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Spring stocking has begun

by NORTHERN NEVADA BASS

Water temperature is measuring 52F. Spring stocking has begun, and Cave Lake has received 8,702 rainbow trout averaging 9 inches. Anglers should expect to catch 8-to-11-inch rainbow trout and the occasional 9-inch brown trout. There are still a few large brown trout measuring over 20 inches that have carried over since the draw down of the lake for dam repairs. Anglers will catch trout on

Vegetation is limiting shoreline fishing opportunity on the south end

Cold Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cold Creek Reservoir is sitting at ~50% capacity with water temperature measuring 64F. Vegetation is limiting shoreline fishing opportunity on the south end of the reservoir, however, fishing off the dam, west, and northern shorelines should produce trout and largemouth bass. Several 12-to-14-inch rainbow trout have been caught recently on spinners. PowerBait, night crawlers, and a variety of dry and wet flies should produce trout.

Shoreline fishing has been productive so far this spring,

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperature is measuring 62F. Shoreline fishing has been productive so far this spring, with anglers catching rainbow trout averaging 16-to-18-inches and tiger trout in the 12-to-14-inch range. There will also be 9-to-10 inch rainbow trout caught that were recently stocked. Trout are being caught on a variety of gear, including nightcrawlers, PowerBait, spinners (Mepps, Blue Fox, and Panther Martins), as well as wet flies

Rainbow trout are very active right now

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures are sitting at 60F and rainbow trout are very active right now. Numerous trout can be seen rising from the shoreline. Anglers can expect to catch 9-to-12-inch rainbow trout and the occasional brown trout. Water levels have begun dropping, with the reservoir sitting at ~65% capacity. Anglers will do well on rainbow trout with nightcrawlers, PowerBait (yellow, orange and red), as well as

Surface water temps are climbing into the mid-50’s, approaching prime trout fishing conditions

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temps are climbing into the mid-50’s, approaching prime trout fishing conditions. Multiple stockings of rainbow trout have occurred over the last month, with most fish averaging 9 inches. Anglers are seeing plenty of trout action near the dam. Mid-morning through early afternoon has been best for trout fishing with reports of fish up to 5 lbs. Focus on the shallows where the trout

Water temperatures at Comins Lake are at 56

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures at Comins Lake are at 56 F. Rainbow trout in the 16-to-18-inch range are being caught. Comins Lake was stocked this week with 5,292 rainbow trout averaging 9.5 inches and 7,061 brown trout averaging 9.3 inches. Trout can be caught on a variety of gear, including nightcrawlers, PowerBait, spinners (Mepps, Blue Fox, and Panther Martins), as well as wet flies behind a bubble. Expect

Fishing should be good for carryover trout

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps remain in the low 50’s. Fishing should be good for carryover trout. Rainbow trout averaging 9″ were stocked 3/25/26. PowerBait and inflated worms fished off the bottom will attract trout. Fly anglers should try woolly buggers, leeches and midges. Fish in the shallows and near the edges of muddy water. Bass fishing will still be slow due to cool water temperatures. Take advantage

Anglers are encouraged to take advantage of the recently stocked fish

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Rainbow trout averaging 9″ were stocked 4/15/2026. Anglers are encouraged to take advantage of the recently stocked fish while conditions permit. Try PowerBait or worms just off the bottom. Water levels remain low and are expected to stay low.

Harrison Pass is open

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Harrison Pass is open. Rainbow trout were stocked late March in the collection ditch, Unit 21 and South Lakes. Tiger trout were also stocked in Unit 21. Fair to good fishing is being reported in the collection ditch for trout. Water temperatures in the low 50s, so bass fishing will still be slow. Fly anglers are reporting success with streamers, leeches, scuds and midges. Small,

Water temps are sitting in the low 50s

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is fully open water and the boat ramp at the State Park is back in the water. Water temps are sitting in the low 50s. Over 37,000 rainbow trout averaging 9″ have been stocked this spring. Trout fishing is good, with most catches measuring 12″-18″ and several over 20″. Trout action will continue to improve as water temps increase into the mid-50s. Balanced

Surface water temps are climbing into the mid-50’s, approaching prime trout fishing conditions

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temps are climbing into the mid-50’s, approaching prime trout fishing conditions. Multiple stockings of rainbow trout have occurred over the last two weeks, with most fish averaging 9 inches. Anglers are seeing plenty of trout action near the dam. Mid-morning through early afternoon has been best for trout fishing, with reports of fish up to 5 lbs. Focus on the shallows where the

Rainbow trout averaging 9″ were stocked 4/15

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Rainbow trout averaging 9″ were stocked 4/15/2026. Water levels remain low and are expected to stay low. Anglers are encouraged to take advantage of the recently stocked fish while conditions permit. Try PowerBait or worms just off the bottom.

Over 12,000 rainbow trout averaging 9″ have been stocked this spring

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is fully open water and the boat ramp at the State Park is back in the water. Water temps are sitting in the low 50s. Over 12,000 rainbow trout averaging 9″ have been stocked this spring. Trout fishing is good, with most catches measuring 12″-18″ and several over 20″. Trout action will continue to improve as water temps increase into the mid-50s. Balanced

April showers bring May flowers!

by CAVE LAKE STATE PARK

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Fishing should be good for carryover trout

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps in the low 50’s. Fishing should be good for carryover trout. Rainbow trout averaging 9″ were stocked 3/25/26. PowerBait and inflated worms fished off the bottom will attract trout. Fly anglers should try woolly buggers, leeches and midges. Fish in the shallows and near the edges of muddy water. Bass fishing will still be slow due to cool water temperatures.

Fair to good fishing is being reported in the collection ditch for trout

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Rainbow trout were stocked late March in the collection ditch, Unit 21 and South Lakes. Tiger trout were also stocked in Unit 21. Fair to good fishing is being reported in the collection ditch for trout. Water temperatures in the low 50s, so bass fishing will still be slow. Fly anglers are reporting success with streamers, leeches, scuds and midges. Small, flashy spinners like Panther

Water temps are sitting in the low 50s and spring stocking began 4/3

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is fully open water and the boat ramp at the State Park is back in the water. Water temps are sitting in the low 50s. Spring stocking began 4/3/26 with rainbow trout averaging 9 inches. Trout fishing has picked up with the warmer water, with most catches measuring 12″-18″ and several over 20″. Fish are still moving a little slow in the cold

Multiple stockings of rainbow trout have occurred over the last two weeks

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temps are in the low 50s. Multiple stockings of rainbow trout have occurred over the last two weeks, with most fish averaging 9 inches. Anglers are seeing plenty of trout action near the dam. Mid-morning through early afternoon is best for trout fishing, with reports of fish up to 5 lbs. Focus on the shallows where the trout will be cruising the warmer

Surface water temps are in the high 40s to low 50s

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temps are in the high 40s to low 50s. Rainbow trout were stocked 3/27/26. Anglers are seeing plenty of trout action near the dam. Mid-morning through early afternoon is best for trout fishing, with reports of fish up to 5 lbs. Focus on the shallows where the trout will be cruising the warmer waters for insects. Balanced leeches, woolly buggers and midges are

Spring trout fishing is beginning to pick up

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Spring trout fishing is beginning to pick up and the boat dock is in the water. Anglers are reporting luck with worms and PowerBait for fish averaging 10 inches. Midges, balanced and woolly buggers are the go-to for fly anglers.

Spring trout fishing is picking up as water temperatures rise

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Spring trout fishing is picking up as water temperatures rise. Fish are hitting worms, PowerBait and flashy spinners. Fly anglers are having luck with blood midges, zebra midges, balanced leeches and woolly buggers. Fish close to shore to target fish cruising the shallow, warm water. Pike activity is also picking up. For a pike catch it is best to use a lure resembling the trout,

Water levels are up, measuring approximately 5 feet below full capacity

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are up, measuring approximately 5 feet below full capacity. Water temps are in the low 50s and the boat ramp is in the water. Anglers are reporting trout catches over 18 inches and recent bass activity. If the warmer weather holds, expect bass fishing to improve quickly.

Spring stocking has begun

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Spring stocking has begun. Rainbow trout were stocked this week in the collection ditch, Unit 21 and South Lakes. Tiger trout were also stocked in Unit 21. Fair to good fishing is being reported in the collection ditch for trout. Water temperatures in the high 40 to low 50s, so bass fishing will still be slow. Fly anglers are reporting success with streamers, leeches and

Surface water temps are in the mid-40s

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temps are in the mid-40s. Anglers are seeing plenty of trout action near the dam. Mid-morning through early afternoon is best for trout fishing, with reports of fish up to 5 lbs. Focus on the shallows where the trout will be cruising the warmer waters for insects. Balanced leeches, woolly buggers and midges are the go-to flies for fly anglers. Orange PowerBait or

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