Nevada Department of Wildlife News

I was talking to an angler the other day and was asked what knot I used to tie my fly to my leader.  I told him it depended upon the situation, but mostly I used the improved clinch knot or the Duncan loop.  I asked him what he used and he said the improved clinch, which is what most anglers seem to use. When I asked

Reno, NV – Passion for Nevada’s wildlife and a commitment to conservation will be honored during the November Wildlife Commission meeting in Reno when Len Warren of The Nature Conservancy will receive the Commission’s Wayne E. Kirch Conservation Award. Warren has been a “force for nature,” as his colleagues describe him. He has led the charge to conserve bird habitat in both northern and southern Nevada,

In this week's Nevada Wild, Aaron Keller and Ashley Sanchez are joined by NDOW's Wildlife Staff Specialist Mike Zahradka and Nevada Division of State Lands Administrator Charlie Donohue to talk about the recent announcement that more than 23,000 acres of wetlands and pasture in Churchill County has been transferred to the State of Nevada. The area, referred to as Carson Lake and Pasture, will soon

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR The park was full of anglers catching their limits of rainbows and tigers. Trout action has been best at sunrise and sunset. They are taking sunset PowerBait and night crawlers. Action for bass and crappie has been picking up throughout the day. They are hitting on olive and orange jigs. Anglers must catch and release bass through June 30.   ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR Largemouth bass

Free Fishing Day Nevada's Free Fishing Day is SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2021 Free Fishing Day is your one chance during the year to get hooked for free! No fishing license is needed for adults or children on this date.   During our annual Free Fishing Day, anglers may fish in any public fishing water in the state without needing a fishing license or trout stamp. All limits and other

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR  Anglers have found good fishing for rainbow, tiger, and brown trout. The fish will take lures and commercial trout baits. Night crawlers always are a good option, as are an all-silver Panther Martin or a Mepp’s spinner in red and gold. Bass and trout are both hitting Woolly Buggers in black or olive.   ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR Recent rainstorms have resulted in murky water conditions

The Nevada Outdoor Experience is back! The goal of the FREE event, co-sponsored by the Wild Sheep Foundation and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, is to excite and inspire the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts. This year's event takes place on Saturday, June 12th, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Capitol City Gun Club (3590 Arrowhead Drive in Carson City, NV). Events include

Memorial Day Weekend is the first big boating weekend of the year.  And with the influx of new boat owners over the past year, many don’t understand what is involved in launch ramp etiquette.  Here are some basics.  If you are new to this great family sport, get out during slow times and practice launching and loading your boat when you won’t be holding other

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR Despite stormy conditions, Spring Valley State Park was full over the weekend. Anglers have been catching rainbow, tiger, and brown trout. Cloudy days bring some good fishing, but be mindful of thunderstorms. The hot lure over the weekend was a Mepp’s spinner in red and gold. Bass and trout are both hitting black Woolly Buggers, but remain under a catch-and-release regulation until June

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR Rainbow trout are hitting on gold or silver spoons and rainbow-colored PowerBait. Even crankbaits brought in tiger trout this past week. The bass bite is good, and one lucky angler reeled in a 9.5-pound largemouth. Bass are catch and release through June 30. ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR Crappies are starting to hit jigs at this Lincoln County water, as are largemouth bass. Trout are hitting Kastmasters

(CHURCHILL COUNTY, NV) The State of Nevada, on behalf of the Division of State Lands and Department of Wildlife, is excited to announce the transfer of more than 23,000 acres of wetlands and pasture from the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The transfer of the area referred to as Carson Lake and Pasture in Churchill County will ensure the long-term

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR Fly fishermen are catching trout and bass with Woolly Buggers in olive and black colorations. Night crawlers and marshmallows below a bobber are catching trout from shore. Crappies are starting to bite offshore. Pistol Pete’s and jigs caught a few crappie’s attention over the weekend. Bass are catch-and-release only until June 30. ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR The crappie bite is picking up. The fish are taking