South Fork Reservoir - Much of the reservoir is covered in very thin, unsafe ice

Much of the reservoir is covered in very thin, unsafe ice

South Fork Reservoir - Elko, NV (Elko County)

by Nevada Department of Wildlife
2-6-2026
Website

The dock at the main boat ramp has been removed for the winter. Much of the reservoir is covered in very thin, unsafe ice. Do not attempt to venture onto the ice. Some open water remains along pockets of the shoreline of Jet Ski Beach and Coyote Cove campground. Trout fishing has been fair, with the most action midday. Fish are hitting combinations of PowerBait and worms fished off the bottom, as well as flashy spinners throw from shore. Fly anglers are using leech and streamer patterns. Fish any bait or lure slowly to match fish activity in cooler waters.

No catches of black bass or wiper reported with the cooling weather.

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
Kirch Wildlife Management Area: Thin ice remains a concern throughout the area
Colorado River - Laughlin: Anglers are catching striped bass along the river with trout-pattern swimbaits and Glide Baits
Las Vegas Urban Ponds: Recently stocked rainbow trout are responding well to a wide variety of baits, lures and flies

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