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Wildhorse is full and spilling

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Wildhorse is full and spilling. The State Park has put the boat dock in the water and the ramp is open. Water temps are sitting in the low to mid 50s. Trout are moving into the shallows, improving catch rates from shore. Anglers are catching trout averaging 16″ to 22″. Bass fishing will be slow until warmer weather persists. Note: There is some debris in the

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

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The road to Wilson is clear and dry and the lake is full. There is opportunity for open water fishing from the shorelines. With more 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 creeping into the low 60s

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures are creeping into the low 60s. Spring stocking has begun with over 5,000 rainbow trout stocked early April. Trout are moving into the shallows. Bait anglers are having the best luck with trout hitting orange PowerBait, while fly anglers are having success with nymph, midge and leech patterns. Streamers are being hit hard off the dam. Below the dam, fly anglers are finding

Take a Kid Fishing Day this past Saturday at the Spring Creek Marina!

Spring Creek Marina

by SPRING CREEK ASSOCIATION

Thank you to everyone who came out to Take a Kid Fishing Day this past Saturday at the Spring Creek Marina! It was a beautiful morning filled with smiles, splashes, and some impressive catches—just like these two kiddos showing off their prize fish! A big thank you to our amazing sponsors: Elko Fly Shop, Ridley’s, The Boardwalk at the Marina, and Brent Stokes with State Farm for

The reservoir is full and water is relatively clear

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temps are sitting in the mid 50s. The reservoir is full and water is relatively clear. Trout up to 18″ are being caught. Anglers are reporting a few bass and catfish catches and catch rates will be picking up more with the warmer weather. Spring stocking will begin in the next few weeks.

Expect muddy shorelines after recent precipitation

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Expect muddy shorelines after recent precipitation. Trout fishing has been fair to good for fish in the 9″ range 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.

Expect muddy shorelines after recent precipitation

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Expect muddy shorelines after recent precipitation. Trout fishing has been fair to good for fish in the 9″ range 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.

Spring stocking has begun with rainbow trout stocked in Unit 21 and South Lakes

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.

Trout are moving into the shallows, improving catch rates from shore

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. Water temps are sitting in the low 50s. Trout are moving into the shallows, improving catch rates from shore. Anglers are catching trout averaging 16″ to 22″. Bass fishing will be slow until warmer weather persists. Note: There is some debris in the

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

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The road to Wilson is clear and 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 mid to high 50s

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 mid to high 50s. Spring stocking has begun with over 5,000 rainbow trout stockedearly April. 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

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.). Small, flashy spinners are the go-to for spin anglers. Special Regulations: Artificial

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

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