Elko County Fish Reports

Water levels are fair. Anglers report fair fishing for trout and bluegill of various sizes. Fishing is fair to good for bass. Bass are on the small end though, as they were recently stocked this spring.

Approximately 6,500 cutthroat were stocked on 08/12, 08/26 and 08/27. Flows have lowered, but are holding and water temperatures have increased slightly, resulting in fair fishing. For flyfishers, royal stimulators, elk hair caddis, royal wulffs, and hoppers should work well. For spinfishers, anglers may want to try a small, clear bobber with a worm.

Fishing remains excellent in the first few miles below Wildhorse Reservoir. Flows are being maintained through August and into September which will continue to result in good fishing into the fall. The grasshoppers are out in force and the trout will be keying in on those so anglers using the classic hopper-dropper rig will find success.

Water levels have dropped but are holding and still allowing for launching at the main boat ramp and Narcisse ramp. Considerable weeds are still present. Non-motorized boats and boats propelled by gas motors 10hp or less are permitted August 1-December 31. Trout fishing is still poor to fair, due to warmer water temperatures. Bass fishing in the South Lake and Unit 21 continues to be

As of 08/19/24 Wild Horse Reservoir remains under a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) watch. Please visit this webpage for more information: Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force Fishing slowed with the cold front last week but will improve this weekend as weather and pressure stabilizes. Trout fishing continues to be best from boats, float tubes, and kayaks as anglers can access deeper waters. Fishing for warmwater fish

Water levels have dropped with irrigation season but will begin to refill this fall. Anglers are still able to launch boats, despite the lowered levels. Fishing slowed considerably in August with the warmer weather and water temperatures. Anglers were having success on largemouth bass using soft plastics. With the cooler weather last weekend, the trout fishing may begin to improve as the fish move into

As of 08/19/24 South Fork Reservoir remains under a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) watch. Please visit this webpage for more information: Vegetation growth remains high with the remaining warmer water temperatures. Fishing for trout is fair to slow, with anglers from boats in deeper water having the most luck. Fishing for bass is good, with most anglers targeting weedy points and coves. Catfish are also

Water levels have dropped a couple of feet and the shoreline weeds have increased. Channel catfish were stocked 5/23/24. Fishing for trout is fair, while fishing for bass is good, producing fish up to 13”.

Water levels continue to remain steady, however, vegetation growth is increasing with temperatures. Fishing is fair for trout, bass, and bluegill. Try worms, spinners, and PowerBait near the bottom.

Lamoille Creek is in good shape. For flyfishers, royal stimulators, elk hair caddis, royal wulffs, and hoppers should work well. For spinfishers, anglers may want to try a small, clear bobber with a worm.

Flows have dropped and the river is fishable, however water temperatures are variable. Anglers are still reporting fair to good fishing, despite increased water temperatures. For flyfishers, royal stimulators, elk hair caddis, royal wulffs, and hoppers should work well. For spinfishers, anglers may want to try a small, clear bobber with a worm.

Water levels have started to drop, but are still allowing for easy launching at the main boat ramp and Narcisse ramp, although weeds are quickly increasing. Non-motorized boats and boats propelled by gas motors 10hp or less are permitted August 1-December 31. Fishing is good for bass, with 10-15 undersized per keeper. Unit 21 and the Brown Dike also continue to be good for bass.

Fishing in the collection ditch has slowed due to increased water temperatures. Stocked fish include rainbow, tiger and brown trout. Special Regulations: Artificial lures only, no wading.

As of 07/25/24 Wild Horse Reservoir remains under a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) watch.  Fishing has slowed a bit with rising temperatures; however, anglers are still reporting good fishing for trout and bass. Anglers are also reporting marking large schools of yellow perch in the deeper water areas with flats near the channel.    

As of 07/25/24 South Fork Reservoir remains under a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) watch.  Vegetation growth is increasing with the high temperatures. Fishing for trout is fair, with anglers from boats in deeper water having the most luck. Fishing for bass is good, with most anglers targeting weedy points and coves. Catfish are also active, with anglers having some luck from shore using shrimp.

Fishing should be fair to good for trout in the 10″ range. Try worms, spinners, and PowerBait near the bottom.

Trout fishing should be fair to good in the pond behind the hatchery and near the main boat landing. Panther Martins, Kastmasters and spinners are recommended. Try small spinner baits or soft plastics. Fly anglers are having luck stripping dark-colored wooly buggers near Brown Dike. Fishing from the dike around Unit 21 has also been good for bass. Dark-colored soft plastics are working midday, while

The road to Angel Lake is open all the way to the top. Anglers are having luck throwing green PowerBait and small trout spinners off the dam. Fly anglers paddling float tubes or kayaks near the rock walls are catching trout on small ant and leech patterns.