Tule Field Reservoir Fishing Guide, Nye County, Nevada

• Overview

  Look for Tule Field Reservoir in Nye County, Nevada. It sits at 5,121 feet above sea level. Around 179 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Shoreline comes to about 2.2 miles, small enough to learn in a day. Start from Pioche, 48 miles down the road. The big place round here is Sunrise Manor, 145 miles distant. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Tule Field Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Across Nye County, recorded fish include brown trout, goldfish and brook trout. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Treat Tule Field Reservoir as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 30°F and July at about 74°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Time your trip to Tule Field Reservoir by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Hay Meadow Reservoir, 1.3 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position on Tule Field Reservoir before loading the car.