Wildhorse Reservoir
Wildhorse Reservoir in Elko County, Nevada covers 2,830 acres at capacity with a maximum depth of 70 feet (NDOW). It is a stocked trout water with self-sustaining warmwater fish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Rainbow Trout
Usually harvestable above 16 inches
Brown Trout
Low-light hours and cold water. Big fish on minnow baits.
Smallmouth Bass
Typically 8 to 17 inches
Largemouth Bass
Typically 8 to 17 inches
Channel Catfish
Best spring and early summer
Wiper
Typically 14 to 25 inches
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Wild Horse State Recreation AreaRampBoat ramp.Directions ↗
- Duck Valley Indian ReservationRampBoat launch.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Wildhorse Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Nevada Department of Wildlife ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Wildhorse Reservoir ↗Local tips
- Bass bite best in spring and early summer on crankbaits and rubber worms.
- Catfish respond to stink baits and liver in spring and early summer.
- Average depth is 40 feet; maximum 70 feet.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.