Elko County Fish Reports

Flows on the South Fork of the Humboldt have dropped as the snow pack recedes. As of June 17, the South Fork of the Humboldt was flowing at 118 cfs which is well below the median of 450 cfs for this time of year. Anglers can expect fair fishing above the reservoir with the best fishing being below the dam. Below the dam red copper

The lake is full, surface water temperatures have climbed into the mid 60’s with a few weeds and anglers are catching trout up to16 inches.  Expect the weeds to start growing and shore access will soon be limited. With the warmer water expect bass to be active.  Worms seem to be the presentation of choice for trout, though small spinners should also work for those

With the lack of snow, stream flows are dropping quickly and many are now fishable. However, they may still be turbid. With the poor snowpack and the unusually warm spring, anglers should take advantage of early summer conditions while they can. Expect very low stream flows later this summer. As of June 16, Lamoille Creek was down significantly from last week flowing at 158 cfs

With the lack of snow, stream flows are dropping quickly and many are now fishable. However, they may still be turbid. With the poor snowpack and the unusually warm spring, anglers should take advantage of early summer conditions while they can. Expect very low stream flows later this summer. Flows in the upper stretch of the river have increased as water is being drawn out

The electric motor boat opener was this past Wednesday and there was a good turnout of anglers on that day. A lot of bass were caught but not a lot of keepers, though a few anglers showed up with two-to-three-pound bass. Many anglers report catching as many as 50 bass but only six to eight keepers, so it seems to be averaging around 10 bass

Anglers report that trout fishing from shore has slowed but for those who can get on the water either in a float tube or boat success has been better but not as good as it has been.  Perch fishing has been poor due to the die-off though a few are being reported in the creel with few to no perch being reported in the creel. 

Very little change here.  Fishing for trout continues to be good for fly fishermen using leech, wooly buggers and chironomids as surface water temperatures have moved into the mid to high 60’s.  Damselfly nymphs should be tried as well.  Mayflies are starting to hatch so pale morning duns (PMD’s), Adams and other Mayfly dries and emergers should start working.  Bass are active and showing up

The electric motor boat opener was this past Wednesday and there was a good turnout of anglers on that day.  A lot of bass were caught but not a lot of keepers, though a few anglers showed up with two-to-three-pound bass.  Many anglers report catching as many as 50 bass but only six to eight keepers, so it seems to be averaging around 10 bass

Flows on the South Fork of the Humboldt are up due to snowfall at the higher elevations of the Ruby Mountains last week and unseasonably warm weather. As of June 10, the South Fork of the Humboldt was flowing at 190 cfs which is well below the median of 550 cfs for this time of year. While flows are up it is still fishable and

The lake is full, surface water temperatures have climbed into the mid 60’s with few weeds and anglers are catching trout up to16 inches.  Expect the weeds to start growing and shore access will soon be limited. With the warmer water expect bass to be active.  Worms seem to be the presentation of choice for trout, though small spinners should also work for those who

Most stream flows are down, with just a few up due to the hot weather causing an increase in snowmelt at the higher elevations. The peak snowmelt is over, so expect decreasing flows over the next few weeks with dry weather conditions forecast for eastern Nevada. The one exception is Lamoille Creek which is actually flowing above average due to the recent snowfall at the

Starting Wednesday, June 15, anglers may put boats with electric motors only on the south lake. Expect fair bass fishing to begin with until the water gets a bit warmer. For bass most anglers use three to five inch soft plastic grubs fished on a weedless hook. Dark colors with sparkle seem to work best. Popular colors include motor oil, quacamole, root beer, black, dark

The road to Angel Lake is open and the lake is ice free.  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 should also work.  Spin fishermen should try small gold or silver spinners.

Surface water temperatures have moved into the mid to high 60’s and fishing for bass has been good. With the warmer temperatures and sunny days expect the algae to get thicker and the weed beds at the south end of the lake to start forming. Fishing has been fair to good for trout depending upon the day for spin, bait and fly rodders. Bait anglers

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Stream flows are showing mixed results with some up and some down compared to last week in northeastern Nevada but are still well below normal. Those basins with more snow will see increases in flows next week with the warmer weather but as you head south, they may drop off due to lack of snowpack. In White Pine County, most streams have changed little and

The lake is full, surface water temperatures have climbed into the high 50’s, and anglers are catching trout.  With the warmer water expect bass to start becoming active soon.  Worms seem to be the presentation of choice for trout, though small spinners should also work for those who want to throw some hardware.  Fly rodders should be using chironomids, PT nymphs, hare’s ears, small black

Stream flows are showing mixed results with some up and some down compared to last week in northeastern Nevada but are still well below normal. Those basins with more snow will see increases in flows next week with the warmer weather but as you head south, they may drop off due to lack of snowpack. As of May 27, Lamoille Creek was flowing at 228