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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″

Ice growth has been extremely slow to nearly nonexistent at South Fork Reservoir this year

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Ice growth has been extremely slow to nearly nonexistent at South Fork Reservoir this year. As of 2/14/25, State Park staff reported large areas of open water with very thin ice present along the majority of the shoreline. These conditions are NOT safe for ice fishing.

Humboldt River Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Stocking – Fish in the Humboldt River are self-sustaining and stocking is not necessary. Regulations – Limit is 5 trout and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more than 5 may be largemouth bass and 5 may be walleye. For the Humboldt River from Stahl Diversion Dam (near Golconda) to the downstream border of Humboldt County, live baitfish and aquatic bait from the Humboldt

The reservoir is around 90 percent frozen with unsafe ice

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is ~90% frozen with unsafe ice. With warmer temps in the forecast, it is likely that ice will continue to degrade.

2025 WILDHORSE ice Fishing Derby Results

Wild Horse Reservoir

by FISH REPORTS STAFF

Ding ding ding !!!!! SCALES ARE CLOSED !!!! 2025 WILDHORSE ice Fishing Derby has ended and let me tell you it was an event !!! Ha ha Congratulations to all the winners and it wolas good seeing everyone out on the ice !!!!!!! Now it's time to start getting ready for next month !!!! Thank you Lady's of Wildhorse and Amy's Bar for putting this together and

S Fork ice update

South Fork Reservoir

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA

S Fork ice update. There is not currently sufficient ice to support travel of any kind. Open water covers large portions of the lake, with relatively thin ice along much of the shoreline. Ice is NOT safe for fishing. Be safe and have fun out there.

Ice growth has been extremely slow to nearly nonexistent at South Fork Reservoir this year

South Fork Reservoir

by FISH REPORTS STAFF

Ice growth has been extremely slow to nearly nonexistent at South Fork Reservoir this year. As of 2/14/25, State Park staff reported large areas of open water with very thin ice present along the majority of the shoreline. These conditions are NOT safe for ice fishing.

As of 2/13/25, park officials measured 10 inches of ice off the boat ramp

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of 2/13/25, park officials measured 10″ of ice off the boat ramp. In the coves of Hendricks Arm and Penrod Arm, anglers are reporting ice 10″-12″. Trout are being caught in the 16″-22″ range, and trout are measuring 6″-10″. The reservoir will be extremely busy this weekend due to the ice fishing derby. For a trout bite, try fishing approximately 4 feet below the ice

Wild Horse Reservoir Update

Wild Horse Reservoir

by WILD HORSE STATE RECREATION AREA

Good morning everyone! We measured 7” of ice off the boat ramp going about 100 yards out. There are several sections of open water north and south of us. The edges are soft with open water in certain areas. We will be getting colder weather in a couple of days, which we hope will help with ice formation, but we will see. As of now,

For a trout bite, try fishing approximately 4 feet below the ice in up to 15 feet of water

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of 2/7/25, park officials measured 7″ of ice off the boat ramp, with areas of open water and soft edges both south and north of the ramp. Areas that were appropriate for ice fishing before may not be anymore. In the coves of Hendricks Arm and Penrod Arm, anglers are reporting ice 10″-12″. Trout are being caught in the 16″-22″ range, and trout are

It’s nice seeing ice anglers out and about enjoying some ice fishing this weekend!

Wild Horse Reservoir

by WILD HORSE STATE RECREATION AREA

It’s nice seeing ice anglers out and about enjoying some ice fishing this weekend! We are seeing nice sized trout and anywhere from 8-10” perch being pulled out of the reservoir! We will be getting snow tomorrow, so please prepare accordingly! The surface is still really slick, so cleats are recommended. Our gift shop now sells them in case you forget them or need more.

Ice Update!

South Fork Reservoir

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA

The warmer days haven't had too much of an impact on ice conditions yet. Several areas along the shoreline of both sides of the lake are averaging between 5"-7" of clear ice. Watch for changes in conditions as we get wet weather this weekend. Always double-check thickness and be alert for sudden changes. Pressure ridges abound. Be safe and have fun out there. #icefishing #icesafety Nevada State Parks

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