Greys Lake Fishing Guide, Elko County, Nevada

• Overview

  Look for Greys Lake in Elko County, Nevada. The country round it is rolling bush from end to end. It covers about 5 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It sits higher than most water we list in Nevada. Wells sits 9.6 miles from here and is the nearest stop. It is 165 miles to West Valley City, the nearest city. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Greys Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Elko County records list brook trout, rainbow trout and tahoe sucker among the fish reported. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. At Greys Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 23°F in January up to 61°F in August. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around late April. Expect the water usable from around late April until roughly late November. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Greys Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Smith Lake, 1.2 miles out. Signs at Greys Lake carry more weight than any list.