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HAB Watch Advisory at Wild Horse Reservoir

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA STATE PARKS

Wild Horse Reservoir, located in Wild Horse State Recreation Area, has been placed under a HAB Watch Advisory due to a possible Harmful Algae Bloom. Visual assessments have indicated a possible bloom. Water tests are currently being conducted by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP). These toxic algae can cause serious health issues for humans and animals. If you see water that looks discolored or smells

Water temps are slowly beginning to dip back into the low-to-mid 60s

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps are slowly beginning to dip back into the low-to-mid 60s which will improve trout fishing within the coming weeks. Algae is still dispersed across much of the reservoir, with some areas thicker than others. Aquatic weed growth has impeded shoreline fishing in some coves, but there are still areas shoreline anglers can fish around it. Best catch rates for shoreline anglers will be

Anglers are catching trout in the 10″ range

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers are catching trout in the 10″ range. Green PowerBait and worms are the go-to here for bait anglers. Ants, balanced leeches, and zebra midges are favorites for fly anglers.

Algae continues to impact water clarity and weed growth is thick in the southern portion of the reservoir

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures are in the low 70s. Algae continues to impact water clarity and weed growth is thick in the southern portion of the reservoir. Until water temperatures come down a bit more, trout fishing will remain slow, especially from shore. The trout bite is better for boaters who can reach the deeper, cooler water. Trout are hitting combinations of PowerBait and worms, as well

Good Fishing Lately

Willow Creek Reservoir

by OR DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE STAFF

Fishing on Willow Creek Reservoir has been good lately. Anglers have been catching a mix of largemouth bass, crappie, and yellow perch with some being quality sized. As a reminder, there is a 25 fish limit for crappie on Willow Creek Reservoir. This spring, district staff installed 10 artificial habitat structures. These structures were put in place to provide fish habitat when the reservoir is drawn

Better fishing opportunity will be from float tube, kayak, etc. at this time

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are normal for this time of year, but weeds are impacting fishing access for shoreline anglers. Better fishing opportunity will be from float tube, kayak, etc. at this time. Through the summer, trout up to 18″ have been caught. Try small Panther Martins and Mepps, worms or your favorite PowerBait. Midge and leech patterns are working well for fly rodders. Bass and catfish

The water is warm and trout fishing is slow

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water is warm and trout fishing is slow. 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 better. A variety of soft plastics and jigs with active presentations should work for bass. Bluegill are most likely to hit worms under a bobber. The boat ramp is not

Trout fishing has been fair to good

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout fishing has been fair to good. Trout in the 15″ t0 20″ range are being caught in the collection ditch. Fly anglers are reporting success with dark-colored streamer patterns, as well as your favorite nymph pattern (pheasant tail, gold-ribbed hares ear, etc.). Dry flies such as hoppers, mosquitos and ants are also working well. Small, flashy spinners like Panther Martins are the go-to for

Water levels are in good shape and water clarity is still decent

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Due to the Cottonwood Peak wildfire, the Wilson Reservoir campground is temporarily closed. Nevada Highway 226 is open to local traffic only. For most up to date information about this fire visit. Water levels are in good shape and water clarity is still decent despite some algae growth throughout the lake. The road is also in good condition. Trout fishing has slowed some with warmer temperatures

Anglers are catching trout in the 10 inch range

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers are catching trout in the 10″ range. Green PowerBait and worms are the go-to here for bait anglers. Ants, balanced leeches, and zebra midges are favorites for fly anglers.

Water temperatures remain in the mid to high 70s

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures remain in the mid to high 70s. Algae growth continues to impact water clarity and weed growth is thick in the southern portion of the reservoir. With the warm temps, trout fishing is very slow from shore. The trout bite is better for boaters who can reach the deeper, cooler water. Trout are hitting combinations of PowerBait and worms, as well as flashy

Fishing above the reservoir and below the dam is fair

Humboldt River - South Fork

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing above the reservoir and below the dam is fair. Below the dam, fishing is best in deeper pools. Special Regulation: Artificial lures with single barbless hooks only above the Lucky Nugget causeway. Limit of 1 trout.

The water level is in good shape, however weeds are impacting fishing access

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water level is in good shape, however weeds are impacting fishing access for shoreline anglers. Better fishing opportunity will be from float tube, kayak, etc. at this time. Through the summer, trout up to 18″ have been caught. Try small Panther Martins and Mepps, worms or your favorite PowerBait. Midge and leech patterns are working well for fly rodders. Bass and catfish catch rates

The water is warm and trout fishing is slow

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water is warm and trout fishing is slow. 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 better. A variety of soft plastics and jigs with active presentations should work for bass. Bluegill are most likely to hit worms under a bobber. The boat ramp is not

Water flows are in a good shape

Owyhee River - East Fork

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water flows are in a good shape below the dam and trout fishing remains good. The hopper/dropper combo is a reliable choice for fly anglers.

Trout fishing has been fair to good following spring stocking

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout fishing has been fair to good following spring stockings. Trout in the 15″ t0 20″ range are being caught in the collection ditch. Fly anglers are reporting success with dark-colored streamer patterns, as well as your favorite nymph pattern (pheasant tail, gold-ribbed hares ear, etc.). Fish are hitting dry flies with the warmer weather. Small, flashy spinners like Panther Martins are the go-to for

Water temps are in the high 60s

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps are in the high 60s. Algae is still dispersed across much of the reservoir, with some areas thicker than others. Weed growth is increasing in the coves, but there are still areas shoreline anglers can fish around it. Trout fishing from shore is slow due to hot daytime temperatures, but boaters are reporting decent catch rates in deeper water. Shoreline anglers will have

Water levels are in good shape and water clarity is still decent

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are in good shape and water clarity is still decent despite some algae growth throughout the lake. The road is also in good condition. Trout fishing has slowed some with armer temperatures but catch rates remain fair. PowerBait and worms are always reliable, or try throwing a rooster tail or small spoon. Small nymph, midge and leech patterns should work for fly anglers.

Anglers are catching trout in the 10 inch range

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers are catching trout in the 10″ range. Green PowerBait and worms are the go-to here for bait anglers. Ants, balanced leeches, and zebra midges are favorites for fly anglers.

Algae growth continues to impact water clarity and weed growth is thick

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures remain in the mid to high 70s. Algae growth continues to impact water clarity and weed growth is thick in the southern portion of the reservoir. With the warm temps, trout fishing is very slow from shore. The trout bite is better for boaters who can reach the deeper, cooler water. Trout are hitting combinations of PowerBait and worms, as well as flashy

Northern Nevada Bass Tournament- South Fork Reservoir Wrap Up

South Fork Reservoir

by NORTHERN NEVADA BASS

Thank you all for your patience as I get everything squared away before I post! Yesterday's Southfork event was amazing. Even with the split format of weighing big fish and doing the CPR style for the 5 fish limit. There were no discrepancies I witnessed and above that everyone seemed to enjoy the event! And as the biggest bonus in my mind every fish that was kept

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