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22 Inch Trout at Wildhorse

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Mike Jones of Elko holding a nice 22 inch trout caught ice fishing Friday at Wildhorse Reservoir. The perch bite is very good right now as well. If you haven't listened to our Ice Fishing Podcast yet, you can check it out here: https://soundcloud.com/.../ice-fishing-season-in-nevada... It's not to late to get your Fish On this weekend so buy a license at www.ndowlicensing.com and catch a big one.

Hot Spot: Ruby Lake NWR Collection Ditch

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As We celebrate the #25DaysofFishmas, this Saturday’s Hot Spot is the Collection Ditch at Ruby Lake NWR in Elko County. As cold temperatures set in, area waters are freezing. But the collection ditch is fed by springs that come out of the ground at 51 degrees, keeping much of the ditch open for fishing. Local anglers fish the ditch from mid-December to mid-April for trophy

Fishing is Done Until Ice is Safe

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of Tuesday, December 8, this water was 80% ice covered with unsafe ice. There was no open near shore, so fishing is done here until ice is safe, which should be sometime between Christmas and New Year’s depending upon the weather.

Covered in 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.

Fishing Has Been Good

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The collection ditch was mostly ice free as of December 10. Fishing has been good for 10 to 16-inch trout at the collection ditch which was stocked with approximately 7,000 trout in October. Water level in the collection ditch has improved but it has been a bit turbid which is good news for anglers. Small brightly colored spinners were doing well. Anglers need to use

Wildhorse Report

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Wildhorse is covered in unsafe ice with pressure ridges. No fishing reports from here until it is safe, which will probably be around Christmas. Once the ice is safe expect fishing for both perch and trout to be good. Fall surveys showed good numbers of quality healthy trout and lots of keeper sized perch in the creel. The river below the dam has low flows

Wilson Reservoir Fishing Report

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

No recent report, but this lake often mimics South Fork so expect it to be covered in unsafe ice. At last report, fishing was fair to good for 12 to 15-inch trout and bass fishing was very slow. Black leeches and chironomid patterns were working for trout. or dark green spinners with contrasting spots are working for spin fishermen. For the most part, the same

Angel Lake Report

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.

90% Covered in Unsafe ice

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of Wednesday, South Fork was 90% covered in unsafe ice. The only open water for shore fishing was at Jet Ski Beach and fishing was slow. If there is still open water there this weekend, the usual rainbow sparkle PowerBait fished off the bottom using a slip sinker should work. Worms can be tried as the sun gets high in the sky and things

Wildhorse Covered in Unsafe Ice

Wild Horse Reservoir

by ELKO FLY SHOP

Wildhorse Reservoir is covered with unsafe ice, but South Fork still has open water and had been fishing well. 12 to 25 inch fish are being caught 25 to 30 feet from shore. Recommended Flies: Olive or Black and bruised balanced leeches Black or brown leech Black or olive wooly or crystal buggers snowcones and other chironomid patterns 4 feet under indicator Red Copper Johns snail patterns

Trout Fishing is Fair to Good

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temperature was 40 degrees with no ice. With improved water level and the cold weather killing the aquatic vegetation, shore angling has improved. Trout fishing is fair to good and bass fishing is slow. The usual PowerBait and worms as well as small spinners are working for trout. Fly rodders should be using chironomids, hares ears, PT nymphs, copper Johns, and black or

Water Level is Very Low & Muddy

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water level is very low and muddy and fishing is poor. Due to low hot water this summer there was a trout die-off so trout fishing is nonexistent at this time. NDOW is not planning on planting trout here this fall due to the low water levels. No report of anglers fishing here, so no report on any bluegill or bass but expect poor

Fishing is Good in The Collection Ditch For Trout

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Bass fishing is done here as the weather turns with the cold water temperatures. Fishing is good for 10 to 13-inch trout at the collection ditch which was stocked with approximately 7,000 trout in October. Water level in the collection ditch has improved and large browns and tigers are on the prowl at the end of the fall spawn. Small brightly colored spinners were doing

Wild Horse Reservoir Fishing Report

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temperatures are now in the high 30’s and ice is forming on the edges and backs of coves, especially in the morning. Trout fishing has been fair to good, depending upon the weather. The dock at the boat ramp is now out of the water. Fishing for perch is fair as they are moving into deeper water making it difficult for shore anglers.

Fishing Has Been Fair to Good

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water level is average for this time of year and surface water temperatures have dropped into the low 40’s. Fishing is fair to good for 12 to 15-inch trout and bass fishing is slow. Black leeches have been working for both trout and bass. Chironomid patterns are also working for trout. Black or dark green spinners with contrasting spots are working for spin fishermen.

Angel Lake Fishing Report

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.

Anglers Continue to Report Good Fishing From Shore

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers continue to report good fishing for trout from shore. Surface water temperatures are the high 30’s to low 40’s depending upon time of day and location on the lake. Little change here on fishing conditions as trout fishing is good and bass fishing is slow with an occasional large bass being taken. Bait anglers are having luck using nightcrawlers or rainbow PowerBait fished with

Both Bass & Trout Fishing Are Good

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Little or no change here. The water level is down due to irrigation, but normal for this time of year. Weeds have died off but their remnants are still present. Hopefully the windy forecast over the next week will help shore fishing. However, anglers should still plan on fishing from a small boat or float tube and cast back towards the weeds for both bass

Water Level is Low & Muddy

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water level is very low and muddy and fishing is poor. Due to low hot water this summer there was a trout die-off so trout fishing is nonexistent at this time. NDOW is not planning on planting trout here this fall due to the low water levels. No report of anglers fishing here, so no report on any bluegill or bass but expect poor

Large Browns & Tigers Are on The Prowl

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Bass fishing is done here as the weather turns and the water cools into the 40’s. Fishing is good for 10 to 13-inch trout at the collection ditch which was stocked with approximately 7,000 trout in October. Water level in the collection ditch has improved and large browns and tigers are on the prowl at the end of the fall spawn. Small brightly colored spinners

Wild Horse Reservoir Fishing Report

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temperatures are dropping into the 40’s and the algae and vegetation are quickly disappearing. Ice may start appearing on the edges and backs of coves next week. Trout fishing has been good, with anglers catching nice fish from shore, boats and float tubes. Expect the boat ramp to be removed from the water soon if it already hasn’t been. Fishing for perch is

Trout Fishing Has Been Good

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water level is average for this time of year and surface water temperatures have dropped into the low 50’s to high 40’s. Fishing is good for 12 to 15-inch trout and bass fishing is slow. Just like other reservoirs, the trout are moving up in the water column and into shallower water. Black leeches have been working for both trout and bass along the

Road may Be Closed Due To Weather

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Depending upon weather conditions, the road may soon be closed to the lake if it receives enough precipitation, but as of the writing of this report it was open. Cold nighttime temperatures will soon cause ice to form here and fishing will be done. Currently, the usual worms under a bobber or PowerBait fished off the bottom with a slip sinker are working as are

Anglers Reporting Good Trout Fishing

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers report good fishing for trout at, especially at the south end and in the larger coves. Surface water temperatures are dropping into the low 50’s and 40’s depending upon time of day and location on the lake. Little change here on fishing conditions as trout fishing is good and bass fishing is slow to fair with an occasional large bass being taken. Fly fishermen

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