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    Wildhorse Reservoir, NV

    Fly fishing is known to be best in the early spring and the late fall. Both shore and boat fishing is successful, however, trolling is better in the summer months.


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    Wildhorse Reservoir
    Elko County

    Wildhorse Reservoir was constructed in 1937 and reconstructed in 1970. It is used primarily as an irrigation storage reservoir with seasonal drawdowns. It lies on Federal lands administered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and leased to the Duck Valley Indian Reservation (Sho-Pai). Wildhorse is open to the public, but fees may be charged for overnight camping. A State Park and some private properties surround the reservoir.

    Wildhorse Reservoir is also well known for its Ice Fishing in the winter months of December through February.


    Regulations
    General regulations apply. Open year around, any hour of the day or night. Limits are 5 trout, unlimited yellow perch, 10 mountain white fish and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more than 1 may be black bass and 1 may be a white bass hybrid (wiper) and 5 may be channel catfish. Minimum size for black bass and white bass hybrids (wiper) is 15 inches) except from March 1 through June 30 when only catch and release fishing is allowed for the black bass. The possession while fishing or use of the fish as bait, whether dead or alive, or parts thereof, except preserved salmon eggs, is prohibited.

    Boating Regulations
    No boat restrictions.

    Fish Species

    • Rainbow Trout
    • German Brown Trout
    • Smallmouth Bass
    • Largemouth Bass
    • White Crappie
    • Bowcutt Trout (Raindbow x Cutthroat)
    • Yellow Perch
    • Channel Catfish


    Camping
    Wildhorse State Park day use, camping, and boat launch fee area. BLM day use and campground fee area. Wildhorse Resort Motel, full RV hookups, restaurant, bar, convenience store and licenses. Sho-Pai campsites and boat launch (fees possible). Lakeside primitive camping available.

    Advice and Tips
    Fly fishing is known to be best in the early spring and the late fall. Both shore and boat fishing is successful, however, trolling is better in the summer months. Spring and early summer is best for bass and catfish. Crank baits and rubber gear for bass and stink baits and liver for catfish work best. Yellow perch fishing is good all year using jigs and worms.

    Getting Here
    FROM ELKO — Travel north on State Route 225 for 70 miles.








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