Fish Reports

Striped bass are becoming more active below Davis Dam

Colorado River - Davis Dam

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Striped bass are becoming more active below Davis Dam. Anglers have caught fish as large as 5 pounds from the shoreline as well as boats. Anchovies are the most reliable bait, but anglers are also reporting success with a variety of swimbaits. Rainbow trout are hanging out in shaded pools near currents. The fish are leaving their hiding spots to take flashy spinnerbaits or combinations

Toplining for large rainbow and brown trout has also been productive in shallower water

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Shore anglers are using smaller spinners for planted trout and larger spoons diving plugs for larger rainbows and browns. Toplining for large rainbow and brown trout has also been productive in shallower water (less than 50 feet in depth) but will start to change as we summer set in finally. Fishing has been productive all day but will likely shift to early and late with

Lots of good fish up to around 22” or so

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF

The ranch is fishing very similar to the Rosachi section, lots of good fish up to around 22” or so, mostly on streamers and nymphs. As with the Rosachi the higher flows make it necessary to increase your weight and lengthen your indicators. I would expect the flows on the EW not to come down too much now that the weather is getting warmer but

The East has been bumped up to about 212 cfs now

East Walker River (NV)

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF

The East Walker on the California side of the state line is closed until April 27. 2024. The Nevada side of the river is open through the Winter. The East has been bumped up to about 212 cfs now, it’s still fishing pretty well but it is a bit more difficult than when it was at a lower flow. You’ll have to add some additional weight

Pyramid Lake Report

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The lake has seen a bit of an increase in activity this week, however with all the other great options to be had this time of year, we wouldn’t say that this is our first choice of places to fish right now. The water temps have risen a bit and some of the post spawn fish are starting to feed with a bit more regularity,

Truckee River Fishing Report

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

While it was unfortunate to see the water along 89 South remain so low last year, even after the second biggest recorded snowpack in history, the positive of the new management style of Lake Tahoe’s water levels is that the lake is already full this spring. We should see good flows along the upper river for the entire spring and hopefully throughout a good portion

The spawn is in full swing, but should be ending soon

by RENO FLY SHOP

Pyramid Lake by Mike Anderson The spawn is in full swing, but should be ending soon. The surface temps have increased quite a bit from our last report. This has accelerated the spawn and will get us back to good fishing soon. The bite has actually picked up some with the increased temperature, and should continue to do so until the surface temps get above 65+ degrees. Both

Fly fishing on the Truckee River has been good over the last few weeks

by RENO FLY SHOP

Truckee River by Aden Breckner Fly fishing on the Truckee River has been good over the last few weeks. Looking forward, flows are expected to increase on a daily basis as we enter spring runoff. Flows at the Reno gauge are just above 1,000 cfs as of this writing. With increasing flows, we will turn towards high water tactics. Fish get pushed up near the bank this time

The East Walker has seen a phenomenal month of fishing

East Walker River (NV)

by RENO FLY SHOP

The East Walker has seen a phenomenal month of fishing on the Nevada side. Nymphing in the morning turns into great dry fly fishing in the evening for both rainbow and brown trout.

Trolling has been good to very good on the north

by DOUG BUSEY

The lake level has fluctuated a foot or two. The fishing has still been fair from shore for anglers using powerbait or mini nightcrawlers. Trolling has been good to very good on the north and north west side with Needlefish or Rapalas. Flashers and worms have also been productive for catchable rainbows. Boaters beware of floating debris on the lake. The Douglas County campground is

Wildhorse is ice free

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Wildhorse is ice free. Shoreline anglers are having moderate success with trout up to 20 inches. Try flashy spinners or bait a couple of feet under a bobber. For fly anglers, try indicator fishing with small nymphs or stripping streamers in the shallows. The new Nevada State Record for yellow perch was caught on 12/13/23. The fish weighed in at 1lb 9oz and measured 14.125 inches.

Spring has sprung, for the time being.

by MATT KOLES

Spring has sprung, for the time being. You get to the point, that if you see another snowflake you’re gonna loose it. T-shirty weather now. Flows are going to get big now. Right neat 1K, here in Hirschdale and growing. Of course bigger as you go downriver. High water fishing. Probably now until mid-June. Now, if you know, you know. Some of the best fishing we have is right

Extremely high flows

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Extremely high flows, fishing not recommended at this time. As of 4/17 flow was 555 cfs.

Jiggs Reservoir is ice free

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Jiggs Reservoir is ice free. Expect muddy conditions along the shorelines. Fishing should be fair to good for trout in the 10″ range. Try worms, spinners, and PowerBait near the bottom.

Flows are extremely high, take caution

Owyhee River - East Fork

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Flows are extremely high, take caution. As of 04/17, the East Fork of the Owyhee below the dam was flowing at 474 cfs while at the gage at Mountain City is showing 1250 cfs.

Harrison Pass is open

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Harrison Pass is open. The first spring stocking occured 4/9/2024, with trout averaging 10 inches. Fishing should be fair to good in the pond behind the hatchery and near the main boat landing.

Willow Creek Reservoir is maintaining good water levels

Willow Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Willow Creek Reservoir is maintaining good water levels. Due to low numbers of fish in the reservoir, fishing is expected to be slow for the foreseeable future.

Road has been muddy but should dry out with the warmer weather

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Road has been muddy but should dry out with the warmer weather. Expect similar conditions to South Fork Reservoir.

The boat ramp is officially open and the dock is in the water

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The boat ramp is officially open and the dock is in the water. Clarity at the south end of the lake is poor due to snowmelt running in at the inlet. Action for shoreline anglers has slowed since March. Most anglers are having luck fishing near the dam, catching rainbow trout in the 15″-18” range. Anglers should fish the shallows, where the water is warmer.

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