9.5 lb. Rainbow at Wild Horse Reservoir

Wild Horse Reservoir - Owyhee, NV (Elko County)

Lew Souder with his 9.5 pound rainbow trout while hunting for bighorn sheep.

by Doug Busey
12-6-2025
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November was a month to remember for Carson area resident Lew Souder, who had been sheep hunting. While fishing at Wild Horse Reservoir in northern Elko County, Souder wasn’t having any luck on the water. He decided to hunt instead and got himself a beautiful big horn sheep. After collecting his trophy, he went back to Wild Horse Reservoir (the same trip) where he landed a 9.5 pound rainbow trout, making it a fish and hunting trip to remember.



Good luck on your next fishing adventure. If you have a question. a report in our local fishing area or have a photo of your catch, send it to nevada@fishreports.com. Hope to see you on the waters. Good fishin' and tight lines.