Fish Reports

Shoreline access at Cave Lake is closed to the public

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cave Lake is lowered to minimum pool and unfishable. Fish stocking will resume once the dam repairs are completed. Please note that shoreline access at Cave Lake is closed to the public. For more information on Cave Lake, please contact the NDOW Ely Field Office.

Cold Creek Reservoir is ice free and filling up nicely

Cold Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cold Creek Reservoir is ice free and filling up nicely. The main reservoir is filling up and backing into the middle pond. Water temperatures are in the mid-30s. Anglers can expect to catch 8-to-10-inch Rainbow Trout and 8-to-10-inch Tiger Trout.

Comins Lake is still 90 plus percent covered with ice

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Comins Lake is still 90+% covered with ice. Ice conditions should be considered unsafe and anglers are advised not to access the lake. Sections of the ice are beginning to pull away from the western shoreline, however, at this time, there is no fishable water open. With the increases in daily max temperatures as well as warmer overnight lows, Comins Lake could open up relatively

Illipah Reservoir is still 95 percent covered with ice

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Illipah Reservoir is still 95% covered with ice and should be considered unsafe for ice fishing. The ice is receding from the shoreline, but no angling opportunity is available at this time. With the increases in daily max temperatures as well as warmer overnight lows, Illipah Reservoir could open up relatively quickly. The road into Illipah Reservoir is open and navigable, however some sections are

Topaz Lake Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY

The lake level has gone down about 5 feet since my last trip. The Douglas County ramp is open, but the docks are out of the water about 3 ft. For smaller boats it may be difficult to tie up. I fished with Tom Blotter from 7:30 to about 1pm last Sunday. We trolled with Rapalas and various spoons. The south end was a little

Wilson Canyon is now back open and repaved

East Walker River - Walker River State Recreation Area

by DOUG BUSEY

This area is located off of highway 208 just south of Yerington NV. and the good news is, Hwy 208 through Wilson Canyon is now back open and repaved. The recreation area is located on 211 East Walker Road in Yerington. They have tent camping, RV with and without hookups. Or you can call to reserve a cabin on the river. Walker River State Recreation

The Walker river is open to fishing year round

Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area

by DOUG BUSEY

Located off of US 95 in Yerington NV. They offer many ponds to choose from to fish for trout, crappie, catfish and bass. And yes, a river runs through it. The Walker river is open to fishing year round. They have rustic dry camping in a few areas. But one of my favorite things to do is, Visit the hatchery and see all the varieties

Rapid rise in snowmelt

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by SPRING VALLEY STATE PARK

We wanted to let everyone know that we are once again seeing a rapid rise in snowmelt and roads all around the park are washed out! Please stay away from the area until water levels slow and crews can assess the damage! #nvstateparks #vistlincolncountynv #turnarounddontdrown

18.66lb. Striper

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

We are experiencing a great striper season, and local angler Bryn Werkmeister landed a remarkable catch at Community Park. He was fishing from shore using a swim bait in a trout pattern, one of his favorite lures. This fish weighed in at 18.66 pounds and measured 37 inches in length, which is a big, fat fish that's a little heavy for its length. We've received word

FISHING REPORT 4/12/23 Lake Mohave / Willow Beach/Colorado River

by RIVER KING TACKLE AND OUTFITTERS

Fishing report-smallmouth, bass, largemouth, bass, trout, striped bass Lake Mohave, Willow, Beach, Colorado river Bullhead city, Laughlin, Nevada www.riverkingbaitco.com

Ice thickness remains at about two feet with 5-6 inches of hardpacked snow and slush on top

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of 4/06/23, ice thickness remains at about two feet with 5″-6″ inches of hardpacked snow and slush on top. Angler visitation has dropped off within the last two weeks, but ice fishing season is still holding on. Although thick ice conditions are continuing into April, please continue to exercise caution. With most of Wild Horse Reservoir having snow or slush coverage over the ice, spotting

Great Day on The Water

by RIVER KING TACKLE AND OUTFITTERS

The Lake is Fuego finally! Great day out on the water again with life long friends.

The fish have really woken up this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

The fish have really woken up this week. Water temperatures have begun to finally trend upwards and exceed 45 degrees around Farad, and 48 degrees around Sparks, NV. These warmer temps with less fluctuation throughout the day has initiated the spawn down the hill, and this week we’ve seen quite a few spawning redds pop up. We encourage anglers to give the lower river a

Pyramid Lake has fished well through the first part of April

by RENO FLY SHOP

Pyramid Lake has fished well through the first part of April. The our extended winter has kept fish close to ledges and drop offs while feeding on a variety of food sources. We are finally starting to see fish cruise along shallow areas as they prepare to spawn. Typically, this migration into shallow water occurs in the early to middle parts of March. This year

Fly fishing on the Truckee River has been great over the last week

by RENO FLY SHOP

Fly fishing on the Truckee River has been great over the last week. Water clarity has been in the three to five foot range. Most days, the river has had a slight green tint which seems to improve fishing. With the warming trend over the last few days, water temperatures have crept up on a daily basis and are now peaking between 45 and 50

Pyramid has really switched on this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

Like the river, Pyramid has really switched on this week as well, and the fish here are showing signs of being in pre-spawn. Beaches such as Pelican, Windless, North Nets located around the middle of the west shore have seem to been fishing very well as fish school up heavily around there “natal waters” I.E. where they are stocked. Windless and North Nets will be

Hinkson Slough has been fishing well

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Hinkson Slough has been fishing well. The best flies for retrieving seem to be the same dark buggers and leech patterns that always work. Midge larva under strike indicators will just about always work when trout are active. Bass fishing will start to pick up as soon as we get ta little warm weather.

Thursday Stocking

Colorado River - Willow Beach

by WILLOW BEACH NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY

Good Afternoon from Willow Beach! This morning we had a tour group visit the hatchery. They were able to observe our staff stocking around 1,100 rainbow trout at Willow Beach Willow Beach Marina. Happy Fishing! #USFWS #hatchthefun #rainbowtrout #recreationalfishing #outreach

13.06 lb. Striped Bass

Colorado River - Davis Dam

by RUSTY

How about some striper news and from the shores of the Colorado River. This striper was landed by Larry Felando up near the Davis Dam on the Arizona side. Larry was fishing from shore using a tip water plug he had made and painted. this fish weighed in at 13.06 pounds and was 34 and 1/4 inches a very nice catch. We are getting some of

The boat ramp at North Shore Marina has been lowered into the water

Lahontan Reservoir

by LAHONTAN STATE RECREATION AREA

Attention all boaters! The boat ramp at North Shore Marina has been lowered into the water. Please review the Nevada Handbook of Boating Laws (https://assets.kalkomey.com/.../nevada-handbook-entire.pdf) to ensure you are abiding by all laws, rules, and regulations prior to launching your vessel at Lahontan. Additionally, for many boaters this is the time you are launching your vessel to test its readiness for the season. Please remember

The river above the reservoir is ice free and trout should be starting to run

Humboldt River - South Fork

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The river above the reservoir is ice free and trout should be starting to run. As of 3/31/23 the flow above the reservoir was at 146 cfs. High and turbid flows are expected with warmer temps, check back for updates. Note Special Regulation: Artificial lures with single barbless hooks only above the Lucky Nugget causeway. Limit of 1 trout.

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