boating

Hello fellow anglers, I have to tell you that some boaters still have not taken a boater's safety course, by the actions I witnessed two weeks ago.

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory in effect for much of the region, including the greater Reno, Carson City, Carson Valley and Washoe Valley areas until 10 p.m. tonight.

That colorful fish looks pretty in that store aquarium, and you cannot help but think how much your friend or loved one might enjoy such a pet, but the Nevada Department of Wildlife is hoping you will stop and think about the animal’s future before laying down your hard-earned cash.

In other words, consider what is going to happen to that pet if it is no longer wanted.

Steven L. David, born December 10, 1955, passed away on the morning of Saturday November 28th, 2020 at his home with his wife Debbie at his side.

The woman who died in Lake Tahoe on Friday in an apparent drowning has been positively identified as a 30-year-old El Paso, Texas resident.

The state’s Board of Wildlife Commissioners is currently seeking nominations for the 2020 Wayne E. Kirch Nevada Wildlife Conservation Award.

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Franktown Apples in Washoe Valley is hosting apple picking Friday through Sunday. In celebration of National Public Lands Day, Nevada State Parks will have a fee-free day on Saturday filled with hikes and tours. Combined with live music and dinner at local restaurants, the weekend will be filled with excitement! Read on for more information.

Nevada residents and visitors are invited to celebrate Nevada Public Lands Day this Saturday, Sept. 26 with a “fee-free” day at Nevada’s State Parks. Park fees, including entrance, camping (Saturday night) and boating, where applicable, will be waived at state parks throughout Nevada.

The search for a 29-year-old New Jersey man who went missing during a boating trip Monday on Lake Tahoe has been suspended by the US Coast Guard Station on Tahoe.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife is accepting applications for hunting reservations from those who want to hunt during the first two days of the 2020 duck and goose seasons at the Overton Wildlife Management Area or opening day at the Key Pittman WMA.

It’s all hands on deck this 4th of July weekend as game wardens from the Nevada Department of Wildlife, along with law enforcement agencies from across the state, will be targeting boaters operating under the influence (OUI) as part of Operation Dry Water.

As demand soars for watercraft inspections at Lake Tahoe, agencies preventing the introduction of aquatic invasive species into the lake’s pristine waters caution boaters to expect delays and to be prepared to change boating plans through the July Fourth weekend.

Commitment to Nevada’s wildlife will be recognized during the June Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners meeting in Yerington when Ron Pierini, of Gardnerville, will receive the Commission’s Wayne E. Kirch Conservation Award.

On Friday, June 26, Lake Tahoe is entering the next phase of watercraft inspections for the prevention of aquatic invasive species and opening for all boats by appointment, agencies announced.

South Lake Tahoe will begin the long-awaited rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic with the opening Friday, June 12 of select area attractions, trails, beaches, retail, dining and accommodations on both the Nevada and California side of South Shore.

Overnight camping at Nevada State Parks will be allowed with capacity restrictions under the governor's reopening directives for Phase 2, beginning this Friday, May 29.

Whether you live here in Tahoe or can’t wait until it’s safe to visit, we’re all anxious for a return to normalcy. This time of year, that means getting boats on the Lake's beautiful blue waters — while ensuring that you, me and Lake Tahoe stay healthy.

A late-season spring storm will bring gusty winds, below average temperatures, mountain snow, and periods of valley rain Sunday through Tuesday around the Carson City region, according to the National Weather Service.

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) has announced a phased approach to boating that discourages out-of-area visitation as part of state and local coordination on recreation guidelines for Lake Tahoe this season.

Nevada State Parks and currently following the governor's directive to help stop the spread of COVID-19. They're asking the public to please, stay home, so we can all get through this together.

To protect public health and help slow the spread of COVID-19, Nevada’s Valley of Fire State Park and Rye Patch State Recreation Area will be fully closed effective Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

Joe is special to me because he is my Best Friend and supportive of all my antics. We have fun wherever we go and whatever we are doing whether it is fishing, boating, Polar Plunging, Karaoke, volunteering to cook for seniors, having game night with friends or just simply hanging out and talking. When you enjoy the company of another person and they are so much fun to hang out with no matter where you are or what you are doing they are a very special person. I wouldn't want to imagine my life without my best friend - Joe.

A weak winter storm will pass through the region Tuesday, bringing gusty winds and a chance of rain to the Carson City region and some snow across Sierra passes, according to the National Weather Service.

As the last Nevada Day event on Saturday was winding down, the pleasantly warm weather the Carson City region has been experiencing for several days seems to have gone the way of the setting sun.

While sunshine remains in the fold Sunday and through much of the week, daytime high temperatures will be around 20 to 25 degrees cooler than what the region has, for days, been experiencing, according to the National Weather Service.

An approaching low pressure system will bring strong, gusty winds Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag warning for Carson City and much of the Western Nevada Sierra Front.

Good morning Carson City and happy Saturday!

On the docket today we have a dog show at Fuji Park, a Community Garage Sale, the famous Genoa Candy Dance, and much more.

Check below for a full list of activities:

Saturday, September 28

Hello fellow anglers. Fall is officially upon us and things are changing in our local area.

Lakes are opening for Public Lands Day. Even if you are not an angler and just enjoy the great outdoors, then September 28th is a day to get out and enjoy Public Lands Day. This day all national and state parks in the United States are free to all. This will include entrance, parking, camping and boating on this day (where applicable). The next Public Lands Day will be November 11th of this year.

For more information, go to public lands day and choose your destination. Now if there is some fishing involved, what a great bonus. Get out and enjoy with the family. Now for your local fishing report.

Heading into the weekend, there’s a mountain of jam-packed activities over the next three days. Events include the 100th annual Candy Dance in Genoa, the Carson City Community Center Garage Sale, free walks at Nevada State Parks, Virginia City’s Street Vibrations Fall Rally, the 31st annual All-Breed Dog Shows, The Beatles Flashback tribute band concert and much more!

David Wise, age 82, passed away on August 29, 2019. Dave was a 2nd generation Nevadan born in Carson City on July 14, 1937 to Roy and Lynn (Stewart) Wise. He was an amazing man who loved life, he was easy going, caring, funny, loving, and always had the most positive attitude. He was always smiling, even in the end.

He was so well liked, loved by others and had so many friends who thought highly of him. He loved his family and his extended family who just simply became his family.

CARSON CITY — Nevada residents and visitors are invited to celebrate Nevada Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 28 with a “fee-free” day at Nevada’s State Parks. Park fees, including entrance, camping (Saturday night) and boating, where applicable, will be waived at state parks throughout Nevada.