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Heward Troughs

Lake fishing  Nevada · 05:53 - 20:14

Heward Troughs is a lake in Nevada. Anglers here fish mainly for Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish and Common Carp.

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Prime 83% The bite right now
Top bet: Blue Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
86°
Best day
Mon
74%
82°
Tue
74%
87°
Wed
74%
91°
Thu
74%
92°
Fri
74%
93°

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.)
75°F
Air temp
70°F
Wind
5 mph
Pressure
30.06 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
6.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 18:59–20:59 Night 20:59–05:08

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:12–04:12 Major period 14:12–16:12 Minor period 20:42–22:12 Minor period 08:11–09:41

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

08:00
70°
09:00
73°
10:00
77°
11:00
80°
12:00
83°
13:00
85°
14:00
87°
15:00
88°
16:00
88°
17:00
87°
18:00
87°
19:00
85°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
83%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
82%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
82%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
78%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.
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Walleye
Sander vitreus
36%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
26%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Flathead Catfish, Walleye and Smallmouth Bass.

Blue Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

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 deadbait for blue catfish, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for blue catfish at night. Fish hard now.
Lure Deadbait for blue catfish: Fresh cut bait.
Colour Clear water and good light: try fresh cut bait for blue catfish.
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

Willow Creek Reservoir Nevada · 6.3 mi away Little High Rock Reservoir Nevada · 11.7 mi away Heward Reservoir Nevada · 14.5 mi away Granite Mountain Reservoir Nevada · 18.7 mi away Orphan Reservoir Nevada · 33.1 mi away Captain Johnson Reservoir Nevada · 39.5 mi away Pyramid Lake Nevada · 73.2 mi away Robinson Lake Oregon · 84.1 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Heward Troughs?

Popular catches here include Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Flathead Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge and Largemouth Bass.

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?

Blue Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Heward Troughs right now?

Right now Blue Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 27%.