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Due to low water levels that are expected to continue declining

Wild Horse Reservoir - Owyhee, NV (Elko County)


by Nevada Department of Wildlife
7-23-2026
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Due to low water levels that are expected to continue declining, State Park staff will be removing the dock at the boat ramp on 7/24/26. The dock will remain out of service until water levels rise next spring. The boat ramp itself will remain open. Surface water temps are rising into the mid-to-high 70s. Algae is growing fast and water levels are down about 20 feet.

Rainbow trout, brown trout, tiger trout and wiper were stocked this spring. Trout fishing remains fair to good in the early mornings and late evenings, with most catches measuring 12″-18″ and several over 20″. Nymphs under and indicator and dry fly patterns are preferred with warming temperatures. Spin casters will have luck floating PowerBait or worms just off the bottom. Bass fishing is good, with fish hanging around rocky outcroppings and submerged vegetation. Wacky rig Senkos, flukes under a dropshot, and chatterbaits with trailers are some recommended set ups. As of July 1, anglers can keep 1 black bass and 1 wiper. Minimum size for black bass and wiper is 15 inches total length.





More Reports

Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports
for Tuesday, July 21st

South Fork Reservoir: Surface water temps measuring 72 degrees
Ruby Lake NWR: Fishing is still fair to good
Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir): Water levels are very low and fishing is poor
Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir): Jakes Creek Report
Willow Creek Reservoir: Willow Creek Reservoir is extremely low
Tonkin Reservoir: Shoreline fishing will be very difficult with the dense aquatic vegetation around the shoreline

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