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Wild Horse State Recreation Area reported ice thickness up to two feet with about a foot or so of slush on top

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
As of 3/31/23, Wild Horse State Recreation Area reported ice thickness up to two feet with about a foot or so of 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

Annual Angel Lake Kids Fishing Derby is scheduled for July 8, 2023

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The road remains closed. Due to heavy snow conditions it is unknown when access will be possible. The annual Angel Lake Kids Fishing Derby is scheduled for July 8, 2023. Contact nicole.hambli@ndow.org for details.

Cold Weather Doesn't Slow These Lahontans Down

by PYRAMID FLY CO.
Pyramid Lake is the strange anomaly in the trout world; fishing is best during the blistering cold, blustery winter and spring while the rest of the trout world is frozen over. We love it, and definitely aren’t complaining, and this season has been the longest extended winter season we have seen in a very long time. That is a great thing, as we need the

Still snowing

by MATT KOLES
Still snowing.Probably some more snow next week. 3’rd snowiest Winter on record so far. Understand, when we get a ton of snow in Tahoe, it’s a ton of snow. On the Truckee River, feeling much more like February than March. April will feel more like March. Just gonna be a cold spring. Waiting for that run-off to happen. With this cold weather, gonna be awhile. Pretty descent

20 Pound Club

by PYRAMID LAKE GUIDES
Congrats to Kyle on a new pb.. welcome to the 20lb club... with the colder temps this year April is shaping up to be on .. we have some open dates and a few cancellations . Give us a call 435 549 0358 if interested . Let's get you hooked up

We should see our first round stocking very soon

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
We finally have some open water at Baily so we should see our first round stocking very soon. 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.

Bilk is currently frozen

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Bilk is currently frozen. Fishing will slow considerably at Bilk with the winter and ice. Look for stocking to begin again this spring.

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT
At Lake Mohave, in another article in the Mohave Valley Daily News, Rusty Braun reported that local angler Mark O. was fishing from his boat and trolling in the Telephone Cove area and landed a couple of nice stripers. He was using a tommy trout lure to land an almost matched pair of 8-pound stripers (one was a touch over and the other a touch

Pyramid Lake Fishing Report

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
Pyramid continues to be a bit spotty this week, which is a bit surprising given the time of year. The water temps out here jumped up a few degrees this week, going from 42 to 49 degrees over the last 2 weeks, and we are hopeful that this should help the cause, making fish more active throughout the day. Yet today (Friday morning) the lake

These storms have kept the water temperatures on the river very cold

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
Is it Spring yet? Well, technically, yes. However, the grips of this huge winter still don’t want to let loose just yet. Continued unsettled weather over the next week will drop another 6-8 inches on Tuesday and scatted storms throughout the remainder of the week. Will it ever stop? There has even been rumors that the storm window may remain open all the way through

Rolling right through March on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES
Rolling right through March on the Truckee River. We had a nice break from the weather there for a bit, but now it’s cold and more snow on the way early next week. At least it should be a nice weekend. Who knows the long range. My guess, a colder than average Spring. Flows have come down a lot. Right around 500 and change here in Hirschdale.

Recent Trout Plant

by DOUG BUSEY
The lake was planted last week with 5000 lbs of tiger and sheep creek strain trout.

The water level has been fluctuating up and down a foot or so

by DOUG BUSEY
The water level has been fluctuating up and down a foot or so. The ramp is open to launch. The shore is clear for people to drive down to. Be careful where you venture down to, there are still a lot of slick muddy trails. NDOW planted the lake this week with over 3000 tiger trout. Trollers have been using flashers and a half crawler.

Eagle Valley Reservoir Update

by NEVADA STATE PARKS
We just wanted to let everyone know that the park is still closed and will remain closed until the Highway leading to the park reopens! Please don't attempt to drive up in the park road conditions are not safe! We hope everyone has a great weekend and we look forward to seeing you soon! #nvstateparks #vistlincolncountynv

Stocking Report

by WILLOW BEACH NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY
Good Afternoon from Willow Beach! This Tuesday we stocked 2,157 rainbow trout at Community Park in Bullhead City, AZ. Yesterday we stocked around 1,200 rainbow trout at Willow Beach Marina. Happy Fishing!

Fly fishing at Pyramid Lake has been fantastic through the middle of March

by RENO FLY SHOP
Fly fishing at Pyramid Lake has been fantastic through the middle of March and should only increase in productivity through the end of the month and into April. With the constant barrage of storm systems for much of the winter, water temperatures at Pyramid Lake have remained low. As a result, cruising fish have not been seen in as many numbers as this time last

The Truckee River has dropped into shape nicely

by RENO FLY SHOP
The Truckee River has dropped into shape nicely after a large storm around the middle portion of March. While the river did blow out for a few days following the spike in flow, clarity has improved drastically and fish have settled into feeding lanes. At the time of this writing (3/23/23), flows at the Reno gauge are reported as 722 cfs. This is a fantastic

Got a trip inbetween storms

by HANS MOXLEY
We were able to get in a bit of fishing between storms. Great seeing you guys again, see you next spring, winter, what ever this is we are in Thanks again

Mid-March Fishing Report

by PYRAMID LAKE FLY FISHING
A little over halfway through March and it appears that winter is not willing to let go. Storm after storm has pounded the Sierras for the past few months. What is normally the most productive month of the season at the lake has been “weathering the storm”. Water temperatures are 8 degrees below normal, and it still looks and feels like January. The fishing despite

Access to Ruby Valley remains difficult

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Access to Ruby Valley remains difficult. The county road has been unpassable due to snow drifts on many occasions. Check road conditions reported by Nevada Department of Transportation (www.nvroads.com) prior to any travel plans. Snow levels and windy conditions are impacting access on the county road to the Refuge and access around the refuge is also very limited.  No recent reports from anglers due to

Pyramid Lake Fishing Report

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
The warmer days this week have made for some great days for hanging out on the water, but it has also made for some tough conditions for fishing out at Pyramid. Luckily, this shift in the weather starting Sunday will certainly help the bite pick back up and remain more consistent throughout the day. If you were planning on fishing out here at the pond this

The Truckee flows took a bit of a roller coaster ride this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
The Truckee flows took a bit of a roller coaster ride this week, starting at under 500 CFS last week and peaking at 1,250 CFS a few days ago at the Boca confluence. The water is on a downward trajectory as of today and we should have some great fishing opportunities for the next two days. Yet with the next storm rolling in early next

Echo Canyon Update

by NEVADA STATE PARKS
Just wanted to update everyone that our park is now closed and to please obey the road closed signs around the park as road conditions are constantly changing! We will reopen as soon as conditions allow us too!

Friday Fish Report- Lake Mohave / Colorado River/ Willow Beach

by RIVER KING TACKLE AND OUTFITTERS
Friday Fishing report for Colorado river chain lake Mojave Willow Beach. Laughlin, Nevada Bullhead city Arizona. Striped bass, trout, smallmouth, bass, largemouth, bass, and catfish.
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