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Surface water temps are in the low to mid 50’s and continuing to fall

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temps are in the low to mid 50’s and continuing to fall. The recent precipitation and cold spell have caused the algae to dissipate and has trout moving close to shore. Algae and other aquatic vegetation is clearing and improving water clarity. Fishing for trout is good while fishing for bass has slowed tremendously. Anglers fishing from shore are having success throwing rooster-tails,

Shore fishing has picked up

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water level is low but fishing conditions at Wilson are similar to those at South Fork with trout fishing starting to pick up and bass fishing starting to slow down. Surface water temperatures are right in the low to mid 50’s and fishing is good. Shore fishing has picked up and fishing from a boat or float tube has been good. Use the same

Expect ice to start forming on this lake in the near future

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of Wednesday, October 26, the road to Angel Lake was open. Make sure to check NDOT’s road conditions map for updates before heading up until it is closed for the winter. Expect ice to start forming on this lake in the near future with it’s northeastern exposure and high elevation. No recent report but expect good fishing for both rainbow and tiger trout on

Surface water temperatures have dropped into the mid 50’s

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temperatures have dropped into the mid 50’s and the water is clearing nicely from the summer load of algae. There is still a bit of suspended algae in the middle and east side of the lake. Fishing for bass is slow with the cooler water temperatures. If targeting bass, look for structure along shorelines that get lots of sun and fish very slow

NDOW fishing forecast for Wildhorse Reservoir

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

This Wildlife Wednesday, Fisheries Biologist CJ Ellingwood gives you an update and a fishing forecast for Wildhorse Reservoir.

The water level is low and weedy which is normal but making shore fishing difficult

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water level is low and weedy which is normal but making shore fishing difficult. Surface water temperatures are in the low to mid 60’s. The bass bite has slowed with the cooler temperatures and is fair for eight to 12-inch bass using soft plastic dark colored grubs and spinnerbaits. Trout fishing is picking up and is fair to good from a float tube or

Surface water temperatures have dropped into the low 60’s

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water level is low in the south marsh and the Narciss boat ramp is unusable, though the main boat ramp is. Surface water temperatures have dropped into the low 60’s and the bass bite has slowed. With the cooler water temperatures the best bass fishing is in the afternoons. Minimum keeper size is 10 inches. Most of the keepers are on the small size

Shore anglers report fair to good fishing for trout

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

With the recent warm sunny afternoons, the surface water temperature hasn’t cooled much and is still in the low to mid-60’s. Fishing conditions have changed little in the last week. Weeds and algae are still abundant in the reservoir with leeward shores (mainly east side of the lake) have a film of very green algae along the shorelines. Water level is below 50% and boaters

Trout fishing starting to pick up and bass fishing starting to slow dow

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Conditions at Wilson are similar to South Fork with trout fishing starting to pick up and bass fishing starting to slow down. Surface water temperatures in the low to mid 60’s. There is still a fair amount of algae and weeds. Shore fishing has picked up and fishing form a boat or float tube has been good. Use the same techniques as at South Fork

Surface water temperatures have stayed in the mid 60’s

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

With the warmer than average sunny afternoons, surface water temperatures have stayed in the mid 60’s and fishing conditions are identical to last week. Fishing for bass has slowed a bit and trout fishing has picked up. The south end of the lake is still weedy and there is a lot of algae here and in the coves along the shores. Both should start dissipating

Anglers continue to report fair to good fishing

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Little to no change here as anglers continue to report fair to good fishing for both rainbow and tiger trout on small black or olive crystal or wooly buggers as well as black leech patterns. Chironomids, pheasant tail nymphs, gold ribbed hare’s ears and soft hackles under an indicator or dry fly should also work. Dry flies can still be productive on warmer sunny afternoons.

As of September 30, the Bruneau River was flowing at a low 3.5 cfs

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Flows are very low and fishing is poor. Fish are occasionally hitting dry flies and with the low flows, fishing nymphs is almost impossible except in the pools and spring heads. Hoppers, yellow stimulators, yellow or tan elk hair caddis, ant and beetle patterns should all work where fish can be found. Expect poor fishing here due to low water all summer. As of September

Flows on the South Fork of the Humboldt are very low

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Flows on the South Fork of the Humboldt are very low and fishing is difficult except in the pools. Flows above the reservoir are almost nonexistent. Flows are better below the reservoir and fishing is fair there. Fishing dries in the stream should produce a few trout and streamers and nymphs in the pools are also working. As of September 30, the South Fork of

As of September 30, Lamoille Creek was flowing at 3.2 cfs

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of September 27 the road was open above the Terraces Picnic area and we aren’t sure if they are going to close the road for much needed road repairs as stated in an earlier press release or not. However, if they do, foot traffic will be allowed access to the creek above the closure. Drivers will be able to turn around at the Terraces.

As of September 30, the East Fork of the Owyhee below the dam was flowing at 2.78 cfs

Owyhee River - East Fork

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water out of the Wildhorse just a trickle and fishing is difficult in much of the stream. Some of the larger pools have been productive for trout, with those closer to the dam having reservoir fish while those further down the canyon producing wild trout in the 10 to 15 inch size. Anglers report good fishing near the USFS Wildhorse Crossing Campground with dries.

As of September 16, the Bruneau River was flowing at a low 5.13 cfs

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Flows have picked up a bit thanks to recent precipitation but it is still difficult to fish. Fish are hitting dry flies and with the low flows, fishing nymphs is almost impossible except in the pools and spring heads. Hoppers, yellow stimulators, yellow or tan elk hair caddis, ant and beetle patterns should all work where fish can be found. Expect poor fishing here due

Flows on the South Fork of the Humboldt are very low

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Flows on the South Fork of the Humboldt are very low and fishing is difficult except in the pools. Flows are better below the reservoir and fishing is fair there. As of September 16, the South Fork of the Humboldt was flowing at approximately 1 cfs above the reservoir and 9 cfs below the reservoir.

The water level is low and weedy

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water level is low and weedy which is normal but making shore fishing difficult. Surface water temperatures are dropping. The bass bite is fair to good for eight to 12-inch bass using soft plastic dark colored grubs and spinnerbaits. Trout fishing is slow to fair and worms seem to be the presentation of choice for trout, though small spinners should also work for those

As of September 9, Lamoille Creek was flowing at 4.29 cfs

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Starting Monday, September 19, the road in Lamoille Canyon will be closed from the Terraces Picnic Area to Road’s End for much needed work due to debris flows and water issues that are eroding the road. However, foot traffic will be allowed access to the creek above the closure. Drivers will be able to turn around at the Terraces. Flows in Lamoille Creek are low,

East Fork of the Owyhee below the dam was flowing at 2.39 cfs

Owyhee River - East Fork

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water out of the Wildhorse just a trickle and fishing is difficult in much of the stream. Some of the larger pools have been productive for trout, with those closer to the dam having reservoir fish while those further down the canyon producing wild trout in the 10 to 15 inch size. Anglers report good fishing near the USFS Wildhorse Crossing Campground with dries.

Dry flies have been working well

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water level is low in the south marsh with levels that haven’t been this low since 2016. However, boats can still be launched at the main boat ramp, though the Narciss boat ramp is unusable due to water levels and weed growth. Boaters can still get around along the main channel from the north boat launch, though it gets difficult off the beaten path.

Water levels are below 50 percent

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temperatures have dropped into the high 60’s. While there is still a fair amount of algae causing problems for shore anglers, It should start to dissipate as the water cools. Water levels are below 50% and boaters should take care around the island off of the state park boat ramp and in the canyon. Anglers report fair fishing for trout from boats or

Poppers can be effective during low light, still water conditions

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

No recent report from Wilson, but expect similar conditions as at South Fork Reservoir. Expect a fair amount of algae and weeds. The best trout fishing should be from a float tube or a small cartop boat or canoe as the boat ramp is out of the water and unusable. Shore anglers should have some luck in the canyon by the dam and shore fishing

Fair to good fishing for both rainbow and tiger trout

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Little to no change here as anglers continue to report fair to good fishing for both rainbow and tiger trout on small black or olive crystal or wooly buggers as well as black leech patterns. Chironomids, pheasant tail nymphs, gold ribbed hare’s ears and soft hackles under an indicator or dry fly should also work. Dry flies are also productive. Popular patterns include parachute Adams,

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