Lake Phyllis, Nevada: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lake Phyllis is an Elko County water, in Nevada. Country round the bank runs to mixed forest. At 272 acres this is proper open water rather than a pond. The whole outline is near 3.1 miles, and most of it is walkable. Size puts it in the front rank of our Elko County list. The nearest town is Spring Creek, 15 miles away. Elko lies 20 miles off, Wells another 28 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lake Phyllis

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Records held for Elko County cover brook trout, rainbow trout, tahoe sucker and great basin cutthroat trout. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Lake Phyllis gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 67°F for July and 23°F for January. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid March. On the long-run averages the water opens up around mid March and starts locking again about early December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lake Phyllis.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Boyd Reservoir sits 7.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Lake Phyllis locally before you travel.