04-24-2013, 04:39 AM
I'm a first time poster and back to fishing for only a couple years---used to fish with my Dad many years ago.Thanks to all for the info,it really accelerated the learning curve.Not likely there's much I can teach you guys,but I have been to Pioche several times.
I first went to Eagle Valley on a whim and have returned 6 or 8 times since.Not a bad drive,people are friendly,and we always catch fish.The reservoir is stocked with rainbows and browns,and we've also caught tigers,spotted bass,and largemouth.We fished it last July 3rd with 95 degree heat midday and still caught trout and a few bass.Most of the trout are 10-15"and the bass are 1#-2# but I've been told by the locals there are bigger fish in there.I don't have a boat so I'm limited as far as spots I can fish but I've caught fish all along the shoreline and near the dam---the shoreline beyond the dam is not accessible without a boat.There is a dock for fishing and boat launching but I never used it as I like some elbow room.
The trout seem to take all of the usual presentations(powerbait,worms,small spinners,kastmasters,fly and float--- I don't know how to fly fish) but can be "on" a bait or color for a couple of hours and then "off" so switch things up if the bite slows.
It's a fun place for novice fishermen as it always seems to produce bites--- the people at the Overland Hotel and the Silver Cafe have always been friendly and helpful so I feel obligated to give them a mention. Good place to bring a kid in my opinion---hope this helps someone.
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I first went to Eagle Valley on a whim and have returned 6 or 8 times since.Not a bad drive,people are friendly,and we always catch fish.The reservoir is stocked with rainbows and browns,and we've also caught tigers,spotted bass,and largemouth.We fished it last July 3rd with 95 degree heat midday and still caught trout and a few bass.Most of the trout are 10-15"and the bass are 1#-2# but I've been told by the locals there are bigger fish in there.I don't have a boat so I'm limited as far as spots I can fish but I've caught fish all along the shoreline and near the dam---the shoreline beyond the dam is not accessible without a boat.There is a dock for fishing and boat launching but I never used it as I like some elbow room.
The trout seem to take all of the usual presentations(powerbait,worms,small spinners,kastmasters,fly and float--- I don't know how to fly fish) but can be "on" a bait or color for a couple of hours and then "off" so switch things up if the bite slows.
It's a fun place for novice fishermen as it always seems to produce bites--- the people at the Overland Hotel and the Silver Cafe have always been friendly and helpful so I feel obligated to give them a mention. Good place to bring a kid in my opinion---hope this helps someone.
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