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Granite Mountain Reservoir

Lake fishing  Nevada · 06:39 - 19:07

Granite Mountain Reservoir is a lake in Nevada. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
74°
Thu
79%
69°
Fri
76%
73°
Sat
76%
75°
Sun
85%
79°
Best day
Mon
84%
82°

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.)
69°F
Air temp
67°F
Wind
5 mph
Pressure
29.94 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:54–07:54 Day 07:54–17:52 Dusk 17:52–19:52

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:08–17:08 Major period 03:08–05:08 Minor period 10:37–12:07 Minor period 20:09–21:39

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

11:00
67°
12:00
69°
13:00
72°
14:00
73°
15:00
74°
16:00
75°
17:00
75°
18:00
74°
19:00
70°
20:00
69°
21:00
67°
22:00
65°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
60%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
57%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
54%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
53%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
43%
Peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass and Rainbow Trout.

For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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 float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
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 Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike 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?

Bluegill is generally most active around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Granite Mountain Reservoir right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 17%.