Elko County Fish Reports

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

The water level is very low and weeds are thick, but you can still launch a boat at the main boat landing.  However, launching anything but a canoe or kayak at the Narciss boat launch is not recommended. Bass fishing is dropping off with the cooler water and with next weekend’s forecast highs of mid 60’s it will slow down considerably.  Get out for bass

Surface water temperatures have dropped into the high 50’s to low 60’s depending upon location and time of day.  The algae is starting to clear with the colder temperatures and it won’t be long before the weeds start to go.  Trout fishing is picking up for shore anglers as they move into shallower water.   Fishing for perch is very good for numbers and fair to

The water level is average for this time of year and surface water temperatures are hovering around 60 degrees.  Fishing is picking up for chunky 12 to 15-inch trout and for bass.  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 weed beds.  Chironomid patterns

Fishing for trout has been fair, while bass fishing has been fair to good.  Surface water temperatures are around 60 degrees and dropping. Algae still stains the water but is starting to clear. Aquatic plants should start receding as the weather cools.  Fly fishermen fishing chironomids (midge larvae) or small nymphs in black or red under an indicator are finding success.  Fishing snow cones and

The water level is very low and fishing is fair to poor.  Due to low hot water this summer there was a trout die-off so trout fishing is nonexistent at this time. Bluegill and bass fishing are just fair.  

The water level is very  low and weeds are coming on strong, but you can still launch a boat at the main boat landing.  However, launching anything but a canoe or kayak at the Narciss boat launch is not recommended. Bass fishing is good for numbers and fair to good for keepers, though the catch rate is starting to drop off with the cooler water

Surface water temperatures have dropped into the low 60’s and the algae is starting to disappear.  Trout fishing is picking up for shore anglers.   Fishing for perch is very good for numbers and fair to good for size.  Fishing for trout is fair to good, though moving into the good category as the water cools. Bass fishing is still good.  Find the perch and you

The water level is average for this time of year and cooling into the low 60’s.  Fishing is fair to good for 12 to 15-inch trout and for bass.  Just like other reservoirs, the trout are starting to move up a bit in the water column and into shallower water.  Black leeches have been working for both trout and bass along the weed beds.  Chironomid

The water level is average for this time of year, but weeds and algae are still present.  Fishing is fair for 12 to 15-inch trout and fair to good for bass.  Just like other reservoirs, the trout are starting to move up a bit in the water column, but still holding around 10 feet.  Fishing in the canyon by the dam has been fair to

Fishing has been fair to good all summer.  Fair for bait anglers and good for fly rodders.  It is picking up as the trout prepare for the long cold winter under the ice.  The usual worms under a bobber or fished off the bottom with a slip sinker should work as should small spinners and rooster tails. Give the spinners and rooster tails a few

Fishing for trout has been fair, while bass fishing has been fair to good.  Surface water temperatures are in the low to mid 60’s depending upon location and time of day. Algae is still fairly thick, but should start receding soon.  Aquatic plants should start receding as we move into October.  Fly fishermen fishing chironomids (midge larvae) or small nymphs in black or red under

There is an algae bloom going on and surface water temperatures are in the 70’s driving trout very deep into the water column. Fishing for and perch ranges from good to very good, both from shore and from boats, while fishing for trout is slow to fair. Bass fishing is good for numbers but fair for size. The usual PowerBait and worms for bait anglers