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Damsel nymphs are a better bet fished along the weed beds

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Very little change here as surface water temperatures are in the high 70’s and fishing for bass has been good while trout fishing has been slow as they move to deeper water. The south end of the lake is very weedy and there is a lot of algae. Fishing has been fair for 15-to 20-inch trout for spin, bait and fly rodders from boats or

Youth Introduction to Fishing Clinic - Angel Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Join NDOW for a Youth Introduction to Fishing Clinic (under 12 years of age) at Angel Lake. Participants will rotate through the following stations: Fish Identification, Tackle & Knots, Habitat & Diet and Casting Practice. After the stations, participants will hit the shorelines to catch some fish! Fishing rods and bait will be provided. NOTE: Registered participants must be UNDER 12 years of age. All registered

The water level is low as water is being drawn out for irrigation

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water level is low as water is being drawn out for irrigation and the usual evaporation for this time of year. Surface water temperatures are in the 70’s and the weeds are growing making shore fishing difficult. With the warmer water the bass bite is good for eight to 12-inch bass using soft plastic dark colored grubs and spinnerbaits. Worms seem to be the

Ruby Lake Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Little or no change here. The water level is low in the south marsh and weed growth is getting thick, but boats with electric motors can still get around the main channels as gas motors are helping to chop up some of the more popular paths through the marsh. With surface water temperatures in the mid 70’s the bass bite at Ruby Lake NWR continues

Shore anglers will do best where the banks are steep

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temperatures are in the 70’s and algae is thick along with scattered weed beds. With the warmer surface water temperatures, the trout have moved into deeper water and anglers should stick to early in the day when surface water temperatures are their coolest. Anglers report fair fishing for trout from boats or float tubes in deeper water, especially in the canyon by the

Shore anglers should have some luck in the canyon by the dam

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 dropping water levels due to irrigation. The best trout fishing should be from a float tube or a small cartop boat or canoe as the boat ramp is unusable. Shore anglers should have some luck in the canyon by the dam as the water

Anglers report fair to good fishing for both rainbow and tiger trout

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers report fair to good fishing for both rainbow and tiger trout on small black or olive crystal or wooly buggers as well as black leeches. 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, black gnats, yellow stimulators and grasshoppers. Spin fishermen should

South Fork Reservoir Fishing Report

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Very little change here as surface water temperatures are in the high 70’s and fishing for bass has been good while trout fishing has been slow as they move to deeper water. The south end of the lake is very weedy and there is a lot of algae. Fishing has been fair for 15-to 20-inch trout for spin, bait and fly rodders from boats or

Humbolt River Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Stocking – Fish in the Humboldt River are self-sustaining and stocking is not necessary. Regulations – Limit is 25 game fish of which not more than 5 may be trout, 5 may be walleye, 5 may be black bass and 2 may be white bass or white bass hybrids over 15 inches total length. White bass or wipers under 15 inches total length may be

New water record for Wildhorse Reservoir 28.18lb. Catfish

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing in Elko County just keeps getting better! Check out the latest new water record for Wildhorse Reservoir. Micah Sanchez landed this 28lb. 3oz. Catfish on July 27th, out-weighing the previous record by over 4 pounds! It's hot outside, but the fishing is hotter!

10 lb. Wiper

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Don't miss out on the great fishing in northern Nevada! Whether you’re interested in trout fishing at an alpine lake, fishing for warmwater trophy fish at one of our reservoirs, or staying local at a community pond, there are plenty of options for you and your family. Shout out to Jeff Peterson for catching this 10 lb. wiper at Wildhorse in early July! Find fishing

20.25lb. Unofficial state record Tiger Trout

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

In May, an unofficial state record Tiger Trout was caught by Eric McBride at the Ruby NWR Collection Ditch. Weighing in at 20 pounds 4 ounces, leaving the previous record behind by over 4 pounds! With no official scale or witnessing NDOW representative, we couldn’t give it the official title, but it’s still an amazing catch!

New Water Record- 11.37lb. Wiper at Wildhorse Reservoir

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Waylon Broadway reeled in this 11 pound 6 ounce Wiper at Wildhorse Reservoir on July 13th. Setting the new water record by 3 ounces!

Fishing has been good for both crappie and bass

Willow Creek Reservoir

by OR DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE STAFF

Willow Creek provides a great opportunity for anglers and the boat ramp is accessible. With the recent warming trend this is great place for anglers looking to get out and catch trout, bass and crappie this time of year. There is lots of bank access and also a fishing dock. Anglers should concentrate on the areas where there is structure early morning and late afternoon. Fishing

The Bruneau River has dropped rapidly and is now very fishable

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The Bruneau River has dropped rapidly and is now very fishable. Fish are hitting both dries and nymphs. With the poor snowpack and the unusually warm dry spring and beginning to summer, anglers should take advantage of early summer conditions while they can. Expect very low stream flows later this summer. As of July 8, the Bruneau River was flowing at 16.5 cfs.

Hoppers are starting to appear

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Flows on the South Fork of the Humboldt have dropped as the snow pack recedes. As of July 8, the South Fork of the Humboldt was flowing between 10 and 28 cfs which is well below the median of 170 cfs for this time of year. Anglers can expect slow fishing above the reservoir with the best fishing being below the dam. Below the dam

Worms seem to be the presentation of choice for trout

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The lake level is good, though starting to draw down with irrigation. Surface water temperatures have climbed into the mid to high 60’s and the weeds are growing making shore fishing difficult, but not impossible yet. With the warmer water the bass have become active and fishing for them is good using soft plastic dark colored grubs and spinnerbaits. Worms seem to be the presentation

Lamoille Creek was flowing at 41 cfs

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Lamoille Creek is still a bit high but becoming fishable in spots and fishing in the beaver dams should be good. Once flows drop NDOW should be stocking the creek, probably in the next few weeks. Small nymphs and dry flies should both work. The upper half of Lamoille Canyon has mostly brook trout and tiger trout, while the lower half has mostly wild rainbows.

Fishing has been good using dry flies such as caddis flies, small stoneflies and Mayflies

Owyhee River - East Fork

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Flows in the upper stretch of the river right below the dam are good as water is being drawn out for irrigation. Fishing has been good using dry flies such as caddis flies, small stoneflies and Mayflies. Drifting nymphs under a dry flie or indicator as well as swinging small buggers and streamers should also be good. Grass hoppers are out so hopper and Chernobyl

With the warmer temperatures the bass bite at Ruby Lake NWR continues to be good

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

With the warmer temperatures the bass bite at Ruby Lake NWR continues to be good, though it is taking approximately 10 bass to catch a keeper. Minimum keeper size is 10 inches. Many anglers report catching as many as 50 bass days per angler but limits of 10 bass per angler are hard to come by. Soft plastic grubs in blue, black or purple seemed

Surface water temperatures have moved to around 70 degrees

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temperatures have moved to around 70 degrees and algae is growing and staining the water. With the warmer surface water temperatures, the trout are moving into deeper water. Anglers continue to report good fishing for trout from boats or float tubes, while shore anglers report fair fishing in the mornings. Bass fishing is good and a few wipers have been showing up in

Very little change here as continue to report good fishing

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Very little change here as continue to report good fishing for chunky 13-to-16-inch trout and smaller bass as the surface water temperatures climb higher to around 70 degrees. The best trout fishing is from a float tube or a small cartop boat or canoe as the boat ramp is unusable. Fly fishermen seem to be having the best luck using leech, wooly buggers and chironomids.

Anglers continue to report good fishing

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers continue to report good fishing for both rainbow and tiger trout on small black or olive crystal or wooly buggers as well as black leeches. Chironomids, pheasant tail nymphs, gold ribbed hare’s ears and soft hackles under an indicator or dry fly should also work. Spin fishermen should try small gold or silver spinners. Bait anglers should have some luck with worms under a

South Fork Reservoir Fishing Report

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temperatures have moved into high 60’s to low 70’s and fishing for bass has been good. With the warmer temperatures and sunny days, the algae and the weed beds at the south end of the lake are growing. Fishing has been fair to good for 15-to 20-inch trout for spin, bait and fly rodders from boats or float tubes but just fair for

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