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Water temps are in the high 60s

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps are in the high 60s. Trout fishing from shore has slowed a bit compared to the last few weeks, but boaters are reporting decent catch rates. Trout are averaging 16″ to 22″. Target trout in shallower water in the early morning when temps are cool, then focus on deeper water by midday. Try small, flashy spinners or night crawlers combined with PowerBait. Bass fishing

Trout fishing has been good following recent stockings

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is full. Trout fishing has been good following recent stockings. PowerBait and worms or small flashy spinners should work for spin anglers, while small nymph, midge and leech patterns should work for fly anglers. Bass fishing has picked up. Try soft plastics in green pumpkin or watermelon, or dark-colored chatterbaits.

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 are climbing into the 70s

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures are climbing into the 70s. With the warmer temps, trout fishing has slowed from shore. The trout bite is better for boaters who can reach the cooler water. Bait anglers are having the best luck with trout hitting orange PowerBait and flashy spinners, while fly anglers are having success with nymph, midge and leech patterns. Streamers are being hit hard off the dam.

32nd Annual Angel Lake Kids Fishing Derby on July 19th

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Join us for the 32nd Annual Angel Lake Kids Fishing Derby on July 19th at Angel Lake! Youth ages 4 - 15 can register to participate. Registration forms can be completed on site or picked up in advance at the Elko NDOW office, Nevada Outdoor School, Elko Fly Shop, Wells Rural Electric, USFS Wells & Elko offices, Wells Family Resource Center, and the Elko and Wells

Surface water temps are climbing into the 60s

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temps are climbing into the 60s. The reservoir is full and water is relatively clear. Trout up to 18″ are being caught. Try small Panther Martins and Mepps, worms or your favorite PowerBait. Anglers are reporting an increase in bass and catfish catches with the warmer weather. Shoreline fishing remains accessible, but vegetation growth typically makes this more difficult as the summer goes

Trout fishing has been fair to good for fish in the 9 inch range

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout fishing has been fair to good for fish in the 9″ range and should remain consistent after recent stocking efforts. Small, flashy spinners or PowerBait combined with small pieces of worms are working well. Bass and bluegill fishing is beginning to pick up with the warmer weather. The water level is low so the boat ramp cannot be used at this time.

Trout fishing has been fair to good following spring stockings

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Harrison Pass is open. 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 starting to hit dry flies with the warmer weather. Small, flashy spinners like

WIld Horse Reservoir Fishing Report

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps are reaching into the low 60s. Trout fishing from shore has slowed a bit compared to the last few weeks, but boaters are reporting decent catch rates. Trout are averaging 16″ to 22″. Target trout in shallower water in the early morning when temps are cool, then focus on deeper water by midday. Try small, flashy spinners or night crawlers combined with PowerBait. Bass

The reservoir is full and spilling

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is full and spilling. Trout fishing has been good following the stockings last week. PowerBait and worms or small flashy spinners should work for spin anglers, while small nymph, midge and leech patterns should work for fly anglers. Bass fishing is just beginning to pick up. Try soft plastics in green pumpkin or watermelon, or dark-colored chatterbaits.

The road to Angel Lake is open

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The road to Angel Lake is open. Exercise caution as the lake and shorelines continue to thaw. 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.

The trout bite has been good following spring stocking efforts

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures are rising to mid-60s. Mormon crickets have arrived at the reservoir and are falling into the water. Both trout and bass are hitting the crickets hard. Try mimicking the color and shape of the crickets with your bait or lure. The trout bite has been good following spring stocking efforts. Bait anglers are having the best luck with trout hitting orange PowerBait and flashy

Wildhorse is full and spilling

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Wildhorse is full and spilling. Water temps are still sitting in the mid 50s. Trout are moving into the shallows, improving catch rates from shore. Anglers are catching trout averaging 16″ to 22″. Bass fishing should begin to picking up with warm temperatures forecasted into the first week of June. Try targeting bass in the shallows as they prepare to spawn. Topwater lures and bladed

Mormon crickets have arrived at the reservoir and are falling into the water

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures are creeping into the 60s with the warm air temps. Mormon crickets have arrived at the reservoir and are falling into the water. Both trout and bass are hitting the crickets hard. Try mimicking the color and shape of the crickets with your bait or lure. The trout bite has been good following spring stocking efforts. Bait anglers are having the best luck with

The road to Angel Lake is open

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The road to Angel Lake is open. The majority of the lake is still covered with ice, and the banks are snowy and icy. Exercise caution as the lake and shorelines continue to thaw.

Trout fishing has been fair to good

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Expect muddy shorelines due to intermittent precipitation over the last few weeks. Trout fishing has been fair to good for fish in the 9″ range and should remain consistent with the spring stocking that occurred on 5/12/25. Bass and bluegill fishing will begin picking up with warmer weather forecasted over Memorial Day Weekend and into June. The water level is low so the boat ramp

Spring stocking has begun

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Harrison Pass is open. Spring stocking has begun with rainbow trout stocked in Unit 21 and South Lakes. 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.). Trout will start hitting dry flies as the weather warms up.

The reservoir is full and spilling

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The road to Wilson is drying out after a few weeks of intermittent precipitation. The reservoir is full and spilling. There is opportunity for open water fishing from the shorelines. Trout fishing has been good. PowerBait and worms or small flashy spinners should work for spin anglers, while small nymph, midge and leech patterns should work for fly anglers. Bass fishing remains slow but is

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