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Drill test holes as you venture onto the ice

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

On Thursday, January 13, the lake was ice covered with four to five inches of ice with no snow on top making it very slick. South Fork is notorious for variable thickness of ice and while four to five inches is okay for walking on, please drill test holes as you venture onto the ice. No recent reports of anglers fishing here.

Ice Fishing is upon us

Wild Horse Reservoir

by ELKO FLY SHOP

Ice Fishing is upon us. Wildhorse has 4 to 8 inches of ice, though there are some slush pockets and a few patches of layered ice. Layered ice is a base layer of ice, a layer of water and then another layer of ice. Be careful, drill test holes and wear waterproof boots. We will be closed Friday through Monday for New Years so get

As of Thursday, December 30, Wildhorse was completely covered in ice ranging from 4 to 8 inches

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of Thursday, December 30, Wildhorse was completely covered in ice ranging from 4 to 8 inches, though there are some problem areas. There are slush pockets as well as layered ice. Layered ice is where there is a base layer of ice, a layer of water and then another thinner layer of ice on top which is often broken through getting feet wet. In

On Thursday, December 30, the lake was ice covered with unsafe ice

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

On Thursday, December 30, the lake was ice covered with unsafe ice. This lake is in limbo between unsafe ice with no open water for fishing. It may be a few weeks yet before there is safe ice here depending upon what the weather does.

Ice Update

South Fork Reservoir

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA

Ice Update 12/29/21. Tomera Cove is 5-6”, Main Ramp is 6-7”, Jet Ski Beach & Coyote Cove is 4-5”. Please be careful of the pressure ridge running parallel 5-10 feet off the West Side shoreline.

Ice Update

South Fork Reservoir

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA

Ice Update: As of 12/20/2021, the ice measurements are as follows: - 3” at the main boat launch cove - 3” at Tomera Cove - 1-2” at Jet Ski Beach and Coyote Cove As of right now, it is recommended to NOT venture onto the ice. Have a great day, stay safe and get outdoors!

Paiute Sculpin On The South Fork of the Humboldt River

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Everybody loves to stuff themselves during the holidays! This Paiute sculpin had his fill with a Brook Trout. Thank you Landon Drake (@landon.drake) for sharing this awesome photo taken on the south fork of the Humboldt River!

The Bruneau River is flowing at 14.6 cfs

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Stream flows are down slightly compared to last week and many stations are starting to show ice instead of flows, but there is still open water for fishing. With colder water temperatures expect stream fishing to be slow to fair and to find ice on the rocks and shorelines. As of December 3, the Bruneau River was flowing at 14.6 cfs.

Expect the lake to freeze completely early next week with unsafe ice

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temperatures have dropped into the mid to high 30’s and the lake was about 70% covered in very unsafe ice on Tuesday, November 30. Bass fishing is done for the year. If you can find some open water along the shore the usual worms and PowerBait, as well as small spinners, rooster tails, and panther Martins should work for trout. Fly rodders should

As of December 3, Lamoille Creek is at 6.5 cfs

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Stream flows are down slightly compared to last week and many stations are starting to show ice instead of flows, but there is still open water for fishing. With colder water temperatures expect stream fishing to be slow to fair and to find ice on the rocks and shorelines. As of December 3, Lamoille Creek is at 6.5 cfs

Trout fishing has been fair to good in the collection ditch though ice is forming

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout fishing has been fair to good in the collection ditch though ice is forming. There is ice in the south marsh and the dock is out of the water. Leech patterns, balanced leeches, crystal buggers, #14-16 hare’s ears, and #16-18 PT nymphs and chironomids under an indicator are probably the best bet. Other flies working include the usual small nymphs, olive soft hackles, red

There is ice in the coves, but still plenty of open water for fishing

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

There is ice in the coves, but still plenty of open water for fishing. Boats may be launched this weekend, but the dock is no longer in the water. However, with much colder temperatures forecast for next week, expect the lake to start freezing over. The forecast calls for one to three inches of snow on Monday. Expect the usual chironomids, leech patterns and

Ice along some of the shoreline with ice building

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

No recent report, but expect similar conditions as at South Fork. This means ice along some of the shoreline with ice building starting on Monday. For the bait anglers, worms seem to be working better than PowerBait for trout. Fly rodders should have some success with leech and wooly bugger patterns. Nymphs include blue copper Johns, hares ears, PT’s and chironomids. This lake often

The road to Angel Lake is closed for the winter

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.

Morning skim ice along the shores, but wide open during the day

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Morning skim ice along the shores, but wide open during the day. Expect ice starting to build on Monday. Trout fishing has been fair to good depending upon the day. Low light conditions (early morning and late afternoon) seem to be working the best. Those fly fishermen that were catching fish report that they have been catching nice fish with a variety fly patterns including

Surface water temperatures have dropped

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temperatures have dropped into the low to mid 40’s and the water level, while it has come up a few inches is still low. Due to low water level, the best fishing access is still from a cartopper or float tube. Bass fishing is very slow. The usual worms and PowerBait, as well as small spinners, rooster tails, and panther Martins should work

Almost dry and no fish

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Almost dry and no fish.

Trout fishing has been good most days in the collection ditch

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout fishing has been good most days in the collection ditch. Bass fishing is done in the south lake. While dry flies may still catch an occasional fish in the ditch, nymphs and streamers are the best bet. Leech patterns, balanced leeches, crystal buggers, #14-16 hare’s ears, and #16-18 PT nymphs and chironomids under an indicator are probably the best bet. Other flies working include the usual

Trout fishing has been fair to good while bass fishing has been slow

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temperatures are in the low to mid 40’s and the trout fishing has been air to good while bass fishing has been slow. Shore anglers are now doing as well as boaters for trout. While both Hendricks and Penrod arms are still popular with anglers producing fish. Chironomids, leech patterns and wooly buggers are still the best bet for fly anglers but the

Time to switch to blade baits and crankbaits for bass

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Very little change here. With surface water temperatures dropping into the high 40’s, fishing for trout has been fair to good while bass fishing is just fair. Time to switch to blade baits and crankbaits for bass. For the bait anglers, worms seem to be working better than PowerBait for trout. Spin fishermen should be using blue or green spinners with silver blades. Fly rodders

The lake is ice covered

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Though the road is still open, the lake is ice covered and there will be no more fishing reports until late spring or early summer depending upon snowfall this winter.

Best fishing access is still from a cartopper or float tube

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temperatures have dropped into the mid to high 40’s and the water level is low. Algae and vegetation mats should have been blown off with the recent storm front that moved through. However, due to the lower water level, the best fishing access is still from a cartopper or float tube. Expect slow fishing for bass and catfish. The usual worms and PowerBait,

The cool fall days have made trout fishing productive in the collection ditch

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The cool fall days have made trout fishing productive in the collection ditch. Bass fishing is done in the south lake. While dry flies may still catch an occasional fish in the ditch, nymphs and streamers are the ticket right now. Leech patterns, balanced leeches, crystal buggers, #14-16 hare’s ears, and #16-18 PT nymphs and chironomids under an indicator are probably the best bet. Other

Shore anglers are now doing as well as boaters for trout

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temperatures have dropped into the mid 40’s and the water is clear of algae. Trout fishing has been good while bass fishing has been slow to fair for numbers but fair to good for size. The middle of this week fishing seemed to slow on those very nice, clear windless days. Shore anglers are now doing as well as boaters for trout. While

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