Water temperatures are dropping into the high 50s

South Fork Reservoir - Elko, NV (Elko County)


by Nevada Department of Wildlife
10-15-2025
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Water temperatures are dropping into the high 50s. Water clarity has improved, and weeds are beginning to die off at 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 fished off the bottom, as well as flashy spinners. Fly anglers are having success with nymph, midge and leech patterns, or streamers off the dam.

Bass action is just beginning to slow down. Spinnerbaits and jigs are working well from the boat and shore, especially around cover. Special regulations: Starting July 1, anglers may keep one black bass 15 inches or longer.




More Reports

Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, October 15th

Wilson Reservoir: Trout fishing is picking back up with the cooler temps
Illipah Reservoir: Water temperatures have dipped back into the 50s
Angel Lake: Snow may have accumulated this week, but the road remains open

Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports
for Friday, October 10th

Wild Horse Reservoir: Water clarity is improving
South Fork Reservoir: With the cooler water temps, trout fishing will begin picking up
Ruby Lake NWR: Water temperatures read around 58 degrees at the South Lake midday this week
Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir): Water temps are dropping into the 60s