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Heward Troughs

Lake fishing  Nevada · 06:32 - 16:50

Heward Troughs is one of the lakes in Nevada. Anglers here fish mainly for Walleye, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.

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Prime 73% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
45°
Fri
84%
47°
Sat
84%
49°
Sun
83%
52°
Mon
84%
51°
Tue
85%
50°
Best day

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
29°F
Wind
3 mph
Pressure
30.14 inHg → stable
Clouds
3.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:47–07:47 Dusk 15:35–17:35

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 01:01–02:31 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
29°
03:00
28°
04:00
27°
05:00
26°
06:00
28°
07:00
28°
08:00
31°
09:00
33°
10:00
36°
11:00
40°
12:00
42°
13:00
44°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
73%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
31%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
23%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
14%
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.

Walleye is generally most active 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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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Heward Troughs?

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 Heward Troughs?

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 Heward Troughs?

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

What is biting at Heward Troughs right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 80%.