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Wildhorse is completely ice free and full

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Wildhorse is completely ice free and full. The State Park has put the boat dock in the water and the ramp is open. There is some debris in the water in the canyon towards the dam from a semi that wrecked onto the lake a few months back. We will be working on getting it cleaned up but caution should be used when boating in

The road to Wilson is clear and completely dry and the lake is full

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The road to Wilson is clear and completely dry and the lake is full. There is opportunity for open water fishing from the shorelines. With the precipitation forecasted for this weekend, expect the road and shorelines to be a bit muddy. PowerBait and worms or small flashy spinners should work for spin anglers, while small nymph, midge and leech patterns should work for fly anglers.

Water temperatures are sitting in the low 40s

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

State Park staff has opened the main boat ramp for the season. Water temperatures are sitting in the low 40s. Spring stocking has begun with over 5,000 rainbow trout stocked last week. Shoreline anglers are having the best luck with trout hitting orange PowerBait, or nymph, midge and leech patterns on a fly rod. Streamers are being hit hard off the dam. Below the dam,

It’s a beautiful day on Wildhorse Reservoir today!

Wild Horse Reservoir

by WILD HORSE STATE RECREATION AREA

It’s a beautiful day on Wildhorse Reservoir today! Winter is behind us, ice is off the lake, and the boat dock has been pushed in! The summer fishing season has begun! Please remember to follow all NDOW boater safety laws and to pay the $5 boating trailer fee in addition to the entrance fee upon entering the park or on your reservation. The fish cleaning station

The reservoir is ice free and nearly full

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is ice free and nearly full. Trout up to 18″ are being caught. The road has a few wet and rough spots, but 4×4 is not needed.

Fishing should be fair to good for trout, and will pick up when the spring stockings occur

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Harrison Pass is open. Fishing should be fair to good for trout, and will pick up when the spring stockings occur. 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.). Small, flashy spinners are the go-to for spin

Ice is continuing to recede but the lake is not completely open yet

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Ice is continuing to recede but the lake is not completely open yet. The shorelines are soft and muddy. Do not attempt to access remaining ice during the thaw. The boat dock has not been put in yet. Spring fishing should be productive with trout in the 16″-22″ range. Bass fishing will be slow until warmer weather persists. Special regulations: March 1 – June 30 is catch

State Park staff has opened the main boat ramp for the season

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

State Park staff has opened the main boat ramp for the season. Water temperatures are sitting in the low 40s. Shoreline anglers are having the best luck with trout hitting orange PowerBait, or nymph, midge and leech patterns on a fly rod. Streamers are being hit hard off the dam. Below the dam, fly anglers are finding trout in the pools downstream of the spillway.

Starting to see the beginnings of ice off on the reservoir

Wild Horse Reservoir

by WILD HORSE STATE RECREATION AREA

Good morning everyone! We are starting to see the beginnings of ice off on the reservoir, finally! We are still a few weeks out, but that is weather dependent. However, we are starting to see more shore fishing opportunities for those interested. Penrod and Hendricks inlets are both open enough for shore fishing currently. The ice is slowly receding from the shoreline, but not yet

The reservoir is ice free and nearly full

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is ice free and nearly full. Trout up to 18″ are being caught. The road has a few wet and rough spots, but 4×4 is not needed.

Expect soft and muddy shorelines

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Expect soft and muddy shorelines. Trout fishing should be fair to good and will improve after spring stocking. Bass and bluegill fishing remains slow. Anglers are encouraged to return bass and bluegill to the reservoir to help sustain the fishery.

Harrison Pass is open. Fishing should be fair to good for trout

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Harrison Pass is open. Fishing should be fair to good for trout, and will pick up when the spring stockings occur. 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.). Small, flashy spinners are the go-to for spin

As of 3/24 park officials are reporting thawing conditions at the reservoir

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of 3/24 park officials are reporting thawing conditions at the reservoir. The edges are soft and muddy, and puddles are forming on the surface of remaining ice. Do not attempt to access the ice during the thaw. At this time, there is very little opportunity for open water fishing. The boat dock has not been put in yet. During ice fishing season, trout were being

There is opportunity for open water fishing from the shorelines, but expect muddy conditions at this time

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

There is opportunity for open water fishing from the shorelines, but expect muddy conditions at this time. PowerBait and worms or small flashy spinners should work for spin anglers, while small nymph, midge and leech patterns should work for fly anglers.

State Park staff has opened the main boat ramp for the season

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

State Park staff has opened the main boat ramp for the season. Water temperatures are sitting in the low 40s. Shoreline anglers are having the best luck with trout hitting orange PowerBait, or nymph, midge and leech patterns on a fly rod. Below the dam, fly anglers are finding trout in the pools downstream of the spillway. Special regulations: March 1 – June 30 is

As of 3/13 park officials are reporting thawing conditions and soft edges near the boat ramp

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of 3/13 park officials are reporting thawing conditions and soft edges near the boat ramp. Due to unsafe conditions, they will not be taking measurements unless everything freezes over again. As we enter into spring next week, ice conditions will likely continue to deteriorate. Exercise extreme caution in this late ice fishing season. Trout are being caught in the 16″-22″ range, and perch are measuring

Water temperatures are sitting between 38 and 40 degrees

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

State Park staff has opened the main boat ramp for the season. Water temperatures are sitting between 38 and 40 degrees. Shoreline anglers are having the best luck with trout hitting orange PowerBait. Below the dam, fly anglers are finding trout in the pools downstream of the spillway.

The reservoir is ice free and nearly full

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is ice free and nearly full. Trout up to 18″ are being caught. The road has a few wet and rough spots, but 4×4 is not needed.

Ice Report for Wildhorse

Wild Horse Reservoir

by JOSHUA GARCIA

Ice Report for Wildhorse NV . Nights are cold but days are warming up. ● Dangerous ice around the area in red on picture ● Ice is also getting sketchy around the Banks and holding thickness about 10 yards past shore. ● 8-10 inches of solid ice under areas with slush patches ●areas with solid ice are still holding about 10-14 inches ... Those of us going out make sure you

Park officials measured 9-10 inches of ice off the boat ramp with 4-6 inches of slush on top

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of 2/27/25, park officials measured 9″-10” of ice off the boat ramp with 4″-6″ of slush on top. Afternoon air temps are forecasted into the high 40s and low 50s within the next week, so slushy conditions are expected to continue. In the coves of Hendricks Arm and Penrod Arm, anglers are reporting ice 10″-12″. Anglers are reporting variable ice throughout the reservoir with

South Fork Reservoir is entirely open water

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

South Fork Reservoir is entirely open water. As of 2/27/25, State Park staff has opened the main boat ramp for the season.

Back in business. The South Fork Main Boat Ramp is open for the 2025 season

South Fork Reservoir

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA

Back in business. The South Fork Main Boat Ramp is open for the 2025 season. Be safe and have fun out there. See you soon! Nevada State Parks #boating #fishing #boatingsafety

Ruby Lake is almost entirely ice-free

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Ruby Lake is almost entirely ice-free. The collection ditch is mostly ice-free and fishing should be fair to good for trout. Fishing will pick up when the spring stockings occur. All areas of the Refuge are accessible. Harrison Pass is open, but requires four wheel drive due to mud and snow. Special Regulations: Artificial lures only in the collection ditch. Minimum size for black bass is

Trout are being caught in the 16-22 inch range, and perch are measuring 6-10 inches

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of 2/21/25, park officials measured 11″ of ice off the boat ramp with 4″-5″ of slush and snow on top. In the coves of Hendricks Arm and Penrod Arm, anglers are reporting ice 10″-12″. Anglers are reporting variable ice throughout the reservoir with weak spots present. Always sample the ice for yourself and come prepared with safety equipment. Trout are being caught in the 16″-22″

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