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South Fork Reservoir Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The dock is out of the water and the main boat ramp is closed for the season. Those with small craft may launch at the gravel boat ramp at the north end of Jet Ski Beach between campsites 49 and 50. The water has cleared of algae and aquatic vegetation is quickly dying with the colder water temperatures. A bit of skim ice has formed

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Wildhorse Reservoir almost completely covered in ice today

Wild Horse Reservoir

by ELKO FLY SHOP

Soft water fishing is over for the season at Wildhorse Reservoir as it was almost completely covered in ice today. There was a bit of open water by the dam and a small bit at the Hendricks Arm but with the cold temps it will freeze completely very soon. South Fork on the other hand is almost completely ice free with a bit of ice

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Quick update on Wildhorse Reservoir

Wild Horse Reservoir

by ELKO FLY SHOP

A quick update on Wildhorse Reservoir. Where there was open water the fish were hitting on green beadhead crystal buggers and leeches on almost every cast. However, as of this morning the lake was 30-40% ice covered, mostly at the south end. There is open water from the island off of the state park boat ramp to the dam. Get out and fish this lake

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Expect ice along the edges and weeds

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water level is low with no recent report, but expect ice along the edges and weeds. At last report the bass bite was poor while trout fishing was good. With the colder temperatures the weeds should be dying and shore access should improve except for the ice. Trout fishing has been good from a float tube or small boat. A worm fished under a

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The trout bite has been good

Ruby Lake NWR

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Not much change at the refuge as the water level is still low in the south marsh and the Narciss boat ramp is unusable, though the main boat ramp is. The dock is out of the water and ice is forming along the weeds. The trout bite has been good while bass fishing is poor. Bass fishing is basically done for the year here. Fishing

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The surface water temperature were in the low 40s mid-week

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The surface water temperature were in the low 40s mid-week. The dock has been taken out of the water but as of the time of this report a boat could still be launched. There has been some skim ice in the backs of coves in the shallower water but shore access to fishing is good. The water has cleared of much of the algae and

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Expect 4WD conditions to get to Wilson Reservoir

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

No recent reports, but with the recent snows, expect 4WD conditions to get here. At last report fishing was good here and the water was clearing but the lake level was still low. Use the same techniques as at South Fork Reservoir. Shore anglers were having success fishing rooster tails, spoons, Rapalas, or bait fishing a worm under a bobber. Fly fishermen were having the

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The road is closed for the winter and the lake is ice covered

Angel Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The road is closed for the winter and the lake is ice covered. There will be no reports until late spring or early summer depending upon weather and snow conditions.

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A bit of skim ice has formed at the backs of coves

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The dock is out of the water and the main boat ramp is closed for the season. Those with small craft may launch at the gravel boat ramp at the north end of Jet Ski Beach between campsites 49 and 50. With the weather this week, few anglers were out and so there are few reports coming in. The water has cleared of algae and

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3 degrees this morning

South Fork Reservoir

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA

3 degrees this morning, but the freezing fog is slowly burning off the lake, exposing an early-winter wonderland. If you're brave enough for a colder-than-average sit along the shore, you will certainly be rewarded with some rod-bending fun. #fishing #rainbowtrout #nevadastateparks

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The Main Boat Ramp is now CLOSED for the season

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

ATTENTION! The Main Boat Ramp is now CLOSED for the season. Small crafts may access the water via the gravel jet ski ramp between sites 49 & 50 on the southwest side of the lake (weather permitting). Thanks for joining us on the water this year. We hope to see you again next season, hopefully with higher water levels. #nevadastateparks #elkonevada #boating #fishing #winteriscoming

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