Nevada Department of Wildlife News

Where did winter go?  Yes, it’s early and yes it may come back with a vengeance, but as I write this in the first week of March the forecast high for the day is 61! Great fishing weather, unless you like to ice fish.  Due to the warm weather, the only safe place to ice fish is Wildhorse, while South Fork is completely ice free.   Other

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR Ice that has covered the reservoir is melting. For the time being, anglers will have to get their bait offerings past the thin ice along the shore to reach deeper water near the thick ice. Campgrounds and other park facilities are open. Nighttime temperatures are still around freezing. Call Spring Valley State Park for the most current conditions. ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR  Most days are sunny,

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR The ice is melting. Be sure to verify conditions before heading out on the ice, they can change daily. Anglers have been catching 10- to 12-inch rainbows with lures and trout baits. Green and orange PowerBait, marshmallows, and night crawlers have proven quite effective for anglers. The campground and all facilities are open. ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR The reservoir is ice free, but angler activity has

Mother Nature gave a big shot in the arm to our snowpack last week dropping snow that raised them from the low 60 percent to approximately 80 percent in most basins.  The Upper Humboldt Basin, which includes the Ruby Mountains went from 61% to 85% of average and a year to date precipitation up to 79%.  However, most of northeastern Nevada is designated as in moderate

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIRce fishing has been good over the past few weeks, but sunny days and warming temperatures will soon start thinning the ice. Please check with the folks at Spring Valley State Park (775-962-5102) for current ice conditions. Anglers have broken a few holes through the ice along the dam. Weather is expected to be sunny for the rest of the week. ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR Ice

It looks like we are finally getting some much needed moisture.  Just in time for the Wildhorse Trout Derby this weekend.  So go prepared for some wet windy weather, not the best conditions for ice fishing, but in my experience good for catching fish.  Over the years some of my best days of fishing (catching fish) have been when the weather is not very good.  The

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR As of the weekend, the ice was still 6 to 8 inches thick. Trout in the 12- to 18-inch range are hitting PowerBait, night crawlers, and jigs. Some anglers have even been able to get a bass or crappie to hit a jig fished through the ice. For up-to-date ice conditions contact Spring Valley State Park at 775-962-5102. ECHO CANYON RESERVOIRThe reservoir is clear

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR The reservoir is still covered in thick ice. Trout are hitting on PowerBait and night crawlers. Some anglers have even been able to pull a bass through the ice using jigs. For up-to-date ice conditions contact Spring Valley State Park at 775-962-5102. ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR Thin ice continues to cover much of the reservoir but is unsafe to walk on. There are some patches of

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR Much of the lake still has ice with 6 to 8 inches of ice. Anglers have found success using orange PowerBait and night crawlers. Always check for clear ice before walking out onto it. The area just got another winter storm, so check the conditions before heading out. For up-to-date ice conditions contact Spring Valley State Park at 775-962-5102. ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR The reservoir is

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR Anglers have been venturing onto the ice. The reservoir is covered by about is 8 inches of ice. Anglers are catching fish with night crawlers and PowerBait. Always check weather conditions before leaving home and go prepared for inclement weather. Contact Spring Valley State Park at 775-962-5102 for current ice conditions. ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR  There is some open water on the southside of the reservoir,

Happy New Year everyone!  I hope that you had a nice, safe holidays.  I spent part of it working on my one New Year’s resolution, more fishing!   Rough duty, but someone has to do it. I’m not sure my wife thinks that it’s an appropriate resolution, but what the heck.  I just told her it is better than saying I’m going to party more.  Anybody

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR  Recent weather activity has left snow covering the ice on the reservoir. The ice is about 6 inches thick, and the road is open. Anglers have been ice fishing with PowerBait and night crawlers. Contact Spring Valley State Park at 775-962-5102 for current conditions. ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR The reservoir is mostly covered by thin ice and unsafe for fishing or other activities. Contact Echo Canyon