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No-Ice Update

South Fork Reservoir

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA

**No-Ice Update** Seeking relationship experts to help convince winter to commit to something longer-term than it's been willing to lately. We're still sitting on mostly open water around our shoreline, with some ice floating in the middle of the lake, and along our shallow areas. Shore fishing has been good, and some folks are still launching small crafts from the Jet Ski Beach launch. It's been too foggy

New State Record Yellow Perch

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

On the 6th day of Fishmas, a bite on the line came to me, with a trophy yellow perch in a freshwater sea! A new state record was caught by Jason Flaten, when he reeled in this beauty at Wildhorse Reservoir on December 13th. Weighing in at 1lb 9oz, it beat the previous state record that was actually a tie between two waters. Get out and

Ice Update Ramp Closure

South Fork Reservoir

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA

**Ice Update** **Ramp Closure** The Boat Ramp is officially closed for the season. Water temps have cooled enough that nighttime lows are producing a skin of ice over most of the lake, with varied amounts of open water around the shoreline depending on which way the wind is blowing and the ice is shifting. Here's to hoping for some colder temps down the pipeline so we can

The reservoir is about 30 percent frozen with some areas shoreline still open to fishing

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is about 30% frozen with some areas shoreline still open to fishing. Once ice conditions improve fishing for recently stocked and carryover trout will be good.

Reservoir is iced over with unsafe ice

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Reservoir is iced over with unsafe ice. Once ice conditions improve, recent trout stocking should allow for fair to good trout fishing throughout the winter.

Unsafe ice is coving the majority of the south lake and dike units

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Unsafe ice is coving the majority of the south lake and dike units.

Recent warmer weather and winds are slowing down the ice formation

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The dock has been removed from the water for the season at Wildhorse State Recreation Area. Recent warmer weather and winds are slowing down the ice formation. As of 12/14/23 ice fishing on the reservoir is NOT safe. In the remaining open water, anglers have been targetting trout with rooster-tails, spoons, or Rapalas. Anglers that are fly fishing may have success stripping wooly bugger or

Recent warmer weather and winds have broken up most of the ice that was forming

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The dock has been removed from the water for the season at Wildhorse State Recreation Area. Recent warmer weather and winds have broken up most of the ice that was forming. Anglers are having success catching trout from shore or from a boat, with fish over 18 inches and 2-3 pounds on average. Anglers wishing to target trout in these conditions should focus on using

The reservoir is seeing some ice formation along the shallow portions of the shoreline

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is seeing some ice formation along the shallow portions of the shoreline, near the inflow of the S. Fork, and between Jetski Beach and Fisherman’s Point. This will likley change with warmer temperatures forecasted for most of the week. The boat dock has been pulled, however, the ramps remain open for now. Fishing has picked up with cooler weather the last few weeks, with

A Wave of Emotion

by ROBYN GERSTENSLAGER

Banner day for one biologist, population of Lahontan cutthroat trout provides hope, but more ‘tenacity’ needed to recover species Even over a year later, tears well up in his eyes when he talks about it. The “wave of emotion,” as he describes it, is understandable given that the moment was 15 years in the making. “Even last summer when I took my son and his friend

South Fork Main Boat Dock has been pulled from the water for the season

South Fork Reservoir

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA

ATTENTION! With ice forming along much of the shoreline overnight and the continued forecasted cold temperatures, the South Fork Main Boat Dock has been pulled from the water for the season. The ramp will remain open as long as the weather permits, but may be closed at any time.

Flows are starting to pick up with cooling temperatures

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Flows are starting to pick up with cooling temperatures. As of 11/13 the Bruneau River at the Rowland gage is showing 16.9 cfs. Water temps are also seeing a steady decline. This should keep trout fishing fair to good until winter weather cuts off access.

Cooler temperatures are resulting in increased success rates for trout anglers

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cooler temperatures are resulting in increased success rates for trout anglers at Jakes Creek Reservoir. Water levels remains in good shape providing shoreline anglers with a bit of a respite from the annual weeds. For the best fishing, try getting completely out of the weed beds with a float tube or small boat. Trout are averaging 9 to 14 inches. PowerBait, worms and spinners are

The dock has been removed from the water for the season at Wildhorse State Recreation Area

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The dock has been removed from the water for the season at Wildhorse State Recreation Area. Water temperatures are dropping into the 40s and trout fishing is picking up significantly. Most algae has cleared with a few pockets still dissipating along the shorelines. Anglers are having success catching trout from shore or from a boat, with fish over 18 inches and 2-3 pounds on average.

Water temperatures are dropping into the 40s and trout fishing is picking up significantly

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures are dropping into the 40s and trout fishing is picking up significantly. Most algae has cleared with a few pockets still dissipating along the shorelines. Anglers are having success catching trout from shore or from a boat, with fish over 18 inches and 2-3 pounds on average. Anglers wishing to target trout in these conditions should focus on using lures such as rooster-tails,

As of 11/06, the Tenmile gage above South Fork Reservoir is showing 20.5 cfs

Humboldt River - South Fork

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of 11/06, the Tenmile gage (above South Fork Reservoir) is showing 20.5 cfs. Anglers are having success landing brown trout and rainbow trout when swinging streamers, leaches and spinners from the banks. Special Regulation: Artificial lures with single barbless hooks only above the Lucky Nugget causeway. Limit of 1 trout.

Cooler temperatures are resulting in increased success rates for trout anglers

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cooler temperatures are resulting in increased success rates for trout anglers at Jakes Creek Reservoir. Water levels remains in good shape providing shoreline anglers with a bit of a respite from the annual weeds. For the best fishing, try getting completely out of the weed beds with a float tube or small boat. Trout are averaging 9-to-14 inches. PowerBait, worms and spinners are all producing

Jiggs Reservoir is maintaining a good water level and fishing should be improving

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Jiggs Reservoir is maintaining a good water level and fishing should be improving for trout with the cooler temperatures. Anglers will have better luck contacting fish from a small boat or float tube, rather than from the shore. PowerBait, worms and flashy spinners are recommended. On June 26th, 1750 bluegill were stocked. It will require at least 2 years of good water to allow the

Water temps are dipping into the 40s

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps are dipping into the 40s resulting in the end of bass fishing season and improved trout fishing. Flashy spinners and Panther Martins are go-to lures, as well as wooly buggers and leeches for fly anglers.

Access to Angel Lake remains open as of 11/6/23

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Access to Angel Lake remains open as of 11/6/23. Water levels remain high, with shore anglers fishing from the dam and a few cleared beach areas. Kayakers and float tubers are having success on the west side of the lake against the rock walls. Good catch rates for trout in the 8 to 10 inch range, with opportunity for fish up to 19″. Green PowerBait,

Water quality is improving with surface temps dropping into the 50s

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water quality is improving with surface temps dropping into the 50s, but some areas of algae still remain. Expect water temps to drop into the 40s with the cooler weather forecasted in the next week. Trout are averaging 16″- 18″. Worms, PowerBait and spinners are enticing fish, as well as a variety of wooly buggers and leeches for fly anglers. Limit is 5 trout. Bass

South Fork Reservoir Report

South Fork Reservoir

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA

We're still dealing with an unfortunately persistent blue/green algae bloom in parts of the lake due to the on-going warm weather, but on the bright side, over the course of this last week, our friends at Nevada Department of Wildlife have stocked nearly 30,000 rainbow and brown trout for your future fishing enjoyment. #nevadastateparks #trout #fishing

Flows are starting to pick up with cooling temperatures

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Flows are starting to pick up with cooling temperatures. As of 10/13 the Bruneau River at the Rowland gage is showing 14.5 cfs. Water temps are also seeing a steady decline. This should keep trout fishing fair to good until winter weather cuts off access.

As of 10/13 the creek was flowing at 11.2 cfs

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Lamoille Creek flows remain in good shape. As of 10/13 the creek was flowing at 11.2 cfs.

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