Eastern Nevada Fish Reports

In Elko County stream flows are up dramatically over last week due to the shot of precipitation early this week and the warm weather. However most streams are still well below the median for this time of year. Expect springtime snow, ice and muddy driving conditions into many of these streams, though roads are starting to dry out. The road into Lamoille Canyon is open

In the eastern region stream flows are down a bit from last week. Most streams are below the median for this time of year, many well below. Roads are drying out and access is improving but in narrow canyons with less sun expect frozen ground in the morning and possible mud in the afternoon. The East Fork of the Owyhee immediately below Wildhorse Dam is

Harrison Pass is open for driving to the marsh and in good shape.  Not much has changed as far as fishing conditions and like the rest of northeastern Nevada the waters are ice free.  Fishing has been fair to good for 13 to 18-inch fish depending upon the day and location on the ditch.  Chironomid patterns such as zebra midges, Yankee buzzers, chromies and ice

The Horse is ice free and fishing has been good this week with fly rodders reporting good fishing.  No reports from spin or bait anglers.  Those who have a boat will find that the west side of the lake has been producing fish averaging 14 to 18 inches with an occasional 20 incher caught.  Generally this time of year fishing in the coves provides better

The road is in good shape and the lake level is low with the water just starting to touch the concrete at the very bottom of the boat ramp. There is not enough to launch a boat.  Like South Fork the lake is ice free.  Reports show good fishing for 13 to 16 inch fish using olive leeches and buggers.  No reports on bait or

The road to Angel Lake is closed for the winter and the lake is ice covered and there will be no more fishing reports until late spring or early summer depending upon snowfall this winter. As a general rule, NDOT tries to have the road cleared by Memorial Day. It all depends upon snow conditions.

Little has changed in fishing conditions and the fishing has been good for trout at South Fork. The water temperature has moved into the mid to high 40’s.  Fishing has been good for spin, bait and fly rodders with most anglers fishing from Jet Ski Beach, on the northeast side of the lake and near the spillway on the northwest side of the lake and

Cave Lake is lowered to minimum and unfishable. Fish stocking will resume once the dam repairs are completed. Cave Lake is closed to fishing due to shorelines that are very soft and dangerous due to the complete saturation of the soil as the lake is drained.  By draining the lake, it should shave a couple of years off the re-building of the dam and cut

In the eastern region stream flows are down a bit from last week. Most streams are below the median for this time of year, many well below. Roads are drying out and access is improving but in narrow canyons with less sun expect frozen ground in the morning and possible mud in the afternoon. As of March 25, Cleve Creek was flowing at 4.5 cfs.

This winter repairs to the outlet structure and the reservoir bottom were completed, thanks to Kinross Gold. The reservoir is filling nicely and should allow for normal stocking this spring. NDOW will begin rebuilding the Largemouth Bass fishery with augmentations this summer.

The lake is ice free and the new boat dock is in the water and ready for boaters.  Anglers report good spring fishing for quality rainbow trout from shore with reports of a few tiger and brown trout being caught.  Nightcrawlers seem to be the bait of choice though some anglers also appeared to be doing well using PowerBait or using a bubble with a

The lake ice free.  Illipah continues to recover in water capacity after last year’s irrigation season. The reservoir is at approximately 60% of capacity. Anglers will do well with a variety of night crawlers, PowerBait, and spinners. Where possible, try casting onto the ice as it recedes and letting the bait or lure fall off the edge before reeling in. Trout like the security of

In the eastern region stream flows are down a bit from last week. Most streams are below the median for this time of year, many well below. Anglers can now access the Bruneau over the Gold Creek Road, though still no word on getting to Jarbidge through Nevada. Roads are drying out and access is improving but in narrow canyons with less sun expect frozen

In Elko County stream flows are up dramatically over last week due to the shot of precipitation early this week and the warm weather. However most streams are still well below the median for this time of year. Expect springtime snow, ice and muddy driving conditions into many of these streams, though roads are starting to dry out. The road into Lamoille Canyon is open

The East Fork of the Owyhee immediately below Wildhorse Dam is flowing at a trickle as little water is coming out of the dam. As you go further downstream flows pick up considerably with the snowmelt and flows coming in from the tributaries. The pool at the dam is still holding fish and is providing action for anglers using nymphs and streamers. As of March

Wildhorse is currently covered in very unsafe ice with no open water for fishing.  There is about a two-foot ring of water on the edge of the lake and the ice is very gray and porous.  Please stay off the ice.  With the continued warm weather and the forecast wind and rain on Monday, there may be some open water for fishing next weekend.  At

As of Thursday, March 24, the lake was 90% open water with some ice still in the narrows between the north and south end of the lake.  The new boat dock is in the water and ready for boaters.  Anglers report good fishing for trout from shore.  Nightcrawlers seem to be the bait of choice though some anglers also appeared to be doing well using

As of Thursday, March 24, Illipah was 80%  covered in very unsafe ice with some open water along the shorelines for fishing. Anglers should stay off the ice.  With the warm weather predicted it should come off quickly.  For bait anglers nightcrawlers and rainbow PowerBait are the best bet. Small spinners, spoons and Kastmasters in gold for those throwing hardware should work.  For fly rodders,