Eastern Nevada Fish Reports

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 all producing

Jiggs Reservoir is maintaining a good water level and fishing should be improving for trout with the cooler temperatures. Anglers will have better luck contacting fish from a small boat or float tube, rather than from the shore. PowerBait, worms and flashy spinners are recommended. On June 26th, 1750 bluegill were stocked. It will require at least 2 years of good water to allow the

Water temps are dipping into the 40s resulting in the end of bass fishing season and improved trout fishing. Flashy spinners and Panther Martins are go-to lures, as well as wooly buggers and leeches for fly anglers.

Access to Angel Lake remains open as of 11/6/23. Water levels remain high, with shore anglers fishing from the dam and a few cleared beach areas.  Kayakers and float tubers are having success on the west side of the lake against the rock walls. Good catch rates for trout in the 8 to 10 inch range, with opportunity for fish up to 19″. Green PowerBait,

Water quality is improving with surface temps dropping into the 50s, but some areas of algae still remain. Expect water temps to drop into the 40s with the cooler weather forecasted in the next week. Trout are averaging 16″- 18″. Worms, PowerBait and spinners are enticing fish, as well as a variety of wooly buggers and leeches for fly anglers. Limit is 5 trout. Bass

Lamoille Creek flows remain in good shape. As of 10/13 the creek was flowing at 11.2 cfs.

Cold Creek Reservoir is still at 75% of capacity. Water temperatures are in the mid-50s. 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 well established in the lake.

Water temperatures continue to drop at Comins Lake, with an average water temperature of 530F.  Water clarity has steadily improved through late summer and early fall. Subsequently, trout fishing has improved with anglers catching 16-to-20-inch rainbow trout.  The trout are exceedingly healthy, with 16-inch trout reaching approximately 1.75 pounds and some 20-inch trout topping the scale at 4.5 pounds.  Bait fishermen should have luck with

Illipah Reservoir is still near 90% capacity.  Water temperatures are sitting at 540F.  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 can expect to catch 8-to-10-inch rainbow trout. A variety of night crawlers, PowerBait, and spinners should produce trout for anglers.

Jiggs Reservoir is maintaining a good water level and fishing should be fair to good for trout with cooler temperatures forecasted. Anglers will have better luck contacting fish from a small boat or float tube, rather than from the shore. PowerBait, worms and flashy spinners are recommended. On June 26th, 1750 bluegill were stocked. It will require at least 2 years of good water to

Ruby Lake continues be good for bass, even as water temperatures begin to drop.  A recent population survey in the South Lake showed a good proportion of bass over the 10 inch range with the majority of the remaining fish measuring between 7 and 10 inches. Soft plastics in darker colors are producing the most catches.  Special Regulations: Minimum size for black bass is 10

Willow Creek Reservoir is maintaining good water levels. Due to low numbers of fish in the reservoir, fishing is expected to be slow for the foreseeable future. On June 7, 2023, approximately 4,100 channel catfish (4 to 6 inches long) were stocked in the reservoir

Water quality at Wilson Reservoir remains fair with relatively clear water and only  a few patches of algae. Water levels at Wilson have been declining and the boat ramp will not be useable for larger watercraft and likely completely inoperable by the end of October. Trout anglers continue to do well from shore and  boat early and late in the day.  Trout fishing should remain

Water quality is improving with surface temps dropping into the 50s, but some areas of algae still remain. Trout are averaging 16″- 18″. Worms, PowerBait and spinners are enticing fish, as well as a variety of woolly buggers, balanced leeches, and midges for the fly anglers. Limit is 5 trout. Bass fishing remains fair. Crankbaits and soft plastics are working well for black bass, and

Jiggs Reservoir is maintaining a good water level and fishing should be fair to good for trout with cooler temperatures forecasted. PowerBait, worms and flashy spinners are recommended. On June 26th, 1750 bluegill were stocked. It will require at least 2 years of good water to allow the bluegill to reproduce and allow numbers to increase for anglers.

Ruby Lake continues be good for bass, even as water temperatures begin to drop.  A recent population survey in the South Lake showed a good proportion of bass over the 10 inch range with the majority of the remaining fish measuring between 7 and 10 inches.  Special Regulations: Minimum size for black bass is 10 inches total length. Boats with electric motors may now be

            Check out this new water record caught by Jym Polish on Friday, September 15th at Wildhorse Reservoir! This 8lb 2.4oz Rainbow Trout was 27.5 inches long!   Don't miss the fun! Take 17 outside and see what adventures it brings to you!

Willow Creek Reservoir is maintaining good water levels. On June 7, 2023, approximately 4,100 channel catfish (4 to 6 inches long) were stocked in the reservoir. Due to low numbers of fish in the reservoir, fishing is expected to be slow for the remainder of the summer.