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3 to 5 inches of ice in the areas sampled in the reservoir

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Illipah Reservoir is ice covered. As of 12/28/23, ice measured 3 to 5 inches in the areas sampled in the reservoir. The middle of the reservoir has the thickest ice while the south end has the thinnest. The ice throughout is poor quality and anglers should use caution while ice fishing. Always be prepared with safety equipment like ice cleats, picks and a long rope.

No-Ice Update

South Fork Reservoir

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA

**No-Ice Update** Seeking relationship experts to help convince winter to commit to something longer-term than it's been willing to lately. We're still sitting on mostly open water around our shoreline, with some ice floating in the middle of the lake, and along our shallow areas. Shore fishing has been good, and some folks are still launching small crafts from the Jet Ski Beach launch. It's been too foggy

New State Record Yellow Perch

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

On the 6th day of Fishmas, a bite on the line came to me, with a trophy yellow perch in a freshwater sea! A new state record was caught by Jason Flaten, when he reeled in this beauty at Wildhorse Reservoir on December 13th. Weighing in at 1lb 9oz, it beat the previous state record that was actually a tie between two waters. Get out and

Ice Update Ramp Closure

South Fork Reservoir

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA

**Ice Update** **Ramp Closure** The Boat Ramp is officially closed for the season. Water temps have cooled enough that nighttime lows are producing a skin of ice over most of the lake, with varied amounts of open water around the shoreline depending on which way the wind is blowing and the ice is shifting. Here's to hoping for some colder temps down the pipeline so we can

The reservoir is about 30 percent frozen with some areas shoreline still open to fishing

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is about 30% frozen with some areas shoreline still open to fishing. Once ice conditions improve fishing for recently stocked and carryover trout will be good.

Reservoir is iced over with unsafe ice

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Reservoir is iced over with unsafe ice. Once ice conditions improve, recent trout stocking should allow for fair to good trout fishing throughout the winter.

Unsafe ice is coving the majority of the south lake and dike units

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Unsafe ice is coving the majority of the south lake and dike units.

Recent warmer weather and winds are slowing down the ice formation

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The dock has been removed from the water for the season at Wildhorse State Recreation Area. Recent warmer weather and winds are slowing down the ice formation. As of 12/14/23 ice fishing on the reservoir is NOT safe. In the remaining open water, anglers have been targetting trout with rooster-tails, spoons, or Rapalas. Anglers that are fly fishing may have success stripping wooly bugger or

Comins Lake is ice covered, with ice ranging from 4 to 5 inches in the north lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Comins Lake is ice covered, with ice ranging from 4 to 5 inches in the north lake. In portions of the south lake the ice is significantly thinner measuring about 2.5 inches. Due to the warm temperatures, ice around the perimeter of the lake and around suspended vegetation should be considered weak. NDOW recommends that anglers stay off ice measuring less than 4 inches. No

Ice is being measured at 3.5 to 4 inches in the areas sampled

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Illipah Reservoir is ice covered. Ice is being measured at 3.5 to 4 inches in the areas sampled in the reservoir. There are several areas around around the perimeter of the reservoir and in the middle that are thinner than others. NDOW recommends to stay off ice measuring less than 4 inches, and anglers should always fish with caution and use safety equipment. The water

Recent warmer weather and winds have broken up most of the ice that was forming

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The dock has been removed from the water for the season at Wildhorse State Recreation Area. Recent warmer weather and winds have broken up most of the ice that was forming. Anglers are having success catching trout from shore or from a boat, with fish over 18 inches and 2-3 pounds on average. Anglers wishing to target trout in these conditions should focus on using

The reservoir is seeing some ice formation along the shallow portions of the shoreline

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is seeing some ice formation along the shallow portions of the shoreline, near the inflow of the S. Fork, and between Jetski Beach and Fisherman’s Point. This will likley change with warmer temperatures forecasted for most of the week. The boat dock has been pulled, however, the ramps remain open for now. Fishing has picked up with cooler weather the last few weeks, with

A Wave of Emotion

by ROBYN GERSTENSLAGER

Banner day for one biologist, population of Lahontan cutthroat trout provides hope, but more ‘tenacity’ needed to recover species Even over a year later, tears well up in his eyes when he talks about it. The “wave of emotion,” as he describes it, is understandable given that the moment was 15 years in the making. “Even last summer when I took my son and his friend

Cold Creek Reservoir is still at 85 percent of capacity and is 50 percent ice covered

Cold Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cold Creek Reservoir is still at 85% of capacity and is 50% ice covered. The ice is thin and should be considered unsafe. Angers can expect to catch 8-to-10-inch rainbow trout and tiger trout. With cooler water temperatures, largemouth bass catch rates have begun to slow down. Although harvest is still allowed, anglers are encouraged to catch and release bass caught until their population is

Comins Lake is ice covered, with ice ranging from 3.5 to 4 inches in areas sampled

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Comins Lake is ice covered, with ice ranging from 3.5 to 4 inches in areas sampled. Since this is the first fishable ice we have had, anglers are encouraged to have safety equipment while ice fishing. NDOW recommends to stay off ice measuring less than 4 inches. Prior to ice up, surveys showed rainbow trout ranging 16-to-24-inches and upwards of 5 pounds. Anglers should do

Illipah Reservoir is ice covered

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Illipah Reservoir is ice covered. Ice being measured at 3 inches. The ice is clear and solid, but anglers should use caution when exploring the ice and carry safety equipment while angling. NDOW recommends to stay off ice measuring less than 4 inches. Since the reservoir is spilling anglers are encouraged to stay away from the spillway during the early winter until ice is thick

South Fork Main Boat Dock has been pulled from the water for the season

South Fork Reservoir

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA

ATTENTION! With ice forming along much of the shoreline overnight and the continued forecasted cold temperatures, the South Fork Main Boat Dock has been pulled from the water for the season. The ramp will remain open as long as the weather permits, but may be closed at any time.

Illipah Reservoir is at 98 percent capacity and water is starting to enter the spillway

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Illipah Reservoir is at 98% capacity and water is starting to enter the spillway. Water temperatures are sitting at 400F. Fall stocking was completed with 9,862 rainbow trout averaging 9.4 inches. Water clarity is excellent with weed mats beginning to drop off for the year. Shoreline fishing has been productive this fall with anglers using PowerBait, spinners, and night crawlers. Anglers fishing from small watercraft

Flows are starting to pick up with cooling temperatures

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Flows are starting to pick up with cooling temperatures. As of 11/13 the Bruneau River at the Rowland gage is showing 16.9 cfs. Water temps are also seeing a steady decline. This should keep trout fishing fair to good until winter weather cuts off access.

Cooler temperatures are resulting in increased success rates for trout anglers

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cooler temperatures are resulting in increased success rates for trout anglers at Jakes Creek Reservoir. Water levels remains in good shape providing shoreline anglers with a bit of a respite from the annual weeds. For the best fishing, try getting completely out of the weed beds with a float tube or small boat. Trout are averaging 9 to 14 inches. PowerBait, worms and spinners are

The dock has been removed from the water for the season at Wildhorse State Recreation Area

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The dock has been removed from the water for the season at Wildhorse State Recreation Area. Water temperatures are dropping into the 40s and trout fishing is picking up significantly. Most algae has cleared with a few pockets still dissipating along the shorelines. Anglers are having success catching trout from shore or from a boat, with fish over 18 inches and 2-3 pounds on average.

Cold Creek Reservoir is still at 80 percent of capacity

Cold Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cold Creek Reservoir is still at 80% of capacity. Water temperatures are 420F. Anglers can expect to catch 8-to-10-inch rainbow trout and tiger trout. With cooler water temperatures, largemouth bass catch rates have begun to slow down. Although harvest is still allowed, anglers are encouraged to catch and release bass caught until their population is well established in the lake.

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