Elko County Fish Reports

In Elko County stream flows are up dramatically over last week due to the shot of precipitation early this week and the warm weather. However most streams are still well below the median for this time of year. Expect springtime snow, ice and muddy driving conditions into many of these streams, though roads are starting to dry out. The road into Lamoille Canyon is open

The East Fork of the Owyhee immediately below Wildhorse Dam is flowing at a trickle as little water is coming out of the dam. As you go further downstream flows pick up considerably with the snowmelt and flows coming in from the tributaries. The pool at the dam is still holding fish and is providing action for anglers using nymphs and streamers. As of March

Wildhorse is currently covered in very unsafe ice with no open water for fishing.  There is about a two-foot ring of water on the edge of the lake and the ice is very gray and porous.  Please stay off the ice.  With the continued warm weather and the forecast wind and rain on Monday, there may be some open water for fishing next weekend.  At

Very little change, with some streams down a bit and others up a bit. Most streams are well below the median for this time of year. Few fish in the river above the reservoir while there are a bit more holding in the pools in the river below the reservoir. Expect springtime snow, ice and muddy driving conditions into many of these streams. As of

No recent report, but expect unsafe ice with some open water along the edges. No recent report on angling pressure.

Very little change, with some streams down a bit and others up a bit. Most streams are well below the median for this time of year. Expect springtime snow, ice and muddy driving conditions into many of these streams. . With colder water temperatures expect stream fishing to be slow. Fish the deeper pools and slower water (if open) where the fish hang out this

Not a lot of change, with some streams down a bit and others up a bit. Expect springtime snow, ice and muddy driving conditions into many of these streams. With colder water temperatures expect stream fishing to be slow. Fish the deeper pools and slower water (if open) where the fish hang out this time of year to conserve energy. As of March 17, The

No recent information on the condition of Harrison Pass.  With the snow at higher elevations last weekend it probably isn’t be passable. Secret Pass is recommended.  Plenty of open water in the collection ditch and the ponds. Some ice in the mornings but with warmer temperatures forecast for next week that should go away.  Fishing has been fair to good for 13 to 18-inch fish

The ice edges have softened up and as the day warms up there are a few inches of slush. The north end of the lake has gray porous ice, the mouth of both Hendricks and Penrod Arms have weak spots from pressure ridges and anglers need to proceed with extreme caution.  No ATV’s or UTV’s should be on the ice and this is probably the

The road was in good shape last week, but the lake level is low.  The ice is receding with open water from shore for fishing.  No reports from anglers on fishing conditions.  Expect similar conditions as South Fork Reservoir and anglers should use the same presentations.  Since the big question every spring is when will the lake spill, with the low water levels and lack

South Fork is completely ice free and boats can be launched at the main boat ramp on the northeast side of the lake though the dock is still out of the water. The concrete boat ramp at Coyote Cove is out of the water so is unusable. Little has changed in fishing conditions and while some days produce fish, others have not.  Fishing has been

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The ice is averaging 15 inches of good ice with little to no snow on top. With the rain forecast for Friday and then freezing overnight temperatures, expect slick ice over the weekend unless there is some snowfall on Saturday.  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

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

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