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As weeds take over the shorelines, anglers should access the middle of the reservoir

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As weeds take over the shorelines, anglers should access the middle of the reservoir with kayaks, float-tubes, etc. for better opportunity. Bass fishing has been good with fish in the 11-13 inch range being caught. Try soft plastics in darker colors with a little sparkle. Catfishing has been fair, with just a few fish in the 3-5 pound range being caught. Fishing for trout has slowed

The bass bite is on

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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

Surface water temp is sitting at 75 degrees

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temp is sitting at 75 degrees. Algae is growing fast and water levels are very low. The boat ramp will be pulled as soon as the water drops to a level that is unsafe for use. 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

Bass fishing is good around the reservoir

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Rainbow trout, brown trout, wiper, channel catfish and bluegill have all been stocked this spring. With the warmer weather, trout action is tapering off by mid-morning. In the early morning, try to match the insects that trout are rising for. Experiment with nymphs under and indicator or switch to your favorite dry fly pattern. As the day warms, fish retreat from the shallows into the

Fishing has been good for stocked trout in the 9 inch range

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been good for stocked trout in the 9″ range. Anglers are catching a mixed bag of cutthroat, rainbows and tigers. For bait anglers, green PowerBait or nightcrawlers are preferred. For fly anglers, try dry fly patterns in the warm mid-summer weather. Ant, mosquito and royal wulff patterns are some favorites.

Ruby Lake Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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. Brown Dike and Unit 21 have been producing fair to good fishing for bass, with 10-15 smalls per keeper. From June 15 through July 31 motorless watercraft and boats with battery-powered electric motors are permitted in South Marsh. Fishing should be

Trout fishing is good in the early mornings and late evenings

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Rainbow trout, brown trout, tiger trout and wiper were stocked this spring. Trout fishing is 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

South Fork Reservoir Fishing Report

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Rainbow trout, brown trout, wiper, channel catfish and bluegill have all been stocked this spring. With the warmer weather, trout action is tapering off by mid-morning. In the early morning, try to match the insects that trout are rising for. Experiment with nymphs under and indicator or switch to your favorite dry fly pattern. As the day warms, fish retreat from the shallows into the

Fishing for trout has been good with fish up to 18 inches being reported

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing for trout has been good with fish up to 18 inches being reported. The shoreline weeds will continue to increase throughout the month and water levels will continue to drop. As weeds encroach the shorelines, anglers should access the middle of the reservoir with kayaks, float-tubes, etc. for better opportunity. Bass fishing has been good with fish in the 11-13 inch range being caught.

Water levels are low and will continue to drop throughout the summer

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are low and will continue to drop throughout the summer. The reservoir will likely go dry in the coming months. Anglers should target rainbow trout that were stocked this spring, as well as a few bass and bluegill that carried over from last year.

Fishing is still fair to good in the collection ditch

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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. Brown Dike and Unit 21 have been producing fair to good fishing for bass, with 10-15 smalls per keeper. The boat opener on June 15 should be good fishing in the South Lake with water levels being at or near

Check out this massive tiger trout caugh at Wild Horse Reservoir

Wild Horse Reservoir

by WILD HORSE STATE RECREATION AREA

Check out this massive tiger trout camper Jadyn Brooks of Idaho caught on the 9th of May just off of the boat ramp at Wild Horse SRA. This monster measured 27.5 inches long, weighed in at 9 pounds 3 oz, and is currently being investigated as a water record! Congrats again to Jadyn for the amazing catch!

Surface water temps are climbing into the mid-50’s, approaching prime trout fishing conditions

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temps are climbing into the mid-50’s, approaching prime trout fishing conditions. Multiple stockings of rainbow trout have occurred over the last month, with most fish averaging 9 inches. Anglers are seeing plenty of trout action near the dam. Mid-morning through early afternoon has been best for trout fishing with reports of fish up to 5 lbs. Focus on the shallows where the trout

Fishing should be good for carryover trout

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps remain in the low 50’s. Fishing should be good for carryover trout. Rainbow trout averaging 9″ were stocked 3/25/26. PowerBait and inflated worms fished off the bottom will attract trout. Fly anglers should try woolly buggers, leeches and midges. Fish in the shallows and near the edges of muddy water. Bass fishing will still be slow due to cool water temperatures. Take advantage

Anglers are encouraged to take advantage of the recently stocked fish

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Rainbow trout averaging 9″ were stocked 4/15/2026. Anglers are encouraged to take advantage of the recently stocked fish while conditions permit. Try PowerBait or worms just off the bottom. Water levels remain low and are expected to stay low.

Harrison Pass is open

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Harrison Pass is open. Rainbow trout were stocked late March in the collection ditch, Unit 21 and South Lakes. Tiger trout were also stocked in Unit 21. Fair to good fishing is being reported in the collection ditch for trout. Water temperatures in the low 50s, so bass fishing will still be slow. Fly anglers are reporting success with streamers, leeches, scuds and midges. Small,

Water temps are sitting in the low 50s

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is fully open water and the boat ramp at the State Park is back in the water. Water temps are sitting in the low 50s. Over 37,000 rainbow trout averaging 9″ have been stocked this spring. Trout fishing is good, with most catches measuring 12″-18″ and several over 20″. Trout action will continue to improve as water temps increase into the mid-50s. Balanced

Surface water temps are climbing into the mid-50’s, approaching prime trout fishing conditions

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temps are climbing into the mid-50’s, approaching prime trout fishing conditions. Multiple stockings of rainbow trout have occurred over the last two weeks, with most fish averaging 9 inches. Anglers are seeing plenty of trout action near the dam. Mid-morning through early afternoon has been best for trout fishing, with reports of fish up to 5 lbs. Focus on the shallows where the

Water levels are up, measuring approximately 5 feet below full capacity

Wilson Sink Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are up, measuring approximately 5 feet below full capacity. Water temps are in the low 50s and the boat ramp is in the water. Anglers are reporting trout catches over 18 inches and recent bass activity. If the warmer weather holds, expect bass fishing to improve quickly.

Rainbow trout averaging 9″ were stocked 4/15

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Rainbow trout averaging 9″ were stocked 4/15/2026. Water levels remain low and are expected to stay low. Anglers are encouraged to take advantage of the recently stocked fish while conditions permit. Try PowerBait or worms just off the bottom.

Over 12,000 rainbow trout averaging 9″ have been stocked this spring

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is fully open water and the boat ramp at the State Park is back in the water. Water temps are sitting in the low 50s. Over 12,000 rainbow trout averaging 9″ have been stocked this spring. Trout fishing is good, with most catches measuring 12″-18″ and several over 20″. Trout action will continue to improve as water temps increase into the mid-50s. Balanced

Fishing should be good for carryover trout

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps in the low 50’s. Fishing should be good for carryover trout. Rainbow trout averaging 9″ were stocked 3/25/26. PowerBait and inflated worms fished off the bottom will attract trout. Fly anglers should try woolly buggers, leeches and midges. Fish in the shallows and near the edges of muddy water. Bass fishing will still be slow due to cool water temperatures.

Fair to good fishing is being reported in the collection ditch for trout

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Rainbow trout were stocked late March in the collection ditch, Unit 21 and South Lakes. Tiger trout were also stocked in Unit 21. Fair to good fishing is being reported in the collection ditch for trout. Water temperatures in the low 50s, so bass fishing will still be slow. Fly anglers are reporting success with streamers, leeches, scuds and midges. Small, flashy spinners like Panther

Water temps are sitting in the low 50s and spring stocking began 4/3

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is fully open water and the boat ramp at the State Park is back in the water. Water temps are sitting in the low 50s. Spring stocking began 4/3/26 with rainbow trout averaging 9 inches. Trout fishing has picked up with the warmer water, with most catches measuring 12″-18″ and several over 20″. Fish are still moving a little slow in the cold

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