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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 Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

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
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
77°F
Air temp
77°F
Wind
5 mph
Pressure
30.05 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
53.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:08–07:08 Day 07:08–18:59 Dusk 18:59–20:59

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

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°
20:00
82°
21:00
79°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
43%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
41%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
41%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
31%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
31%
Active through the day, off season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Channel Catfish and White Bass.

Bluegill fishing is usually best 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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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 Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Channel Catfish, White Bass, Blue Catfish and Common Carp.

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?

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

What is biting at Heward Troughs right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 35%.