South Fork Reservoir Fishing near Spring Creek, Nevada

• Overview

  This water sits in Elko County, Nevada. Height above sea level is 5,240 feet. This is sizeable water at about 2.5 sq miles, and a boat opens up most of it. Around 8.0 miles of bank, which is a long day on foot. It ranks high for size among our Elko County listings. The closest town, Spring Creek, is 10 miles away. West Valley City sits 197 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on South Fork Reservoir

  Depth is on record at 67 ft. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Open biodiversity records for Elko County list brook trout, rainbow trout and tahoe sucker. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On South Fork Reservoir a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 69°F; by January the average is down near 25°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Expect South Fork Reservoir to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public access is on record for this one. Hamilton Boat Launch provides a boat ramp about half a mile away. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. Mapping shows a campsite some half a mile from the water. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Should this one be busy, Sleeman Pond is 11 miles off. For South Fork Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.