Ruby Lake NWR Fish Report - Elko, NV (Elko County)

Ruby Lake is almost entirely ice-free

Ruby Lake NWR - Elko, NV (Elko County)

by Nevada Department of Wildlife
2-26-2025
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Ruby Lake is almost entirely ice-free. The collection ditch is mostly ice-free and fishing should be fair to good for trout. Fishing will pick up when the spring stockings occur. All areas of the Refuge are accessible. Harrison Pass is open, but requires four wheel drive due to mud and snow.

Special Regulations: Artificial lures only in the collection ditch. Minimum size for black bass is 10 inches. Non-motorized boats and boats propelled by gas motors 10hp or less are permitted August 1-December 31

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Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports

for Friday, February 21st

Wild Horse Reservoir: Trout are being caught in the 16-22 inch range, and perch are measuring 6-10 inches
South Fork Reservoir: Ice growth has been extremely slow to nearly nonexistent at South Fork Reservoir this year

Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports

for Thursday, February 20th

Chimney Dam Reservoir: Overall, fishing at Chimney Reservoir has been slow
Fort Churchill Cooling Pond: Bass fishing has been fair this winter on the cooling ponds
Baily Fishing Pond: Ice has been on and off the pond this winter and fishing should be good
Bilk Creek Reservoir: Bilk is likely covered with ice at the moment but should pick up with spring weather
Blue Lakes: No recent reports from Blue due to limited/no access during the winter month
Carson River: The Carson is down to typical winter levels and fishing has been slow
East Carson River (NV): Some surface activity has been reported early an late in the day
Hinkson Slough: After two years of repairs and rehabilitation, Hinkson Slough is healthy and fishing very well
Hobart Reservoir: Hobart is currently closed for the season and reopens on May 1st
Humboldt River: Humboldt River Report
James Kinney Pond: Fishing has been fair on Kinney pond
Knott Creek Reservoir: No recent reports from Knott due to limited/no access during the winter months
Lahontan Reservoir: Fishing will pick up as we start to warm up this spring
Liberty Pond: Fishing has been slow at liberty the cold limits access during the coldest months
Marilyn's Pond: Marilyn’s Pond is closed due to ice
Mitch Pond: Fishing has been slow at Mitch Pond
North Pond: North Pond is unable to be stocked due to low water levels
Onion Valley Reservoir: No recent reports from Onion due to limited/no access during the winter months
Paradise Park Ponds: Fishing has been slow at the ponds
Rye Patch Reservoir: The abundant water over the last two years has helped significantly improve the overall health of this fishery
Seemand Pond: For now, fishing remains fair at Seeman
Sparks Marina Park Pond: The Marina has been fishing fair this winter
Spooner Lake: No recent reports from Spooner Lake due to limited/no access during the winter months
Squaw Creek Reservoir: Fishing has been fair at squaw
Topaz Lake: Fishing has been good to fair at Topaz
Washoe Lake: Fishing will slow considerably at Washoe and Little Washoe with the winter and ice
Wilson Common Pond: Fishing has been slow at Wilson with limited access due to ice and snow