Kirch Wildlife Management Area - Thin ice remains a concern throughout the area

Thin ice remains a concern throughout the area

Kirch Wildlife Management Area - Preston, NV (Nye County)

by Nevada Department of Wildlife
2-4-2026
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Thin ice remains a concern throughout the area. Recent cold weather has made shoreline fishing and boat launching difficult. Visitors are urged to use extreme caution while recreating in the area.

More Reports

Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports

for Wednesday, February 4th

Eagle Valley Reservoir: The reservoir is mostly ice-free, with some ice remaining near the dock area
Echo Canyon Reservoir: The reservoir is largely clear of ice, with only small patches remaining
Lake Mead: Striped bass action remains good at Lake Mead
Lake Mohave: Striper anglers are targeting fish with shad-patterned swimbaits and crankbaits

Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports

for Friday, January 30th

Cold Creek Reservoir: Approximately half of the reservoir is covered with a thin layer of ice
Comins Lake: Comins Lake Ice Update and Fishing Report
South Fork Reservoir: Much of the reservoir is covered in very thin, unsafe ice
Wild Horse Reservoir: Ice thickness is variable across the reservoir
Illipah Reservoir: The reservoir lost ice since last week, but is still mostly covered in ice
Cave Lake: The ice on the southeast end of the lake is sitting at 6 to 7 inches