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Fishing remains fair for trout in the 10 to 16 inch range

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of March 8th, Jakes Creek Reservoir has 19 inches of ice with 2-to-3 inches of snow on the ice. Fishing remains fair for trout in the 10 to 16 inch range. The road going in has some areas of snow and will have some soft spots as the temperatures increase. With warming temperatures and the possibility of rain, road and reservoir conditions could change

Anglers are having the best luck targeting trout in 10 or less feet of water

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

At last report, ice at Wild Horse was up to 20″ with up to 12″ of snow on top. With warmer temperatures forecasted into the coming week, ice conditions may begin to change. Check back for updates on changes in ice conditions and safety concerns. NOTE: Take extra caution as open water and soft edges have been reported forming at the Hendricks Arm bridge. It is

National Weather service has issued a flood watch warning

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

With warmer temperatures and precipitation forecasted into the weekend and early next week, the National Weather service has issued a flood watch warning. Check back for updates on ice conditions and any safety concerns. At last report, the southwest shore between Coyote Cove, Jet Ski Beach, and Fisherman’s Point remains at about 12″ – 14″ of solid ice. The areas of Tomera Cove and the Boat

Snow levels and windy conditions are impacting access

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Check road conditions reported by Nevada Department of Transportation (www.nvroads.com) prior to any travel plans. Snow levels and windy conditions are impacting access on the county road to the Refuge and access around the refuge is also very limited. No recent reports from anglers due to travel conditions.

Ice as thick as 20 inches has been reported at the reservoir

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Ice as thick as 20″ has been reported at the reservoir. In some areas there may be up to a foot of snow atop the ice. New snow and strong winds have occasionally been causing access issues through the State Recreation Areas due to large drifts. Before heading out, check the Wild Horse SRA Facebook page for the most up to date road and parking

Fishing is best in 5-to-10 feet of water

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The southwest shore between Coyote Cove, Jet Ski Beach, and Fisherman’s Point remains at about 12″ – 14″ of solid ice. The areas of Tomera Cove and the Boat Ramp have 8″-9″ inches. Expect several inches on snow atop the ice and some areas with deeper drifts. Rainbow trout fishing is fair. The bite is very light, be sure to have your rod in hand

Wildhorse Fishing Derby Winners

Wild Horse Reservoir

by WILD HORSE RESORT

Congratulations to all the winners at the annual wildhorse fishing derby and thank you everyone that came out. It as a blast!!

6th Annual Compston Fishing Derby

Wild Horse Reservoir

by WILD HORSE RESORT

Early registration at Amy’s Bar & Grill. We’ll have breakfast ready to go. 100% of entry fees will be paid out to the winner. All proceeds from the raffles will be given to local person in need. All donations are appreciated and can be dropped off at Amy’s anytime. Fun for the whole family. Sledding, camping and fishing….. hope to see you all there

Fishing should be good in the Collection Ditch

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing should be good in the Collection Ditch but check road conditions reported by Nevada Department of Transportation (www.nvroads.com) prior to any travel plans. Snow levels and windy conditions are impacting access on the county road to the Refuge and access around the refuge is also very limited. No recent reports from anglers due to travel conditions.

Trout fishing has been very good with abundant numbers of 18”-20” trout being landed

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Very little change at Wild Horse Reservoir. Ice remains at about 15″ – 16″ with several inches of snow on top. New snow and strong winds have occasionally been causing access issues through the State Recreation Areas due to large drifts. Before heading out, check the Wild Horse SRA Facebook page for the most up to date road and parking conditions. Trout fishing has been very

Successful anglers are catching fish in the 14-18 inch range with an occasional 20 inch fish

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Very little change at South Fork Reservoir. The southwest shore between Coyote Cove, Jet Ski Beach, and Fisherman’s Point remains at about 12″ – 14″ of solid ice. The areas of Tomera Cove and the Boat Ramp have 8″-9″ inches. Expect several inches on snow atop the ice and some areas with deeper drifts. Rainbow trout fishing is fair. The bite is very light, be

Wildhorse Reservoir Ice Fishing Report

Wild Horse Reservoir

by FISH REPORTS STAFF

Jay checked in with us after a recent trip out to Wildhorse Reservoir on January 31st: Cold windy weekend at Wildhorse. Ice was 15” with a bunch of slushy spots. At times fishing was fast and furious and other times it was dead. Couldn’t quite get a pattern down but we still caught a bunch. Maybe the sporadic bite had something to do with the storm

This Weekend 2/18 & 2/19 Fishing Derby

Wild Horse Reservoir

by FISH REPORTS STAFF

We will have biscuits and gravy ready to go for anyone wanting to grab a quick breakfast and hit the ice. We’ll be open at 7:00 am for signup’s. Hope to see you all there

Annual Wildhorse Fishing Derby

Wild Horse Reservoir

by FISH REPORTS STAFF

Annual Wildhorse Fishing Derby Saturday February 18th and Sunday February 19th $10 Daily fish entrey fee per fish 100% Payout of entry fees or trout to top 3 trout each day. 100% Payout to entry fees for perch each day. Winner takes all!

Access to Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge through Secret Pass has been hit and miss

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Access to Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge through Secret Pass has been hit and miss due to recent storms and drifting snow. Check the Nevada Department of Transportation site for the most up to date road conditions. No recent reports from anglers due to travel conditions.

South Fork Reservoir Fishing Report

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The southwest shore between Coyote Cove, Jet Ski Beach, and Fisherman’s Point remains at about 12″ – 14″ of solid ice. The areas of Tomera Cove and the Boat Ramp have 6″ – 8″ inches. Expect several inches on snow atop the ice and some areas with deeper drifts. There is a large pressure ridge at the mouth of Boat Cove with some less stable

Jakes Creek Reservoir has 14 inches of ice

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Jakes Creek Reservoir has 14 inches of ice and 1 to 2 inches of snow on the ice. Fishing remains fair for trout in the 10 to 16 inch range. The dirt road going in has a dusting of snow and patches of ice, making travel is easy but slow. Ice fishing holes must not exceed 10 inches in diameter (NAC 503.583).

As of January 28, Wild Horse State Recreation Area reported 15″ of ice near the boat ramp

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of January 28, Wild Horse State Recreation Area reported 15″ of ice near the boat ramp. NOTE: Take extra caution as open water and soft edges have been reported forming at the Hendricks Arm bridge. It is important to exercise extreme caution while ice fishing and accessing this area. With most of Wild Horse Reservoir having snow coverage over the ice, spotting soft ice

South Fork Ice Conditions Remain 9-10 Inchs on Southwest Shore

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Ice conditions at South Fork Reservoir have not changed much since last report. The southwest shore between Coyote Cove, Jet Ski Beach, and Fisherman’s Point remains at about 9″ – 10″ of solid ice. The areas of Tomera Cove and the Boat Ramp have 6″ – 8″ inches. Expect several inches on snow atop the ice after recent storms. There is a large pressure ridge

Anglers continue to land trout between 18″- 25″ in 3′ – 7′ of water

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Wild Horse State Recreation Area received quite a bit of snow this week and staff is working on plowing out the ramp area, parking area, and campsites. Ice is averaging between 8″ and 10″thick, with a few anglers reporting areas with ice up to 12″ thick. Anglers continue to land trout between 18″- 25″ in 3′ – 7′ of water. Try dead sticking various baits

South Fork Ice Update

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

SOUTH FORK ICE UPDATE! The best ice remains along the Southwest shore. We've got 9 to 10 inches of solid ice along the Southwest Shore between Coyote Cove/Jet Ski Beach/Fisherman's Point. Tomera Cove and the Boat Ramp have 6-8 inches. CAUTION! There is a large pressure ridge (see 2nd photo) at the mouth of Boat Cove with some less stable ice from there toward the dam. Always take necessary safety

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