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Wildhorse Reservoir Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The ice is approximately 12 to 15 inches as of Thursday with several inches of snow on top. With the warming trend projected over the next 10 days, anglers may find some slush pockets in places, so wear good boots. Continue to use caution around the pressure ridges. However, there is very little change in fishing conditions as anglers are doing well for both perch

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50% Open Water and Very Thin Ice

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Wilson is approximately 50% open water and very thin, unsafe ice on the rest of the lake. Expect 4WD conditions with the weather we have had. No recent report from any anglers here. Anglers should expect similar fishing conditions as at South Fork and should use the same presentations. Like South Fork, with the predicted warm weather it won’t be long before this lake is

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Road is Closed

Angel Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The road is closed, and the lake is ice covered. There will be no fishing reports for this lake until late spring or early summer depending upon the winter.

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Warmer Temps Have Opened Up Some Water

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The wind and warmer temperatures have opened up a large amount of water and there is now more open water than ice. There is also a ring of water around the ice in the north end of the lake and the ice is gray and rotten. Stay off the ice! Anglers are having success with both worms and PowerBait with fish averaging 15 to 18

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Anglers Have Been Fishing Through The Ice With Good Results

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Jakes Creek is covered in approximately 10 inches of ice except for a small patch of open water at the shallow end. Anglers have been fishing through the ice with good results for 10-to-15-inch trout using worms.

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Lake is Iced Over With Unsafe Ice

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The lake is iced over with unsafe ice, except where the aerator is. Due to the aerator and the size of the lake, ice is generally never safe for ice fishing. The water level is very low so pray for a good winter to fill this reservoir up.

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Anglers Report Catching Fish 12 to 16 Inches

Ruby Lake NWR

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Little or no change here as the collection ditch has plenty of open water for fishing, but travel is through Secret Pass as Harrison is going to be snowed in this weekend. Water level in the collection ditch is up, especially as you get closer to Brown Dike, which is good news for anglers. The water clarity is variable, being murky in some parts and

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Anglers Are Doing Well For Both Perch & Trout

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The ice is approximately 12 to 15 inches as of Thursday with a couple of inches of snow on top, though up to six inches is expected this weekend. Continue to use caution around the pressure ridges. There is a chance of slush in isolated areas. Very little change in fishing conditions though as anglers are doing well for both perch and trout. Perch were

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50 Percent Open Water

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Wilson is approximately 50% open water and very thin, unsafe ice on the rest of the lake. Expect 4WD conditions on the way there with the weather moving through. No recent report from any anglers here. Anglers should expect similar fishing conditions as at South Fork and should use the same presentations. With the predicted warm weather it won’t be long before this lake is

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Road is Closed and The Lake is Covered in Ice

Angel Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The road is closed, and the lake is ice covered. There will be no fishing reports for this lake until late spring or early summer depending upon the winter.

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South Fork Reservoir Report

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The wind and warmer temperatures have opened up a large amount of water with most of the south end of the lake open. There is also a ring of water around the ice in the north end of the lake and the ice is gray and rotten. Stay off the ice! Anglers are having success with both worms and PowerBait with fish averaging 15 to

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Ice Has Been Receding With Recent Warmer Temps

South Fork Reservoir

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA

The ice is receding as the weather starts to get slightly warmer. The edges of the ice are becoming soft, unstable and there is now open water around most edges. Please do not venture out onto the ice, unless you absolutely need to. Open water is getting greater as well. We have had a few boats launch from Jet Ski Beach and Coyote Cove. The East Boat

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