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Illipah Reservoir is approximately 85 percent ice covered with unsafe ice

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Illipah Reservoir is approximately 85% ice covered with unsafe ice. All ice should be considered unsafe and will likely remain unsafe until we get another cold snap. There is enough open water along the western shoreline that should provide anglers the opportunity to fish. A total of 9,012 rainbow trout averaging 9.3 inches were stocked this fall.

Jiggs Reservoir is frozen over with unsafe ice

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Jiggs Reservoir is frozen over with unsafe ice.

As of 12/31/24 the reservoir still has pockets of open water and is NOT safe for ice fishing

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of 12/31/24 the reservoir still has pockets of open water and is NOT safe for ice fishing. Ice should improve with colder temperatures forecasted into the next week, including overnight temperatures dipping into the negatives.

The reservoir is around 70 percent open water, with the rest being covered in very thin ice

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is ~70% open water, with the rest being covered in very thin ice. These conditions are NOT safe for ice fishing. The southwest shores are all open water. Shoreline anglers are having luck reeling in brown trout and rainbow trout, with brown trout catch rates having gone up significantly since the fall stockings. Spinning lures seem to be getting more hits than PowerBait

Annual Wildhorse Fishing Derby

Wild Horse Reservoir

by AMY'S BAR & GRILL

South Fork Ice Update

South Fork Reservoir

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA

South Fork Ice Update: Warmer than average conditions have caused a recession in ice. Most areas of the shore now have open water, with ice in some of the coves and a few large pieces floating in the lake. In other words...Safe for Eagles...NOT Safe for People. We will provide updates should we get a significant cold spell and begin seeing ice building back up. For now, enjoy

Dam reconstruction is complete and NDOW is impounding water

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Dam reconstruction is complete and NDOW is impounding water. Please note that shoreline access at Cave Lake is opened to the public, however recreational opportunities are limited. For more information on Cave Lake, please contact the NDOW Ely Field Office. As the water level rises, the public should not attempt to access the ice on the lake.

The water has recovered nicely and there should be decent shoreline fishing along most of the reservoir

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. Approximately 30% of the reservoir is covered with a thin sheet of ice and should be considered unsafe for angling. The reservoir was not stocked this fall due to the draw down. Normal stocking efforts

Ice thickness varies from 0 inches to 8.5 inches

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Ice is covering ~ 95% of Comins Lake. Ice thickness varies from 0 inches to 8.5 inches. Anglers should use safety equipment (ice cleats, picks, etc.) during early ice season. Anglers should use caution on the ice with the warm days forecasted through the holiday week. The north lake has a combination of open water and poor ice. This area was not checked for ice

Illipah Reservoir is approximately 85 percent ice covered

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Illipah Reservoir is approximately 85% ice covered. There is enough open water along the western shoreline that should provide anglers the opportunity to fish. All ice should be considered unsafe and will likely remain unsafe until we get another cold snap. A total of 9,012 rainbow trout averaging 9.3 inches were stocked this fall.

Ice conditions are fluctuating daily

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Reservoir is beginning to ice up and the boat ramp has been pulled. Snow has fallen and more is forecasted within the next week, but warm afternoon temps are keeping the reservoir from completely icing up. Ice conditions are fluctuating daily, and all ice should be considered unsafe at this time.

The reservoir is around 50 percent ice covered

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is ~50% ice covered. The east side of the reservoir toward the dam has the most ice coverage, but is measuring barely 1 inch. These conditions are NOT safe for ice fishing. The southwest shores are all open water. Shoreline anglers are having luck reeling in brown trout and rainbow trout, with brown trout catch rates having gone up significantly since the fall

Ice is covering about 80 percent of Comins Lake. Ice thickness varies from 3 to 6.5 inches, with areas of exposed water

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Ice is covering ~ 80% of Comins Lake. Ice thickness varies from 3 to 6.5 inches, with areas of exposed water. All ice should be considered unsafe. The north lake has had open water as recently as 12/4/24 with anglers actively fishing from shore. If anglers attempt to fish from shore, a mix of spinners, nightcrawlers, PowerBait, and a fly behind a bubble should catch fish.

Illipah Reservoir is sitting at approximately 90 percent ice covered

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Illipah Reservoir is sitting at approximately 90+% ice covered. The ice thickness varies from 2 inches to 5 inches. There are areas of poor ice quality in the middle of the reservoir and along the western shoreline. Anglers should use safety equipment (ice cleats, picks, etc.), especially during early ice season. Anglers fishing through the ice will do will jigging with nightcrawlers, PowerBait, and a variety of

The reservoir is trying to freeze

Wild Horse Reservoir

by WILD HORSE STATE RECREATION AREA

Good morning everyone! We hope you had a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Just a bit of an update, the reservoir is trying to freeze. There is a layer of ice over most but not all of the reservoir due to the single digit temps over the past few nights. It will be above freezing over the next several days, so we will see what sticks

Much needed repairs to the Cave Creek Dam have been completed

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Much needed repairs to the Cave Creek Dam, including bringing the nearly 90-year-old dam up to code and up to date, have been completed according to engineers with NDOW. Coordination with the Nevada Public Works Division, the Nevada Division of Water Resources and the Nevada Division of State Parks have made this completion possible. It will take around nine months for the water levels to return to

Dam reconstruction is complete and water impoundment will begin immediately

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Please note that shoreline access at Cave Lake is closed to the public. Dam reconstruction is complete and water impoundment will begin immediately. For more information on Cave Lake, please contact the NDOW Ely Field Office.

The reservoir was recently drained for repairs to the low level outlet

Cold Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir was recently drained for repairs to the low level outlet. Fishing is not recommended until water levels recover or freezing temperatures firm the reservoir bed. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the NDOW Ely Field Office.

Ice is covering around 80 percent of Comins Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Ice is covering ~ 80% of Comins Lake. Ice thickness varies from ½ to 2 inches, with areas of exposed water. All ice should be considered unsafe. There should be decent shoreline access off the dam and western shoreline. With colder temperatures forecasted, access could go away quickly. If anglers attempt to fish from shoreline, a mix of spinners, nightcrawlers, PowerBait, and a fly behind a

Illipah Reservoir is sitting at approximately 80 percent ice coverage

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Illipah Reservoir is sitting at approximately 80% ice coverage. Ice thickness varies from ½ to 2 inches, with areas of exposed water. There is fishing access along the western shoreline, however with colder temperatures forecasted this could ice over quickly. All ice should be considered unsafe. If the ice opens up at all, nightcrawlers, PowerBait, spinners and wet flies behind a water bubble would work

Reservoir is beginning to ice up and the boat ramp has been pulled

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Reservoir is beginning to ice up and the boat ramp has been pulled. Snow has fallen and more is forecasted within the next week. Cooler temperatures are making for good trout fishing. Fish are active in the shallows, hitting bait suspended just off the bottom. Fly anglers are having success with balanced leeches, wooly buggers and chironomid patterns. Fall trout stocking occured on 10/28/24 and

Cooler temperatures are making for good trout fishing

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Reservoir is beginning to ice up and the boat ramp has been pulled. Snow has fallen and more is forecasted within the next week. Cooler temperatures are making for good trout fishing. Fish are active in the shallows, hitting bait suspended just off the bottom. Fly anglers are having success with balanced leeches, wooly buggers and chironomid patterns. Fall trout stocking occured on 10/28/24 and

Main Boat Ramp Dock Will Be Pulled From The Water Today

South Fork Reservoir

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA

ATTENTION BOATERS: With the consistent skin of ice forming each night around the edges of the lake, and the forecasted cold and snowy weather, the THE SOUTH FORK MAIN BOAT RAMP DOCK WILL BE PULLED FROM THE WATER TODAY (11/25). The Ramp Lanes will remain open, weather permitting, but there will be no dock in the water. Be safe and have fun out there. Nevada State

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