Fish Reports

Bass anglers reported good fishing

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN

The lake held at over 90 percent of capacity and water conditions are finally looking normal. Bass anglers reported good fishing with some days boarding on excellent. Soft plastics have been the best bet with Senko style baits, Ned rigs, and shaky heads working in 5 to 25 feet of water. Large and smallmouth also chased small swimbaits and crankbaits. Striper anglers trolled umbrella rigs

The lake level has started to rise over the last week

by DOUG BUSEY

The lake level has started to rise over the last week but is about 12 feet lower than last year at this time. The Douglas County Park is open for RV and tent campers in the improved camp area. As the lake rises, the real estate on the east shore is getting a little smaller each day for shore camping on the far end, but

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

We have been experiencing trout action along the shores of the Colorado River below the Davis Dam. Local angler Joe Sotomeyor successfully landed his limit of rainbow trout while fishing from shore using power bait in the community park area. Although mostly stripers have been the primary target for our anglers, we have received reports of anglers catching stripers in the 1 to 4 pound

Zunino/Jiggs Reservoir is filling up and fishable after a couple of dry years

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Good news for eastern NV anglers! Thanks to abundant snowfall this winter, the Zunino/Jiggs Reservoir is filling up and fishable after a couple of dry years. NDOW recently stocked the reservoir with rainbow trout averaging 13 inches. The Fisheries Division will continue to monitor the reservoir and additional stockings will follow as conditions permit.

Big Fish Alert! Lakers up to 18 pounds

by ROBERT VARIK

If you're looking for some exciting fishing action, then Tahoe is the place to be right now. This weekends trip produced some impressive catches, including three double-digit trophy trout caught back to back! The first catch was a 16-pounder, followed by a 10-pounder, and then finished off with an impressive 18-pounder - all caught within just 30 minutes. In total, they landed eight fish, three of

Truckee River Fishing Report

by MATT KOLES

Here she goes. Up and up and up, the Truckee River. This will be our run-off now. 2,300 cfs as a write this. It’s stopped freezing at night, so now we’ll get our melt going. Honestly, this is when it gets good. I’m more excited than the kayakers. Now, you’ll probably come up here and scratch your head when you see the water. However; if you look for some

Unfortunately you can’t get to the Sceirine right now due to the road closure

East Walker River Sceirine Ranch

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF

Unfortunately you can’t get to the Sceirine right now due to the road closure, we’ll keep you posted when we hear anything about the road re-opening.

The fish are starting to seek deeper water and feed more aggressively

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The tail end of the season at the salty pond is upon us. But, with the big winter and cold spring, fishing the lake remains much better than average for mid-May. The fish are starting to seek deeper water and feed more aggressively, but you will still find a lot of fish in the shallows at this time. Cruising fish will be difficult to catch

The Truckee has been fishing exceptionally for those familiar with high water fishing techniques

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The Truckee has been fishing exceptionally for those familiar with high water fishing techniques. If this type of fishing is new to you, in short, look for walking speed water, 3-5 feet deep and ideally with some structure, such as a cut bank, or submerged boulder. Fly selection is also simple this time of year, large “high protein” flies such as stoneflies, worms, eggs, and

Our striper bite is going well

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

Our striper bite is going well. We are catching smaller ones mixed with some larger fish occasionally. Please remember to re-tie your line after a successful hook up. Local angler Mike Merritt had success using anchovies while fishing off his jet ski in the upper big bend area. These fish are perfect for a delicious meal. There have been reports of rainbow trout being caught

High Flows

Jarbidge River - West Fork

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

High flows and turbidity will make fishing the Jarbidge River difficult until flows recede.

Adams-McGill Reservoir Report

Adams-McGill Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Reports from the anglers have been limited. Trout will bite olive Woolly Buggers and Prince Nymphs, a variety of hardware and traditional baits. Float tubes and paddle boats are an effective way to access the water but watch out for afternoon winds. Wear your life vest.

NDOW surveyed the pond last week and found trout, bass, and bluegill

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Nevada Department of Wildlife surveyed the pond last week and found trout, bass, and bluegill. Gold spinners, Kastmasters, and worms are working best for enticing the fish in this pond.

Dacey Reservoir Report

Dacey Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Reports from the anglers have been limited. Trout will bite olive Woolly Buggers and Prince Nymphs, a variety of hardware and traditional baits. Float tubes and paddle boats are an effective way to access the water but watch out for afternoon winds. Wear your life vest.

Haymeadow Reservoir Report

Haymeadow Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Reports from the anglers have been limited. Trout will bite olive Woolly Buggers and Prince Nymphs, a variety of hardware and traditional baits. Float tubes and paddle boats are an effective way to access the water but watch out for afternoon winds. Wear your life vest.

Remains Closed du to recent flood activity

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Roads to Spring Valley State Park, home to this reservoir, remain closed due to recent flood activity.

Echo Canyon Events Gong On This Weekend

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Nevada Department of Wildlife staff and volunteers will be on hand Friday at 6:30 p.m. for Friday Flies, a class where you can learn to tie your own fishing flies. Register ahead of time at register-ed.com so the instructor will know what to bring. Saturday morning, NDOW staff will be available to help anglers along the shoreline. A one-fly tournament is scheduled to begin at

Big Bend has been productive for anglers

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Big Bend has been productive for anglers chasing largemouth bass with spinnerbaits, flat worms and leech plastics. Striped bass action is picking up along the river. Anglers have been catching stocked rainbow trout with nymphs, PowerBait and night crawlers

With increasing water temperatures, black bass are becoming more active

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

With increasing water temperatures, black bass are becoming more active, especially at sunrise. Anglers have caught striped bass and black bass with anchovies, plastics and shad. Windy conditions have made fishing difficult.

Sunset Park Report

Sunset Park Pond

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Bluegill are starting to hit baits in the late mornings. Fishermen also are finding a few catfish, probably holdovers from last summer. Soft plastics have been productive. The best action is coming to those fishing after sunrise or at sunset. Those times of day allow for a higher success rate, plus it is cooler at those times.

Government Wash is a striper hotspot

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

With a launch ramp now available at Echo Bay, anglers are taking the opportunity to pursue crappie in the Overton Arm. Many anglers have found good fishing for channel catfish and striped bass. They are using shad or anchovy chunks to catch the fish. Government Wash is a striper hotspot though it has seen a slowdown in recent days. Rat-L-Traps and jigs fished in the

Bluegill are starting to hit baits in the late mornings

Boulder City Urban Pond

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Bluegill are starting to hit baits in the late mornings. Fishermen also are finding a few catfish, probably holdovers from last summer. Soft plastics have been productive. The best action is coming to those fishing after sunrise or at sunset. Those times of day allow for a higher success rate, plus it is cooler at those times.

Due to high run off from above average snowpack, water clarity is very low

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is ice free and surface water temps are in the low 40s. At Wild Horse State Recreation Area the boat dock is in the water and the fish cleaning station is open. Due to high run off from above average snowpack, water clarity is very low (less than 6 inches) and fishing for trout will be poor to fair in these reservoir conditions, and

Wilson Reservoir is completely full and spilling as of the end of Apri

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Wilson Reservoir is completely full and spilling as of the end of April. Water temps are in the high 40’s and water clarity is fair. 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.

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