Eastern Nevada Fish Reports

The surface water temperature was 48 degrees on Monday, before the air temperatures cooled dramatically and is more than likely closer to 45 now. The dock is still in the water and the boat ramp is usable. Algae and other aquatic vegetation is clearing and improving water clarity though there is still some suspended algae. Fishing for trout has been good to excellent while fishing

The water level is low but fishing conditions at Wilson are similar to those at South Fork with trout fishing starting to pick up and bass fishing starting to slow down. Surface water temperatures are right in the mid 40’s and fishing is good. Shore fishing has picked up and fishing from a boat or float tube has been good. Use the same techniques as

Ice is forming on the lake and the road is snow covered as you get closer to the lake. Both are making fishing here difficult. Expect the road to be closed after the next round of storms comes through.

On Thursday the surface water temperature at the boat ramp was 45 degrees and the suspended algae is mostly gone. However, waves caused by the wind had stirred up the bottom and there were plumes of suspended mud in the water on the northeast side of the lake. Fishing the edges of these plumes with chironomids is an excellent tactic. Bass fishing has been slow.

Flows are up a bit but still well below average. Fishing the small pools and springheads is the best option for anglers. Fishing has picked up with the cooler temperatures and increased flows. Ice is starting to form on the slower portions of the creek. As of November 4, Cleve Creek was flowing at a low 3.72 cfs which is about half of normal.

Water levels are coming up nicely this fall and water temperatures are sitting in the low to mid-40s. Anglers can expect catch 8-to-10-inch Rainbow Trout and there is the potential to catch similar sized Tiger Trout. Anglers will catch the occasional Largemouth Bass however they are heading into their least active time of year so a fishing trip shouldn’t be planned to just target Largemouth

Water temperatures are in the 40s and trout fishing should pick up nicely before ice starts to build on the lake. Anglers can expect to catch 14-to-18-inch Rainbow Trout. Anglers will catch the occasional Largemouth Bass however they are heading into their least active time of year. Dense vegetation continues to dominate most of the lake, making it difficult to fish areas of the south

Water levels here are recovering from seasonal irrigation lows and surface temperatures are in the high 30’s first thing in the morning and ice is starting to build along the old dam. Fishing has good for eight-to-12-inch rainbow. A few brown trout are also being caught. For bait anglers nightcrawlers and rainbow PowerBait are the best bet. Small spinners, spoons and Kastmasters for those throwing

Steptoe Creek is flowing well below normal due to the drought and fishing is difficult except in the pools and springheads. As of November 4, Steptoe Creek was flowing at a very low 1.58 cfs which is about 30% of normal..

The road is open all the way to the trailhead and there is snow on the ground. Flows in Lamoille Creek are low, about half of the long term median but there are fishable parts in beaver ponds and plunge pools. Fly fishermen can still try dries, but nymphing is probably the way to go where the water is deep enough. In the beaver ponds,

Not much change at the refuge as the water level is still low in the south marsh and the Narciss boat ramp is unusable, though the main boat ramp is.  Surface water temperatures have dropped into the low 50’s and the trout bite is good. The recent front and precipitation have really slowed the bass bite. With the cooler water temperatures the few bass that

Surface water temps are in the low to mid 50’s and continuing to fall. The recent precipitation and cold spell have caused the algae to dissipate and has trout moving close to shore.   Algae and other aquatic vegetation is clearing and improving water clarity. Fishing for trout is good while fishing for bass has slowed tremendously. Anglers fishing from shore are having success throwing rooster-tails,

The water level is low but fishing conditions at Wilson are similar to those at South Fork with trout fishing starting to pick up and bass fishing starting to slow down.  Surface water temperatures are right in the low to mid 50’s and fishing is good. Shore fishing has picked up and fishing from a boat or float tube has been good.  Use the same

As of Wednesday, October 26, the road to Angel Lake was open.   Make sure to check NDOT’s road conditions map for updates before heading up until it is closed for the winter. Expect ice to start forming on this lake in the near future with it’s northeastern exposure and high elevation.  No recent report but expect good fishing for both rainbow and tiger trout on

Surface water temperatures have dropped into the mid 50’s and the water is clearing nicely from the summer load of algae.  There is still a bit of suspended algae in the middle and east side of the lake. Fishing for bass is slow with the cooler water temperatures.  If targeting bass, look for structure along shorelines that get lots of sun and fish very slow

Surface water temperatures are in the low to mid 50’s and fishing has improved for eight to 10 inch rainbow and tiger trout.   The usual assortment of nymphs and chironomids as well as leech patterns are the best bet for fly rodders.  Bait fisherman are having luck with worms or PowerBait and spin anglers are doing well with small spinners.  Fishing for Largemouth Bass will

Surface water temperatures have dropped into the low 50’s and trout fishing is good.  Trout are averaging 14 to 18 inches in size.  With all the weeds, look for open channels where the trout are congregating, but with the colder temperatures the weeds should start receding.  Trout are hitting both chironomids and leech patterns for fly anglers.  They do tend to head for the weeds,

Water levels here are recovering from seasonal irrigation lows and surface temperatures are in the low 50’s.  Fishing has good for eight-to-14-inch rainbow trout and fly rodders report 20 to 30 fish days for smaller feisty trout.  A few brown trout are also being caught.  For bait anglers nightcrawlers and rainbow PowerBait are the best bet. Small spinners, spoons and Kastmasters for those throwing hardware

Steptoe Creek is flowing well below normal due to the drought and fishing is difficult except in the pools and springheads. Small dry flies are the way to. As of October 26, Steptoe Creek was flowing at a very low 1.74 cfs which is about 30% of normal.