Adams-McGill Reservoir in Nye County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Adams-McGill Reservoir is one of the Nye County waters in Nevada. It stands 5,167 feet above sea level. At 677 acres this is proper open water rather than a pond. On our Nye County list it sits near the top for size. Head to Pioche, 47 miles away, for anything you forgot. After that come Ely at 61 miles and Caliente at 62 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Adams-McGill Reservoir

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Survey and observation records for Nye County include brown trout, goldfish, brook trout, channel catfish and common carp. The county list is broader than any single water. Treat Adams-McGill Reservoir as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 73°F; the cold one sits at 30°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On Adams-McGill Reservoir that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Mapping shows a ramp about half a mile from the shore. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Should this one be busy, Dacey Reservoir is 1.4 miles off. The position on Adams-McGill Reservoir is worth confirming on the day.