South Fork Reservoir
South Fork Reservoir comprises 1,640 surface acres with a maximum depth of 67 feet at full capacity (NDOW). It supports trout, black bass, wipers and catfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Rainbow Trout
Harvested rainbows average about 16 inches
Brown Trout
Low-light hours and cold water. Big fish on minnow baits.
Smallmouth Bass
Black bass up to 21 inches
Largemouth Bass
Black bass up to 21 inches
Wiper
Typically 6 to 12 pounds
Channel Catfish
Chicken liver, nightcrawlers, large shrimp
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Park boat rampsRampTwo improved concrete boat ramps, one on each side of the reservoir (NDOW).Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in South Fork Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Nevada Department of Wildlife ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near South Fork Reservoir ↗Local tips
- Catfish take chicken liver, nightcrawlers or large shrimp.
- Two concrete ramps on opposite sides let you launch near your target water.
- Maximum depth is 67 feet at full pool.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.