South Fork Reservoir - Elko, NV

Spot Information

Fish Species: Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Wiper, Bowcutt Trout



Latest Photos

Photo Credit: Morgan P.
4-9-2024
Photo Credit: Joshua
2-14-2022
Photo Credit: Joshua
2-14-2022
Photo Credit: Courtesy of South Fork Reservoir
3-21-2021

South Fork Reservoir Whoppers

Species Weight Date Report
Rainbow Trout 6 lbs. 7 oz. 3-15-2021 View Report
Rainbow Trout 6 lbs. 1 oz. 3-15-2021 View Report
Rainbow Trout 5 lbs. 11 oz. 3-18-2021 View Report
Wiper 5 lbs. 8 oz. 7-30-2016 View Report

Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSource# of Fish
11-25-2024Rainbow TroutNDOW4985
11-14-2024Brown TroutNDOW6468
10-28-2024Rainbow TroutNDOW5936
10-22-2024Rainbow TroutNDOW3040
10-22-2024Rainbow TroutNDOW3380


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
1-21-2025 Ice Update: South Fork is almost entirely frozen over
Ice Update: South Fork is almost entirely frozen over,... more »
South Fork State Rec. Area
1-17-2025 South Fork Ice Update
This week's fishing report said South Fork was... more »
Elko Fly Shop
1-17-2025 The reservoir is around 90 percent covered with thin ice
The reservoir is ~90% covered with thin ice.... more »
Nevada Department of Wildlife
1-6-2025 The reservoir is almost entirely open water, with the rest being covered in very thin ice
The reservoir is almost entirely open water, with... more »
Nevada Department of Wildlife
12-31-2024 The reservoir is around 70 percent open water, with the rest being covered in very thin ice
The reservoir is ~70% open water, with the... more »
Nevada Department of Wildlife

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