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The gage on the Bruneau River at Rowland is reading high at 394 cfs

Bruneau River

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Access only through Idaho. The gage on the Bruneau River at Rowland is reading high at 394 cfs.

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Increased flows are resulting in turbid water above the reservoir

Humboldt River - South Fork

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Increased flows are resulting in turbid water above the reservoir. Anglers are experiencing better conditions below the dam, catching trout over 14″. Streamers and leeches are working for fly anglers. Spincasters are having luck with small spinners. Expect soft and muddy banks with upcoming precipitation in the forecast. Special Regulation: Artificial lures with single barbless hooks only above the Lucky Nugget causeway. Limit of 1

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Unsafe ice at this time

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Unsafe ice at this time. Stay off any remaining ice during the ice off period. Expect soft and muddy shorelines. Some open water is accesible near the inlet. Once open water fishing becomes accessible for more of the reservoir, anglers can expect good fishing for trout in the 9″ range.

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Jiggs Reservoir is ice free

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Jiggs Reservoir is ice free. Expect muddy conditions along the shorelines with upcoming precipitatoin in the forecast. Fishing should be fair to good for trout in the 10″ range. Try worms, spinners, and PowerBait near the bottom.

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The South Lake has unsafe ice

Ruby Lake NWR

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The county road going out is muddy and expected to stay that way with the warm temperatures. Harrison Pass remains closed. The South Lake has unsafe ice, which applies to all ice at the Refuge. See report for Ruby Lake Collection Ditch.

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Expect another week or so of suitable ice fishing conditions

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of 03/19/24, officials at the State Park measured an average 12″ of ice near the boat ramp, with the edges of the reservoir just beginning to soften. Expect another week or so of suitable ice fishing conditions before we transition to the ice off. Remember, ice thickness is variable throughout the reservoir. Always sample the ice for yourself and come prepared with safety equipment.

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Likely muddy road conditions requiring 4WD at this time

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

No recent report. Expect similar conditions to South Fork Reservoir. Likely muddy road conditions requiring 4WD at this time.

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The boat ramp is officially open and the dock is in the water

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The boat ramp is officially open and the dock is in the water. Shoreline anglers continue to have luck fishing on the southwest side of the lake, catching rainbow trout in the 15″-18” range, with a few brown trout in the mix. A worm 5′ under a bobber is the go-to for spin anglers, while fly anglers continue to have success with leech patterns. Boaters

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Fishing should be fair just below the dam

Owyhee River - East Fork

by OR DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE STAFF

As of 03/21, the East Fork of the Owyhee below the dam was flowing at 3.04 cfs while at the gage at Mountain City is showing 307 cfs. Fishing should be fair just below the dam down to the Beaver Creek access point.

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Anglers are having success landing brown trout and rainbow trout

Humboldt River - South Fork

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of 03/06, the Tenmile gage (above South Fork Reservoir) is showing 100 cfs, while the Dixie Creek gage below is showing 111 cfs. Anglers are having success landing brown trout and rainbow trout when swinging streamers, leeches and spinners from the banks. Special Regulation: Artificial lures with single barbless hooks only above the Lucky Nugget causeway. Limit of 1 trout.

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The South Lake has less than 3 inches of ice and is unsafe

Ruby Lake NWR

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The county road going out is muddy and expected to stay that way with the warm temperatures. Harrison Pass remains closed. The South Lake has less than 3 inches of ice and is unsafe, which applies to all ice at the Refuge.

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As of 03/06/24, officials at the State Park measured 10 inches of ice with up to 2 feet of snow and slush on top

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of 03/06/24, officials at the State Park measured 10″ of ice with up to 2′ of snow and slush on top. The snow and slush can be difficult to walk through, especially as the day warms up.Ice thickness will vary across the lake, so be sure to sample your fishing area for yourself. For a trout bite, try worms, jigs or PowerBait a few

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The boat ramp is officially open and the dock is in the water

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The boat ramp is officially open and the dock is in the water. Shoreline anglers are having luck fishing on the southwest side of the lake, catching rainbow trout in the 15″-18” range, with a few brown trout in the mix. A worm 5′ under a bobber is the go-to for spin anglers, while fly anglers continue to have success with leech patterns.

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BOAT RAMP UPDATE!

South Fork Reservoir

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA

BOAT RAMP UPDATE! The South Fork boat ramp is officially open, and the dock is in the water. Now is a great time to brush up on NV boating rules and regulations. Find them here: https://www.ndow.org/rules-regulations/# Be sure to check out all of the boating resources at Nevada Department of Wildlife. We look forward to welcoming you back on the water. Let's have a safe and fun season! #nevadastateparks

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Shoreline anglers are having luck fishing on the southwest side of the lake

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of 2/20/24 the boat ramp is officially open and the dock is in the water. Shoreline anglers are having luck fishing on the southwest side of the lake, catching rainbow trout in the 15″-18” range, with a few brown trout in the mix. A worm 5′ under a bobber is the go-to for spin anglers, while fly anglers continue to have success with leech

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Ice measured an average of 7 inches of clear ice, with 6 inches + of slush on top

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of 02/12/24, officials at the State Park measured an average of 7″ of clear ice, with 6″+ of slush on top. Ice thickness is variable, with other areas measuring just 5″. As warmer temps persist, it is important to be extremely cautious on the ice. Ice thickness will vary across the lake, so be sure to sample your fishing area for yourself. For a

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Jakes Creek Reservoir is around 90 percent ice covered, but conditions are NOT suitable for ice fishing

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Jakes Creek Reservoir is ~90% ice covered, but conditions are NOT suitable for ice fishing. Ice is only measuring a couple of inches thick, with an 18-inch ring of open water around the northern shoreline. With projected weather conditions and temperatures, it is expected that these ice conditions will continue to degrade.

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Officials at the State Park measured 5.5 inches of clear ice near the boat ramp

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of 02/05/24, officials at the State Park measured 5.5″ of clear ice near the boat ramp, with 6″+ of slush on top. As warmer temps persist, it is important to be extremely cautious on the ice. Ice thickness will vary in different areas, so be sure to sample your fishing area for yourself. Do not use ATVs or snowmachines on the ice at this

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South Fork Reservoir Report

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of 02/01/24 South Fork has around 80% open water. Shoreline anglers are having luck fishing on the southwest side of the lake, catching rainbow trout in the 15″-18” range, with a few brown trout in the mix. A worm 5′ under a bobber is the go-to for spin anglers, while fly anglers continue to have success with leech patterns.

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Great open-water fishing opportunities at South Fork

South Fork Reservoir

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA

As "June-uary" comes to a close, melting most of what was left of our ice, there are great open-water fishing opportunities at South Fork. The weather is looking generally mild for the next week, with temps reaching the mid 40's. Come out and tighten a line. #troutfishing #rainbowtrout #nevadastateparks #fishing #WarmWinter

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Expect similar conditions to South Fork Reservoir

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

No recent report. Expect similar conditions to South Fork Reservoir.

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The South Lake has less than 3 inches of ice and is unsafe

Ruby Lake NWR

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The county road going out is muddy and expected to stay that way with the warm temperatures. The South Lake has less than 3 inches of ice and is unsafe, which applies to all ice at the Refuge

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As of 01/20/24, officials at the State Park measured 6.5 inches of clear ice with a top layer of slush near the boat ramp

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of 01/20/24, officials at the State Park measured 6.5″ of clear ice with a top layer of slush near the boat ramp. This is a 0.5″ loss of good ice from last week due to warmer temps. Further out, ice is measuring 6″ or less. As warmer temps persist, it is important to be extremely cautious on the ice. Ice thickness will vary in

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As of 1/23/24 ice is NOT safe at South Fork Reservoir

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of 1/23/24 ice is NOT safe at South Fork Reservoir. Warmer temps have resulted in the recession of the initial ice up. However, there is opportunity for open water fishing on the southwest side of the lake. Shoreline anglers are catching rainbow trout in the 15″-18” range, with a few brown trout in the mix. A worm 5′ under a bobber is the go-to

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