South Fork Reservoir - Water temperatures are creeping into the low 60s

Water temperatures are creeping into the low 60s

South Fork Reservoir - Elko, NV (Elko County)

by Nevada Department of Wildlife
5-16-2025
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Water temperatures are creeping into the low 60s. Spring stocking has begun with over 5,000 rainbow trout stocked early April. Trout are moving into the shallows. Bait anglers are having the best luck with trout hitting orange PowerBait, while fly anglers are having success with nymph, midge and leech patterns. Streamers are being hit hard off the dam. Below the dam, fly anglers are finding trout in the pools downstream of the spillway. Expect bass and catfish catches to pick up soon with the warmer weather. Special regulations: March 1 – June 30 is catch and release only for black bass.

More Reports

Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports

for Friday, May 16th

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir): Surface water temps are climbing into the high 50s
Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir): Expect muddy shorelines due to intermittent precipitation over the last few weeks
Ruby Lake NWR: Harrison Pass is open

Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports

for Thursday, May 1st

Cold Creek Reservoir: Water levels are recovering since the draw down last fall
Comins Lake: Water temperatures are sitting at 53 degrees
Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir): The reservoir is full and water is relatively clear
Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir): Expect muddy shorelines after recent precipitation
Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir): Expect muddy shorelines after recent precipitation
Ruby Lake NWR: Spring stocking has begun with rainbow trout stocked in Unit 21 and South Lakes
South Fork Reservoir: Water temperatures are sitting in the mid to high 50s
Wild Horse Reservoir: Trout are moving into the shallows, improving catch rates from shore
Illipah Reservoir: Catch rates are good with anglers catching several trout per hour
Wilson Reservoir: The road to Wilson is clear and dry and the lake is full