Wild Horse Reservoir - ICE SAFETY WARNING – Wild Horse Reservoir

ICE SAFETY WARNING – Wild Horse Reservoir

Wild Horse Reservoir - Owyhee, NV (Elko County)

by Nevada Department of Wildlife
2-12-2026
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Current ice conditions at Wild Horse Reservoir are not considered safe. We recommend staying off any remaining ice at this time. Ice continues to deteriorate with the warmer temps leaving many open edges, areas of open water, rotten ice, and soft edges that are not ideal for a safe outing. There are some thicker areas of ice in the northern part of the lake, but access from the shoreline can be unsafe.

Several access points along the shoreline are fishable and while the boat ramp is not accessible yet, a small pack-able vessel may be another option to launch from the shore.

• The State Park boat ramp has 4-6 ft of open water between the shoreline and the

ice. The edges of the ice are very soft. There is still a “river” of open water running

south from the ramp across the lake.

• The south end of the lake is in the worst condition, with large areas of open water.

• The Penrod Arm has a decent sheet of ice, but the edges are soft with open water

in some areas.

• The Hendricks Arm has soft ice around the edges and open water along some of

the shoreline. Areas measured were 4-6" thick, but the ice is actively shrinking.

• Goose Island has open water almost completely surrounding it and working up

the shoreline to the north and south.

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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
Wild Horse Reservoir: Ice thickness is variable across the reservoir, measuring between 4″ and 6″ in other areas surveyed
Wilson Reservoir: Expect the reservoir to be mostly covered in unsafe ice

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