Anglers should enjoy excellent rainbow trout fishing this spring and summer at reservoirs in Lincoln, Nye and Esmeralda counties because of numerous trout plants that the Nevada Department of Wildlife is now conducting at a number of reservoirs.
Clyde Parke, manager of Lake Mead Fish Hatchery, said workers from the hatchery have already stocked nearly 9,000 rainbow trout at Eagle Valley Reservoir in Spring Valley State Park in Lincoln County and 4,600 rainbows at Echo Canyon Reservoir, also in Lincoln County.
"The fishing should be really good well into the summer at the two reservoirs, because we will be stocking Eagle Valley every two weeks until early June and we will be putting a total of 14,000 fish into Echo Canyon," said Parke.
Even though Eagle Valley should now have a good supply of trout, anglers may want to hold off fishing at the lake for a couple of weeks because heavy stream flow has made for very murky water conditions.
Adams-McGill Reservoir at Wayne E. Kirch Wildlife Management Area has received 8,000 rainbow trout while Haymeadow Reservoir has been stocked with 5,400 trout. Cold Spring Reservoir at Kirch will be planted with 6,000 to 8,000 trout within the next few days.
Plants at Kingston Canyon in Lander County and at waters in Esmeralda County will be held around the third week in May.
Parke said that the hatchery has resumed its normal trout plants after being closed for two years for renovations.
INTERESTED PARTIES NEEDED
Applicants sought for Wildlife Board
The Clark County Board of Commissioners is seeking interested individuals to fill three vacancies on the Clark County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife.
All 17 Nevada counties have advisory boards that meet and give input to the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners before their meetings. These include recommendations on hunting and fishing seasons and quotas.
Position applications can be obtained at www.co.clark.nv.us/air_quality/index.htm or at the customer service counter for the Department of Air Quality and Environmental Management on the first floor of the Clark County Government Center. Applications are being accepted through May 19.
BE CAUTIOUS
Venomous snakes now active in area
The arrival of spring weather is making venomous snakes more active, prompting the Nevada Department of Wildlife to advise hikers, anglers and outdoor workers to use caution to avoid an unpleasant encounter with one of the reptiles.
"People shouldn't be afraid of going into the outdoors or curtail their outdoor activities. They should, however, be aware of their surroundings and take a few precautions to minimize their chances of an encounter with a venomous snake," said Paulette Conrad, NDOW biologist.
Conrad said that hikers should scan the trail ahead and watch where they are placing their feet. Outdoor users should avoid putting their hands into dark places, such as crevices.
She said that it is rare to see a rattlesnake when hiking. However, the chances of encountering a snake can be reduced further by sticking to trails and making noise to alert snakes to your presence.
"Hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts would be wise to learn how to distinguish Nevada's five venomous rattlesnakes from nonvenomous snakes." said Conrad.
NDOW has produced a video "Venomous Snakes of Nevada" that gives information about the state's venomous snakes and Gila monster, a venomous reptile. The videos are available at public libraries. Information about venomous reptiles is also available on NDOW's Web site at www.ndow.org.
