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Eastern Nevada Fish Reports


As of February 19, Lamoille Creek was flowing at 5.4 cfs

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Not much change here as many streams are still mostly covered in ice due to overnight temperatures in the teens. Flows are similar to last week and shorelines are snow and ice covered and very slippery. Access is iffy to many of these waters due to springlike muddy conditions, so leave a trip plan and go prepared to spend the night. With colder water temperatures

The East Fork of the Owyhee River near Mountain City was showing ice but expect flowsbetween 30 and 35 cfs

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Not much change here as many streams are still mostly covered in ice due to overnight temperatures in the teens. Flows are similar to last week and shorelines are snow and ice covered and very slippery. Access is iffy to many of these waters due to springlike muddy conditions, so leave a trip plan and go prepared to spend the night. With colder water temperatures

Fishing has been fair for 13 to 16-inch fish

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Someone punched through the drift at the top of Harrison Pass, but it is still iffy to go over the pass especially with the recent snow.  Only those vehicles with high clearance and good tires should attempt it.  There are still some drifts on the west side of the pass that could cause some problems.  Carry chains and a shovel.  It is still advised to

Fishing For Trout Continues to Be Good

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Very little change here as the ice is averaging 15 inches of good clear ice with a skiff of snow on top to make walking easier.  There is little snow along the shorelines so snowmobiles aren’t recommended.  Fishing for trout continues to be good using PowerBait or worms fished about four to six feet below the ice though a few are being caught throughout the

The ice here is unsafe and anglers should stay off

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The ice here is unsafe and anglers should stay off.  The upside is that from where the river enters the reservoir at the south end to goose island, there is plenty of open water for fishing on the west side of the lake.   Fly fishermen report that fishing has been fair for smaller trout with an occasional fish in the 15 to 20-inch range.  Most

As of February 19, Cleve Creek was flowing at 4.5 cfs

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Not much change here as many streams are still mostly covered in ice due to overnight temperatures in the teens. Flows are similar to last week and shorelines are snow and ice covered and very slippery. Access is iffy to many of these waters due to springlike muddy conditions, so leave a trip plan and go prepared to spend the night. As of February 19,

No change here

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
No change here.  The ice at Comins is ranging between 10 and 15 inches of good hard ice, averaging 13 inches.  There surface is slick  with the warm afternoons melting the surface and then refreezing overnight. Traction devices on boots are recommended.  On warmer afternoons there is standing water on the ice. Nightcrawlers seem to be the bait of choice though some anglers also appeared

The road into the lake has been plowed and in good shape

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The road into the lake has been plowed and in good shape.  At last report there was eight to 13 inches of good ice with some slick ice on the surface.  Traction devices on boots are recommended.  No recent report from anglers but expect good fishing for trout in the 12 to 15-inch range.  The usual nightcrawlers or PowerBait should work here as well as

As of February 19, Steptoe Creek was flowing at 1.9 cfs

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Not much change here as many streams are still mostly covered in ice due to overnight temperatures in the teens. Flows are similar to last week and shorelines are snow and ice covered and very slippery. Access is iffy to many of these waters due to springlike muddy conditions, so leave a trip plan and go prepared to spend the night. With colder water temperatures

Ice Update: There is OPEN WATER on the west side shoreline.

by SOUTH FORK STATE REC. AREA
Ice Update: There is OPEN WATER on the west side shoreline. Please use caution around remaining ice on the lake. Thank you and stay safe!

Ice Fishing For Catfish

by FISH REPORTS STAFF
Joshua checked in with us after a weekend of ice fishing at Wild Horse Reservoir:   So after speaking with one of our fellow Ice Fishing gurus yesterday, I now call Obi-Wan, I decided to go out today and give my first full fledge dedicated attempt at catching my first CAT through the ice ! And here is how it went !..... Thanks for sharing Joshua!
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