Northwestern Nevada Fishing Report January/05

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[size 2]January 2005
(waters are in alphabetical order)[/size] [indent] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][#ffffff][size 3]Fishery[/size][/#ffffff][/font] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][#ffffff][size 3]Water & Fishing Conditions[/size][/#ffffff][/font] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][#ffffff][size 3]What's Working[/size][/#ffffff][/font] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][#ffffff][size 3]Comments [/size][/#ffffff][/font]
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[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Bilk Creek Reservoir

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[/size][/font] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2] [/size][/font] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Closes February 28 [/size][/font]
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[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Big Springs Reservoir [/size][/font] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Fishing is poor due to low water
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[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Boulder Reservoir
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[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Carson River[/size][/font] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Pat Sollberger reports the flows are still low.



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[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Catnip Reservoir Tribs and Outlet
[/size][/font] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Season is Closed.
[/size][/font] Season is Closed.
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[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Fort Churchill Cooling Ponds
[/size][/font] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Season closed September 30. Fishing season opens back up on February 12th, 2005.

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[/size][/font] Season closed September 30. Fishing season opens back up on February 12th, 2005.
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[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Hobart Reservoir
[/size][/font] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Season is closed. Fishing season is open May 1 through September 30.
[/size][/font] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2] [/size][/font] Season is closed. Fishing season is open May 1 through September 30..
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[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Lahontan Reservoir, Carson River
[/size][/font] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]No reports
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No reports
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[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Lake Tahoe
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[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Liberty Pond
[/size][/font] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]No reports

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[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area
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Mason Valley closed on September 30. Opens February 12.
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[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Pine Forest Complex [/size][/font] [ul] [li][font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Blue Lakes [/size][/font] [li][font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Knott Creek Onion
[/size][/font][/li][/ul] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Not fit for travel/inaccessible. Pine Forest Complex closed on November 15.[/size][/font] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]
[/size][/font] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Pine Forest Complex closed on November 15. [/size][/font]
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[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Rye Patch
[/size][/font] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]no reports


[/size][/font] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]very low water
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[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Squaw Creek Reservoir[/size][/font] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]No anglers have been observed or contacted recently, however, Squaw Reservoir is one of the few area reservoirs that provides good fishing opportunities during the winter months. South end of the lake near the dam is frozen, but most of the reservoir is ice-free. Warm water springs at the north end of the lake keep trout actively feeding through the winter.
[/size][/font] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Fly fishermen try wooly buggers, sheep creek, prince nymph, birds nest. Shore anglers should try light colored lures (darker lures on overcast days) or nightcrawlers or powerbait fished off the bottom.
[/size][/font] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Squaw has been stocked with over 6,000 catcheable rainbow trout this spring.
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[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Topaz Lake and Canal
[/size][/font] Pat Sollberger reports Topaz opening was windy and relatively cold with about 6-8" snow on ground.

[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Opening day shore anglers were catching the bigger of fish averaging 16 inches (13-19.5" range) using power bait. Only a few boaters were out trolling Rapalas and catching 10-12" fish. Shore anglers had 0.25 fish/hr and 0/78 fish/angler. Boaters had 0.62 fish/hr and 2.5 fish/hr. All fish caught were rainbow trout.
[/size][/font] January 1, Topaz opened.
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[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Truckee River[/size][/font]
The river is flowing between 200-300 cfs which is optimal for fishing. Reports of big browns and rainbows being caught between Derby Dam and the State line. Trout will feed most actively in the afternoon when water temps have peaked.[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2] [/size][/font]
Lure fishermen are having success with rapalas and castmasters. Fly fishermen are drifting large nymphs to entice big trout to bite. Dark wooly buggers, goblins, Clousser minnows. Bait fishermen are having success using crayfish.
With these cold water temps, fish won't move very far to feed. Cover a lot of water. Trout stocking will begin in early March.
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[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Walker Lake [/size][/font] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Walker Lake is still good for trollers and shore anglers
[/size][/font] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Fish deep near the Cliffs, between 40 and 70 feet deep. Jigging seems to produce the most fish. Some anglers are catching some nice fish trolling.
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[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]East Walker River
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[/size][/font] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Few anglers are fishing at the Catch-and-release area (Rosaschi Ranch),. Very low flows, 20 cfs.
[/size][/font] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Fly fishing is always a good choice using wooly buggers, prince nymphs, hares ear, and san Juan worms. Night crawlers work well for browns and rainbows downstream at the Elbow.
[/size][/font] Fish are easily stressed this time of year due to low flows - Treat with care when releasing! Don't forget, whitefish are just as challenging fun to catch as rainbow and brown trout.
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[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]West Walker River[/size][/font] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]No reports

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[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Wall Canyon Reservoir
[/size][/font] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Extremely low water levels. Reservoir has frozen over.
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[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Washoe county urban ponds[/size][/font] [ul] [li][font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Sparks Marina[/size][/font] [li][font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Paradise Pond[/size][/font] [li][font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Virginia Lake[/size][/font] [li][font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Idlewild Ponds[/size][/font] [li][font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Rancho San Rafael Pond[/size][/font] [li][font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Wilson Commons [/size][/font] [li][font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Marilyn's Pond[/size][/font] [/li][/ul] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Winter fishing at the urban ponds is limited to Sparks Marina, Paradise Pond and Virginia Lake.
[/size][/font] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Bait: Sparks Marina: Target different depths using a slip bobber. All other ponds: float a worm or power bait off the bottom. Use a bobber in areas where weeds are an issue. Lures: try using small spinners with a slower, erratic retrieve.[/size][/font] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Both Sparks Marina and Virginia Lake were stocked this fall with rainbow trout. [/size][/font]
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[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]Washoe Lake
[/size][/font] [font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size 2]The south lake dried up in 2004 but is beginning to fill back up with the multiple winter storms of late. Both lakes will have poor fishing conditions in 2005.

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