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The road to Angel Lake has closed for the season as of December 1, 2025

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The road to Angel Lake has closed for the season as of December 1, 2025. Reports will resume in the spring when the road reopens.

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Trout fishing has been good throughout the reservoir

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures are sitting in the low 40s. Trout fishing has been good throughout the reservoir. Fish are hitting combinations of PowerBait and worms fished off the bottom, as well as flashy spinners throw from shore. Good-sized rainbows have been reeled in by shoreline anglers at Jetski Beach, Fisherman’s Point, and the dam. Fly anglers are having success with nymph, leech and streamer patterns. Boaters

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Fishing for redband trout is good

Bruneau River

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing for redband trout is good, with fish ranging from 3″-10″. Fish are concentrated in shallow pools and calm water downstream of rock and woody debris. Pools two-to-four feet deep hold the majority of fish. Copper Johns, Hare’s Ears and midges in sizes 16-20 are getting hit. Fish are still rising for small dry flies. Flows are moderate, and bank fishing is limited. Chest waders

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Water levels are down about 10 feet and the boat ramp is barely submerged

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are down about 10 feet and the boat ramp is barely submerged. It is unlikely anyone can launch a boat at this time. The shorelines are very muddy due to the receding water. Surface water temps are in the high 40s to low 50s. The road is also in good condition, but may become muddy with precipitation in the forecast. Trout fishing has

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Water temps have dipped into the low 40s

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps have dipped into the low 40s. Weather has been warmer than normal for this time of year and the boat dock remains in the water for now. Water clarity is improving as algae continues to die off. With cooler water temps, trout fishing is steadily picking up and fish are averaging 16″ to 22″. Shoreline anglers are having luck with PowerBait or night

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Water temps have dropped into the 40s and water levels are increasing

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps have dropped into the 40s and water levels are increasing. Shoreline weeds are still present but dying off. Better fishing opportunity will still be from float tube, kayak, etc. to reach the cooler and weed-free water. Trout are expected to measure up to 18″. Try small Panther Martins and Mepps, worms or your favorite PowerBait. Streamers and leeches are the go-to for fly

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Water temps are dropping into the low 50s and water levels are low

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps are dropping into the low 50s and water levels are low. Trout catch rates are fair to good. Anglers are using small, flashy spinners or PowerBait combined with small pieces of worm under a bobber. Bass and bluegill catch rates are slowing down with the cooler weather. Finesse baits should work for bass. Bluegill are most likely to hit worms under a bobber.

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Water temperatures are dropping into the high 40s to low 50s

Ruby Lake NWR

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures are dropping into the high 40s to low 50s. Trout in the 15″ t0 20″ range are being caught in the collection ditch. Dry fly fishing has slowed, and fly anglers are switching to leeches, streams and chironomids. Small, flashy spinners like Panther Martins are the go-to for spin anglers. Bass fishing is about done for the season. Special Regulations: Artificial lures only

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Water levels and water clarity are in good shape

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels and water clarity are in good shape. Surface water temps are in the high 40s to low 50s. The road is also in good condition, but may become muddy with precipitation in the forecast. Trout fishing has picked up with the cooler temps. PowerBait and worms are always reliable, or try throwing a rooster tail or small spoon. Streamer and leech patterns should

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The road remains open, but that may change soon with snow expected in the next week

Angel Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The road remains open, but that may change soon with snow expected in the next week. Snow has accumulated on the south and west sides of the lake. Anglers are catching trout in the 10″ range. Green PowerBait and worms are the go-to here for bait anglers. Fly anglers switching from dry flies to small leech, bugger and chironomid patterns. Float-tubers and kayakers are having

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The reservoir is 50 degrees and water levels are increasing

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is 50 degrees and water levels are increasing. Shoreline weeds are present but dying off. Better fishing opportunity will be from float tube, kayak, etc. to reach the cooler and weed-free water. Trout are expected to measure up to 18″. Try small Panther Martins and Mepps, worms or your favorite PowerBait. Streamers and leeches are the go-to for fly anglers. Bass and catfish

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Water temps have come down into the 50s and aquatic vegetation is still impacting fishing access

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps have come down into the 50s and aquatic vegetation is still impacting fishing access for shoreline anglers. Better fishing opportunity will be from float tube, kayak, etc. to reach the cooler and weed-free water. Trout are expected to measure up to 18″. Try small Panther Martins and Mepps, worms or your favorite PowerBait. Streamers and leeches are the go-to for fly anglers. Bass

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Water temps are dropping into the 50s and water levels are low

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps are dropping into the 50s and water levels are low. Early mornings are still producing a few trout with small, flashy spinners or PowerBait combined with small pieces of worm. Bass and bluegill catch rates are slowing down with the cooler weather. Finesse baits should work for bass. Bluegill are most likely to hit worms under a bobber. The boat ramp is not

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Trout fishing is picking up with the cooler weather

Ruby Lake NWR

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout fishing is picking up with the cooler weather. Water temperatures are dropping into the low-to-mid 50s. Trout in the 15″ t0 20″ range are being caught in the collection ditch. Fly anglers are reporting success with dark-colored streamer and leech patterns. Small dry flies are also still getting hit. Small, flashy spinners like Panther Martins are the go-to for spin anglers. Fishing for bass

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Wild Horse Reservoir Fishing Report

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cooler weather patterns over the last two weeks have dropped water temps back into the low 50s. Water clarity is improving. Aquatic weeds are beginning to die off, but may still impede shoreline fishing in some coves. With cooler water temps, trout fishing is steadily picking up and fish are averaging 16″ to 22″. Try throwing small, flashy spinners or night crawlers combined with PowerBait

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Water levels and water clarity are in good shape

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels and water clarity are in good shape. The road is also in good condition, but may become muddy with precipitation in the forecast. Trout fishing has picked up with the cooler temps. PowerBait and worms are always reliable, or try throwing a rooster tail or small spoon. Streamer and leech patterns should work for fly anglers. Bass fishing is slowing for the season.

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Snow may accumulate this weekend, but the road remains open for now

Angel Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Snow may accumulate this weekend, but the road remains open for now. Anglers are catching trout in the 10″ range. Green PowerBait and worms are the go-to here for bait anglers. Fly anglers switching from dry flies to small leech, bugger and chironomid patterns. Float-tubers and kayakers are having the best luck against the rocks and brush on the backside of the lake.

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Water temperatures are dropping into the mid 50s

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures are dropping into the mid 50s. Water clarity has improved, and weeds are beginning to die off at the southern portion of the reservoir. With the cooler water temps, trout fishing will begin picking up. Trout are hitting combinations of PowerBait and worms fished off the bottom, as well as flashy spinners. Fly anglers are having success with nymph, midge and leech patterns,

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Big Rainbow at WIld Horse Reservoir

Wild Horse Reservoir

by WILD HORSE STATE RECREATION AREA

How about the size of this Rainbow Trout caught out of wildhorse reservoir by one of our campers, Pat Sleeper! Unfortunately, no measurements or weight was taken on it, but isn’t it beautiful?!

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It is a chilly 20 degrees this morning, which means we are nearing our winter season

Wild Horse Reservoir

by WILD HORSE STATE RECREATION AREA

It is a chilly 20 degrees this morning, which means we are nearing our winter season. We will begin shutting off water to protect our pipes today. We will be leaving water on at our cabins, blue water spigots across the park, as well as the loop 2 bathrooms and showers. All other water will be shut off including our fishing cleaning station, which is

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