
Photo: Michael Artemis with a beautiful tiger trout from the Ruby Marshes.
Eastern Region
Spend this Nevada Day Weekend on the water! The weather forecast is showing a weekend warm-up, which may be the very last one of the season. Enjoy daytime temperatures into the high 60’s and low 70’s before we drop into the 40’s for the forseeable future. Fishing for trout should be great this weekend at area reservoirs. Trout have been moving into the shallows and are looking to feed in the mornings and evenings. Try fishing worms or PowerBait off the bottom, or present a flashy spinner. Fly anglers should focus on stripping dark-colored streamers or leeches. Though bass fishing is beginning to drop off for the season, anglers may still have some luck with the warm weekend weather. Try throwing crankbaits near structure and vegetation.
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WesterN Region
Summer is in full swing and fishing has been excellent in the Western part of the state. Our major rivers are all in good shape as we settle into summer. The Truckee has been fishing very well in the morning but has slowed significantly in the afternoon with the extreme heat. The East Walker has also been fishing very well and continues to flow a little higher than most people are used to fishing. Stocking has been heavy through the summer on both the East Walker and the Carson Rivers with the higher flows. Hopper fishing has been excellent during the late mornings on all the major rivers. With our above average snowpack, all three systems have fish well above the average size showing up regularly.
The northern lakes are all fishing well but have slowed down compared to last month. Knott Creek, Onion, and Blue are still in good shape and fishing well but you can expect the algae to make for tough fishing in Knott as we progress towards late summer. The warmwater fisheries are all catching up after the slow spring and are fishing great right now. Rye Patch, Wall Canyon, and Lahontan have seen lots of fresh water and the fish are happy even as we continue to see record heat. Many of the urban ponds are starting to slow down as stocking slows down for the summer. Conditions in our urban ponds will improve when stocking begins again in the fall as conditions allow. As we get closer to August, consider escaping the heat at Spooner Lake, Hobart Reservoir, or Marlette Lake.
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SOUTHERN Region
LAKE MEAD– Stripers are active around dawn and dusk, providing anglers with lively action during the cooler hours of the day. Hard plastics in shad patterns are the lure of choice, often drawing strikes when thrown to a boil. While black bass fishing remains slow, persistent anglers have found some success around Las Vegas Bay using topwater poppers and Chatterbaits. For those targeting catfish and carp, Hemenway offers a promising spot. Anglers are reporting frequent catches with anchovies and corn, particularly in the late afternoon when the warm water species are more likely to bite. Warm summer temperatures continue to challenge some, but patience and strategic timing are keys to a rewarding day on the water.
LAKE MOHAVE/ WILLOW BEACH – Shore fishing for stripers has been inconsistent while trolling has been productive in the morning. The striper bite is improving in Cottonwood Basin with anglers reporting catches up to 5 pounds while using anchovies and swimbaits. Green sunfish have been biting on spinners around Telephone Cove. The National Park Service has issued a Harmful Algae Bloom warning at Nelson’s Landing. Visitors are urged to use caution if the water is discolored or smelly. (https://www.cdc.gov/harmful-algal-blooms/about/index.html)
LAUGHLIN– With cooler weather settling in, action along the river is heating up.Anglers are catching limits of striped bass along the shoreline. Trout-pattern lures, especially jerkbaits, are proving highly effective and drawing aggressive strikes from the fish. For those who prefer natural bait, frozen anchovies remain a dependable option. Near Laughlin Lagoon, anglers are experimenting with a mix of hard and soft plastics to entice smallmouth bass.
LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY PONDS– The best time to fish is sunrise and sunset. Anglers have found good fishing for bluegill and catfish at Sunset, Lorenzi and Veteran’s Memorial parks. Catfish are chasing after worms, hotdog pieces and stink baits. Bluegill are hitting on worm pieces and PowerBait grubs. Largemouth bass are taking Rat-L-Traps and plastics. Floyd Lamb Park remains closed to fishing.
KIRCH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA – Anglers are catchingtrout with a variety of spinners and spoons at Dacey Reservoir. Other waters have been catch trout below a bobber with PowerBait and night crawlers. Fishing for bass has been steady at Adams-McGill. The fish are hitting plastics and Woolly Buggers despite seasonal weed growth. Anglers can take advantage of the open dove season to fill the pan with fish and fowl.
EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR– Algae growth has limited fishing opportunities. A few anglers have used spinners or worms fished below a bobber where waters are clear. It is recommended that anglers thoroughly wash their fish with clean water and only eat the filets. More information about algae blooms can be found at https://nvose.org/programs/environmental-health/harmful-algal-blooms-eh/ .
ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR – With overnight temperatures beginning to drop, the trout bite is picking up steam. Anglers are finding early morning hours ideal for targeting trout and the warmer parts of the day best for bass and crappie. Both bass and crappie are hitting spinning lures and plastics. As cooler weather settles in conditions are shaping up for a productive fall.
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