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The lake is full with most anglers fishing from the dam or in a few cleared beach area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The lake is full with most anglers fishing from the dam or in 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, worms and small spinners are producing fish. Fly

Best trout fishing is in the early mornings or evenings

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Best trout fishing is in the early mornings or evenings with water temps peaking in by mid-to-late August. Fish are averaging 16″- 18″. Worms, PowerBait and spinners are enticing fish, as well as a variety of woolly buggers, balanced leeches, and nymphs for the fly anglers. Limit is 5 trout. Bass fishing remains good. Crankbaits and soft plastics are working well for black bass, and

22.31 lb. Carp - Humboldt River

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Check out the latest new water record! Pedro Gonzales landed this 22lb. 5oz. Carp on August 13th, from the Humboldt River in Eureka County. It was over 36 inches long with a 23 inch girth. Pedro said it took him over an hour to bring it in!

Jakes Creek Reservoir is maintaining a good water level

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Jakes Creek Reservoir is maintaining a good water level and the weeds are only now starting to increase. Fishing has been good for 9-to-15-inch trout and largemouth bass up to 14 inches. Mid-summer temperatures will slow down trout angling, especially as the weeds continue to increase. Bass fishing should remain fair to good throughout the summer, but could be hampered by vegetation, making angling from

Wildhorse Reservoir Report

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water clarity has improved, and water temps are reaching into the low 70’s. Trout fishing has improved and fish are being caught from shore and by boat in good abundance, with fish sizes ranging from 16”-23”. Anglers wishing to target trout in these conditions should focus on using lures such as rooster-tails, spoons, or Rapalas. Anglers fishing from a boat could do well trolling

Willow Creek Reservoir is over 90 percent full

Willow Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Willow Creek Reservoir is over 90% full. On June 7, 2023, approximately 4,100 channel catfish (4 to 6 inches long) were stocked in the reservoir. Due to low numbers of fish in the reservoir, fishing is expected to be slow for the remainder of the summer.

Wilson Reservoir is completely full and spilling

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Wilson Reservoir is completely full and spilling. Water temps are in the 70’s. Trout fishing should be fair to good. Shore anglers should have success fishing rooster tails, spoons, Rapalas, or bait fishing an inflated worm a couple feet off the bottom. Trout will be actively feeding in the shallows throughout the day. Anglers wishing to fly fish should find success stripping woolly buggers and

The lake is full with most anglers fishing from the dam or in a few cleared beach areas

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The lake is full with most anglers fishing from the dam or in 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, worms and small spinners are producing fish. Fly

Best trout fishing is in the early mornings or evenings

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Best trout fishing is in the early mornings or evenings with water temps peaking in late July and early August. Fish are averaging 16″- 18″. Worms, PowerBait and spinners are enticing fish, as well as a variety of woolly buggers, balanced leeches, and nymphs for the fly anglers. Limit is 5 trout. Bass fishing has picked up with the warmer weather. Crankbaits and soft plastics

Fishing has been good for 9-to-15-inch trout

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Jakes Creek Reservoir is maintaining a good water level and the weeds are only now starting to increase. Fishing has been good for 9-to-15-inch trout and largemouth bass up to 14 inches. Mid-summer temperatures will slow down trout angling, especially as the weeds continue to increase. Bass fishing should remain fair to good throughout the summer, but could be hampered by vegetation, making angling from

Water levels are in great shape with the South Lake and Dike Units

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are in great shape with the South Lake and Dike Units. Bass fishing is fair to good in unit 21 and off of Brown Dike. Bass are taking soft plastic worms in dark colors and a variety of small lures. Best fishing is reported in the early mornings and evenings due to warmer daytime temps. Special Regulations: Minimum size for black bass is

The lake is full with most anglers fishing from the dam or in a few cleared beach areas

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The lake is full with most anglers fishing from the dam or in 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, worms and small spinners are producing fish. Fly

Best trout fishing is in the early mornings or evening

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Best trout fishing is in the early mornings or evenings with water temps peaking in late July and early August. Fish are averaging 16″- 18″. Worms, PowerBait and spinners are enticing fish, as well as a variety of woolly buggers, balanced leeches, and nymphs for the fly anglers. Limit is 5 trout. Bass fishing has picked up with the warmer weather. Crankbaits and soft plastics

Nice Catches at Wild Horse

Wild Horse Reservoir

by WILD HORSE STATE RECREATION AREA

Them: “How good is the fishing there?” Us: “This good!”

Jakes Creek Reservoir is fishing good for rainbow trout

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Jakes Creek Reservoir is fishing good for rainbow trout, including carry over fish reaching up to 17 inches and recently stocked fish in the 9-10 inch range. Some channel catfish have been being caught along the road-side of the reservoir. Largemouth bass up to 13 inches have also been reported in good numbers. Aquatic weeds are beginning to increase and as the summer progresses this

Jiggs Reservoir is fishing fair to good for trout

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Jiggs Reservoir is fishing fair to good for trout that were stocked this spring. PowerBait, worms and flashy spinners are working well. On June 26th, 1750 bluegill were stocked. It will require at least 2 years of good water to allow the bluegill to reproduce and allow numbers to increase for anglers.

Water levels are in great shape with the South Lake and Dike Units

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are in great shape with the South Lake and Dike Units. Bass fishing is fair to good in unit 21 and off of Brown Dike. Bass are taking soft plastic worms and a variety of small lures. Special Regulations: Minimum size for black bass is 10 inches total length. Boats with electric motors may now be put on the south marsh.

The water clarity has greatly improved

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water clarity has greatly improved, and water temps are ranging in the low to mid 60’s. Trout fishing has improved greatly, and trout are being caught from shore and by boat in good abundance, with fish sizes ranging from 16”-23”. Anglers wishing to target trout in these conditions should focus on using lures such as rooster-tails, spoons, or Rapalas. Anglers fishing from a boat

Willow Creek Reservoir is over 90 percent full

Willow Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Willow Creek Reservoir is over 90% full and the water temperature is approximately 65 degrees. On June 7, 2023, approximately 4,100 channel catfish (4 to 6 inches long) were stocked in the reservoir. Due to low numbers of fish in the reservoir, fishing is expected to be slow.

Wilson Reservoir is completely full and spilling

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Wilson Reservoir is completely full and spilling. Water temps are in the 60’s and water clarity is good. Trout fishing should be fair to good. Shore anglers should have success fishing rooster tails, spoons, Rapalas, or bait fishing an inflated worm a couple feet off the bottom. Trout will be actively feeding in the shallows throughout the day. Anglers wishing to fly fish should find

Angel Lake Kids Fishing Derby is this Saturday!

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The road is open and the lake is ice-free. Exercise caution around the shorelines where packed snow and ice may remain for some time. Stocked 6/29 with rainbow trout averaging 9 inches. The annual Angel Lake Kids Fishing Derby is scheduled for July 8, 2023. Contact nicole.hamblin@ndow.org for details or visit https://www.ndow.org/events/2023-angel-lake-kids-fishing-derby/

Trout fishing has been good

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout fishing has been good with fish averaging 16″-18″. Shoreline anglers are doing well, and boating anglers are catching limits. Worms, PowerBait and spinners are enticing fish, as well as a variety of woolly buggers, balanced leeches, and nymphs for the fly anglers. Limit is 5 trout. Bass fishing is picking up with the warmer weather. Crankbaits and soft plastics are working well for black

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