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Granite Mountain Reservoir

Lake fishing  Nevada · 06:32 - 16:51

Granite Mountain Reservoir is a lake in Nevada. Anglers here fish mainly for Walleye, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.

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Prime 68% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
54°
Fri
84%
54°
Best day
Sat
82%
56°
Sun
82%
60°
Mon
80%
59°
Tue
83%
58°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
49°F
Air temp
34°F
Wind
4 mph
Pressure
30.12 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
2.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:47–07:47 Dusk 15:36–17:36

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:06–09:06 Major period 19:06–21:06 Minor period 01:02–02:32 Minor period 13:40–15:10

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

02:00
34°
03:00
34°
04:00
33°
05:00
32°
06:00
31°
07:00
31°
08:00
35°
09:00
40°
10:00
44°
11:00
47°
12:00
49°
13:00
50°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
68%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
29%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
19%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
13%
Slow during the night, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Walleye, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Northern Pike and Muskellunge.

For Walleye, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for walleye, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for walleye at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for walleye.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for walleye: Jig with worm or plastic.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

The Granite Mountain Reservoir is a lake managed by the Bureau of Land Management in Washoe County, Nevada. The reservoir is a fishing destination stocked with several species of fish, including trout, bass and catfish.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Granite Mountain Reservoir?

Anglers here regularly land Walleye, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Brook Trout and Brown Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Granite Mountain Reservoir?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Granite Mountain Reservoir?

Walleye is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Granite Mountain Reservoir right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 79%.