Elko County Fish Reports

The Bruneau River is showing ice but expect flows around 20 to 25 cfs

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Not much change here as many streams are still mostly covered in ice with open water where flows are faster. Flows appear to be increasing with the warmer weather melting some of the snowpack. Shorelines are snow and ice covered and very slippery. Access is iffy to many of these waters so leave a trip plan and be prepared to spend the night. Anglers need

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As of February 11, South Fork of the Humboldt was flowing between 10 and 15 cfs

Humboldt River

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Not much change here as many streams are still mostly covered in ice with open water where flows are faster. Flows appear to be increasing with the warmer weather melting some of the snowpack. Shorelines are snow and ice covered and very slippery. Access is iffy to many of these waters so leave a trip plan and be prepared to spend the night. Anglers need

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Jakes Creek has approximately eight to 10 inches of ice

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Jakes Creek has approximately eight to 10 inches of ice. Anglers report slow fishing for trout using worms or PowerBait.

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As of February 11, Lamoille Creek was flowing at 4.7 cfs

Lamoille Creek

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Not much change here as many streams are still mostly covered in ice with open water where flows are faster. Flows appear to be increasing with the warmer weather melting some of the snowpack. Shorelines are snow and ice covered and very slippery. Access is iffy to many of these waters so leave a trip plan and be prepared to spend the night. With colder

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As of February 11, The East Fork of the Owyhee River near Mountain City was showing ice

Owyhee River - East Fork

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Not much change here as many streams are still mostly covered in ice with open water where flows are faster. Flows appear to be increasing with the warmer weather melting some of the snowpack. Shorelines are snow and ice covered and very slippery. Access is iffy to many of these waters so leave a trip plan and be prepared to spend the night. With colder

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Someone punched through the drift at the top of Harrison Pass, but it is still iffy to go over the pass

Ruby Lake NWR

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Someone punched through the drift at the top of Harrison Pass, but it is still iffy to go over the pass. Only those vehicles with high clearance and good tires should attempt it. There are still some drifts on the west side of the pass that could cause some problems. Carry chains and a shovel. It is still advised to use Secret Pass. The roads

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Trout have been averaging 15 to 20 inches

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Very little change here as the ice is averaging 13 to 15 inches of good clear ice. With the warmer weather the surface is melting during the day and freezing at night causing slick walking conditions in many areas. Fishing for trout continues to be good using PowerBait or worms fished about four to six feet below the ice though a few are being caught

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No recent report but expect similar conditions as at South Fork

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

No recent report but expect similar conditions as at South Fork. The road to Wilson is more than likely 4WD only due to mud.

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The road to Angel Lake is closed for the winter and the lake is ice covered

Angel Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The road to Angel Lake is closed for the winter and the lake is ice covered and there will be no more fishing reports until late spring or early summer depending upon snowfall this winter.

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Anglers are warned to stay off the ice at South Fork

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of Friday, February 11, the lake was ice covered with ice that is still five to eight inches of gray, porous ice with little to no snow on top making it very slick. The edges are getting soft in the afternoon and there is standing water on the ice. Anglers are warned to stay off the ice at South Fork, especially the warm weather

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Elko County Fish Reports

Ice Update: There is OPEN WATER on the west side shoreline.

Ice Fishing For Catfish

The Bruneau River is showing ice but expect flows around 20 to 25 cfs

As of February 11, South Fork of the Humboldt was flowing between 10 and 15 cfs

Jakes Creek has approximately eight to 10 inches of ice

As of February 11, Lamoille Creek was flowing at 4.7 cfs

As of February 11, The East Fork of the Owyhee River near Mountain City was showing ice

Someone punched through the drift at the top of Harrison Pass, but it is still iffy to go over the pass

Trout have been averaging 15 to 20 inches

No recent report but expect similar conditions as at South Fork

The road to Angel Lake is closed for the winter and the lake is ice covered

Anglers are warned to stay off the ice at South Fork