Colder temps have made some access tough with the ice and snow

Squaw Creek Reservoir - Gerlach, NV (Washoe County)


by Nevada Department of Wildlife
2-14-2023
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Colder temps have made some access tough with the ice and snow. There may be some open water near the inlet and warm spring. If you can find some open water, jigs are often overlooked for squaw but can be deadly during the coldest months. Slow moving fish like slow moving jigs.  As water starts to open up this spring, balanced leech or retrieving buggers near the ice shelf. Larger flies can be lots of fun when fish are eager to eat after a long winter