Wild Horse Reservoir - Wildhorse is full and spilling

Wildhorse is full and spilling

Wild Horse Reservoir - Owyhee, NV (Elko County)

by Nevada Department of Wildlife
5-16-2025
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Wildhorse is full and spilling. The State Park has put the boat dock in the water and the ramp is open. Water temps are sitting in the low to mid 50s. Trout are moving into the shallows, improving catch rates from shore. Anglers are catching trout averaging 16″ to 22″. Bass fishing will be slow until warmer weather persists.

Note: There is some debris in the water in the canyon towards the dam from a semi that wrecked onto the lake a few months back. We will be working on getting it cleaned up but caution should be used when boating in that area in the meantime.

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
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
Humboldt River - South Fork: Flows are increasing, making wading more difficult
Bruneau River: Flows are high and fishing is unsafe at this time

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