Wild Horse Reservoir - Ice thickness is variable across the reservoir, measuring between 4″ and 6″ in other areas surveyed

Ice thickness is variable across the reservoir, measuring between 4″ and 6″ in other areas surveyed

Wild Horse Reservoir - Owyhee, NV (Elko County)

by Nevada Department of Wildlife
2-6-2026
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On 2/2/26 State Park staff measured 7″-8″ of ice accessed from the boat ramp. Ice thickness is variable across the reservoir, measuring between 4″ and 6″ in other areas surveyed, with some areas of thinner ice. Always take caution and drill test holes. There are multiple pressure ridges that formed across the lake and anglers should steer clear of. Daytime high’s have been up to 57 degrees, resulting in puddles on top of the ice. Use extreme caution throughout the reservoir and be prepared with safety equipment (ice picks, rope, extra clothes, etc.). Trout fishing should be good for fish between 16″ and 22″. Anglers are having success with perch, many over 9 inches.

More Reports

Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports

for Friday, February 6th

South Fork Reservoir: Much of the reservoir is covered in very thin, unsafe ice
Ruby Lake NWR: Some unsafe ice reported at the boat ramp and parts of the collection ditch

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