Humboldt River - South Fork - Flows are increasing, making wading more difficult

Flows are increasing, making wading more difficult

Humboldt River - South Fork - Elko, NV (Elko County)

by Nevada Department of Wildlife
5-16-2025
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Flows are increasing, making wading more difficult. Fishing below the dam has been very productive this spring. Anglers are finding trout in the pools. Special Regulation: Artificial lures with single barbless hooks only above the Lucky Nugget causeway. Limit of 1 trout.

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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
South Fork Reservoir: Water temperatures are creeping into the low 60s
Wilson Reservoir: The road to Wilson is clear and dry and the lake is full

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