Elko County Fish Reports

Almost dry and no fish.

Very little change here as trout fishing in the collection ditch continues to be fair to good depending upon the day and location.  Bass fishing is good for numbers and fair for size in the South Marsh. While there is no problem launching at the main boat ramp, Narciss is so weedy that only shallow drafting vessels without motors (canoes and kayaks) are able to

Prop rock (in the canyon by the dam) and the island just off the state park are just below the surface and hazards to boaters.  One boat hit prop rock this past weekend so slow down in those areas and watch your depth finders.  The water is also green with algae that is typical for this time of year.  Trout fishing is slow to fair

With surface water temperatures in the mid to high 70’s, fishing has been slow to fair for trout and fair to good for bass. Fair for numbers of bass but good for quality.  Big damselflies and midges are hatching in the morning so Bass were hitting appropriate colored soft plastics; Junebug, green pumpkin and light blue/bluegill sparkly have been working.  For the bait anglers, worms

Fishing is good.  Worms or PowerBait fished off the bottom using a slip sinker have been working.  Bobber fishing is working on some days but slow on others.  Good flies for stripping include small leeches, crystal buggers, slumpbusters and wooly buggers. This is the perfect water for a dry and a dropper.  Dries should include elk hair caddis, small hoppers, yellow stimulators, royal trudes, royal

Fishing for bass continues to be good while fishing for trout is fair for numbers and good for size though anglers are having to go deep to catch trout.  The surface water temperature is in the mid to high 70’s, is green with algae and aquatic vegetation is growing in the shallows.  The warmer water is helping the bass bite but slowing the trout.  Fish

No change here as trout fishing in the collection ditch continues to be fair to good depending upon the day and location.  Bass fishing is good for numbers and fair for size in the South Marsh. Water levels in the South Marsh have dropped a bit and the aquatic vegetation is coming on strong.  While there is no problem launching at the main boat ramp,

The outflow has dropped to around 20 cfs, good news for the lake which is a bit above 50% of capacity.  Prop rock (in the canyon by the dam) is just below surface and the submerged island off the state park is about two and a half feet below the surface. There is also a rocky shoal near the entrance to the Hendrick’s Arm that

Fishing has been good here depending upon the day.  Worms or PowerBait fished off the bottom using a slip sinker have been working.  Bobber fishing is picking up.  Good flies for stripping include small leeches, crystal buggers, slumpbusters and wooly buggers. This is the perfect water for a dry and a dropper.  Dries should include elk hair caddis, small hoppers, yellow stimulators, royal trudes, royal

Fishing for bass continues to be good while fishing for trout is fair for numbers and good for size.  The surface water temperature is about 75 degrees, is turning green with algae and aquatic vegetation is growing in the shallows.  The warmer water is helping the bass bite but slowing the trout.  Fish deeper water for trout and fish structure for bass.  Spinner baits, blade