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Water levels are recovering since the draw down last fall

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are recovering since the draw down last fall. Anglers can expect decent shoreline fishing around the reservoir. The reservoir was not stocked last fall due to the draw down. Normal stocking efforts should resume this year.

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Comins Lake has approximately 100 percent open water

Comins Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Comins Lake has approximately 100% open water. The dock was slid in place last week and the launch is ready for the 2025 open water season. Large trout have been seen shoaling off the shoreline along the north lake. Rainbow trout being caught are measuring between 16 and 20 inches, a weighing several pounds. Trout are being caught on PowerBait, spinners, nightcrawlers, and wetflies behind

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Catch rates are good with anglers catching several trout per hour

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Illipah Reservoir is 100% open water and at capacity. Road access into Illipah Reservoir is unknown as of the storms on 3/17/2025. Recent angler contacts revealed trout in the 11-to-13 inch range being caught, with an occasional brown trout in the mix. Catch rates are good with anglers catching several trout per hour. A total of 9,012 rainbow trout averaging 9.3 inches were stocked last

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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The water levels were recently lowered to repair the low-level outlet in November

Cold Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water levels were recently lowered to repair the low-level outlet in November. The water has recovered nicely and there should be decent shoreline fishing along most of the reservoir. The reservoir was not stocked this fall due to the draw down. Normal stocking efforts should resume in the spring.

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Comins Lake has approximately 95 percent open water

Comins Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Comins Lake has approximately 95% open water. There is one larger chunk of ice in the narrows separating the north lake and south lakes, limiting boat access to just the north lake. Anglers can shoreline fish the northern portion of the lake or even launch a boat (dock will go in later this spring) and troll for trout and Northern Pike. Decent size trout continue

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The only remaining ice is on the south end near the creek inlet

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Illipah Reservoir has 85% open water. The only remaining ice is on the south end near the creek inlet. Anglers can access nearly the entire western shoreline and can even launch a boat and access most of the lake. Recent angler contacts revealed rainbow trout in the 11-to-13 inch range being caught, with an occasional brown trout being caught.

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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

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Ruby Lake is almost entirely ice-free

Ruby Lake NWR

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

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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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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.

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Humboldt River Report

Humboldt River

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

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No recent reports from Blue due to limited/no access during the winter month

Blue Lakes

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 this spring.

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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.

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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

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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.

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

South Fork Reservoir

by FISH REPORTS STAFF

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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

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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,

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