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Fishing is still fair to good

Ruby Lake NWR - Elko, NV (Elko County)


by Nevada Department of Wildlife
7-21-2026
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Fishing is still fair to good in the collection ditch for rainbow trout and tiger trout, with a few brown trout also being picked up. Fly anglers are reporting success with trout on nymphs like the copper john and gold-ribbed hare’s ear. With temperatures warming up through July, try switching to dry fly patterns. Small, flashy spinners like Panther Martins are the go-to for spin anglers. Special Regulations: Artificial lures only in the collection ditch. No wading allowed in the collection ditch.

The bass bite is on. Brown Dike and Unit 21 have been producing fair to good fishing for bass, with 8-12 smalls per keeper. Keeper size fish are averaging 12 inches.

From June 15 through July 31 motorless watercraft and boats with battery-powered electric motors are permitted in South Marsh. Fishing should be good in this area with water levels being at or near objective.





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Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, July 15th

South Fork Reservoir: Bass fishing is good around the reservoir
Ruby Lake NWR: The bass bite is on
Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir): As weeds take over the shorelines, anglers should access the middle of the reservoir
Wild Horse Reservoir: Surface water temp is sitting at 75 degrees