Crittenden Reservoir Fishing in Elko County, Nevada

• Overview

  Crittenden Reservoir falls in Elko County, part of Nevada. The bank gives way to open dry country. Surface area is around 128 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. With about 1.9 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. It is among the larger waters listed here for Elko County. Jackpot is the closest town at 41 miles. It is 127 miles to West Valley City, the nearest city. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Crittenden Reservoir

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Elko County records list brook trout, rainbow trout, tahoe sucker, great basin cutthroat trout and mountain sucker among the fish reported. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The shape of Crittenden Reservoir decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 67°F at the top of summer and 23°F at the bottom of winter. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late March. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late March and starts locking again about mid December. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Plan any trip to Crittenden Reservoir around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Mill Creek Reservoir is 6 miles distant. Check the position at Crittenden Reservoir before loading the car.