Bullfrog Reservoir Fishing near Pioche, Nevada

• Overview

  Nevada holds Bullfrog Reservoir, in Lincoln County. The country here is open dry country. At 2 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. The closest town, Pioche, is 16 miles away. The nearest city of size is Sunrise Manor, 124 miles away. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Bullfrog Reservoir

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Public occurrence data for Lincoln County names desert sucker, common carp, largemouth bass, rainbow trout and white crappie. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Bullfrog Reservoir fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 76°F; the cold one sits at 33°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. On Bullfrog Reservoir that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Records show it does not hold water year-round. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Upper Reservoir is 4.9 miles distant. Where Bullfrog Reservoir is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.