NV Fish Report
Illipah Reservoir is completely open water
by Nevada Department of Wildlife
12-23-2025
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Illipah Reservoir is completely open water. Shoreline fishing is available at the old dam and just north of the old dam. A total of 5,715 rainbow trout, averaging 8.6 inches was stocked. Angler drop box surveys show rainbow trout in the 10-to-14 inch range being caught. A few brown trout have been contacted, normally between 6 and 10 inches, however, one angler recent caught a nice 18-inch Brown Trout. A total of 9,843 rainbow trout averaging 9.3 inches have been stocked this year. Anglers will do well on rainbow trout with nightcrawlers, PowerBait, and spinners.
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Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports
for Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Cold Creek Reservoir: 100 percent open water
Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir): Water temps have dropped into the 40s and water levels remain very low
Comins Lake: Comins Lake has seen a loss of ice this week
Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir): Water levels are good and no ice has formed
Ruby Lake NWR: Ruby Lake is ice free
South Fork Reservoir: The dock at the main boat ramp has been removed for the winter
Wild Horse Reservoir: Wild Horse Reservoir Fishing Report
Illipah Reservoir: There is opaque, weak ice on the lake and all ice should be considered unsafe at this time
Cave Lake: Cave Lake is entirely open water with a thin layer of ice over portions of the lake