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Illipah Report

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

No recent report on ice condition, but expect six to eight inches of ice here, though make sure to drill a test hole before venturing upon it. Fishing is generally good for 12 to 16-inch trout through the ice using black or dark colored jigs tipped with a piece of worm.

Ice Fishing Has Been Good At Wildhorse

Wild Horse Reservoir

by ELKO FLY SHOP

Fishing for both trout and perch has been good through the ice at Wildhorse Reservoir. It has six to eight inches of good ice and anglers report success for fish in a variety of locations around the lake. Perch have been caught in the middle of the Hendricks Arm in about 25 feet of water, off of the state park boat ramp, around the submerged

Ice Fishing For Trout & Perch at Wildhorse Has Been Good

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Lane Whittaker shows off a very nice trout he caught ice fishing at Wildhorse. Ice fishing for both trout and perch is good at this Elko County Reservoir. Ice Thickness is 6 to 8 inches and perch are being caught in 25 to 30 feet of water while trout are in shallower in 6 to 12 feet of water. Way to get your fish on

Ice Fishing at Wild Horse Reservoir

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Ice fishing is on at Wildhorse Reservoir in Elko County. Ice is six to eight inches thick and safe. Perch and trout being caught regularly. Best perch fishing appears to be in Hendricks Arm in the middle where it is 20-25 feet deep. Here are some pictures from the Watkins family of Spring Creek, fishing this past weekend. Thanks for sharing Sandy Watkins.

Cave Lake temporarily closed while safety projects are underway

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Ely, NV- In October 2019, the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW), in coordination with the Nevada Division of Water Resources (NDWR) and the Nevada Division of State Parks (NDSP), commenced a rehabilitation project to restore and repair the Cave Creek Dam, located within Cave Lake State Park. Originally constructed in 1932, Cave Creek Dam’s aging infrastructure, coupled with findings from a recent engineering assessment, indicate

No Recent Reports

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

No recent report but expect some ice here as well with shore access to open water poor. Expect the lake to freeze over with unsafe ice any time if it already hasn’t done so. As a general rule, any ice here should not be considered safe until after January 1.

No Shore Access For Fishing

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

This impoundment is mostly ice covered with no shore access for fishing. With the colder predicted temperatures expect the lake to freeze over this weekend and with an aerator running to help prevent a winter fish kill, any ice here this winter should be considered unsafe.

Ruby Lake Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels in the collection ditch are low and clear and fishing for trout is fair to good depending upon the day. Stormy, windy or cloudy days seem to be the best. Anglers would do well to target areas where springs flow into the ditch or around culverts that create some flow between the ditch and the units. Very small dark flies fished dry or

Wild Horse Reservoir Fishing Report

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of Thursday, December 5, the lake was between 25 – 40% ice covered with very unsafe ice. There are still some spots along the shoreline where one may fish open water, but they are disappearing. The 10 day forecast is mixed with most nights in the teens and 20’s and daytime highs in the 30’s and even around 40 degrees, so while ice will

Lake Level Has Dropped

Willow Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The lake level has dropped over the past few weeks and fishing is slow. There was a problem with one of the outflow valves being stuck open, but it is fixed now. This lake is freezing over as well.

No Recent Reports

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

No recent fishing report from Wilson. It may still have some open water like SF. Generally, the same presentations, flies, baits and lures as used at South Fork should also work well here. With this week’s precipitation, expect 4WD conditions to get to Wilson Sink Reservoir.

South Fork Reservoir Fishing Report

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As of Wednesday, December 4, the lake was ice free with surface water temperatures at the main boat ramp were still hovering around 40 degrees. Generally, this lake is a week or two or three behind Wildhorse so may have open water for fishing for a while. Trout fishing has finally gotten good here with a number of angler reporting limits of three to five-pound

Cave Lake Update

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Due to work that needs to be done on the dam, the water level is down about 12 feet and is 80% covered in very unsafe ice. During construction next summer, Cave Lake State Park will remain open to the public, and visitors can continue to enjoy kayaking, fishing, swimming, and other recreational activities.

Cold Creek Reservoir Update

Cold Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

This lake is at about 80% capacity and was 100% open just a week ago and with the stormy weather is probably still open due to winds and these warmer afternoons.

Completely Covered in Unsafe Ice

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Illipah is completely covered in unsafe ice. One positive note, it is at capacity which hasn’t happened in the fall in recent memory. This is great news for this awesome fishery.

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