Elko County Fish Reports

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. 

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.

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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

Fishing for trout is picking up with anglers reporting productive mornings on the lake.  Bass fishing is slowing down a bit but anglers continue to catch nice sized bass.  Surface water temperatures are starting to drop into the high 50’s and algae still stains the water but is starting to clear. Aquatic plants should start receding as the weather cools.  Fly fishermen are catching fish