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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

Trout fishing is picking up with the cooler weather

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

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

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.

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

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.

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,

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?!

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

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 about to take off and fish should be averaging 16″ to 22″. Try throwing small, flashy spinners or night crawlers combined

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

Expect muddy shorelines with recent precipitation

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps dropping into the 50s. Expect muddy shorelines with recent precipitation. 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 will begin to slow down with cooler weather. A variety of soft plastics and jigs with active presentations should work for bass. Bluegill are most likely to hit

Water temperatures are dropping into the low-to-mid 50s

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

Trout fishing is picking back up with the cooler temps

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 be muddy with recent precipitation. Trout fishing is picking back 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. Throw

Snow may have accumulated this week, but the road remains open

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Snow may have accumulated this week, but the road remains open. 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.

Water temperatures are dropping into the high 50s

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures are dropping into the high 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,

Water temps are dropping into the 60s

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are normal for this time of year, but weeds still are impacting fishing access for shoreline anglers. Better fishing opportunity will be from float tube, kayak, etc. to reach the cooler and weed-free water. Water temps are dropping into the 60s, which means trout fishing is beginning to pick back up. Trout are expected to measure up to 18″. Try small Panther Martins

Water temperatures read around 58 degrees at the South Lake midday this week

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout fishing is picking up with the cooler weather. Water temperatures read around 58 degrees at the South Lake midday this week. 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

Water clarity is improving

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cooler weather patterns over the last two weeks have dropped water temps back into the 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 about to take off and fish should be averaging 16″ to 22″. Try throwing small, flashy spinners or night crawlers combined with

With the cooler water temps, trout fishing will begin picking up

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures are dropping into the low 60s. Water clarity has improved, but weeds remain thick in 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, or streamers off

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