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As of December 6th there is a minimum of approximately 6.5″ of ice

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of December 6th, Wild Horse State Recreation Area reported a minimum of approximately 6.5″ of ice when entering from the state boat ramp, which passes the recommended 4″ minimum for safe walking or small groups ice fishing. Remember, no ice is guaranteed to be 100% safe, always be cautious. NDOW biologists responsible for Wild Horse expect trout fishing through the ice for 18” and

Currently at a minimum of approximately 6.5” of ice on Wild Horse Reservoir

Wild Horse Reservoir

by WILD HORSE STATE RECREATION AREA

After measuring for ice thinkness, we are currently at a minimum of approximately 6.5” of ice on Wild Horse reservoir when entering from the Wild Horse SRA boat ramp. With this thickness, it should be safe to begin ice fishing! As always, please exercise caution when out fishing on the ice. We do not recommend driving across or on it.

Access to the Bruneau is now through Grasmere in Idaho

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Access to the Bruneau is now through Grasmere in Idaho. Flows are low with the reporting station showing ice. There is lots of snow and ice. Expect fishing to be poor. There will be no more fishing reports until next spring on this water.

Flows are better below the reservoir and fishing is slow to fair

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Very little change here as flows on the South Fork of the Humboldt are very low and fishing is difficult due to low flows and ice formation. Flows are better below the reservoir and fishing is slow to fair. As of December 2, the South Fork of the Humboldt was flowing at approximately 5.24 cfs above the reservoir and 8.1 cfs below the reservoir.

Jake Creek is ice covered with two to four inches of ice

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Jake Creek is ice covered with two to four inches of ice depending upon where on the reservoir you are. Give this lake another week or two before venturing on the ice. Once the ice is safe, expect good fishing for 10 to 14 inch trout this winter.

As of December 2, Lamoille Creek reporting station was showing ice

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Access to the fishable parts of streams is difficult due to recent snows. If anglers get to the streams expect ice and snow making fishing difficult. Lamoille Canyon access is by snowshoe, skis or snow mobile due to snow which is currently about three feet deep at the Snotel site in the canyon. The upper reaches of the creek are ice covered. As of December

East Fork Owyhee River Fishing Report

Owyhee River - East Fork

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

This stream has a lot of ice and snow and fishing is diffcult due to this and low flows. Fly rodders should be nymphing or swinging streamers where flows allow. Spin fishermen should use small gold spinners or dark spinners with contrasting light colors. As of December 2, the East Fork of the Owyhee below the dam was flowing at 7.57 cfs while at the

Last weekend the ice thickness was around four inches

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Last weekend the ice thickness was around four inches, but there were spots that were thinner. Give it at least another week, and two weeks would be better, before heading onto the lake depending upon the weather. With the colder temperatures forecast for the upcoming week, it may be safe for ice fishing the weekend of December 10th. As a general rule, this lake doesn’t

Wilson Reservoir Fishing Report

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

No recent reports, but with the recent snows, expect 4WD conditions to get here. Water conditions here are generally similar to South Fork so there may be some open water for fishing. However, that may not be the case and even if it is, it won’t be long before it does freeze over. At last report, early November, fishing was good here but the lake

Road is Closed to Angel Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The road is closed and there will be no more fishing reports until late next spring or earl in the summer depending upon snow conditions this winter.

As of Thursday, December 1, the lake was 80-85 percent ice covered with very unsafe ice

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. As of Thursday, December 1, the lake was 80-85% ice covered with very unsafe ice. The open water was along the northeastern shoreline from the main boat ramp cove up to the dam. This weekend has daytime highs above freezing in the area and Saturday’s weather may be

We hit -6 last night

South Fork Reservoir

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA

BRRRRR.....Let's face it, it's down-right cold. We hit -6 last night, and saw ice skins form over about 50% of the reservoir. There is some pretty solid ice around the boat ramp, and the extended forecast calls for continued lows in the single-digits to low teens. We expect to be closing the ramp for the season in the coming days, as it appears the ice is

Very little change here as flows on the South Fork of the Humboldt are very low

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Very little change here as flows on the South Fork of the Humboldt are very low and fishing is difficult due to low flows and ice formation. Flows are better below the reservoir and fishing is slow to fair. As of November 18, the South Fork of the Humboldt was flowing at approximately 5.03 cfs above the reservoir and6.50 cfs below the reservoir.

Jake Creek is almost completely ice covered

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Jake Creek is almost completely ice covered and like Wildhorse is in limbo with very unsafe ice and little or no open water for fishing. Please stay off the ice until about New Years.

As of November 18, Lamoille Creek reporting station was showing ice

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Many of the streams are snow and ice covered with low water conditions making fishing difficult. Some of the gauging stations are not showing flows due to ice. Expect slow fishing. Anyone looking to fish them should come prepared to hike in the snow. Access to Lamoille Canyon is limited due to snow with only the lower third of the canyon accessible by car. The

The south marsh and dike units are frozen with unsafe ice

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The south marsh and dike units are frozen with unsafe ice. The collection ditch has a fair amount of ice at the north end starting at Bressman cabin. as well as some ice at the south end. There is still plenty of open water along the ditch for fishing and anglers can expect fair to good fishing for 15 to 20-inch trout with an occasional

Wildhorse almost completely ice covered

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

On Thursday, November 17, Wildhorse was almost completely ice covered. There was just a bit of open water by the bridge in the Hendricks Arm as well as a swimming pool sized area near the mouth of the Hendricks Arm. There is also some open water by the dam that is inaccessible to anglers. The ice is very unsafe and as a general rule not

Wilson Reservoir Fishing Report

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

No recent reports, but with the recent snows, expect 4WD conditions to get here. Water conditions here are generally similar to South Fork so there should be some open water for fishing. However, that may not be the case and even if it is, it won’t be long before it does freeze over. At last report fishing was good here and the water was clearing

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

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.

South Fork Reservoir Fishing Report

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. The water has cleared of algae and aquatic vegetation is quickly dying with the colder water temperatures. A bit of skim ice has formed

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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