The lake level has started to rise over the last week

Topaz Lake - Gardnerville, NV


by Doug Busey
5-18-2023
Website

The lake level has started to rise over the last week but is about 12 feet lower than last year at this time. The Douglas County Park is open for RV and tent campers in the improved camp area. As the lake rises, the real estate on the east shore is getting a little smaller each day for shore camping on the far end, but the main cove has plenty of room. The fishing has been fair for early morning anglers trolling Needlefish, Rapalas, or flashers and a crawler. Shore anglers have been doing better on the California side of the lake with Green Powerbait or inflated nightcrawlers. I would recommend not fishing the canal for a while as the outflow fluctuates on a daily basis.


Good luck on your next fishing adventure. If you have a question. a report in our local fishing area or have a photo of your catch, send it to nevada@fishreports.com. Hope to see you on the waters. Good fishin' and tight lines.