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Ice is measuring around 4″ close to the dam and the road

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is ~85% frozen with the center still open water or some skim ice. Ice is measuring ~4″ close to the dam and the road, but should still be conisdered unsafe.

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Wildhorse update

Wild Horse Reservoir

by FISH REPORTS STAFF

Wildhorse update: The ice was 8-12” thick where we were at. Stay clear of the main boat ramp and a few points where there are still pockets of open water. Perch are starting to make a comeback and holding in deeper water. Trout are hanging out in shallow water anywhere from 5-10”.

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There are still pockets of open water throughout the reservoir

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

There are still pockets of open water throughout the reservoir, and existing ice should be considered unsafe at this time. There is limited shoreline access near the boat ramp and in the coves.

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Wildhorse Ice Fishing Report

Wild Horse Reservoir

by FISH REPORTS STAFF

Joshua Garcia checked in with us today with a report: Another day out at the Untamed Pony !!! N Goodlaaahwd was it cold ! Fish were on and day was Lovely ! ICE REPORT: North side coves running at 7-9 inches with EXTREMELY Inconsistent ice thicknesses. Ice gets better as you head towards the canyon... Shoreline to ice areas are also Inconsistent giving way to my weight

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There are still pockets of open water throughout the reservoir

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

There are still pockets of open water throughout the reservoir, and existing ice should be considered unsafe at this time. There is limited shoreline access near the boat ramp and in the coves.

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The reservoir is almost entirely open water, with the rest being covered in very thin ice

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is almost entirely open water, with the rest being covered in very thin ice. These conditions are NOT safe for ice fishing. The southwest shores are all open water. Shoreline anglers are having luck reeling in brown trout and rainbow trout, with brown trout catch rates having gone up significantly since the fall stockings. Spinning lures seem to be getting more hits than

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Jiggs Reservoir is frozen over with unsafe ice

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Jiggs Reservoir is frozen over with unsafe ice.

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As of 12/31/24 the reservoir still has pockets of open water and is NOT safe for ice fishing

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of 12/31/24 the reservoir still has pockets of open water and is NOT safe for ice fishing. Ice should improve with colder temperatures forecasted into the next week, including overnight temperatures dipping into the negatives.

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The reservoir is around 70 percent open water, with the rest being covered in very thin ice

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is ~70% open water, with the rest being covered in very thin ice. These conditions are NOT safe for ice fishing. The southwest shores are all open water. Shoreline anglers are having luck reeling in brown trout and rainbow trout, with brown trout catch rates having gone up significantly since the fall stockings. Spinning lures seem to be getting more hits than PowerBait

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Annual Wildhorse Fishing Derby

Wild Horse Reservoir

by AMY'S BAR & GRILL

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South Fork Ice Update

South Fork Reservoir

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA

South Fork Ice Update: Warmer than average conditions have caused a recession in ice. Most areas of the shore now have open water, with ice in some of the coves and a few large pieces floating in the lake. In other words...Safe for Eagles...NOT Safe for People. We will provide updates should we get a significant cold spell and begin seeing ice building back up. For now, enjoy

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Ice conditions are fluctuating daily

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Reservoir is beginning to ice up and the boat ramp has been pulled. Snow has fallen and more is forecasted within the next week, but warm afternoon temps are keeping the reservoir from completely icing up. Ice conditions are fluctuating daily, and all ice should be considered unsafe at this time.

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The reservoir is around 50 percent ice covered

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is ~50% ice covered. The east side of the reservoir toward the dam has the most ice coverage, but is measuring barely 1 inch. These conditions are NOT safe for ice fishing. The southwest shores are all open water. Shoreline anglers are having luck reeling in brown trout and rainbow trout, with brown trout catch rates having gone up significantly since the fall

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The reservoir is trying to freeze

Wild Horse Reservoir

by WILD HORSE STATE RECREATION AREA

Good morning everyone! We hope you had a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Just a bit of an update, the reservoir is trying to freeze. There is a layer of ice over most but not all of the reservoir due to the single digit temps over the past few nights. It will be above freezing over the next several days, so we will see what sticks

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Reservoir is beginning to ice up and the boat ramp has been pulled

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Reservoir is beginning to ice up and the boat ramp has been pulled. Snow has fallen and more is forecasted within the next week. Cooler temperatures are making for good trout fishing. Fish are active in the shallows, hitting bait suspended just off the bottom. Fly anglers are having success with balanced leeches, wooly buggers and chironomid patterns. Fall trout stocking occured on 10/28/24 and

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Cooler temperatures are making for good trout fishing

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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Main Boat Ramp Dock Will Be Pulled From The Water Today

South Fork Reservoir

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA

ATTENTION BOATERS: With the consistent skin of ice forming each night around the edges of the lake, and the forecasted cold and snowy weather, the THE SOUTH FORK MAIN BOAT RAMP DOCK WILL BE PULLED FROM THE WATER TODAY (11/25). The Ramp Lanes will remain open, weather permitting, but there will be no dock in the water. Be safe and have fun out there. Nevada State

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Trout fishing is fair to good and should continue into the ice fishing season

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout fishing is fair to good and should continue into the ice fishing season. Fall trout stocking occured 11/5/24. Trout will continue to bite on worms, PowerBait or flashy spinners. Fly anglers can try streamer or leech patterns. Best fishing will be from a float tube, kayak or other small watercraft due weedy shorelines. Expect bass fishing to be slow for the remainder of the

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Water levels are lower, but the reservoir is in good condition going into winter

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are lower, but the reservoir is in good condition going into winter. Water may be turbid due to recent cold fronts stirring up the bottom. Fall trout stocking occcured 11/08/24. Try floating worms or PowerBait off the bottom. Catch and release of bluegill and black bass is encouraged to help improve the fishery.

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Trout fishing has been good with the cold and wet weather patterns coming through

Ruby Lake NWR

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout fishing has been good with the cold and wet weather patterns coming through. Try small, flashy lures like Panther Martins. Dark-colored streamers and leeches are producing catches for fly anglers. Zebra midges are also working well. Special Regulations: Artificial lures only, no wading.

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Trout fishing is picking up with the cool weather

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels remain good, and boats can still be launched at the ramp. Boaters should use caution backing in trailers, however, as large rocks sit right off the bottom of the ramp. Water clarity is at 10+ft. Fall trout stocking occured on 10/28/24. Trout fishing is picking up with the cool weather and fish are moving into the shallows. Try fishing worms and PowerBait fished

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The road to Angel Lake is closed

Angel Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The road to Angel Lake is closed. Fishing reports will resume in May once the road is open.

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Water quality has imporved with the cold weather patterns

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water quality has imporved with the cold weather patterns. Trout fishing is picking up in the shallows. Try floating worms or PowerBait off the bottom. Fly anglers are reporting success with dark-colored wooly buggers, balanced leeches and chironomid patterns. Fall trout stocking occured on 10/28/24 and 11/14/24. Bass fishing has slowed for the season.

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Reservoir level is in good shape and water temps are dipping into the low to mid 50’s

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of 11/01/24 Wild Horse Reservoir remains under a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) watch. Please visit this webpage for more information Reservoir level is in good shape and water temps are dipping into the low to mid 50’s. Fall trout stocking occured on 10/28/24. With cooler weather and decreasing algae, expect trout fishing to continue to improve over the next couple of weeks. Anglers will do

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