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Ruby Lake is ice free

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Ruby Lake is ice free. Anglers fishing the collection ditch are reporting fair to good angling for trout with trout over 20 inches being reported. Fall stocking has also increased angler success at the south springs. Dry fly fishing has slowed, and fly anglers are switching to leeches, streams and chironomids. Small, flashy spinners like Panther Martins are the go-to for spin anglers. Bass fishing

Wild Horse Reservoir Fishing Report

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The boat dock has been removed from the water for the winter. Thin ice has formed on the Hendricks Arm, Penrod Arm and some small coves, but is NOT safe for ice fishing, especially with warmer weather forecasted into the next week. Open water fishing is good for trout between 16″ and 22″. Shoreline anglers are having luck with PowerBait or night crawlers fished off

The dock at the main boat ramp has been removed for the winter

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The dock at the main boat ramp has been removed for the winter. Water temperatures are sitting in the low 40s and the reservoir is ice free. Trout fishing has been good throughout the reservoir. Fish are hitting combinations of PowerBait and worms fished off the bottom, as well as flashy spinners throw from shore. Best fishing is late morning near transition waters. Good-sized rainbows

9.5 lb. Rainbow at Wild Horse Reservoir

Wild Horse Reservoir

by DOUG BUSEY

November was a month to remember for Carson area resident Lew Souder, who had been sheep hunting. While fishing at Wild Horse Reservoir in northern Elko County, Souder wasn’t having any luck on the water. He decided to hunt instead and got himself a beautiful big horn sheep. After collecting his trophy, he went back to Wild Horse Reservoir (the same trip) where he landed

Due to freezing temperatures, the dock at the main boat ramp will be removed on December 8th

South Fork Reservoir

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA

PARK UPDATE Due to freezing temperatures, the dock at the main boat ramp will be removed on December 8th for the remainder of the season. Please use extra caution on the lake. We will continue to provide updates on the ice condition as winter progresses.

Fishing below the dam is fair

Humboldt River - South Fork

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing below the dam is fair. Flows are low and fishing is best in deeper pools. Above South Fork Reservoir, water is turbid and fishing is slow. Special Regulation: Artificial lures with single barbless hooks only above the Lucky Nugget causeway. Limit of 1 trout.

Water temps have dropped into the 40s and water levels are increasing

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps have dropped into the 40s and water levels are increasing. Shoreline weeds are still present but dying off. Better fishing opportunity will still be from float tube, kayak, etc. to reach the cooler and weed-free water. Trout are expected to measure up to 18″. Try small Panther Martins and Mepps, worms or your favorite PowerBait. Streamers and leeches are the go-to for fly

Water temps have dropped into the 40s and water levels remain low

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps have dropped into the 40s and water levels remain low. Trout catch rates are fair to good. Try small, flashy spinners or PowerBait combined with small pieces of worm under a bobber. Bass and bluegill catch rates have dropped off with cooler weather. The boat ramp is not open this year due to low water levels.

Recent snowfall has left the banks wet and icy

Owyhee River - East Fork

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Flows are low below Wild Horse Reservoir and fishing is best in the deeper pools. Recent snowfall has left the banks wet and icy.

Water temperatures are dropping into the high 40s to low 50s

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures are dropping into the high 40s to low 50s. Trout in the 15″ t0 20″ range are being caught in the collection ditch. Dry fly fishing has slowed, and fly anglers are switching to leeches, streams and chironomids. Small, flashy spinners like Panther Martins are the go-to for spin anglers. Bass fishing is done for the season. Special Regulations: Artificial lures only in

Thin ice has formed in some coves

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps have dipped into the low 40s. The boat dock has been removed from the water for the winter. Thin ice has formed in some coves, but is NOT safe for ice fishing, especially with warmer weather forecasted into the next week. Most of the reservoir remains open water. Trout fishing is good for fish between 16″ and 22″. Shoreline anglers are having luck

Water levels are down about 10 feet and the boat ramp is barely submerged

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are down about 10 feet and the boat ramp is barely submerged. It is unlikely anyone can launch a boat at this time. The shorelines are very muddy due to the receding water. Surface water temps have dropped into the 40s. The road is also in good condition, but may be muddy after recent precipitation. PowerBait and worms are always reliable, or try

The road to Angel Lake has closed for the season as of December 1, 2025

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The road to Angel Lake has closed for the season as of December 1, 2025. Reports will resume in the spring when the road reopens.

Trout fishing has been good throughout the reservoir

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures are sitting in the low 40s. Trout fishing has been good throughout the reservoir. Fish are hitting combinations of PowerBait and worms fished off the bottom, as well as flashy spinners throw from shore. Good-sized rainbows have been reeled in by shoreline anglers at Jetski Beach, Fisherman’s Point, and the dam. Fly anglers are having success with nymph, leech and streamer patterns. Boaters

Fishing for redband trout is good

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing for redband trout is good, with fish ranging from 3″-10″. Fish are concentrated in shallow pools and calm water downstream of rock and woody debris. Pools two-to-four feet deep hold the majority of fish. Copper Johns, Hare’s Ears and midges in sizes 16-20 are getting hit. Fish are still rising for small dry flies. Flows are moderate, and bank fishing is limited. Chest waders

Water levels are down about 10 feet and the boat ramp is barely submerged

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are down about 10 feet and the boat ramp is barely submerged. It is unlikely anyone can launch a boat at this time. The shorelines are very muddy due to the receding water. Surface water temps are in the high 40s to low 50s. The road is also in good condition, but may become muddy with precipitation in the forecast. Trout fishing has

Water temps have dipped into the low 40s

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps have dipped into the low 40s. Weather has been warmer than normal for this time of year and the boat dock remains in the water for now. Water clarity is improving as algae continues to die off. With cooler water temps, trout fishing is steadily picking up and fish are averaging 16″ to 22″. Shoreline anglers are having luck with PowerBait or night

Water temps have dropped into the 40s and water levels are increasing

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps have dropped into the 40s and water levels are increasing. Shoreline weeds are still present but dying off. Better fishing opportunity will still be from float tube, kayak, etc. to reach the cooler and weed-free water. Trout are expected to measure up to 18″. Try small Panther Martins and Mepps, worms or your favorite PowerBait. Streamers and leeches are the go-to for fly

Water temps are dropping into the low 50s and water levels are low

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps are dropping into the low 50s and water levels are low. Trout catch rates are fair to good. Anglers are using small, flashy spinners or PowerBait combined with small pieces of worm under a bobber. Bass and bluegill catch rates are slowing down with the cooler weather. Finesse baits should work for bass. Bluegill are most likely to hit worms under a bobber.

Water temperatures are dropping into the high 40s to low 50s

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures are dropping into the high 40s to low 50s. Trout in the 15″ t0 20″ range are being caught in the collection ditch. Dry fly fishing has slowed, and fly anglers are switching to leeches, streams and chironomids. Small, flashy spinners like Panther Martins are the go-to for spin anglers. Bass fishing is about done for the season. Special Regulations: Artificial lures only

Water levels and water clarity are in good shape

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels and water clarity are in good shape. Surface water temps are in the high 40s to low 50s. The road is also in good condition, but may become muddy with precipitation in the forecast. Trout fishing has picked up with the cooler temps. PowerBait and worms are always reliable, or try throwing a rooster tail or small spoon. Streamer and leech patterns should

The road remains open, but that may change soon with snow expected in the next week

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The road remains open, but that may change soon with snow expected in the next week. Snow has accumulated on the south and west sides of the lake. Anglers are catching trout in the 10″ range. Green PowerBait and worms are the go-to here for bait anglers. Fly anglers switching from dry flies to small leech, bugger and chironomid patterns. Float-tubers and kayakers are having

The reservoir is 50 degrees and water levels are increasing

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is 50 degrees and water levels are increasing. Shoreline weeds are present but dying off. Better fishing opportunity will be from float tube, kayak, etc. to reach the cooler and weed-free water. Trout are expected to measure up to 18″. Try small Panther Martins and Mepps, worms or your favorite PowerBait. Streamers and leeches are the go-to for fly anglers. Bass and catfish

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