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Irrigation has stopped and the reservoir will begin to recover from the dry, hot summer

Illipah Reservoir - Ely, NV (White Pine County)


by Nevada Department of Wildlife
10-8-2026
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Water temperatures are sitting at 64F and the reservoir is at ~40% of capacity.  Irrigation has stopped and the reservoir will begin to recover from the dry, hot summer. Numerous trout can be seen rising from the shoreline.  The reservoir has received its full allotment of 5,584 Rainbow Trout this spring averaging 8.9 inches.  Anglers can expect to catch 9-to-12-inch Rainbow Trout and the occasional Brown Trout.  Anglers will do well on Rainbow Trout with nightcrawlers, PowerBait (yellow, orange and red) as well as spinners.



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