The east side boat dock is back in the water and the ramp is open for the season

South Fork Reservoir - Elko, NV (Elko County)


by Nevada Department of Wildlife
3-3-2026
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The east side boat dock is back in the water and the ramp is open for the season. Anglers are seeing plenty of trout action near the dam. Mid-morning through early afternoon is best for trout fishing, with reports of fish up to 5 lbs. Balanced leeches and woolly buggers are the go-to flies for fly anglers. Orange PowerBait or worms floated off the bottom are working for spin casters. Bass and catfish fishing will remain slow until warmer weather persists.





More Reports

Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports
for Friday, February 20th

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir): The reservoir is ice free
Ruby Lake NWR: Some unsafe ice reported at the boat ramp and parts of the collection ditch
South Fork Reservoir: Most of the reservoir is ice-free
Wild Horse Reservoir: The reservoir is still in a state of some open water and some thin, soft, and unsafe ice


2-12-2026
Current ice conditions at Wild Horse Reservoir are not considered safe. We recommend staying off any remaining ice at this...... Read More