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Wild Horse Reservoir lies in the Elko County of Nevada, United States. The reservoir is a man-made lake built in the year 1937. The lake was a by-product of the Wild Horse Dam and derived its name from the wild horses that lived in this area earlier.
The Duck Valley Indian Reservation uses the lake water for irrigation. The Bureau of Indian Affairs manages the reservoir and the dam. The old Dam underwent a reconstruction in 1970 and the new dam resulted in an increase in the Lake’s size. The Lake has a few private properties and the Wild Horse State Park on its shores.
The major activity on the Lake includes fishing for various sorts of trout. Brown trout, tiger trout and rainbow trout are a few species found in this lake. The Wild Horse Reservoir has also a rich source of bass, perch and catfish. The lake is the perfect spot for anglers who love fishing for quality catches.
Ice fishing is popular in the Lake during winters but you don’t get to see a lot of anglers here during this time because of the hardships faced. Fishermen should be well prepared for tough winter conditions. It is advised to carry all the basic equipment with you while fishing during the winter season, like a decent ice fishing fish finder. As the ice clears, the rest of the year paves ways for some great fishing.
Shore fishing is also a common type of fishing in the Lake, as most of the shoreline surrounding the Lake is accessible for fishing. However, the shores are in general muddy around the Lake but you can camp on the camping sites that are available on the shoreline.
The State Recreation Area offers boat ramps. You also have options to launch your boats for fishing. Kayaks and mini fishing boats also assist in fishing, add in a fish finder and it’ll be a good time (check our fish finder reviews if you need one). Fishing is possible in any part of the Lake. However, anglers must be careful while fly-fishing. Black or wooly bugs are the best baits to use while fly-fishing.
The Nevada Department of Wildlife preserves and manages the fish and wildlife in the Lake. It also promotes fishing and boating in the Lake. Fishing licenses are available for sale online at ndowlicensing.com. For local fishers, above 18 years, the license costs 40 dollars. Tourists will have to pay 80 dollars to get a license. For fishers below the age of 18, do not need any license. The license is valid for a year from the date of buying. Fishers who hunt can get a combination license for a discount.
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Fly-fishing is best during fall and spring in the shallow waters. Summers have lots of trout in the deep waters. Bass fishing in the lake is ideal from May-September. The peak catch in this lake is during June. Huge trouts reach an average of 15-20 inches during this season. They show an impressive growth rate during these months. Winters in the Wild Horse Reservoir are also good for fishing. Fishermen enjoy ice fishing till March end in this lake. However, you must take necessary preparations to handle the tough winter conditions. Prepare all the necessities for fishing in advance for winter fishing.
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