Trophy Fish Program. Congratulation Goes out to the 35 Anglers That Entered 274 Fish in 2020
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Trophy Fish Program 1968-2020 Stream & Lake Records Nevada DepartmentPepartMut.t oFof WildliFt,Wildlife Cover: 10 year old Braedon Matthews fly fishing for the first time with his grandpa at Hobart Reservoir. Introduction written by Patrick Sollberger, Fisheries Staff Specialist Trophy Fish Program compiled and edited by Shelby Lawry State of Nevada Steve Sisolak, Governor Department of Wildlife Tony Wasley, Director Fisheries Division Jon C. Sjberg, Chief of Fisheries Board of Wildlife Commissioners Tiffany East, Chair………………………………………………………………Reno Tom Barnes, Vice Chair…………………………………………………………Elko Tommy Caviglia…………………………………………………………Henderson Jon Almberg…………………………………………………………………..……Ely Shane Rogers……………………………………………………………….Las Vegas Kerstan Hubbs……………………………………………………………Henderson David McNinch…………………………………………………………………Reno Casey D. Kiel…………………………………………………………………Lovelock Ron Pierini…………………………………………………………...………...Minden Persons are free to use material in this report for educational or informational purposes. However, since most reports are part of continuing studies, persons intending to use this material in scientific publications should obtain prior permission from the Department of Wildlife. In all cases, tentative conclusions should be identified as such in quotation, and due credit would be appreciated. This program or publication receives funding through the Federal Aid in Sport Fish and/or Wildlife Restoration. Federal Laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and sex. If you believe you’ve been discriminated against in any NDOW program, activity, or facility, please write to the following: Diversity Program Manager Director U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Nevada Department of Wildlife 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, MS: 7072-43 6980 Sierra Center Parkway, Suite 120 Arlington, Virginia 22203 Reno, Nevada 89511-9939 Introduction ............................................................................................................................i Record Fish of Nevada ..........................................................................................................1 Recipients of “Largest Fish of the Year” Certificates for 2019 ........................................5 All Trophy Fish Entrants for 2019 ......................................................................................10 Summary of Nevada’s Lakes and Streams Record Fish, 1968-2019 .............................33 Number of Trophy Fish Entries by Water, 1968-2019 ....................................................93 Summary of all Entries, 1968-2019...................................................................................115 Summary of Nevada Native Fish Slam 2012 -2019........................................................119 Bill Hammons with his 1 lb. Tiger Trout caught in Spooner Lake and identified as a Water Record Only. 2020 NEVADA TROPHY FISH PROGRAM Welcome to the Nevada Department of Wildlife’s Trophy Fish Program that began in 1968. This booklet recognizes the talents, or luck, of anglers for catching notable-sized fish from many of the over 800 waterbodies found around the state. This program allows anglers to catch 30 different fish species, each having a designated minimum weight for entry. To help us out, please include on the entry form the “specific location” where your fish was caught. Most importantly, add the “mountain range” or other location-identifying characteristics for stream caught fish, because there are multiple streams in the state having the same name. Additionally, it is important to include a clear photograph for us to make a positive identification. Several species look very similar, so holding the fish broadside with the mouth closed for example can be critical. Multiple photos taken at different angles may also help. It is essential that if you believe you have caught a state record fish, you must have it weighed on a scale that is “certified” and have an NDOW employee witness it. Although 2020 was an unusual year, it still was great for enjoying the outdoors in solitude. Anglers took advantage of the wonderful fishing the state had to offer and entered their catches into the Trophy Fish Program. Congratulation goes out to the 35 anglers that entered 274 fish in 2020. Of the total fish caught, 259 fish met the minimum weight, with 180 being Carp, 30 being Cutthroat Trout, and 21 being Rainbow Trout. The remaining fish were a mix of eight different species. The top angler was Brenden Burnham, entering 129 Carp (over 15 pounds) and 2 Channel Catfish (over 10 pounds). He caught the only state record for the year, a 35 pound 3 ounce Carp from Virginia Lake. Furthermore, he caught an unofficial state record Carp weighing 36 pounds 7 ounces from the same body of water. Steve Godsell came in at a distant second having entered 26 Carp and Louis Varela entering 13 Carp. These fish came from local ponds around the Reno area. Special mention should also go to Walter Ricci, catching 5 Carp out of Lake Mead ranging from 18 pounds to 22 pounds 10 ounces. Adam Garcia entered 23 Cutthroat Trout from Pyramid Lake all weighing over 10 pounds. His largest being a massive 20 pounds 8 ounces. Rick Gomez, fishing out of Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge, entered an amazing 11 Rainbow Trout and 7 tiger trout, with the largest weighing 6 pounds 5 ounces and 6 pounds 2 ounces, respectively. Entries for establishing “water records only” need not meet the minimum species weight requirements and many are caught from water bodies having no previous entry. This year, 35 new water records were established, mostly for streams. Nevada Department of Wildlife manages fisheries in over 600 streams and rivers around the state, many having remarkable fisheries but receiving little angling use. Additionally, some of the over 200 lakes, reservoirs, and ponds continue to be without records, especially for some species. Like last year, Bill Hammons continued his efforts to increase his angling resume by adding another 10 fish that established new records or broke existing ones. Great Job! Finally, in 2020, congratulation goes to Michael John Matus, the 21st angler to earn a Nevada Native Fish Slam, which he began in 2017. The Native Fish Slam is a great way to explore the diverse, but infrequently visited streams that overshadow the state. As usual, the following pages describe current and historical trophy fish catches from Nevada’s waters. We hope the great success that anglers found last year will excite you to head out and enjoy the great fishing Nevada has to offer. Record Fish of Nevada 2020 Michael Huffman with his 19 lb. 1 This 4 lb. 3 oz. Smallmouth Bass was caugth oz. Carp caught in Lake Mead. in Topaz Lake by Andrew Schadegg.. Harold D. Barry with a 6 lb. 3 oz. Wiper caught in Lahontan Reservoir. Chris Daily caught this 8 lb. 2 oz. Rainbow Trout out of Bassett Lake. 1 2 RECORD FISH OF NEVADA NEVADA STATE RECORDS NEVADA DATE WORLD SPECIES WEIGHT LENGTH NAME OF WATER RECORD HOLDER CAUGHT RECORD Common Name Lbs. Oz. Inches Lake or Stream Angler Name All Tackle Bass, Largemouth 12 0 26 Lake Mead Michael R. Geary 3/8/1999 22 lbs 4 oz Bass, Smallmouth 8 11 21.5 Sheep Creek Reservoir Curtis Ockerman 5/31/2010 11 lbs 15 oz Bass, Spotted 4 6 19.75 Sparks Marina Dante Ray 4/19/2013 10 lbs 7 oz Bass, Striped 63 0 49 Lake Mohave Allan S. Cole 3/15/2001 69 lbs 9 oz Bass, White 4 0 19 Lahontan Reservoir Greg Ackerman 5/13/1984 6 lbs 13 oz Carp 35 3 38 Virginia Lake Brenden Burnham 3/8/2020 75 lbs 11 oz Catfish, Bullhead 6 11 21.5 Lida Junction Pond Wayne B. Logan 6/29/2004 7 lbs 7 oz Catfish, Channel 32 7 35.5 South Fork Reservoir Scott Barrett 6/27/2011 58 lbs 0 oz Catfish, White 17 4 31.75 Lahontan Reservoir Corey Ryan 6/26/2008 19 lbs 5 oz Catfish, White 17 4 33.2 Humboldt River Jose Mendoza 9/17/2005 19 lbs 5 oz Crappie, Black 3 5 16.5 Weber Reservoir Lake A. Pressey 4/21/2017 5 lbs 0 oz Crappie, White 3 1 16.1 Rye Patch Reservoir David Lorain 6/17/2006 5 lbs 3 oz Grayling, Arctic 0 15 13.75 Desert Creek George Delich 7/1/1978 5 lbs 15 oz Muskie, Tiger 17 10 39.75 Barth Pit Jason A. Edgar 5/2/2002 51 lbs 3 oz Perch, Sacramento 4 9 17 Pyramid Lake John Battcher 7/18/1971 3 lbs 3 oz Perch, Yellow 1 8 13.3 Dufurrena Ponds Warren Todd Goodale 5/23/1987 4 lbs 3 oz Perch, Yellow 1 8 13.5 Wildhorse Reservoir John A Shorter III 2/16/2019 4 lbs 3 oz Salmon, Kokanee 4 13 25.7 Lake Tahoe Dick Bournique 7/31/1973 9 lbs 10 oz Salmon, Silver 8 12 28.5 Lake Mead William Musso 5/9/1974 33 lbs 4 oz Salmon, Silver 8 12 30.3 Lake Mead Charles W. Caskey 10/25/1974 33 lbs 4 oz Sunfish, Bluegill 3 10 15.25 Colorado River Mike Tahash 9/14/2010 4 lbs 12 oz Sunfish, Green 1 13 12.75 Battle Mtn. H.S. Pond Keegan Quintana 6/23/2010 2 lbs 2 oz Sunfish, Pumpkinseed 0 15 10.13 Peavine Ponds Dante Ray 8/2/2009 1 lb 6 oz Sunfish, Redear 2 5 13.75 Colorado River Bill Condon 6/26/2004 5 lbs 12 oz Trout, Brook 5 10 22.8 Bull Run Reservoir Richard Baker 7/19/1980 14 lbs 8 oz Trout, Brown 27 5 33 Cave Lake Dennis Mangum 12/9/1984 42 lbs 1 oz Trout, Bull 4 6 22 Jarbidge River, WF Rex Shelburne 7/9/1985 32 lbs 0 oz Trout, Cutthroat 24 12 33.5 Pyramid Lake Tim Bayles 2/27/2005 41 lbs 0 oz * Trout, Golden 0 15 14.5 Hidden Lakes Don Capps 8/31/1969 11 lbs 0 oz Trout, Mackinaw 37 6 44 Lake Tahoe Robert Aronsen 6/21/1974 72 lbs 0 oz Trout, Rainbow 16 8 30.5 Ruby Lake NWR Mike Mott 2/10/2011 48 lbs 0 oz Trout, Rainbow x Cutthroat 24 10 36 Pyramid Lake Lloyd Lowery 4/3/1976 34 lbs 11 oz Trout, Tiger 15 9 28 Ruby Lake NWR Joe Elegante 3/20/2011 20 lbs 13 oz Walleye 15 4 33 Lahontan Reservoir Billy Foster 4/10/1998 25 lbs 0 oz Whitefish, Mountain 3 9 18.5 Truckee River Kirill Solovykh 9/11/2011 5 lbs 8 oz Wiper, White x Striped Bass 25 9 33 Lahontan Reservoir Adam Truran 6/6/2009 27 lbs 5 oz NOTE: These records are officially recognized by the Nevada Department of Wildlife as state records established from the year 1968, the first year of the Nevada Trophy Fish Program through December 2018.