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Approximately half of the reservoir is covered with a thin layer of ice

Cold Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Approximately 50% of the reservoir is covered with a thin layer of ice. The southern half of the reservoir has open water and should be conducive to shoreline angling. Anglers could use nightcrawlers and spinners to catch trout this winter. The fishery is recovering after significant drawdown events.

Comins Lake Ice Update and Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The north lake is covered in 2.5 to 3.5 inches of ice. The ice quality on the north lake is poor and anglers should avoid this area. Moving through the narrows and into the south lake the ice is 5 to 8 inches thick. The ice quality in these areas is good and should provide good fishing. On the south end, near the float tube

The reservoir lost ice since last week, but is still mostly covered in ice

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir lost ice since last week, but is still mostly covered in ice. The area north of the old dam is a mix of 4- to 7-inch-thick ice. The quality of ice in this area was deemed good and should provide with good fishing to anglers. The ice that was firm black ice two weeks ago is now soft and fair to poor quality.

Ice thickness measurements of anywhere from 4-6 inches

Wild Horse Reservoir

by WILD HORSE STATE RECREATION AREA

We have some good news! After measuring several locations off of the boat ramp, we received ice thickness measurements of anywhere from 4-6”. Please remember that if you are out on the ice, the ice thickness can be more or less depending on where you are at on the reservoir. So please exercise caution when out on the ice and always avoid sketchy looking areas

Most of the lake is has 3.5 to 4 of ice, the ice quality is good to poor

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The lake is entirely covered with ice. Most of the lake is has 3.5 to 4 of ice. The ice quality is good to poor. The poorest ice is in the middle of the lake straight out from the large day-use cove and to the dam and anglers should stay away from this area. Always use safety equipment while out ice fishing. Anglers are catching

The lake is entirely covered in ice

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The lake is entirely covered in ice. The north lake is 3.5 to 4 inches, through the narrows and into the south lake is 4 to 4.5 inches thick. The ice quality in these areas is good and should provide good fishing. On the south end, near the float tube launch, ice is 3 to 3.5 inches and is fair. The ice is going to

The reservoir is entirely covered with ice, in the areas tested, ice was 4 to 4.5 inches

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is entirely covered with ice. In the areas tested, ice was 4 to 4.5 inches. The quality of ice was deemed good and should provide with good fishing to anglers. Anglers will do well on rainbow trout with nightcrawlers, PowerBait, and other lures that can be jigged. A total of 5,715 rainbow trout, averaging 8.6 inches were stocked. Angler drop box surveys show rainbow

Covered in unsafe ice

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Covered in unsafe ice. The boat ramp is not open this year due to low water levels.

Some unsafe ice reported at the boat ramp and parts of the collection ditch

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Some unsafe ice reported at the boat ramp and parts of the collection ditch. Expect Harrison Pass to be impassable after the recent snow. Anglers fishing the collection ditch are reporting fair to good angling for trout with trout over 20 inches being reported. Fall stocking has also increased angler success at the south springs. Fly anglers are reported success with streamers, leeches and chironomids.

Expect the reservoir to be mostly covered in unsafe ice, with some shoreline areas for open water fishing

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Expect the reservoir to be mostly covered in unsafe ice, with some shoreline areas for open water fishing. The road and shorelines are likely muddy, 4WD is recommended. No recent reports on fishing conditions.

Much of the reservoir is covered in very thin, unsafe ice

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The dock at the main boat ramp has been removed for the winter. Much of the reservoir is covered in very thin, unsafe ice. Some open water remains along Jet Ski Beach. Trout fishing has been fair, with the most action midday. Fish are hitting combinations of PowerBait and worms fished off the bottom, as well as flashy spinners throw from shore. Fly anglers are

90 percent covered in ice

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is about 90% covered with unsafe ice. Do not attempt to access the ice at this time.

Ice has now formed over the majority of the reservoir

Wild Horse Reservoir

by WILD HORSE STATE RECREATION AREA

Ice has now formed over the majority of the reservoir. Since the ice is still newly formed, we are unsure of thickness and do not recommend being out on it. We are seeing people beginning to ice fish and it is much too early. We will be having warmer temps for the next week or so and we will see how the ice holds up.

After a slow start to the season, the reservoir iced over this past weekend

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The boat dock has been removed from the water for the winter. After a slow start to the season, the reservoir iced over this past weekend. All ice should be considered unsafe at this time. State Park staff will take ice measurements when it is safe to do so. If ice conditions become safe, trout fishing should be good for fish between 16″ and 22″.

Cave Lake is 80 percent covered with thin ice

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cave Lake is 80% covered with thin ice. Some shoreline access remains near the day use area and by the creek inflow. All ice should be considered unsafe. There were 8,039 rainbow trout, averaging 9 inches stocked this fall. Anglers should expect to catch hatchery stocked trout, however, there is a chance that you can catch a trout carried over from previous years. Anglers will catch

Comins Lake Ice Update

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Comins Lake is 50% covered with this ice. Most of the south lake is open water. There is still good shoreline access from the northern and western shores. The narrows has some ice, limiting watercraft access to the north lake. All ice should be considered unsafe. Fall stocking was completed with 10,059 rainbow trout averaging 9.1 inches being stocked. Additionally, the lake received 3,677 tiger trout

The road has not been plowed, with 6 to 7 inches of snow accumulating after recent storm

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Illipah Reservoir is 40% covered in thin ice. There is good shoreline access from the western shoreline. All ice should be considered unsafe. The road has not been plowed, with 6 to 7 inches of snow accumulating after recent storms. A total of 5,715 rainbow trout, averaging 8.6 inches were stocked. Angler drop box surveys show rainbow trout in the 10-to-14 inch range being caught. A

Anglers fishing the collection ditch are reporting fair to good angling for trout with trout over 20 inches

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers fishing the collection ditch are reporting fair to good angling for trout with trout over 20 inches being reported. Fall stocking has also increased angler success at the south springs. Fly anglers are reported success with pheasant tail nymphs, copper johns, midges and streamers. Small, flashy spinners like Panther Martins are the go-to for spin anglers. Bass fishing is done for the season. Special

The reservoir is 80 percent covered in very thin ice

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The boat dock has been removed from the water for the winter. The reservoir is 80% covered in very thin ice with very little open water accesible. All ice should be considered unsafe at this time. If ice conditions become safe, trout fishing should be good for fish between 16″ and 22″.

Recent high winds and rain have deteriorated most of the ice that formed

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The boat dock has been removed from the water for the winter. Recent high winds and rain have deteriorated most of the ice that formed throughout the month. Any ice should be considered unsafe at this time. Open water fishing is good for trout between 16″ and 22″. Shoreline anglers are having luck with PowerBait or night crawlers fished off the bottom. Fly anglers are

Cave Lake is open water with thin ice around the perimeter that may prohibit shoreline fishing

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cave Lake is open water with thin ice around the perimeter that may prohibit shoreline fishing. There is good shoreline access from the day-use area of the Park. There was 8,039 rainbow trout, averaging 9 inches stocked this fall. Anglers should expect to catch hatchery stocked trout, however, there is a chance that you can catch a trout carried over from previous years. Anglers will catch trout

Comins Lake has lost almost all the ice that was built in late November and early December

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Comins Lake has lost almost all the ice that was built in late November and early December. There is some ice still left in the narrows which would limit boat access to the north lake. Shoreline access along the western shoreline should provide good opportunity to anglers. Fall stocking is complete with 10,059 rainbow trout averaging 9.1 inches being stocked. Additionally, the lake received 3,677

Illipah Reservoir is completely open water

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Illipah Reservoir is completely open water. Shoreline fishing is available at the old dam and just north of the old dam. A total of 5,715 rainbow trout, averaging 8.6 inches was stocked. Angler drop box surveys show rainbow trout in the 10-to-14 inch range being caught. A few brown trout have been contacted, normally between 6 and 10 inches, however, one angler recent caught a

Nice Brown out of Cave Lake!

by CAVE LAKE STATE PARK

Check out this beautiful brown trout just caught on power bait! Coming it at 21 inches and weighing 4 pounds. #cavelake #browntrout #getoutside #fishing #elynevada

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