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Multiple stockings of rainbow trout have occurred over the last two weeks

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temps are in the low 50s. Multiple stockings of rainbow trout have occurred over the last two weeks, with most fish averaging 9 inches. Anglers are seeing plenty of trout action near the dam. Mid-morning through early afternoon is best for trout fishing, with reports of fish up to 5 lbs. Focus on the shallows where the trout will be cruising the warmer

Surface water temps are in the high 40s to low 50s

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temps are in the high 40s to low 50s. Rainbow trout were stocked 3/27/26. Anglers are seeing plenty of trout action near the dam. Mid-morning through early afternoon is best for trout fishing, with reports of fish up to 5 lbs. Focus on the shallows where the trout will be cruising the warmer waters for insects. Balanced leeches, woolly buggers and midges are

Water levels are up, measuring approximately 5 feet below full capacity

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are up, measuring approximately 5 feet below full capacity. Water temps are in the low 50s and the boat ramp is in the water. Anglers are reporting trout catches over 18 inches and recent bass activity. If the warmer weather holds, expect bass fishing to improve quickly.

Spring stocking has begun

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Spring stocking has begun. Rainbow trout were stocked this week in the collection ditch, Unit 21 and South Lakes. Tiger trout were also stocked in Unit 21. Fair to good fishing is being reported in the collection ditch for trout. Water temperatures in the high 40 to low 50s, so bass fishing will still be slow. Fly anglers are reporting success with streamers, leeches and

Surface water temps are in the mid-40s

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temps are in the mid-40s. Anglers are seeing plenty of trout action near the dam. Mid-morning through early afternoon is best for trout fishing, with reports of fish up to 5 lbs. Focus on the shallows where the trout will be cruising the warmer waters for insects. Balanced leeches, woolly buggers and midges are the go-to flies for fly anglers. Orange PowerBait or

The reservoir is fully open water

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is fully open water and the boat ramp at the State Park is back in the water. Caution is necessary when navigating the shallows due to low water levels. Water temps are sitting in the low to mid 40s. Trout fishing has been fair to slow, with most catches measuring 12″-18″. Fish are still moving slowly in the cold water, so be sure

Water temps in the low 50’s

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps in the low 50’s. Fishing should be fair to good for carryover trout, with bass still being slow due to cool water temperatures.

Very low water and very few fish survival after the winter

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Very low water and very few fish survival after the winter. If water levels reach a suitable level within a month, trout will be stocked.

The reservoir is fully open water and the boat ramp at the State Park is back in the water

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is fully open water and the boat ramp at the State Park is back in the water. Caution is necessary when navigating the shallows due to low water levels. Trout fishing is typically great right after the ice off. However, fish are still moving slowly in the cold water, so be sure to stick to slow presentations. Balanced leeches, woolly buggers and chironomids

The east side boat dock is back in the water and the ramp is open for the season

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The east side boat dock is back in the water and the ramp is open for the season. Anglers are seeing plenty of trout action near the dam. Mid-morning through early afternoon is best for trout fishing, with reports of fish up to 5 lbs. Balanced leeches and woolly buggers are the go-to flies for fly anglers. Orange PowerBait or worms floated off the bottom

The reservoir is ice free

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is ice free, but water levels remain low and water is turbid. Fishing is slow.

Some unsafe ice reported at the boat ramp and parts of the collection ditch

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Some unsafe ice reported at the boat ramp and parts of the collection ditch. Harrison Pass is expected to be impassable after this week’s storms, Secret Pass is recommended. Anglers fishing the collection ditch are reporting fair to good angling for trout, with fish over 20 inches being reported. Fly anglers are reporting success with streamers, leeches and nymphs. Small, flashy spinners like Panther Martins

The reservoir is still in a state of some open water and some thin, soft, and unsafe ice

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is still in a state of some open water and some thin, soft, and unsafe ice. We do not recommend venturing on to any ice at this time, even in the Hendricks and Penrod Arms. ICE SAFETY WARNING 2/12/26 – Wild Horse Reservoir Current ice conditions at Wild Horse Reservoir are not considered safe. We recommend staying off any remaining ice at this time. Ice continues to deteriorate with the warmer temps leaving many open

Most of the reservoir is ice-free

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The dock at the main boat ramp is still removed for the winter. Most of the reservoir is ice-free, but there may be very thin ice in some of the coves. Do not attempt to venture onto the ice. Trout fishing has been good mid-morning into the afternoon on sunny days. Fish are hitting combinations of PowerBait and worms fished off the bottom, as well

ICE SAFETY WARNING – Wild Horse Reservoir

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Current ice conditions at Wild Horse Reservoir are not considered safe. We recommend staying off any remaining ice at this time. Ice continues to deteriorate with the warmer temps leaving many open edges, areas of open water, rotten ice, and soft edges that are not ideal for a safe outing. There are some thicker areas of ice in the northern part of the lake, but

Unfortunately, last night's storm did a number on the ice

Wild Horse Reservoir

by WILD HORSE STATE RECREATION AREA

Unfortunately, last night's storm did a number on the ice. There are now large swathes of open water, and remaining ice has thinned significantly. Even Hendricks and Penrod arms have open water. The forecast does call for slightly colder temperatures and another storm on Wednesday. We will update on ice conditions daily leading up to President's day weekend. Thank you and stay safe!

Some unsafe ice reported at the boat ramp and parts of the collection ditch

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Some unsafe ice reported at the boat ramp and parts of the collection ditch. Harrison Pass is passable for 4WD vehicles. Anglers fishing the collection ditch are reporting fair to good angling for trout with trout over 20 inches being reported. Fall stocking has also increased angler success at the south springs. Fly anglers are reported success with streamers, leeches and chironomids. Small, flashy spinners

Ice thickness is variable across the reservoir, measuring between 4″ and 6″ in other areas surveyed

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

On 2/2/26 State Park staff measured 7″-8″ of ice accessed from the boat ramp. Ice thickness is variable across the reservoir, measuring between 4″ and 6″ in other areas surveyed, with some areas of thinner ice. Always take caution and drill test holes. There are multiple pressure ridges that formed across the lake and anglers should steer clear of. Daytime high’s have been up to

Expect the reservoir to be mostly covered in unsafe ice

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Expect the reservoir to be mostly covered in unsafe ice, with some shoreline areas for open water fishing. No recent reports on fishing conditions.

Much of the reservoir is covered in very thin, unsafe ice

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The dock at the main boat ramp has been removed for the winter. Much of the reservoir is covered in very thin, unsafe ice. Do not attempt to venture onto the ice. Some open water remains along pockets of the shoreline of Jet Ski Beach and Coyote Cove campground. Trout fishing has been fair, with the most action midday. Fish are hitting combinations of PowerBait

Our measurements from today were anywhere from 7-8 inches when accessing from the boat ramp

Wild Horse Reservoir

by WILD HORSE STATE RECREATION AREA

Our measurements from today were anywhere from 7-8” when accessing from the boat ramp. There are pretty large pressure ridges to avoid and pooling water on top of the ice from the warmer weather. We will be in the 50s for the coming week, so please exercise caution when out on the reservoir. We will measure again closer to the fishing derby Amy’s Bar is

Ice thickness is variable across the reservoir

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Ice thickness is variable across the reservoir, measuring between 4″ and 6″ in most areas surveyed, with some areas of thinner ice. Always take caution and drill test holes. There are multiple pressure ridges that formed across the lake and anglers should steer clear of. Daytime high’s have been up to 50 degrees, resulting in puddles on top of the ice. Use extreme caution throughout

Much of the reservoir is covered in very thin, unsafe ice

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The dock at the main boat ramp has been removed for the winter. Much of the reservoir is covered in very thin, unsafe ice. Do not attempt to venture onto the ice. Some open water remains along pockets of the shoreline of Jet Ski Beach and Coyote Cove campground. Trout fishing has been fair, with the most action midday. Fish are hitting combinations of PowerBait

Ice thickness measurements of anywhere from 4-6 inches

Wild Horse Reservoir

by WILD HORSE STATE RECREATION AREA

We have some good news! After measuring several locations off of the boat ramp, we received ice thickness measurements of anywhere from 4-6”. Please remember that if you are out on the ice, the ice thickness can be more or less depending on where you are at on the reservoir. So please exercise caution when out on the ice and always avoid sketchy looking areas

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