Trout fishing should be fair to good

Wilson Reservoir - Mountain City, NV (Elko County)


by Nevada Department of Wildlife
5-30-2023
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Wilson Reservoir is completely full and spilling as of the end of April. Water temps are in the 50’s and water clarity is fair. Trout fishing should be fair to good. Stocked 5/23/23 with rainbow trout averaging 8-9 lbs. Shore anglers should have success fishing rooster tails, spoons, Rapalas, or bait fishing an inflated worm a couple feet off the bottom. Trout will be actively feeding in the shallows throughout the day.  Anglers wishing to fly fish should find success stripping Woolly Buggers and leech patterns, or fishing small nymph, midge, or balance leech patterns under an indicator.

Bass fishing should begin picking up with warmer water temps.





More Reports

Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, May 24th, 2023

Wilson Reservoir: Water temps are in the 50’s and water clarity is fair
Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir): Filling up after a few years dry
Cold Creek Reservoir: Anglers can expect to catch 8-to-10-inch rainbow trout and tiger trout
Kingston Creek: As of May 24th, Kingston Creek was flowing at 54.2cfs
Comins Lake: Fishing has been slow since ice off for trout
Illipah Reservoir: Illipah Reservoir Report

Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports
for Monday, May 22nd, 2023

South Fork Reservoir: Trout fishing has been good with fish averaging 16-18 inches
Ruby Lake NWR: Harrison Pass is open
Wild Horse Reservoir: Due to continued high run off from above average snowpack, water clarity remains poor