound largemouth was caught last week. Trout anglers do best trolling 15 feet deep in the middle of the lake. Shore fisherman are having a tough time. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550

The fishing at Kirch Wildlife Management Area fluctuates from fair to good

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cold Springs and Haymeadow are giving up stocked trout along with some fish as large as 16-inches. Bass fishing is picking up on both reservoirs. Trout are in spawning mode at Dacey and the bite is slow. Anglers are catching a few bass with spinner baits. At Adams-McGill Reservoir anglers are catching both bass and trout. Largemouth bass have started to spawn on all reservoirs.

Trout fishing has been very good at Eagle Valley Reservoir

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout fishing has been really good with anglers finding success using a variety of methods. Anglers who were fly fishing over the weekend caught large numbers of fish on Hare's Ear nymphs, Woolly Buggers and other nymph patterns tied in darker colors such as olive and black. Bait fishermen have been doing well while fishing from the dock or the dam with PowerBait.

The Crappie bite came on big at Echo Canyon Reservoir

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The crappie bite has really come on this past week with fish taking Gitzits and small jigs in white and red coloration suspended below small bobbers. Anglers have been locating most of the fish in the upper end of the lake near the inflow. Largemouth bass have completed their spawn but are slow to take lures or baits. Rainbows are taking PowerBait

Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass are still on their beds because of the cooler water temperature

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

With the water temperature much cooler than Lake Mead, both largemouth and smallmouth bass can still be found on beds. Bass in the coves can be taken using rip baits and drop shots. Large schools of carp have been making fishing difficult as they spook the bass when lures are thrown too close. Catfish are becoming more active and can be seen

Fishing action has picked up this week at the Las Vegas Urban Ponds

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing action has picked up this week now that the bluegill and bass are finishing up their spawning activity. The fish are taking mealworms and night crawlers. The catfish plant went off without a hitch last week. Anglers continue to catch a few rainbow trout.

Shad movement is making the Striper fishing much better

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

With the shad moving in striper fishing is improving. Anglers have had success netting shad along the shore line at 33 Hole and in Vegas Wash. Fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass remains, but most have already left their beds and are searching for food. Texas rigs and jerk baits have proven successful.

Most days have been pretty good on Sceirine ranch with just a couple exceptions this week.

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

There's still a few stoneflies coming off on the ranch as well. The same patterns are working well on the ranch as on the Cali side of the EW plus you can try some streamers like zuddlers or moal leeches, also a dead drift crayfish is a good bet down there.

Unlike last week, things are changing daily on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

LT the other day, but none today. Maybe they'll kick off strong, maybe they won't. They like a solid week of warm weather, rain today, we'll see what happens. Everything else is on the menu, princes, copper johns, hare's ears, and rubberleggs. Of course the real bugs are out too, or about to come out. As you can see I like fishing attractors this time

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Guide Mike Nielsen is getting limits of lakers on both a.m. and p.m. trips. Rainbows and browns are coming from 45 feet of water with spoons and Stickbaits. The jig bite for lakers has been in 165 to 225 feet with good action on 3 to 5 pound macks. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Best fishing is when there is chop on the water and the Lohanton’s are close to shore where they can be reached with a shooting head from a ladder. Stripping a pyramid bugger with a tadpole or snail dropper. A strip and pause will yo-yo action on the snail initiates a strike. Good reports around Wino and Pelican where anglers are hooking the cutts. Use

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fly fishers do well in the special regulation area. There hatches of caddis, March browns, some stone fly activity. Flows are gentle. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

NDOW Sponsors Families Learn to Fish Clinic on May 25th

Crystle Peak Pond

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The Nevada Department of Wildlife is sponsoring a Kids Learn to Fish Clinic May 25, from 8 a.m. to noon. The clinic is designed for children and is free to all participants. The class is limited to the first 20 who sign up. WHAT: The Kids Learn to Fish Clinic is geared for entry anglers. NDOW instructors will demonstrate basic hook and line setup.

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