Fishing at Cave Creek Reservoir, White Pine County, Nevada

• Overview

  You will find Cave Creek Reservoir in White Pine County, Nevada. It sits at 7,300 feet above sea level. At about 27 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. The bank runs about 0.9 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. Supplies mean a trip to Ely, 11 miles off. West Jordan is the closest city, 176 miles away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Cave Creek Reservoir

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. White Pine County records list brook trout, northern pike and rainbow trout among the fish reported. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Cave Creek Reservoir light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 63°F, with January the cold end at about 25°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Winter locks it down, and mid April brings it back. The open-water window runs from around mid April to about early December in an average year. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Plan any trip to Cave Creek Reservoir around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. A slipway is marked about half a mile from here. Mapping shows parking within half a mile. Mapping shows a jetty some half a mile off. A camping area sits within half a mile of here. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Comins Lake, 6.6 miles out. Confirm access to Cave Creek Reservoir locally before you travel.