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Fishing is Done Until Ice is Safe

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of Tuesday, December 8, this water was 80% ice covered with unsafe ice. There was no open near shore, so fishing is done here until ice is safe, which should be sometime between Christmas and New Year’s depending upon the weather.

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Covered in Unsafe Ice

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The lake is iced over with unsafe ice, except where the aerator is. Due to the aerator and the size of the lake, ice is generally never safe for ice fishing. The water level is very low so pray for a good winter to fill this reservoir up.

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Fishing Has Been Good

Ruby Lake NWR

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The collection ditch was mostly ice free as of December 10. Fishing has been good for 10 to 16-inch trout at the collection ditch which was stocked with approximately 7,000 trout in October. Water level in the collection ditch has improved but it has been a bit turbid which is good news for anglers. Small brightly colored spinners were doing well. Anglers need to use

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Wildhorse Report

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Wildhorse is covered in unsafe ice with pressure ridges. No fishing reports from here until it is safe, which will probably be around Christmas. Once the ice is safe expect fishing for both perch and trout to be good. Fall surveys showed good numbers of quality healthy trout and lots of keeper sized perch in the creel. The river below the dam has low flows

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Wilson Reservoir Fishing Report

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

No recent report, but this lake often mimics South Fork so expect it to be covered in unsafe ice. At last report, fishing was fair to good for 12 to 15-inch trout and bass fishing was very slow. Black leeches and chironomid patterns were working for trout. or dark green spinners with contrasting spots are working for spin fishermen. For the most part, the same

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Angel Lake Report

Angel Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The road is closed and the lake is ice covered. There will be no fishing reports for this lake until late spring or early summer depending upon the winter.

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90% Covered in Unsafe ice

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of Wednesday, South Fork was 90% covered in unsafe ice. The only open water for shore fishing was at Jet Ski Beach and fishing was slow. If there is still open water there this weekend, the usual rainbow sparkle PowerBait fished off the bottom using a slip sinker should work. Worms can be tried as the sun gets high in the sky and things

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Expect Unsafe Ice For Much of The Winter

Cave Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cave Lake is sitting approximately 15 feet below normal water levels. The lake is covered in unsafe ice. Due to safety issues with the dam, water is being kept low and with fluctuating water levels, expect unsafe ice for much of the winter.

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Cold Creek Reservoir Report

Cold Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is currently sitting at approximately 40 to 50% of capacity and is mostly ice free with shore access for fishing. No report on fishing conditions but expect it to be slow to fair. The usual worms or PowerBait would be a good place to start. A total of 4,050 Rainbow Trout were stocked into the reservoir in 2020. Expect some skim ice along

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Mostly Covered With 5-6 Inches of Ice

Comins Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Comins is mostly covered with five to six inches of safe ice though there are some isolated spots that have open water and/or thin ice. Please advance cautiously and drill a test hole or two in the area you want to fish. Worms seem to work best through the ice though PowerBait can work as well. Jigging with minnow imitations can also work. Anglers please

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Covered in Unsafe Ice

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Illipah is covered in unsafe ice. Expect it to be unsafe for a couple of weeks.

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Wildhorse Covered in Unsafe Ice

Wild Horse Reservoir

by ELKO FLY SHOP

Wildhorse Reservoir is covered with unsafe ice, but South Fork still has open water and had been fishing well. 12 to 25 inch fish are being caught 25 to 30 feet from shore. Recommended Flies: Olive or Black and bruised balanced leeches Black or brown leech Black or olive wooly or crystal buggers snowcones and other chironomid patterns 4 feet under indicator Red Copper Johns snail patterns

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Trout Fishing is Fair to Good

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temperature was 40 degrees with no ice. With improved water level and the cold weather killing the aquatic vegetation, shore angling has improved. Trout fishing is fair to good and bass fishing is slow. The usual PowerBait and worms as well as small spinners are working for trout. Fly rodders should be using chironomids, hares ears, PT nymphs, copper Johns, and black or

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Water Level is Very Low & Muddy

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water level is very low and muddy and fishing is poor. Due to low hot water this summer there was a trout die-off so trout fishing is nonexistent at this time. NDOW is not planning on planting trout here this fall due to the low water levels. No report of anglers fishing here, so no report on any bluegill or bass but expect poor

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Fishing is Good in The Collection Ditch For Trout

Ruby Lake NWR

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Bass fishing is done here as the weather turns with the cold water temperatures. Fishing is good for 10 to 13-inch trout at the collection ditch which was stocked with approximately 7,000 trout in October. Water level in the collection ditch has improved and large browns and tigers are on the prowl at the end of the fall spawn. Small brightly colored spinners were doing

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Wild Horse Reservoir Fishing Report

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temperatures are now in the high 30’s and ice is forming on the edges and backs of coves, especially in the morning. Trout fishing has been fair to good, depending upon the weather. The dock at the boat ramp is now out of the water. Fishing for perch is fair as they are moving into deeper water making it difficult for shore anglers.

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Fishing Has Been Fair to Good

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water level is average for this time of year and surface water temperatures have dropped into the low 40’s. Fishing is fair to good for 12 to 15-inch trout and bass fishing is slow. Black leeches have been working for both trout and bass. Chironomid patterns are also working for trout. Black or dark green spinners with contrasting spots are working for spin fishermen.

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Angel Lake Fishing Report

Angel Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The road is closed and the lake is ice covered. There will be no fishing reports for this lake until late spring or early summer depending upon the winter.

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Anglers Continue to Report Good Fishing From Shore

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers continue to report good fishing for trout from shore. Surface water temperatures are the high 30’s to low 40’s depending upon time of day and location on the lake. Little change here on fishing conditions as trout fishing is good and bass fishing is slow with an occasional large bass being taken. Bait anglers are having luck using nightcrawlers or rainbow PowerBait fished with

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Sitting 15 Feet Below Normal Water Level

Cave Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cave Lake is sitting approximately 15 feet below normal water levels. Fishing has been consistent throughout the year with eight to 10 inch Rainbow Trout being caught. One exceedingly large Brown Trout over 20 pounds was caught recently, indicating that there are still quality fish left in the lake. There is no ice on the lake with water temperatures in the upper 30’s to low

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Cold Creek Reservoir Fishing Report

Cold Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is currently sitting at approximately 40 to 50% of capacity due to a dry year and seeping that is occuring from holes in the reservoir. A total of 4,050 Rainbow Trout were stocked into the reservoir in 2020. No ice had accumulated on the reservoir and water temperatures were at 41 degrees this week.

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Comins Lake Fishing Report

Comins Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Poor snowpack and a rainless summer resulted in the lake level dropping approximately three feet this year. Last week’s cold snap resulted in several inches of ice that subsequently melted leaving most of the lake accessible to boat and shoreline fishing. There is a narrow strip of ice in the “narrows” and it is uncertain if boats can break through it at this time. Water

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Illipah Reservoir Fishing Report

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Similar to Comins Lake, the reservoir level dropped this year but still remains well above normal at approximately 85% of capacity. The fall electrofishing survey revealed an average of 11.7 inches on Rainbow Trout and 13.3 inches on Brown Trout. A total of 18,856 Rainbow Trout stocked into Illipah Reservoir in 2020. There is currently no ice on the reservoir and water temperatures were at

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