Ice growth has been extremely slow to nearly nonexistent at South Fork Reservoir this year

South Fork Reservoir - Elko, NV (Elko County)


by Nevada Department of Wildlife
2-21-2025
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Ice growth has been extremely slow to nearly nonexistent at South Fork Reservoir this year. As of 2/14/25, State Park staff reported large areas of open water with very thin ice present along the majority of the shoreline. These conditions are NOT safe for ice fishing. 




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