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Cave Lake Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cave Lake: For the first time in nearly 6 years, Cave Lake is at capacity and spilling. Water levels reached normal pool on 3/14/25. To date, 7,895 rainbow trout averaging 10.6 inches have been stocked this spring. Water temperatures are sitting around 540F. Anglers should expect to catch hatchery stocked trout, but there is also a chance to catch trout carried over from previous years.

ATTENTION PIKE-OUT PARTICIPANTS:

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

ATTENTION PIKE-OUT PARTICIPANTS: We have been closely watching the weather and have made the decision to cancel the 2025 Save Comins Lake Pike-Out scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd. High winds from the south and isolated thunderstorms are forecasted for Ely on Saturday. This will make for extremely challenging and potentially dangerous boating conditions. Safety is our number one priority, and the forecasted conditions do not meet our

Fishing should be great when there is access again later this spring

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

No recent reports from Blue due to limited/no access during the winter months. Fishing should be great when there is access again later this spring.

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.

Water levels reached normal pool on 3/14/25

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

For the first time in nearly 6 years, Cave Lake is at capacity and spilling. Water levels reached normal pool on 3/14/25. With recent storms, shoreline access will be muddy until the snow melts and everything begins to dry out. Anglers can expect to catch hatchery-reared rainbow trout stocked into Cave Creek in June 2024 that ended up in Cave Lake as the water levels

Trout Stocking Today!

by CAVE LAKE STATE PARK

Nevada Department of Wildlife stocked the lake with 3,400 rainbow trout this morning! Fishing has been good but now it will be better, time to dust off the fishing gear and get out on the water! Snag your fishing licenses online at www.ndow.org

Fish Are Biting!

by CAVE LAKE STATE PARK

Michael out slayin' the fish on this beautiful Sunday afternoon! A new batch of trout will be arriving soon!

2nd Annual Save Comins Lake Pike-Out

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Attention Anglers! Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Save Comins Lake Pike-Out in Ely, NV! We are calling on anglers to volunteer to fish out as many Northern Pike from Comins Lake as we can. Northern Pike are aquatic invasive species (AIS) that negatively impact the Comins Lake fishery. Anglers volunteering for the event will be entered in age-group categories for a chance to win

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

For the first time in nearly 6 years, Cave Lake is at capacity and spilling

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

For the first time in nearly 6 years, Cave Lake is at capacity and spilling. Water levels reached normal pool on 3/14/25. With recent storms, shoreline access will be muddy until the snow melts and everything begins to dry out. Anglers can expect to catch hatchery-reared rainbow trout stocked into Cave Creek in June 2024 that ended up in Cave Lake as the water levels

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