Fish Reports

Willow Creek Reservoir is over 90 percent full

Willow Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Willow Creek Reservoir is over 90% full. 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.

Wilson Reservoir is completely full and spilling

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Wilson Reservoir is completely full and spilling. Water temps are in the 70’s. Trout fishing should be fair to good. Shore anglers should have success fishing rooster tails, spoons, Rapalas, or bait fishing an inflated worm a couple feet off the bottom. Trout will be actively feeding in the shallows throughout the day. Anglers wishing to fly fish should find success stripping woolly buggers and

The lake is full with most anglers fishing from the dam or in a few cleared beach areas

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The lake is 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

Best trout fishing is in the early mornings or evenings

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Best trout fishing is in the early mornings or evenings with water temps peaking in late July and early August. Fish 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 has picked up with the warmer weather. Crankbaits and soft plastics

Cool Water Temperatures + Stable Flows = Happy Trout

by RENO FLY SHOP

The first part of August has provided some spectacular fly fishing on the Truckee River and other local trout fisheries. Reservoirs upstream have a significant amount of water-resulting in stable flow conditions. Additionally, air temperatures have not exceeded 100 degrees in the Reno-Tahoe area for over a week. This has led to lower water temperatures on the Truckee River and improved fishing conditions. We hope

Excellent striper bite at both the shores of the Colorado River and up on Lake Mohave

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

Great news! We are experiencing an excellent striper bite at both the shores of the Colorado River and up on Lake Mohave. Our local angler, Mark Osgood, also known as the Corn Man, was fishing on Lake Mohave while trolling from his boat. He used a modified swim bait, which proved to be quite effective. He managed to catch a nice set of four stripers,

Great Week on The Lake

by ROBERT VARIK

Great week on the lake getting limits of Kokanee salmon. Also big fish in the mix got the client on this 17 lb lake trout! Been smoking the kokanee… it’s delicious! TahoeTrophyTrout.com

Marlette has fished very well this season

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.

Marilyn’s Pond has been fishing well this summer

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.

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch Fishing Report

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF

We had some bookings on the ranch this past week with some anglers not willing to deal with the over abundance of water while other anglers had very good days. The successful anglers fished streamers like the ones listed above and were very happy when they returned. It’s the same situation as on the Cali side, you need to search out the softer water, not

Good Summer fishing on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES

Flows are about perfect from Boca (Hirschdale) on down through Nevada. Not too hot here in the mountains either. Cool overnight lows, and warm afternoons. Kinda perfect Summer weather. Of course, I’m still getting it done with the tight line/ euro rigs. Stone, or crayfish, smaller mayfly, and caddis. Pretty standard Summer stuff. Fish the slots, etc, etc. Slower water early, faster water later. On the

Community park has become a hotspot for striper fishing

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

This week, the community park has become a hotspot for striper fishing. Our local anglers have had great success along the shores of the Colorado River in the community park vicinity. Bryon Kilgore managed to reel in an impressive 5.72-pound striper, measuring 26 and 3/8 inches. He employed fly fishing techniques from the shore, using an orange and yellow patterned fly lure. Another angler, Mike

Thursday Stocking

Colorado River - Willow Beach

by WILLOW BEACH NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY

Good Morning from Willow Beach! This morning we stocked around 1,000 rainbow trout for your fishing pleasure. Happy Fishing!! #hatchthefun #USFWS #rainbowtrout #RecreationalFishing

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.

Baily is fishing excellent

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. Trout fishing will continue to be good until water temperatures really climb. After that, anglers should find excellent green sunfish fishing through mid summer.

Flows have come down significantly over the last few weeks

East Carson River (NV)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Flows have come down significantly over the last few weeks but still have a little ways to go before it’s prime. While flows are up, try larger wet flies and lures in bright colors during the brightest part of the day or black early and late. Plenty of hoppers line the shore but flows are a little high for fish to really be able to

Fishing has been good at Lahontan

Lahontan Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been good at Lahontan. Spin fisherman using jigs and spoons and fly fisherman using bright streamers are still consistently finding fish. The typical sandy beaches have been putting out fair numbers of small bass early and late in the day. Walleye fishing has been fair near the dam but should pick up as we start to cool down. There has been a few

Fishing should remain good through fall

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Just a few reports from way back from the opener, lots of smaller fish showing up. Averaging 10 inches with a few as large as 15 inches. Fishing should remain good through fall.

Walleye fishing continues to be good

Chimney Dam Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

I cant believe that I’m reporting that walleye fishing continues to be good, but has to slow down soon. Most walleye are ranging 17-23”. Night crawlers under a bobber or carp cut bait from shore. Boats have been trolling rapalas or worm harnesses in close to shore. Its been an excellent year at Chimney, one for the record books. Get there if you can before

The average size trout has jumped significantly over the last two seasons

Knott Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been fair. The average size trout has jumped significantly over the last two seasons. Larger fish in the 17-22 inch range are starting to show up again more consistently. Insects have been prolific. Midge, mayflies, and damsels are hatching in strong numbers throughout the day. Large leech patterns on sinking lines can often save the day here in the mid-summer heat. Spin fisherman

Flows have finally come down on the EW

East Walker River (NV)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Flows have finally come down on the EW and fishing should be really good for the remainder of the summer. The hatchery just stocked nearly 5k fish in the last week with flows still a little higher than average. Be sure to use caution when wading. Spin fishing with spoons and rapalas should continue to produce fish in deep water and protected pools. Fishing should

Bilk has had a few tough years but should improve this fall with stocking

Bilk Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Bilk has had a few tough years but should improve this fall with stocking. There are still a few bass in the lake, but the trout should be the main catch when temperatures come down a little. Warms are a great all-around bait off the bottom, or under a bobber for both the bass and trout.

Limits all day long on Kokanee

by ROBERT VARIK

Limits all day long on Kokanee and a 14 plus pound laker.

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