QUAGGA REMINDER: NDOW is asking boaters to take
the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of quagga mussels
from the Colorado River system to other waters. Thoroughly clean,
drain and dry your boat, trailer and towing vessel before traveling
to another water.
EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR
Rainbow trout are biting a variety of baits at this Lincoln County reservoir. With warm temperatures during the day, anglers will find better success in the morning and evening hours.
ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR
Like Eagle Valley, morning and evening hours will produce more trout, bass and crappie. Fly fishers should try damsel fly patterns in olive green just below the surface.
LAKE MEAD
Stripers are continuing to boil around the lake though they may only last a few minutes at a time. Anglers are catching both stripers and catfish in the Vegas Wash with cut anchovies and live shad. Best times to fish have been during the morning and evening. Some anglers have been successful while night fishing. The Boulder Beach area has been slow. The Overton Arm has been producing stripers and catfish with cut anchovies while a few anglers are targeting largemouth and smallmouth bass between Echo Bay and Middle Point.
LAKE MOHAVE
Striper fishing out of Cottonwood Cove has been slow, but on the positive side some anglers report seeing fingerling stripers in the area. That could make for good fishing in the future. Anglers are targeting largemouth and smallmouth bass in coves near the marina. Some anglers report good success for bluegills up to 10-inches long. No stripers were reported at Willow Beach. Trout fishing has been fair to good with small lures, PowerBait and flies.
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| Here are some of the successful
anglers from Lake Mojave. From left to right: Bruce Silat
with a 42-inch, 41.46 pound striper, Gavin holds up the fish
he pulled in at Willow Beach. |
LAUGHLIN
Anglers reported good fishing for large rainbows along the Colorado River below Davis Dam. Popular techniques have been using small lures or PowerBait from either boat or shore.
PAHRANAGAT WILDLIFE REFUGE
Anglers are finding some success at the upper marsh for panfish and catfish. Mealworms or night crawlers below a bobber will catch fish.
WAYNE E. KIRCH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
AREA
Bass fishing is very good on all reservoirs. Anglers should target weeds and other structure using top water or shallow diving lures. Larger bass can be caught at Dacey reservoir. Trout fishing remains slow during the day and fair in the early morning or evening hours.
URBAN PONDS
Hot daytime temperatures are taking their toll on valley fisheries. Following the recent catfish plant, some of the released fish succumbed to hauling related stress factors and heat. NDOW says the lost fish will be replaced during a future fish plant. Meanwhile anglers can still catch fish though they may find the action to be a little slow until the weather begins cool in September.
Northeastern Nevada
The heat is upon us and that means that bass fishing should be good and trout fishing will start dropping off, especially in the middle of the day. Already signs are pointing to trout moving into deeper water and the weed growth is coming on strong.
This also means that as the surface temperatures of the water climb into the 70’s, that anglers practicing catch and release need to take extra care. Don’t fish during the heat of the day if you are going to release the fish, and use appropriate strength line so that you don’t fight the fish to long and tire it.
The warm surface water has little oxygen and the trout tire quickly. Then when put back into the water it takes a while for them to recuperate due to the oxygen depleted water. So anglers should take extra care and make sure that the trout are revived before releasing them.
Today is the Angel Lake Fishing Derby at Angel Lake just outside of Wells and the surface water temps there are still cool and the fishing is good. If you read this early enough, bring your kids out for a fantastic event with great fishing, great booths, lots of prizes and a free lunch for all participants. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. and the derby starts at 8:15. Call the Wells Chamber of Commerce at 775-752-3540 or NDOW at 775-777-2305 for more information.
ELKO NEVADA FISHING REPORT PODCAST
ELY FISHING REPORT PODCAST
ANGEL LAKE
Fishing was good here this past weekend with many anglers catching limits. Green seems to be the magic color and those anglers fishing green PowerBait right off of the bottom were catching limits in under an hour. Green wooly buggers fished deep were also catching fish with one anglers catching 20 fish in just a few hours. Anglers should have success using worms, PowerBait, small spinners, small wooly or crystal buggers and nymphs. The campground is open and it is much cooler here than in Elko or Wells, so get up and beat the heat.
CAVE LAKE
Fishing has been good for 8 to 12 inch fish with many anglers catching limits. 4000 fish averaging a bit over 10” were stocked this week. Most anglers use worms or nightcrawlers underneath a bobber, but small spinners, nymphs and crystal buggers all work well here. Mornings and evenings are the best times to fish here. The inlet end of the lake is a great area to float tube and flyrodders should use Cave Lake specials, small crystal buggers, assorted dries and nymphs.
COMINS LAKE
A few bass have been showing up, but no trout due to the pike infestation. Pike fishing has also been poor. There are few if any trout left in the lake also due to the pike infestation.
ILLIPAH
At Illipah the water levelas are low, but the outflow is turned off and the level is stabilized. This is an irrigation reservoir, with water rights that are legally obligated for irrigation and stock use, and it is common for this to happen. That being said, fishing has been good for holdover fish averaging 12 to 14 inches in size, using worms, PowerBait, spinners and flies. Small black or olive crystal and olive wooly buggers as well as damsel fly nymphs and zug bugs should all be effective here.
JAKE'S / BOISE RESERVOIR
Fishing has been fair to good for bass and fair for trout. Bass anglers should be using rubber gear or crankbaits, while trout fisherman should be using worms, PowerBait, damsel fly nymphs, midge larva patterns and wooly buggers. Anglers can expect fish ranging from 10 to 15 inches, with the good carryover from last year. This week the lake was stocked with a couple of hundred 6 to 8 inch catfish.
JIGGS / ZUNINO RESERVOIR
Unfortunately, Jiggs has dried up within the last couple of weeks.
MOUNTAIN STREAMS & LAKES
Flows are subsiding and many streams are becoming fishable. However, streams in the Rubies, like Lamoille Creek are still experiencing higher than average flows for this time of year. Start with the beaver ponds and larger pools where the flow is a bit slower. Fish a nymph, small streamer, or worm below a strike indicator or bobber in the larger pools and deeper water including cut banks. At lower elevations, hoppers are starting to appear, and over the next week or two, anglers may be able to switch to dry flies.
There is still a lot of snow and ice at the higher elevations and as of last weekend, some of the lakes were still ice covered. As of Thursday morning Lamoille Lake was 70% ice free and the fish were hitting beadhead olive buggers in the open water with some approaching 10 inches in size. Island Lake was open and the same flies were working, but the fish seemed to be averaging only around 6 inches in size. Liberty should also have plenty of open water.
RUBY LAKE NWR
Bass fishing is starting to get good, but the best is yet to come. Afternoons have been the best bet, though with the highs in the high 90’s that are forecasted, fishing should be good for most of the day now. and rubber gear, minnow imitations and streamer flies should all work. Unless your presentation is weedless, plan on losing some gear, so bring extra. If it is a very still afternoon or evening, try throwing some poppers. Trout are being caught in the main body of water, though it is slowing down. Trout fishing is just fair on the main body of the lake as well as in the collection ditch. Fish the collection ditch with streamers, woolybuggers, minnow patterns or bright spinners for a chance at a trophy trout. Fly rodders should use dark streamer patterns, dragonfly and damselfly nymphs. If new to the area, get a copy of the special regulations for this water at the NDOW office in town or at the Ruby Lake NWR headquarters at the Refuge. The collection ditch is artificial lures or flies only.
SOUTH FORK RESERVOIR
The south end and the shallows are starting to weed up. The bass have finally abandoned all the nests, there were a few malingerers last week, and anglers should be targeting structure. Fishing has been fair to good for trout, fair to good for bass, fair for wipers and fair on catfish. The usual worms, PowerBait, gold spinners and light colored lures should work. Fly fishermen should be using damsel fly nymphs or midge larvae patterns fished just off of the weed beds. If those don’t work, switch to dark colored wooly buggers, streamer and crawfish patterns. The bluffs along the northwest side of the lake were producing a few fish as was the south end of the lake below the buoy line. Trollers are catching fish fish along the face of the dam and along the old river bed in the middle of the lake. Fishing below the dam is still fairly good, with the lower flows concentrating the fish in the larger pools. Wipers, bass, catfish and trout are all being caught in this area. Below the dam red seems to be the magic color whether fishing with bait, lures or flies.
WILDHORSE RESERVOIR
The water level continues to drop at a rate of about a foot a week to 10 days. That being said, fishing has been fair to good for trout, fair to good for black bass, fair for wipers and slow to fair for perch. Anglers are still catching limits of 12 to 15 inch trout using everything from worms to PowerBait, lures and flies. The occasional 20-inch fish is showing up in the creel. Green PowerBait fished near the bottom in the canyon by the dam continues to work well. Shore anglers were also doing well on the beach just north of the state park boat ramp. Bass fishing continues to improve with the warm water temps and anglers report good luck fishing structure. The wipers appear to have left the south end of the lake, so try the mouth of the canyon leading to the dam and the mouths of Penrod and Hendricks arms. A few anglers report some luck with perch, but they are still not showing up in any kind of numbers. The road between the state park headquarters and the boat ramp is still under repair and is fairly rough. However, you can get to the boat ramp and campground, just take is slow and be aware of the construction workers.
WILLOW CREEK RESERVOIR
This reservoir is full, though as those who have followed the
saga of Willow Creek over the last few years know, there aren’t
many fish. Several thousand catfish were planted last year as
well as a few hundred crappie and some bass. Anglers are being
asked to return all crappie and bass back to the water until a
fishery is firmly established. This may take several years depending
upon water conditions. However, the catfish that were planted
were good sized and should make great eating.
WILSON RESERVOIR
The lake is no longer spilling and the fish are concentrated in the pools below the spillway. Please keep any fish caught there, up to the legal limit. The water has actually cleared up nicely and trout are being caught around the lake. Trout are averaging 13 to 15 inches with an occasional 18-inch fish filling the creel. The hot presentation is, drum roll please, pink flatfish. That’s right, pink. Small spinners, gold spoons and bead head olive woolly buggers should also work. Worms, PowerBait, damsel fly nymph and midge patterns should all work. Bass fishing The road has been graded.
DUCK VALLEY INDIAN RESERVATIONS
NOTE: Any waters in the Duck Valley Indian Reservation are not waters managed by NDOW. They are managed by the Duck Valley Indian Reservation, Shoshone-Paiute Tribes and are managed by tribal regulations and license requirements. NDOW makes no guarantee of the fishing or waters reported here.
Sheep Creek –Fish have been active early in the day at this reservoir. Bait fishing is picking up….try night crawlers and orange/green powerbait for best results. Fishermen are reporting fish in the 13 to 18 inch range. Mountain View - Anglers have been successful, with a few 20 inchers being caught. Try night crawlers and marshmallows. Fish are from 13 to 20 inches in size, with most around 14 to 16 inches.
Northwestern Nevada
CARSON RIVER
Current flow is 149 cfs. The hoppers are beginning and some great may fly hatches have occurred in the late evening. Some good searching flies are a Prince Nymph or Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear. The bait fisherman had some luck drifting eggs and worms, also try Blue Foxes.
CHIMNEY RESERVOIR
NDOW is taking advantage of the low water levels at Chimney Reservoir to improve the fishery in the coming years. Chimney is currently being drained and will be treated this fall to remove the carp from the system. Prior to treatment, game fish will be salvaged and moved to other Nevada warm water fisheries. If low water conditions persist, the reservoir may be drained again next fall to ensure the carp population is eliminated. Chimney will then be refilled and restocked with warm water fish including walleye, wiper, bass, white crappie. No fishing opportunity is currently available at Chimney Reservoir. We look forward to providing an improved fishery in the years to come.
HOBART
RESERVOIR
Access is open using 4x4. Fishing has been good. Fly anglers have reported success using midge patterns and water boatman. The best areas to concentrate are the edge of the weed bed and where the creek feeds in.
LAHONTAN RESERVOIR
Fishing has slowed down due to warmer weather. Catfish are still being reported. No Walleye or Bass are being reported. The carp are still active and fun to catch.
LAKE TAHOE
Fishing has slowed down due to the high temps. Fish have moved out into deep water. Mack’s are holding in 150 to 250 feet of water. Minnows pulled behind dodgers are still the best method. Areas to target have been Cave Rock shelf, Sand Harbor and Tahoe Keys. Fishing on the south shore has been good jigging 160 to 200 ft deep with good results. Most fish are 3 to 5 lb. Cave Rock was just stocked with over 10,000 rainbow trout on July 26-27th. The Mack to the left was recently reported to be 29lb.
MASON
VALLEY WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA
Hinkson Slough: Same as last report. Fishing has been slowing down due to the weed up but where there is open water bass and trout have been active. Take advantage of the few day’s left of open water.
North Pond: Received recent reports of bass showing up in the 2lb range. The best method currently is buzz baits in green and spinner baits in white.
MARLETTE LAKE
Now open - July 15 through September 30th. Fishing has been outstanding for those who make the long hike. Black bunny leaches have been the best method zug bugs have been working as well.
PINE FOREST
COMPLEX
Onion
The road to Onion Valley from the NDOT maintenance station is open and dry. Anglers are catching numerous trout that were planted in June. Anglers also catching holdover rainbows and tigers in the 15 to 17 inch range. Most of the success was for anglers fishing bait near the dam and the campgrounds. Several people reported good fishing on small nymphs and woolly buggers.
Blue Lakes
The road into the lake is a bit rough but it has finally dried out. The water level in Blue Lakes is high. Blue Lakes has received light angling pressure this season. The few anglers who have tried Blue Lakes reported good fishing using spinners and bait. Blue Lakes will be planted with 500 rainbows and 2,000 bowcutts in August or September.
Once access issues are resolved, water levels will be good at Blue Lakes. Fishing should be active for fish stocked in previous years. Blue Lakes will be planted with 500 rainbows and 2,000 bowcutts in August or September.
Knott Creek
Knott Creek is accessible from the Gridley Lake side and the Cove Creek side but only 4wd drive vehicles can make the trip in from either side due to large ruts and exposed boulders in the middle of the roads. The road along the eastern shoreline is still underwater. Anglers were catching numerous rainbows, tigers, and bowcutts, mostly in the 17 to 20 inch range. The cool spring and high water level has delayed the weed growth along the shoreline and the trout are in close to shore during the mornings and evenings feeding on mayfly and damsel nymphs. Float tubers are having the best success during the midday periods fishing olive and black leech patterns in the deeper water. Nevada Department of Wildlife will also be stocking 6,000 trout between June and September.
Water Levels and fishing expectations: Fishing at Knott Creek Reservoir, for trophy rainbow trout, is usually good. The reservoir is full so access to beach areas on the north side will be limited until later in the summer. Opening weekend anglers will most likely not be able to drive around Knott Creek Reservoir as the reservoir level is very high and the road is flooded. There is already a healthy population of holdover trout in Knott Creek.
| Below are pictures taken of the access road to Knott Creak by a Nevada Department of Wildlife Game Warden on May 30, 2010 |
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RYE PATCH
The water temperatures are in the upper 70’s now. Anglers trolling crankbaits and minnow baits are catching a few walleye in the 4-6 lb range. Overall the fishing continues to be on the slow side with an occasional wiper, catfish, and crappies being reported. Conditions have been hot here.
SPOONER LAKE
Fishing should be good 5,000 rainbow have been stocked and additional 1,050 Tiger Trout have been stocked as of 6/14/10. Fly anglers have had success with a black leach pattern and copper johns.
TOPAZ LAKE and CANAL
According to Linda Fields of Topaz Landing and Marina action has “slowed down”. The Fish have gone deep as the water warms. A few bass have been reported.
TRUCKEE RIVER
The Truckee current flow in Reno is 330 cfs. Nymphs and streamer patters are still the best bet for Fly anglers. All of the park access points have been good fishing due to recent stockings. Outside temps are still high so morning and evening are the best bet for success. Lure fisherman are using black and yellow Mepp’s with gold blades and Rapala’s Countdowns in orange and gold.
BE CAREFUL WADING!
WALKER LAKE
No fish have been reported or seen at Walker Lake so far this fishing season. Mineral County Road Dept. has done some work on the State Parks Launch. Launching is improved but you still need four wheel drive.
EAST WALKER
RIVER SPECIAL REGULATION WATERS
East Walker Flow is at 291 cfs. When the flow approaches 200 cfs fishing and wading becomes difficult to nonexistent. Olive birds nest and small stones have been working well. There has been some action using baetis patterns and midge patterns. Streamers this time of year work well with the increase in flows. Below the catch and release section lure fishermen have reported fair conditions.
WASHOE
COUNTY URBAN PONDS
All of our urban ponds have been receiving regular stocking. Limit is now 3 fish at our urban ponds. Marilyn’s Pond is the best bet for urban or local ponds. The water temperatures in all other ponds are very high.
Check out the latest stocking
report.
- Sparks Marina
- Paradise Pond
- Virginia Lake
- Idlewild Ponds
- Rancho San Rafael Pond
- Wilson Commons
- Marilyn's Pond
WASHOE LAKE
Washoe Lake dried up in 2004 and, although it is presently full and has been restocked, the fish population, consisting mostly of channel catfish and white bass, is small. Fishing is expected to be poor.
