Nevada Fish Report
South Fork Reservoir Fish Report for 7-26-2023


Best trout fishing is in the early mornings or evening

South Fork Reservoir - Elko, NV (Elko County)


by Nevada Department of Wildlife
7-26-2023
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Best trout fishing is in the early mornings or evenings with water temps peaking in late July and early August.  Fish are averaging 16″- 18″. Worms, PowerBait and spinners are enticing fish, as well as a variety of woolly buggers, balanced leeches, and nymphs for the fly anglers. Limit is 5 trout. Bass fishing has picked up with the warmer weather. Crankbaits and soft plastics are working well for black bass, and anglers are reporting wiper hitting topwater lures in 8 to 10 feet of water. Starting July 1st, anglers may keep one black bass measuring 15 inches or longer.





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Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, July 26th, 2023
Angel Lake: The lake is full with most anglers fishing from the dam or in a few cleared beach areas
Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir): Fishing has been good for 9-to-15-inch trout
Ruby Lake NWR: Water levels are in great shape with the South Lake and Dike Units

Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, July 5th, 2023
Wild Horse Reservoir: The water clarity has greatly improved
Angel Lake: Angel Lake Kids Fishing Derby is this Saturday!
South Fork Reservoir: Trout fishing has been good
Willow Creek Reservoir: Willow Creek Reservoir is over 90 percent full
Wilson Reservoir: Wilson Reservoir is completely full and spilling
Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir): Jiggs Reservoir is fishing fair to good for trout
Cold Creek Reservoir: Anglers can expect to catch trout in the 8-to-10 inch range
Comins Lake: Trout and bass fishing has picked up
Illipah Reservoir: Illipah Reservoir is near 90 percent capacity
Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir): Jakes Creek Reservoir is fishing good for rainbow trout
Ruby Lake NWR: Water levels are in great shape with the South Lake and Dike Units