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Largemouth on The Humboldt

by FISH REPORTS STAFF

CJ checked in with us today. He was fishing this week on the Humboldt River in Lovelock, NV and landed this awesome Largemouth! Great catch CJ, thanks for sharing!

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6.43 lb. Rainbow Leading The Tournament

South Fork Reservoir

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA

Congratulations to Doug Munson, the winner of the South Fork Fishing Tournament this weekend. 8 year old Blake Sirotek currently leads the youth. Congratulations you two on a phenomenal weekend. Nicely done.. Don't forget a new round begins tomorrow the 15th through the 17th with the over all tournament champion crowned on the 20th. Weigh in times and ticket purchases 6 AM to 6 PM @

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90% Covered in Unsafe Ice

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The lake is 90% covered in unsafe ice with open water along about 40% of the lake for fishing. The road is muddy. No recent report on angler use.

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Very Little Change Here This Week

Ruby Lake NWR

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Very little change here. Water level in the collection ditch is still up which is good news for anglers. There is still some ice north of Bressman cabin and the rest of the collection ditch is turbid. Anglers report catching fish averaging 12 to 16 inches at the collection ditch using egg patterns, balanced leeches, crystal buggers, #14-16 hare’s ears, and #16-18 PT nymphs. Other

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As of Wednesday Ice Was About 17 Inches Thick

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of Wednesday, the ice was a good 17 inches thick with a couple of inches of snow on top and very little slush due to last weekend’s cool down. With the warming trend, plan on some slush in the near future. There is very little change in fishing conditions as anglers are doing well for both perch and trout, though the perch seem to

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The Lake is Ice Free Except For Some Northern Coves

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The lake is ice free except for some ice in some of the northern coves. The main boat ramp is useable with mostly open water in the cove. Surface water temperatures are moving into the mid to high 40’s and the trout bite should start to come on. Anglers are having success with both worms and PowerBait with fish averaging 15 to 18 inches and

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Ice Free With Just A Bit of Ice in Some of The Coves

South Fork Reservoir

by ELKO FLY SHOP

South Fork Reservoir is ice free with just a bit of ice in some of the coves. Fish are moving into the shallows and fishing has been fair to good depending upon the day. They are hitting on chironomids (snowcones, blood worms, frostbite chironomids, red/silver zebra midges) and small hares ears and copper Johns. Black leech patterns are also working and on days with chop

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Trout & Perch Ice Fishing at Wild Horse

Wild Horse Reservoir

by FISH REPORTS STAFF

Joshua checked in with us after a weekend of ice fishing at Wild Horse Reservoir. He landed a 22.25 inch Rainbow and his friend Alex landed a nice Perch! He was out on a Perch mission to make some ceviche and the Rainbow was a bonus! Thanks for sharing Joshua!

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South Fork Fishing Tournament Classic March 13-19

South Fork Reservoir

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA

South Fork Fishing Tournament Classic $25 daily entrance fee or $100 for full tournament per person Fly, bait or artificial, all anglers welcome Prizes awarded for biggest fish in pounds throughout the week March 13th through March 20th March 13th-14th- $500 biggest fish March 15-17th- $500 biggest fish March 18-19th- $500 biggest fish March 20th @ 6pm tournament champion crowned. Biggest fish of the trournament. $1,000 prize monty, trophy, photo in Elko daily

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Boies Reservoir Report

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

At last report, there was 10 inches of ice, but with the warming trend anglers may find the water level rising a bit creating a ring of water around the lake. As we are nearing the end of the ice fishing season, drilling test holes is advised as you venture upon the ice. Two weeks ago anglers had good results for 10-to-15-inch trout using worms

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Water Level is Very Low

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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Plenty of Open Water For Fishing

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. 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 clear in others. Anglers report catching fish averaging 12 to

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Wildhorse Reservoir Fishing Report

Wild Horse Reservoir

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

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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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