South Fork Reservoir Fish Report for 11-4-2022
On Thursday the surface water temperature at the boat ramp was 45 degrees
South Fork Reservoir - Elko, NV (Elko County)
by Nevada Department of Wildlife
11-4-2022
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On Thursday the surface water temperature at the boat ramp was 45 degrees and the suspended algae is mostly gone. However, waves caused by the wind had stirred up the bottom and there were plumes of suspended mud in the water on the northeast side of the lake. Fishing the edges of these plumes with chironomids is an excellent tactic. Bass fishing has been slow. Fishing has been good to excellent for 15-to 20-inch trout for spin, bait and fly rodders from boats and float tubes as well as for shore anglers. Shore anglers are reporting good success in many parts of the lake. Fly fishermen report that fishing for trout has been good using an intermediate sinking line with buggers or leeches. Black or red snow cones with white beads and contrasting red or black wire ribbing, fished under an indicator are also working. Flashback pheasant tail nymphs, red copper Johns, hares ears and scud patterns along the dying weed bed edges are also producing nice fish. As the aquatic vegetation dies off with the colder water and shorter days, leeches and scuds are being expelled looking for new homes. Fish leech and scud patterns along the dying vegetation, especially at the south end of the lake. Spin fishermen have had good luck from shore using rainbow trout colored rooster tails, small spoons and minnow imitations. Boaters will do well trolling these same patterns as well as flashers tipped with worms.
More Reports
Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports
for Friday, November 4th, 2022Humboldt River: South Fork of the Humboldt are very low and fishing is difficult except in the pools
Comins Lake: Water temperatures are in the 40s and trout fishing should pick up nicely
Wild Horse Reservoir: The surface water temperature was 48 degrees on Monday
Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports
for Thursday, October 27th, 2022South Fork Reservoir: Surface water temperatures have dropped into the mid 50’s
Wilson Reservoir: Shore fishing has picked up
Illipah Reservoir: Fishing has good for 8 to 14-inch rainbow trout
Wild Horse Reservoir: Surface water temps are in the low to mid 50’s and continuing to fall
Ruby Lake NWR: Trout Bite Has Been Good
Angel Lake: Expect ice to start forming on this lake in the near future
Cold Creek Reservoir: Fishing has improved
Lamoille Creek: As of October 26, Lamoille Creek was flowing at 3.63 cfs
Comins Lake: Trout are averaging 14 to 18 inches in size
Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir): Trout fishing is good from a float tube or small boat
Steptoe Creek: As of October 26, Steptoe Creek was flowing at a very low 1.74 cfs
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