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Water levels are low, but fishing is still good for trout and bass

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are low, but fishing is still good for trout and bass, with some catfish still being caught. Bass fishing will start slowing as temperatures begin to drop. Channel catfish were stocked 5/23/24

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Water levels are lower, but the reservoir is in good condition going into winter

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are lower, but the reservoir is in good condition going into winter. The edges are shallow with varying levels of algae, but fish are still being caught. With current temperatures continuing to be high, evenings and mornings will be the best fishing and if you are able to get to the middle/deeper portions your chances of success should increase. Bass are on the

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Fishing remains good with adequate flows for several miles below Wildhorse

Owyhee River - East Fork

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing remains good with adequate flows for several miles below Wildhorse Flows are being maintained through August and into September which will continue to result in good fishing into the fall. Water temperatures are cooling and there are still lots of grasshoppers out, so the hopper/dropper combo continues to be a good choice for fly anglers.

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Water levels are still good and with the current warm weather forecast

Ruby Lake NWR

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are still good and with the current warm weather forecast, bass angling should continue to be good in the south lake and unit 21. The collection ditch and south springs are still fair to good for trout and should improve in the coming weeks as the fall stocking season approaches. Special Regulations: Minimum size for black bass is 10 inches. Non-motorized boats and boats

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As of 09/26/24 Wild Horse Reservoir remains under a Harmful Algal Bloom

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of 09/26/24 Wild Horse Reservoir remains under a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) watch. Please visit this webpage for more information: The HAB is still present throughout the reservoir but is worse in the canyon and coves from Hendricks to the dam. Reservoir level is still good. Anglers are catching a few trout but overall use has been light with the poor water quality. The storms

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Water levels remain good, and boats can still be launched at the ramp

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels remain good, and boats can still be launched at the ramp. Boaters should use caution backing in trailers, however, as large rocks sit right off the bottom of the ramp. Water clarity is at 10+ft. Trout are beginning to move into the shallows and bass are numerous along the weed edges. The shoreline is dry in front of the campgrounds and the road

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Bass fishing is good, but anglers report catches on the smaller end

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of 09/26/24 South Fork Reservoir remains under a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) watch. Please visit this webpage for more information: Bass fishing is good, but anglers report catches on the smaller end. Trout fishing is picking up, however, considerable algae still remains, impacting water clarity. With the cooler nights and shorter days, the algae should start to dissipate soon.

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Join us for National Public Lands Day!

Cave Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Join us for National Public Lands Day! Help us build and place fish habitat structures in the lake-bed at Cave Lake and clean up the general Cave Lake area for it’s scheduled “re-opening” in 2025! Will meet Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Cave Lake Day Use Area. 9AM - 3PM. Lunch provided by: Nevada State Parks For more information, contact Julie Gabrielson at jgabrielson@ndow.org or 775-777-2305. Register here: https://nevada.volunteers.kalkomey.com/events/8796

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Fishing has been slow with the lower stream flows

Bruneau River

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been slow with the lower stream flows. It may improve with cooler overnight temperatures.

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Water levels are low but holding, with aquatic weeds present near shore

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are low but holding, with aquatic weeds present near shore. Fishing for trout is still fair due to warmer water temperatures, but should improve with cooling air temperatures. Fair to good fishing for bass has been reported with most fish in the 10-12″ range. An occasional catfish is still be contacted. Channel catfish were stocked 5/23/24

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Water levels are fair

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are fair. Anglers report fair fishing for trout and bluegill of various sizes. Fishing is fair to good for bass. Bass are on the small end though, as they were recently stocked this spring.

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Flows have lowered, but are holding

Lamoille Creek

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Approximately 6,500 cutthroat were stocked on 08/12, 08/26 and 08/27. Flows have lowered, but are holding and water temperatures have increased slightly, resulting in fair fishing. For flyfishers, royal stimulators, elk hair caddis, royal wulffs, and hoppers should work well. For spinfishers, anglers may want to try a small, clear bobber with a worm.

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Fishing remains excellent in the first few miles below Wildhorse Reservoir

Owyhee River - East Fork

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing remains excellent in the first few miles below Wildhorse Reservoir. Flows are being maintained through August and into September which will continue to result in good fishing into the fall. The grasshoppers are out in force and the trout will be keying in on those so anglers using the classic hopper-dropper rig will find success.

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Bass fishing in the South Lake and Unit 21 continues to be good

Ruby Lake NWR

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels have dropped but are holding and still allowing for launching at the main boat ramp and Narcisse ramp. Considerable weeds are still present. Non-motorized boats and boats propelled by gas motors 10hp or less are permitted August 1-December 31. Trout fishing is still poor to fair, due to warmer water temperatures. Bass fishing in the South Lake and Unit 21 continues to be

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Fishing slowed with the cold front last week but will improve this weekend

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of 08/19/24 Wild Horse Reservoir remains under a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) watch. Please visit this webpage for more information: Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force Fishing slowed with the cold front last week but will improve this weekend as weather and pressure stabilizes. Trout fishing continues to be best from boats, float tubes, and kayaks as anglers can access deeper waters. Fishing for warmwater fish

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Water levels have dropped with irrigation season but will begin to refill this fall

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels have dropped with irrigation season but will begin to refill this fall. Anglers are still able to launch boats, despite the lowered levels. Fishing slowed considerably in August with the warmer weather and water temperatures. Anglers were having success on largemouth bass using soft plastics. With the cooler weather last weekend, the trout fishing may begin to improve as the fish move into

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As of 08/19/24 South Fork Reservoir remains under a Harmful Algal Bloom

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of 08/19/24 South Fork Reservoir remains under a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) watch. Please visit this webpage for more information: Vegetation growth remains high with the remaining warmer water temperatures. Fishing for trout is fair to slow, with anglers from boats in deeper water having the most luck. Fishing for bass is good, with most anglers targeting weedy points and coves. Catfish are also

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Float Tube Fly Fishing Clinic

Angel Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

September 14th, join NDOW Angler Educators for an introduction to fly fishing from a float tube at Angel Lake. Anglers will learn how to get in and out of a float tube safely, maneuver a float tube, cast from a float tube and strip a fly. All fishing equipment will be provided. This clinic is suitable for anglers ages 12+. Pre-registration and a fishing license is

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Super fun Southfork Sunday Derby!

South Fork Reservoir

by NORTHERN NEVADA BASS

Super fun Southfork Sunday Derby! Thank you to all the Anglers who came out today, love meeting new friends who share the passion! Congrats to Tim with the big largie to win it! Southfork was kinda stingy with big bites today but alot of fish were caught and released! Thanks again Ray Zumwalt!

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River is Fishable However Water Temperatures are Variable

Bruneau River

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Flows have dropped and the river is fishable, however water temperatures are variable. For flyfishers, royal stimulators, elk hair caddis, royal wulffs, and hoppers should work well. For spinfishers, anglers may want to try a small, clear bobber with a worm.

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Water Levels Have Dropped and Weeds Increased

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels have dropped a couple of feet and the shoreline weeds have increased. Channel catfish were stocked 5/23/24. Fishing for trout is fair, while fishing for bass is good, producing fish up to 13”.

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Water Levels are Steady But Vegetation is Increasing

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels continue to remain steady, however, vegetation growth is increasing with temperatures. Fishing is fair for trout, bass, and bluegill. Try worms, spinners, and PowerBait near the bottom.

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Lamoille Creek is in good shape

Lamoille Creek

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Lamoille Creek is in good shape. For flyfishers, royal stimulators, elk hair caddis, royal wulffs, and hoppers should work well. For spinfishers, anglers may want to try a small, clear bobber with a worm.

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Anglers Still Reporting Fair to Good Fishing

Owyhee River - East Fork

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Flows have dropped and the river is fishable, however water temperatures are variable. Anglers are still reporting fair to good fishing, despite increased water temperatures. For flyfishers, royal stimulators, elk hair caddis, royal wulffs, and hoppers should work well. For spinfishers, anglers may want to try a small, clear bobber with a worm.

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