Montana Fish Report
Water temperatures are still warm and fishing for rainbow trout will continue to improve as we move into fall
by Nevada Department of Wildlife
9-18-2025
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Water temperatures are still warm and fishing for rainbow trout will continue to improve as we move into fall. Aquatic vegetation is dense and will limit some access for anglers, particularly when fishing from shore. Tonkin Reservoir was stocked at the beginning of summer with rainbow trout. Anglers should expect most rainbow trout to be 14-16 inches with 18-20 inch fish available. Fly fishing with woolly bugger and similar patterns and midges will be effective fly choices.
Special Regulations: Artificial lures only. Stream above reservoir is closed to fishing. Only boats without motors or boats with electric motors are permitted.
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Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports
for Thursday, September 4th
Wild Horse Reservoir: Water temps are slowly beginning to dip back into the low-to-mid 60s
Bruneau River: Flows are low but normal for this time of year
Humboldt River - South Fork: Fishing above the reservoir and below the dam is fair
Owyhee River - East Fork: Water flows are in a good shape below the dam and trout fishing remains good.
South Fork Reservoir: Algae continues to impact water clarity and weed growth is thick in the southern portion of the reservoir
Ruby Lake NWR: Trout fishing has been fair to good
Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir): The water is still warm so trout fishing remains slow.
Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir): Water levels are normal for this time of year, but weeds are impacting fishing access for shoreline anglers
Angel Lake: Anglers are catching trout in the 10″ range