Elko Convention and Visitors Authority, Elko Nevada

LAKE FISHING ADVENTURES

South Fork State Recreation Area

South Fork covers 1,650 acres and is surrounded by 2,200 acres of rolling hills and meadowlands. This reservoir is best known for trout and bass fishing-with a small amount of catfish also caught. Facilities include a boat launch, campground, trailer dump station and picnic area.

Distance from Elko: 16 miles (25.8 km)
Services: Limited services available in Spring Creek miles-8 km)
Map: #1 on Map

Wild Horse State Recreation Area

This 120 acre park is centered on the northeast shore of Wild Horse Reservoir. Trout, bass, yellow perch and catfish can all be caught from the shore by boat.

Distance from Elko: 70 miles (112.7 km)
Services: All services available
Map: #2 on Map

Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge

This 37,632 acre refuge holds Ruby Lake and prime large mouth bass fishing. Fly or spin fishing is also available, as well as the possibility of hooking a real trophy trout. A fresh water bullrush marsh, open ponds, and grassy uplands are also home to an amazing variety of birds and other animals. Motorized boats are permitted seasonally with a 10 hp limit.

Distance from Elko: 65 miles (104.7 km)
Services: None available; limited services in Ruby Valley
Map: #3 on Map

Angel Lake Scenic Byway

This beautiful alpine lake is accessible by paved road and offers plenty of mountain trout and memorable fly fishing. Motorized boats are prohibited.

Distance from Elko: 62 miles (96.6 km)
Services: All services available in Wells (12 miles-16 km
Map: #4 on Map

Wilson Reservoir

This body of water is more remote than others in Elko County, but offers great trout and large mouth bass fishing. Motorized boats are restricted to 10 hp.

Distance from Elko: 90 miles (144.9 km)
Services: Limited services available along route
Map: #5 on Map