Fishing McNeilly Reservoir in Elko County, Nevada

• Overview

  You will find McNeilly Reservoir in Elko County, Nevada. The water sits 5,722 feet up. For supplies, Jackpot is 84 miles out. Elko is 84 miles and Glenns Ferry 85 miles. Close by you also have: Brady Reservoir at 1.9 miles, Spencer Reservoir about 2.5 miles, Reservation Fence Reservoir at 3.4 miles, Groundhog Reservoir about 3.9 miles and Upper Antelope Reservoir at 4.3 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on McNeilly Reservoir

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Across Elko County, recorded fish include brook trout, rainbow trout, tahoe sucker and great basin cutthroat trout. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Take McNeilly Reservoir a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 67°F, with January the cold end at about 27°F. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. At McNeilly Reservoir the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping flags this water as intermittent: it can be dry for part of the year, so check before travelling. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Brady Reservoir sits 1.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position at McNeilly Reservoir before loading the car.