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Fall stocking will commence in the upcoming weeks

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Over 20,000 rainbow trout, averaging 10.8 inches have been stocked into Cave Lake this spring. A total of 1,000 brown trout were stocked in May, averaging 10 inches. Fall stocking will commence in the upcoming weeks. Anglers should expect to catch hatchery stocked trout, however, there is a chance that you can catch a trout carried over from previous years. Try nightcrawlers, PowerBait, spinners (Mepps

Anglers can expect decent shoreline fishing around the reservoir

Cold Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures are in the low 60s. Anglers can expect decent shoreline fishing around the reservoir. The reservoir received 2,024 rainbow trout this spring, averaging 10 inches. In July, a total of 5,000 tiger trout were stocked averaging 3.7 inches. The fishery is still recovering after significant drawdown events.

Trout fishing should start picking up soon for the fall bite

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

After a long, warm summer trout are getting a reprieve, with current water temperatures sitting at 630F. Trout fishing should start picking up soon for the fall bite. Anglers should try PowerBait, spinners, nightcrawlers, and wetflies behind a bubble. Trout in the 16-to-22-inch range have been seen shoaling in the north end of the south lake. The vegetation that has hampered access all summer is

Water temperatures are in the low 60s

Illipah Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures are in the low 60s. The western side of the old dam is exposed and just a small portion of the east side is visible. Boats, float tubes, and kayaks can be easily launched. Shoreline fishing has been good with anglers catching 3 to 4 fish per hour. Recent angler contacts revealed rainbow trout in the 10-to-14 inch range being caught. A few

With cooler water temps, trout fishing is about to take off

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cooler weather patterns over the last two weeks have dropped water temps back into the 50s and algae is beginning to disperse. Aquatic weed growth may still impede shoreline fishing in some coves, but there are areas shoreline anglers can fish around it. With cooler water temps, trout fishing is about to take off and fish should be averaging 16″ to 22″. Try throwing small,

Water temperatures are still warm and fishing for rainbow trout will continue to improve as we move into fall

Tonkin Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures are still warm and fishing for rainbow trout will continue to improve as we move into fall. Aquatic vegetation is dense and will limit some access for anglers, particularly when fishing from shore. Tonkin Reservoir was stocked at the beginning of summer with rainbow trout. Anglers should expect most rainbow trout to be 14-16 inches with 18-20 inch fish available. Fly fishing with

Expect trout fishing to pick up into October

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are normal for this time of year, but weeds are impacting fishing access for shoreline anglers. Water temps remain warm, keeping trout fishing slow. Expect trout fishing to pick up into October. Better fishing opportunity will be from float tube, kayak, etc. to reach the cooler and weed-free water. Through the summer, trout up to 18″ have been caught. Try small Panther Martins

Water level is in good shape going into the fall

Willow Creek Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water level is in good shape going into the fall, and smaller boats can still use the boat ramp. Fishing opportunities will remain limited with some smaller channel catfish and crappie available to anglers. The occasional Lahontan Cutthroat Trout may also be caught as cutthroat wash down from the higher mountain streams.

Water temperatures are creeping back down into the 60s

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures are creeping back down into the 60s. Algae is beginning to disperse but weeds remain thick in the southern portion of the reservoir. With the cooler water temps, trout fishing will begin picking up. Trout are hitting combinations of PowerBait and worms, as well as flashy spinners. Fly anglers are having success with nymph, midge and leech patterns, or streamers off the dam.

Flows are low but normal for this time of year

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Flows are low but normal for this time of year. Anglers have had luck trout fishing the deeper pools where water is cooler.

Fishing above the reservoir and below the dam is fair

Humboldt River - South Fork

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing above the reservoir and below the dam is fair. Flows are low but normal for this time of year. Below the dam, fishing is best in deeper pools. Special Regulation: Artificial lures with single barbless hooks only above the Lucky Nugget causeway. Limit of 1 trout.

Water levels are normal for this time of year, but weeds are impacting fishing access for shoreline anglers

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are normal for this time of year, but weeds are impacting fishing access for shoreline anglers. Water temps remain warm, keeping trout fishing slow. Better fishing opportunity will be from float tube, kayak, etc. to reach the cooler and weed-free water. Through the summer, trout up to 18″ have been caught. Try small Panther Martins and Mepps, worms or your favorite PowerBait. Midge

The water is still warm so trout fishing remains slow.

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water is still warm so trout fishing remains slow. Early mornings are still producing a few trout with small, flashy spinners or PowerBait combined with small pieces of worm. Bass and bluegill catch rates are better. A variety of soft plastics and jigs with active presentations should work for bass. Bluegill are most likely to hit worms under a bobber. The boat ramp is

Water flows are in a good shape below the dam and trout fishing remains good.

Owyhee River - East Fork

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water flows are in a good shape below the dam and trout fishing remains good. The hopper/dropper combo is a reliable choice for fly anglers.

Trout fishing has been fair to good

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout fishing has been fair to good. Trout in the 15″ t0 20″ range are being caught in the collection ditch. Fly anglers are reporting success with dark-colored streamer patterns, as well as your favorite nymph pattern (pheasant tail, gold-ribbed hares ear, etc.). Dry flies such as hoppers, mosquitos and ants are also working well. Small, flashy spinners like Panther Martins are the go-to for

Water temps are slowly beginning to dip back into the low-to-mid 60s

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps are slowly beginning to dip back into the low-to-mid 60s which will improve trout fishing within the coming weeks. Algae is still dispersed across much of the reservoir, with some areas thicker than others. Aquatic weed growth has impeded shoreline fishing in some coves, but there are still areas shoreline anglers can fish around it. Best catch rates for shoreline anglers will be

Anglers are catching trout in the 10″ range

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers are catching trout in the 10″ range. Green PowerBait and worms are the go-to here for bait anglers. Ants, balanced leeches, and zebra midges are favorites for fly anglers.

Algae continues to impact water clarity and weed growth is thick in the southern portion of the reservoir

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temperatures are in the low 70s. Algae continues to impact water clarity and weed growth is thick in the southern portion of the reservoir. Until water temperatures come down a bit more, trout fishing will remain slow, especially from shore. The trout bite is better for boaters who can reach the deeper, cooler water. Trout are hitting combinations of PowerBait and worms, as well

HAB Watch Advisory at Wild Horse Reservoir

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA STATE PARKS

Wild Horse Reservoir, located in Wild Horse State Recreation Area, has been placed under a HAB Watch Advisory due to a possible Harmful Algae Bloom. Visual assessments have indicated a possible bloom. Water tests are currently being conducted by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP). These toxic algae can cause serious health issues for humans and animals. If you see water that looks discolored or smells

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Willow Creek Reservoir

by OR DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE STAFF

Fishing on Willow Creek Reservoir has been good lately. Anglers have been catching a mix of largemouth bass, crappie, and yellow perch with some being quality sized. As a reminder, there is a 25 fish limit for crappie on Willow Creek Reservoir. This spring, district staff installed 10 artificial habitat structures. These structures were put in place to provide fish habitat when the reservoir is drawn

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