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Surface water temperatures have dropped into the high 60’s

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temperatures have dropped into the high 60’s with the recent precipitation and cooler temperatures. The unsettled weather of the past week has interrupted fishing so not many anglers have been on the water. Fishing for bass may slow a bit with the cooler temperatures, but should still be good while trout fishing should start picking up. The south end of the lake is

Ruby Lake Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water level is low in the south marsh with levels that haven’t been this low since 2016. Weed growth is 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

Surface water temperatures are in the 70’s

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 and trout are holding deep except for very early in the morning. This is not the time of year for catch and release for trout. Anglers report fair fishing for trout from boats or float tubes in deeper water, especially in the canyon by the dam, while shore anglers

Wilson Reservoir Fishing Report

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 out of the water and unusable. Shore anglers should have some luck in the canyon by

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

The bass bite is good

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water level is very low as water is being drawn out for irrigation and the usual evaporation for this time of year. Surface water temperatures are in the high 70’s and the weeds are making shore fishing difficult. The bass bite is good for eight to 12-inch bass using soft plastic dark colored grubs and spinnerbaits. Trout fishing is slow to fair and worms

As of August 19, Lamoille Creek was flowing at 9.5 cfs

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The recent rains in eastern Nevada have provided a surge in stream flows and Lamoille Creek has been fishable for the past week and got another surge Thursday night with the rainstorm that moved through. Expect flows to diminish over the next week with a drier pattern moving in. Care should be taken when driving up the canyon as there has been some mud and

The water level is low in the south marsh with levels that haven’t been this low since 2016

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Little or no change here. The water level is low in the south marsh with levels that haven’t been this low since 2016. Weed growth is 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

Anglers report fair fishing for trout from boats or float tubes

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 and trout are holding deep except for very early in the morning. Anglers report fair fishing for trout from boats or float tubes in deeper water, especially in the canyon by the dam, while shore anglers report fair fishing early in the mornings and slow to poor fishing the

Expect a fair amount of algae and dropping water levels due to irrigation

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 out of the water and unusable. Shore anglers should have some luck in the canyon by

Bait anglers should have some luck with worms

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

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!

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