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

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. With colder water temperatures

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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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