Illipah Reservoir Fish Report - Ely, NV (White Pine County)

Catch rates are good with anglers catching several trout per hour

Illipah Reservoir - Ely, NV (White Pine County)

by Nevada Department of Wildlife
3-19-2025
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Illipah Reservoir is 100% open water and at capacity. Road access into Illipah Reservoir is unknown as of the storms on 3/17/2025. Recent angler contacts revealed trout in the 11-to-13 inch range being caught, with an occasional brown trout in the mix. Catch rates are good with anglers catching several trout per hour. A total of 9,012 rainbow trout averaging 9.3 inches were stocked last fall.

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Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports

for Wednesday, March 19th

Cave Lake: For the first time in nearly 6 years, Cave Lake is at capacity and spilling
Cold Creek Reservoir: Water levels are recovering since the draw down last fall
Comins Lake: Comins Lake has approximately 100 percent open water

Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports

for Thursday, February 27th

Cold Creek Reservoir: The water levels were recently lowered to repair the low-level outlet in November
Comins Lake: Comins Lake has approximately 95 percent open water
Illipah Reservoir: The only remaining ice is on the south end near the creek inlet
South Fork Reservoir: South Fork Reservoir is entirely open water
Wild Horse Reservoir: Park officials measured 9-10 inches of ice off the boat ramp with 4-6 inches of slush on top