Fish Reports

Willow Creek Reservoir is maintaining good water levels

Willow Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Willow Creek Reservoir is maintaining good water levels. On June 7, 2023, approximately 4,100 channel catfish (4 to 6 inches long) were stocked in the reservoir. Due to low numbers of fish in the reservoir, fishing is expected to be slow for the remainder of the summer.

Water quality at Wilson Reservoir remains fair

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water quality at Wilson Reservoir remains fair with relatively clear water and only a few patches of algae. Trout anglers continue to do well from shore and boat early and late in the day. Trout fishing should remain good through fall with anglers having success catching fish averaging 15-16 inches and some top end trout around 20-21 inches. Anglers should have success fishing rooster tails, spoons,

The lake remains full

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The lake remains full with most anglers fishing from the dam or in a few cleared beach areas. Kayakers and float tubers are having success on the west side of the lake against the rock walls. Good catch rates for trout in the 8 to 10 inch range, with opportunity for fish up to 19″. Green PowerBait, worms and small spinners are producing fish. Fly

Trout are averaging 16 to 18 inches

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout are averaging 16″- 18″. Worms, PowerBait and spinners are enticing fish, as well as a variety of woolly buggers, balanced leeches, and nymphs for the fly anglers. Limit is 5 trout. Bass fishing remains good. Crankbaits and soft plastics are working well for black bass, and anglers are reporting wiper hitting topwater lures in 8 to 10 feet of water. As of July 1st,

Truckee River Fishing Report

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The Truckee has been fishing great with the bigger fish in the river starting to really show over the last few weeks, in particular, along the sections from Hirschdale Road and down. Streamer fishing has been getting better and better and we are forecasting some of the best conditions for this method that we’ve seen in decades. With the bright and sunny days that we have

Stocking alert!

Colorado River - Willow Beach

by WILLOW BEACH NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY

Good Afternoon from Willow Beach! This morning our staff stocked 1,000 rainbow trout at the Willow Beach fishing pier. Happy fishing #hatchthefun #RecreationalFishing #rainbowtrout #USFWS

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

by RUSTY

Our striper fishing is thriving along the shores of the Colorado River below the Davis Dam. Reports indicate that stripers are being caught in the Big Bend area and the Community Park area. There have even been reports of anglers landing a few up on Lake Mohave by trolling near the power lines. A visiting angler, Ashley Hunt, is from North Carolina and was here to

Warming trend on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Pretty perfect days. Sunny and warm during the day, cold at night. Damn near perfect weather, and the niners looking good. The Truckee River is fishing great everywhere you go. From Truckee down in through Reno and even out East on the lower river. Numbers wise, this is a good time. You can rack up the dinks and maybe get a big boy, or gal, here

The ranch is also fishing well

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF

The ranch is also fishing well with similar reports to the California reports coming in. Lots of good nymphing and streamer fishing and lots of good quality fish being caught. With the lower flows on the river the ranch is starting to book up so if you want to get on the private water try to give us a call ahead of time.

Truckee River Fishing Report

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The Truckee becomes many different rivers on its long course from Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake. Along its headwaters it appears to be nothing more than a slow-moving creek. By the time the river reaches the canyon it has reached peak volume from some key tributaries such as Prosser Creek and the Little Truckee, bringing with it deeper runs and plunge pools. Once it leaves

The lake level has been fluctuating

by DOUG BUSEY

The lake level has been fluctuating, it has gone down a couple feet in the last week. I spoke with a park ranger that told me he has been trying to adjust the boat ramps to keep up with the fluctuation. For larger boats, I recommend using the outside ramps. I fished last weekend for a few hours. Trolled most of the lake to get

The Truckee River has fished very well through the first week of September

by RENO FLY SHOP

The Truckee River has fished very well through the first week of September as a result of consistent flows and low water temperatures. At the time of this writing, the USGS Gauge in Reno shows just over 400 cfs. This is great news and we hope to see stable conditions continue through the fall. Insect life on the Truckee River continues to consist of mayflies,

Some channel catfish, up to 20 inches have been reported

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Jakes Creek Reservoir is maintaining a good water level with weeds increasing along the shorelines over the last few weeks. Fishing has been good for 9-to-15-inch trout and largemouth bass up to 14 inches. Bass fishing should remain fair to good throughout the end of summer, but could be hampered by vegetation, making angling from a boat, tube or kayak much more successful. Some channel

Water levels are in great shape with the South Lake and Dike Units

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are in great shape with the South Lake and Dike Units. Bass fishing is fair to good in unit 21 and off of Brown Dike. Bass are taking soft plastic worms in dark colors and a variety of small lures. Best fishing is reported in the early mornings and evenings due to warmer daytime temps. Special Regulations: Minimum size for black bass is

Trout fishing has improved

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water clarity has improved, and water temps are reaching into the low 70’s. Trout fishing has improved and fish are being caught from shore and by boat in good abundance, with fish sizes ranging from 16”-23”. Anglers wishing to target trout in these conditions should focus on using lures such as rooster-tails, spoons, or Rapalas. Anglers fishing from a boat could do well trolling

Bass fishing remains good

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout are averaging 16″- 18″. Worms, PowerBait and spinners are enticing fish, as well as a variety of woolly buggers, balanced leeches, and nymphs for the fly anglers. Limit is 5 trout. Bass fishing remains good. Crankbaits and soft plastics are working well for black bass, and anglers are reporting wiper hitting topwater lures in 8 to 10 feet of water. As of July 1st,

Our striped bass fishing is starting to yield some impressive results

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

Our striped bass fishing is starting to yield some impressive results. Local anglers and brothers Mitch and Mike Jones recently caught a couple of sizable stripers. One weighed in at 9.48 pounds and measured 30.5 inches, while the larger fish tipped the scales at 11.02 pounds and stretched to 32.25 inches. They were fishing from the shore in the Rotary Park area using swim baits. We

Shoreline anglers are finding some fish on the surface early in the morning

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Marlette has fished very well this season and should continue through the seasons close. Fly Fisherman using large streamers are catching good fish in open water. Shoreline anglers are finding some fish on the surface early in the morning. Midges, mayflies, and damsels are hatching throughout the day. Look for some good brook trout in the shallows prior to their spawn later this fall.

Stocking should pick back up with the cooler temp

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Marilyn’s Pond has been fishing well this summer but has also been busy. Fishing will remain good through fall with the abundance of water. Bait fisherman using salmon eggs and baby crawlers under bobbers are catching fish all day. Fly fisherman using small terrestrial dry flies have been catching fish on the surface early and late in the day. Stocking should pick back up with

Truckee River Fly Fishing Report September 3 2023

by MATT KOLES

What a stark contrast compared to last year on the Truckee River. This time last year is was exceptionally hot. We left to the coast because of the smoke and the heat. It’s rained for the last 3 days. Of course, that makes the fishing good. Pretty great fishing at times actually. Usually, I’m begging for Fall to arrive right now. Kinda wishing we had some more

We had some good reports from the ranch this week

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF

We had some good reports from the ranch this week, there are getting into some good fish with both nymphs and streamers down there. There has been a lot of changes on the ranch as far as the river channel goes, some of the banks are washed out and the river has taken some new directions this year due to the higher than normal flows.

Fishing has been good at Davis Pond

Davis Creek Park Pond

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been good at Davis Pond. Bait fisherman using powerbait off the bottom or salmon eggs under a bobber are excellent techniques at all of our community ponds. Spin fisherman using small and light spinners have found a few fish early in the day. Terrestrial imitations can provide fly fisherman with some exciting dry fly action all day long.

Flows are excellent at the moment

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Flows are excellent at the moment. Plenty of hoppers line the shore and trout are eager to eat them. We’ve finally slipped into summer flows now that it’s fall. Bass fishing has been good this summer on the river between Carson and Dayton with the increase in water. Spin fisherman using small spinners in deeper runs and in the remaining pools.

Baily is fishing excellent and has been stocked several times this season

Baily Fishing Pond

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Baily is fishing excellent and has been stocked several times this season. The most consistent way of catching fish at Baily is salmon eggs under the bobber. Fly fisherman slowly retrieving peacock bodied nymphs will find fish just about any time. If the trout aren’t biting, go after the green sunfish. Trout fishing will pick up as temperatures allow for stocking to pick back up

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