Water temperatures are dropping into the low-to-mid 50s

Ruby Lake NWR - Elko, NV (Elko County)


by Nevada Department of Wildlife
10-15-2025
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Trout fishing is picking up with the cooler weather. Water temperatures are dropping into the low-to-mid 50s. Trout in the 15″ t0 20″ range are being caught in the collection ditch. Fly anglers are reporting success with dark-colored streamer and leech patterns. Small dry flies are also still getting hit. Small, flashy spinners like Panther Martins are the go-to for spin anglers. Fishing for bass is slowing for the season, with far less keeper-size fish being caught. Special Regulations: Minimum size keeper for black bass is 10 inches. Artificial lures only in the collection ditch. No wading allowed in the collection ditch.




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
South Fork Reservoir: Water temperatures are dropping into the high 50s

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