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Cold Creek Reservoir is ice free and filling up nicely

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cold Creek Reservoir is ice free and filling up nicely. The main reservoir is filling up and backing into the middle pond. Water temperatures are in the mid-30s. Anglers can expect to catch 8-to-10-inch Rainbow Trout and 8-to-10-inch Tiger Trout.

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Comins Lake is still 90 plus percent covered with ice

Comins Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Comins Lake is still 90+% covered with ice. Ice conditions should be considered unsafe and anglers are advised not to access the lake. Sections of the ice are beginning to pull away from the western shoreline, however, at this time, there is no fishable water open. With the increases in daily max temperatures as well as warmer overnight lows, Comins Lake could open up relatively

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Illipah Reservoir is still 95 percent covered with ice

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Illipah Reservoir is still 95% covered with ice and should be considered unsafe for ice fishing. The ice is receding from the shoreline, but no angling opportunity is available at this time. With the increases in daily max temperatures as well as warmer overnight lows, Illipah Reservoir could open up relatively quickly. The road into Illipah Reservoir is open and navigable, however some sections are

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Ice thickness remains at about two feet with 5-6 inches of hardpacked snow and slush on top

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of 4/06/23, ice thickness remains at about two feet with 5″-6″ inches of hardpacked snow and slush on top. Angler visitation has dropped off within the last two weeks, but ice fishing season is still holding on. Although thick ice conditions are continuing into April, please continue to exercise caution. With most of Wild Horse Reservoir having snow or slush coverage over the ice, spotting

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The river above the reservoir is ice free and trout should be starting to run

Humboldt River - South Fork

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The river above the reservoir is ice free and trout should be starting to run. As of 3/31/23 the flow above the reservoir was at 146 cfs. High and turbid flows are expected with warmer temps, check back for updates. Note Special Regulation: Artificial lures with single barbless hooks only above the Lucky Nugget causeway. Limit of 1 trout.

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Snow levels and windy conditions are impacting access

Ruby Lake NWR

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Access to Ruby Valley remains difficult. The county road has been unpassable due to snow drifts on many occasions. Check road conditions reported by Nevada Department of Transportation (www.nvroads.com) prior to any travel plans. Snow levels and windy conditions are impacting access on the county road to the Refuge and access around the refuge is also very limited. No recent reports from anglers due to

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Wild Horse State Recreation Area reported ice thickness up to two feet with about a foot or so of slush on top

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of 3/31/23, Wild Horse State Recreation Area reported ice thickness up to two feet with about a foot or so of slush on top. Angler visitation has dropped off within the last two weeks, but ice fishing season is still holding on. Although thick ice conditions are continuing into April, please continue to exercise caution. With most of Wild Horse Reservoir having snow or slush

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Annual Angel Lake Kids Fishing Derby is scheduled for July 8, 2023

Angel Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The road remains closed. Due to heavy snow conditions it is unknown when access will be possible. The annual Angel Lake Kids Fishing Derby is scheduled for July 8, 2023. Contact nicole.hambli@ndow.org for details.

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Access to Ruby Valley remains difficult

Ruby Lake NWR

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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Wildhorse Reservoir Report

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of 3/15/23, Wild Horse State Recreation Area reported ice thickness up to two feet with about a foot of slush on top. NOTE: Take extra caution as open water and soft edges have been reported forming at the Hendricks Arm bridge. It is important to exercise extreme caution while ice fishing and accessing this area. With most of Wild Horse Reservoir having snow coverage over

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South Fork Reservoir has a lot of ice for this time of year

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

South Fork Reservoir has a lot of ice for this time of year. As of 03/14/23 the entire reservoir was covered except for near the river inlet. There is around 12” of ice at the boat ramp and 18” at the south shoreline. Anglers should be cautious getting on and off the ice as the edges are very soft and several large fractures can be

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Fishing remains fair for trout in the 10 to 16 inch range

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of March 8th, Jakes Creek Reservoir has 19 inches of ice with 2-to-3 inches of snow on the ice. Fishing remains fair for trout in the 10 to 16 inch range. The road going in has some areas of snow and will have some soft spots as the temperatures increase. With warming temperatures and the possibility of rain, road and reservoir conditions could change

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Anglers are having the best luck targeting trout in 10 or less feet of water

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

At last report, ice at Wild Horse was up to 20″ with up to 12″ of snow on top. With warmer temperatures forecasted into the coming week, ice conditions may begin to change. Check back for updates on changes in ice conditions and safety concerns. NOTE: Take extra caution as open water and soft edges have been reported forming at the Hendricks Arm bridge. It is

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National Weather service has issued a flood watch warning

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

With warmer temperatures and precipitation forecasted into the weekend and early next week, the National Weather service has issued a flood watch warning. Check back for updates on ice conditions and any safety concerns. At last report, the southwest shore between Coyote Cove, Jet Ski Beach, and Fisherman’s Point remains at about 12″ – 14″ of solid ice. The areas of Tomera Cove and the Boat

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Snow levels and windy conditions are impacting access

Ruby Lake NWR

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Check road conditions reported by Nevada Department of Transportation (www.nvroads.com) prior to any travel plans. Snow levels and windy conditions are impacting access on the county road to the Refuge and access around the refuge is also very limited. No recent reports from anglers due to travel conditions.

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Ice as thick as 20 inches has been reported at the reservoir

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Ice as thick as 20″ has been reported at the reservoir. In some areas there may be up to a foot of snow atop the ice. New snow and strong winds have occasionally been causing access issues through the State Recreation Areas due to large drifts. Before heading out, check the Wild Horse SRA Facebook page for the most up to date road and parking

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Fishing is best in 5-to-10 feet of water

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The southwest shore between Coyote Cove, Jet Ski Beach, and Fisherman’s Point remains at about 12″ – 14″ of solid ice. The areas of Tomera Cove and the Boat Ramp have 8″-9″ inches. Expect several inches on snow atop the ice and some areas with deeper drifts. Rainbow trout fishing is fair. The bite is very light, be sure to have your rod in hand

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Ice thickness was not tested and is high variable

Cold Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Ice is covering 50% of the reservoir. Ice thickness was not tested and is high variable. The road around the reservoir is not plowed so access is limited. Anglers can expect to catch 8-to-10-inch rainbow trout and 8-to-10-inch tiger trout.

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Comins Lake is 100 percent ice covered with a few small areas with weak ice present

Comins Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Comins Lake is 100% ice covered with a few small areas with weak ice present. Most areas that were sampled had 19-to-20 inches of solid ice. Fishing has been good on both the north and south lakes. Anglers can expect to catch 14-to-18-inch rainbow trout and the occasional brown trout and possibly a tiger trout. Trout are being caught on a variety of lures, jigs,

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As of 2/23/23, the road into Illipah Reservoir is snowed in

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of 2/23/23, the road into Illipah Reservoir is snowed in. Access may be possible with vehicles that are chained up but NDOW personnel did not reach the reservoir this week. The water level in Illipah Reservoir continues to recover from the lows of irrigation season. At last report, the reservoir is covered with 10 inches of solid ice. Anglers should expect to catch 8-to-12-inch

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Wildhorse Fishing Derby Winners

Wild Horse Reservoir

by WILD HORSE RESORT

Congratulations to all the winners at the annual wildhorse fishing derby and thank you everyone that came out. It as a blast!!

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6th Annual Compston Fishing Derby

Wild Horse Reservoir

by WILD HORSE RESORT

Early registration at Amy’s Bar & Grill. We’ll have breakfast ready to go. 100% of entry fees will be paid out to the winner. All proceeds from the raffles will be given to local person in need. All donations are appreciated and can be dropped off at Amy’s anytime. Fun for the whole family. Sledding, camping and fishing….. hope to see you all there

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