South Fork Reservoir Fish Report for 9-16-2025
Water temperatures are creeping back down into the 60s
South Fork Reservoir - Elko, NV (Elko County)

by Nevada Department of Wildlife
9-16-2025
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Water temperatures are creeping back down into the 60s. Algae is beginning to disperse but weeds remain thick in the southern portion of the reservoir. With the cooler water temps, trout fishing will begin picking up. Trout are hitting combinations of PowerBait and worms, as well as flashy spinners. Fly anglers are having success with nymph, midge and leech patterns, or streamers off the dam. Fish shallower water in the early morning, and then focus on drop offs and deeper water as the day warms up.
Bass anglers are seeing a lot of action throughout the day and the fish are hitting just about anything. Spinnerbaits and jigs are working well from the boat and shore, especially around cover. Fly anglers are having success with balanced leeches. Expect bass action to continue until the next cold front comes through. Special regulations: Starting July 1, anglers may keep one black bass 15 inches or longer.
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Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports
for Thursday, September 4th
Wild Horse Reservoir: Water temps are slowly beginning to dip back into the low-to-mid 60s
Bruneau River: Flows are low but normal for this time of year
Humboldt River - South Fork: Fishing above the reservoir and below the dam is fair
Owyhee River - East Fork: Water flows are in a good shape below the dam and trout fishing remains good.
South Fork Reservoir: Algae continues to impact water clarity and weed growth is thick in the southern portion of the reservoir
Ruby Lake NWR: Trout fishing has been fair to good
Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir): The water is still warm so trout fishing remains slow.
Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir): Water levels are normal for this time of year, but weeds are impacting fishing access for shoreline anglers
Angel Lake: Anglers are catching trout in the 10″ range

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