Ruby Lake NWR - Elko, NV

Lake Information

Fish Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Largemouth Bass, Coastal Cutthroat, Tiger Trout



Latest Photos

20 lbs. 4 oz.
Photo Credit: 📷 NDOW
Eric McBride
7-14-2022
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Will Wolf
5-19-2020
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Will Wolf
5-19-2020
12-10-2018

Ruby Lake NWR Whoppers

Species Weight Date Report
Tiger Trout 20 lbs. 4 oz. 7-14-2022 View Report

Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSource# of Fish
4-15-2025Rainbow TroutNDOW696
4-10-2025Rainbow TroutNDOW700
4-09-2025Rainbow TroutNDOW2997
12-05-2024Tiger TroutNDOW1188
10-21-2024Rainbow TroutNDOW5610


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
5-1-2025 Spring stocking has begun with rainbow trout stocked in Unit 21 and South Lakes
Harrison Pass is open. Spring stocking has begun... more »
Nevada Department of Wildlife
4-16-2025 Spring stocking has begun
Harrison Pass is open. Spring stocking has begun... more »
Nevada Department of Wildlife
4-8-2025 Fishing should be fair to good for trout, and will pick up when the spring stockings occur
Harrison Pass is open. Fishing should be fair... more »
Nevada Department of Wildlife
3-28-2025 Harrison Pass is open. Fishing should be fair to good for trout
Harrison Pass is open. Fishing should be fair... more »
Nevada Department of Wildlife
2-26-2025 Ruby Lake is almost entirely ice-free
Ruby Lake is almost entirely ice-free. The collection... more »
Nevada Department of Wildlife

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