Overland Lake, Nevada: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Elko County, Nevada, is where Overland Lake sits. The surroundings are pine and birch. Surface area runs to about 11 acres — small enough to read in one session. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Nevada listings. The nearest place of any size is Spring Creek, 20 miles away. After that come Elko at 30 miles and Carlin at 38 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Overland Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Across Elko County, recorded fish include brook trout, rainbow trout and tahoe sucker. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. The near bank of Overland Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 61°F in August and bottoms out near 24°F in January. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Once it clears, about early May, the fishing comes on quickly. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early May until roughly late November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. It holds true on Overland Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try North Furlong Lake, 7.1 miles away. Rules at Overland Lake are worth checking on the day.