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Ice conditions are changing fast here with the warmer weather

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Ice conditions are changing fast here with the warmer weather. The ice has been ranging between seven and 12 inches with a surface is still slick, though snow in the forecast for Saturday, surface conditions may improve. As of Thursday, March 3, the shorelines were starting to show some open water, especially on the north end. With overnight lows expected to drop into the high

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As of Thursday, March 3, South Fork was 90% open water

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of Thursday, March 3, South Fork was 90% open water with very unsafe ice on the north and eastern shorelines. Surface water temperatures on the west side were 41 degrees midweek. The main boat ramp is still unusable as the cove is still ice covered. The boat ramp at Coyote Cove is out of the water so is also unusable. Fishing has been fair

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5th Annual Compston Fishing Derby

Wild Horse Reservoir

by FISH REPORTS STAFF

Saturday March 5th at Wiildhorse Reservoir. Entry starts at 7 AM until 10 AM at Amy's Bar and Grill. Final weigh in at 4PM.

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Saturday was another great day for ice fishing at the Wildhorse Fishing Derby

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Saturday was another great day for ice fishing at the Wildhorse Fishing Derby. With over 500 entries, the trout were big and the payouts were bigger! If you missed it yesterday, you can still play today! Registration today is from 7am-11am and judging until 4pm.

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

Bruneau River

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Not much change here as many streams are still mostly covered in ice due to overnight temperatures in the teens. Flows are similar to last week and shorelines are snow and ice covered and very slippery. Access is iffy to many of these waters due to springlike muddy conditions, so leave a trip plan and go prepared to spend the night. Anglers need to go

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As of February 19, South Fork of the Humboldt was flowing at 10 cfs

Humboldt River

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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As of February 19, Lamoille Creek was flowing at 5.4 cfs

Lamoille Creek

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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The East Fork of the Owyhee River near Mountain City was showing ice but expect flowsbetween 30 and 35 cfs

Owyhee River - East Fork

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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Fishing has been fair for 13 to 16-inch fish

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 especially with the recent snow. 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

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Fishing For Trout Continues to Be Good

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Very little change here as the ice is averaging 15 inches of good clear ice with a skiff of snow on top to make walking easier. There is little snow along the shorelines so snowmobiles aren’t recommended. 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 throughout the

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The ice here is unsafe and anglers should stay off

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The ice here is unsafe and anglers should stay off. The upside is that from where the river enters the reservoir at the south end to goose island, there is plenty of open water for fishing on the west side of the lake. Fly fishermen report that fishing has been fair for smaller trout with an occasional fish in the 15 to 20-inch range. Most

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

South Fork Reservoir

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA

Ice Update: There is OPEN WATER on the west side shoreline. Please use caution around remaining ice on the lake. Thank you and stay safe!

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Ice Fishing For Catfish

South Fork Reservoir

by FISH REPORTS STAFF

Joshua checked in with us after a weekend of ice fishing at Wild Horse Reservoir: So after speaking with one of our fellow Ice Fishing gurus yesterday, I now call Obi-Wan, I decided to go out today and give my first full fledge dedicated attempt at catching my first CAT through the ice ! And here is how it went !..... Thanks for sharing Joshua!

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