Fish Reports

Jakes Creek Reservoir has been stocked and fishing should be good

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

This lake has been stocked and fishing should be good here. Water level is about a foot from spilling, so while it is a bit low, this small impoundment is in better shape than many. This is the time to fish Jakes Creek Reservoir from shore, as the weeds start to grow in late May and early June making fishing from shore difficult later in

Not open as the lake is iced over

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The road is closed and the lake is completely iced over. No more reports until about mid or late May when NDOT generally opens the road to this high mountain lake.

Fishing has been good at Cave Lake for 8 to 10 inch fish

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been good for 8 to 10 inch fish using baits as well as small spinners and flies. Trout are often seen shoaling in the shallows and sight fishing can be fun. Brown trout fishing has been slow for numbers but good for quality. Two browns, one almost 10 lbs. and one almost 14 lbs. have been caught over the past month. The best

Fishing has been good at Illipah Reservoir for 14 to 16 inch fish

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been good for 14 to 16 inch fish. Float tubers seem to be having the best luck in the south 1/3 of the lake using wooly buggers, leech patterns, chironomids and hare's ears.

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Shoreline anglers struggle to get trout. Boaters do best trolling with flashers/nightcrawlers. Bass bite is picking up. A five pound largemouth was caught Tuesday. Smallmouth and largemouth also are active in the south end. Look for rocky areas. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550

Fishing is mixed at Kirch Wildlife Management Area

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cold Springs and Haymeadow reservoirs are giving up stocked rainbow trout and a few fish in the 12- to 16-inch range. The water temperature is 60 degrees near each of the boat ramps and bass fishing is picking up on both reservoirs. Trout are spawning at Dacey, making the fishing difficult. Anglers have been catching a few bass with spinners cast from shore. Water temperature

The Trout bite is still good at Eagle Valley Reservoir

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout have been taking an assortment of lures and baits this past week. Minnow imitations and night crawlers with a piece of mini-marshmallow have been working well. Most trout are in the 11- to 13-inch range. Largemouth bass have really picked up and lures in chartreuse or green and white have been working best.

The Bass & Crappie bite has been good at Echo Canyon Reservoir

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Bass and crappie have been taking small jigs and Gitzits. Trout measuring in the 11- to 12-inch class have been taking PowerBait, night crawlers, small spinners and little Rapalas.

Catfish action is good Striper action is sluggish at Lake Mohave

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Striper action remains sluggish though catfish have been taking night crawlers and cut anchovies. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are taking plastics fished slowly through grass beds and other submerged vegetation. Anglers have also had some success using spinnerbaits. The Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery stocks rainbow trout at Willow Beach every Friday, attracting both large stripers and anglers who chase them. For trout try

NDOW stocked catfish this week at Veterans Memorial Park in Boulder City, Sunset Park & Floyd Lamb

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

NDOW stocked catfish this week at Veterans Memorial Park in Boulder City, Sunset Park and Floyd Lamb Park. With water temperatures warming anglers should see improved action for largemouth bass and sunfish; both will usually take night crawlers or meal worms. Anglers are still catching rainbow trout left over from winter stocking activities, but that will slow down as the water gets warmer.

NDOW stocked catfish this week at Veterans Memorial Park in Boulder City, Sunset Park & Floyd Lamb

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

NDOW stocked catfish this week at Veterans Memorial Park in Boulder City, Sunset Park and Floyd Lamb Park. With water temperatures warming anglers should see improved action for largemouth bass and sunfish; both will usually take night crawlers or meal worms. Anglers are still catching rainbow trout left over from winter stocking activities, but that will slow down as the water gets warmer.

Anglers are having success using shad to catch Stripers in Lake Mead

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers have been finding success using both threadfin and gizzard shad in the Vegas Wash area as live bait. Low water has left vegetation exposed, which is making things difficult for those throwing cast nets. Several members of the Nevada Striper Club caught double-digit fish during their weekend tournament. One fish weighed in at 14.9 pounds. The Overton Arm is giving up catfish

The water level is increasing at Sceirine Ranch causing the fish to become more active

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

The Sceirine had a couple tough days earlier this week but has livened up later in the week much like the Cali side. With the water flows a bit higher the fish seem to be much happier and more willing to take midges on the bottom. In addition to the patterns listed for the Cali side you can also try hare's ears, birds nests, dark

Truckee River fishing has been up & down -- like you've never heard that before

by MATT KOLES

Not a whole lot has changed since the last report on the Truckee River. We've had a few good days of rain this week, but the river has settled down to it's below normal spring time flows. Clarity is not an issue unless you travel East of Reno. 250 cubes below Truckee, 700 cubes in the Hirsh, a little higher through the canyons, and about

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Rain, snow and wind has made for few fish. Weather cleared Thursday and conditions are ripe for better fishing. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Indicator fishing has been strong with rumor of a 20 pound fish on Chironomids. Fish early and late or on windy days for best success. If you have been waiting to catch your 10# plus, this is the year to spend the time out there. As we get into the month of May the fish are starting to bunch up for the spawn and the

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Trout fishing has been slow for shore anglers, but good for boaters who can get to the deeper water. Most trollers get limits trolling 12 to 15 feet deep with flashers and nightcrawlers. Trout average 1-1/2 pounds. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550

Trout fishing is fair to good & Bass fishing is picking up at Kirch Wildlife Management Area

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cold Springs and Haymeadow are giving up stocked rainbow trout, some in the 12- to 16-inch range. Bass fishing is picking up on both reservoirs. Trout are spawning at Dacey and getting them to bite has been difficult. Shore anglers using spinners have taken a few bass. At Adams-McGill bass and trout are both taking bait as well as plastics. Potable water is now

Fishing continues to be very good at Eagle Valley Reservoir

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing continues to be very good. Trout are taking just about anything from spinners and worms to PowerBait. Anglers vying for the grand prize at the annual $50,000 Tagged Fish Tournament caught four tagged fish over the weekend, but the money fish wasn't among them.

Anglers have found success for rainbow trout while throwing both baits and lures at Echo Canyon

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers have found success for rainbow trout while throwing both baits and lures. Green continues to be the color of choice for those using flies. Crappie and bass activity is also on the rise.

Striper action is slow but improving at Lake Mohave

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

While striper action has been slow, it is showing signs of improving. Anglers have had success using a Bomber Long-A and similar lures. An 11-pound striper bit on an AC Plug near Willow Beach. With water temperatures warming up so too is catfish action, night crawlers and anchovies are bringing in fish as large as five pounds.

Fishing has been slow at the Las Vegas Urban Ponds

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been slow at the urban ponds, probably the result of unsettled weather conditions. Warmwater fish, such as bluegill and largemouth bass are becoming more active as water temperatures warm up.

High winds have made fishing at Lake Mead tougher

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been sporadic due to high winds. Anglers should have better odds this weekend with the wind projected to settle down. An angler from the Nevada Striper Club reports that striped bass are hitting on cut bait, but it's a light bite, so hold your poles or go to free spool. Smallmouth bass have been very active, hitting mostly crankbaits and

Lots of smiles from the fishermen that visit Sceirine Ranch

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by JIM REID

The Sceirine Ranch has been getting lots of smiles from anglers this week, there's still been some really good action on dry/dropper rigs and small nymphs, as well as a couple of good reports on streamers. Most of the same patterns as are working on the Cali side will also work on the Sceirine. In addition you could try a dark lord, pheasant tail, birds

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