The reservoir is full and spilling

Wilson Reservoir - Mountain City, NV (Elko County)


by Nevada Department of Wildlife
5-23-2025
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The road to Wilson is drying out after a few weeks of intermittent precipitation. The reservoir is full and spilling. There is opportunity for open water fishing from the shorelines. Trout fishing has been good. PowerBait and worms or small flashy spinners should work for spin anglers, while small nymph, midge and leech patterns should work for fly anglers. Bass fishing remains slow but is expected to pick up over the next couple of weeks with warmer daytime temperatures forecasted.




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Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports
for Friday, May 16th

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir): Surface water temps are climbing into the high 50s
Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir): Expect muddy shorelines due to intermittent precipitation over the last few weeks
Ruby Lake NWR: Harrison Pass is open
South Fork Reservoir: Water temperatures are creeping into the low 60s
Wilson Reservoir: The road to Wilson is clear and dry and the lake is full
Humboldt River - South Fork: Flows are increasing, making wading more difficult
Bruneau River: Flows are high and fishing is unsafe at this time
Wild Horse Reservoir: Wildhorse is full and spilling