Ruby Lake NWR Fish Report for 2-12-2022
Someone punched through the drift at the top of Harrison Pass, but it is still iffy to go over the pass
Ruby Lake NWR - Elko, NV (Elko County)
by Nevada Department of Wildlife
2-12-2022
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Someone punched through the drift at the top of Harrison Pass, but it is still iffy to go over the pass. Only those vehicles with high clearance and good tires should attempt it. There are still some drifts on the west side of the pass that could cause some problems. Carry chains and a shovel. It is still advised to use Secret Pass. The roads in Ruby Valley are in good condition. With the warmer weather there is plenty of open water in the collection ditch for fishing. Fishing has been fair for 13 to 16 inch fish depending upon the day and location on the ditch. A few in the 20 + inch range are occasionally reported. With the cold-water conditions fish deeper areas and springheads where the water is a bit warmer. Chironomid patterns such as zebra midges, Yankee buzzers, chromies and ice cream cones should work. Other flies such as Leech patterns, balanced leeches, crystal buggers, #14-16 hare’s ears, and #16-18 PT nymphs and chironomids under an indicator are recommended. Egg patterns can be effective this time of year here. Spin anglers should be using small spinners in black or olive with contrasting yellow or red colors. There is approximately three inches of unsafe gray porous ice at the boat ramp. Not worth going on especially with all the springs there will be weak spots.
More Reports
Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports
for Saturday, February 12th, 2022Comins Lake: The ice at Comins is ranging between 10 and 15 inches
Illipah Reservoir: The road into the lake has been plowed and in good shape
Angel Lake: The road to Angel Lake is closed for the winter and the lake is ice covered
Wild Horse Reservoir: Trout have been averaging 15 to 20 inches
Lamoille Creek: As of February 11, Lamoille Creek was flowing at 4.7 cfs
Cold Creek Reservoir: NDOW will begin rebuilding the fishery in spring or summer of 2022
Wilson Reservoir: No recent report but expect similar conditions as at South Fork
Kingston Creek: As of February 11, Kingston Creek was flowing at 2.7 cfs
Cleve Creek: As of February 11, Cleve Creek was flowing at 4.9 cfs
South Fork Reservoir: Anglers are warned to stay off the ice at South Fork
Steptoe Creek: As of January 28, Steptoe Creek was flowing at 1.9 cfs
Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir): Jakes Creek has approximately eight to 10 inches of ice
Cave Lake: The water levels continue to drop at Cave Lake
Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, February 9th, 2022Lake Mead: Striped bass are biting anchovies along the beaches near Hemenway
Lake Mohave: Reports of striper catches are coming in at the lake's north and south ends
Colorado River - Laughlin: Rainbow trout have been the main catch on the river
Las Vegas Urban Ponds: Night crawlers and mealworms are the go-to bait for catching stocked trout
Kirch Wildlife Management Area: Some portions of the reservoirs have open water
Eagle Valley Reservoir: Ice was still thick enough for groups of anglers to get together on the ice this past weekend
Echo Canyon Reservoir: Visitors are still seeing ice along the edges
: NDOW Southern Fishing Report
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