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Upper Pahranagat Lake

Lake fishing  Nevada · 06:22 - 18:48

Upper Pahranagat Lake is a lake in Nevada. The main target species are Smallmouth Bass, White Bass and Bluegill.

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Good 55% The bite right now
Top bet: Smallmouth Bass Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
85°
Thu
79%
82°
Fri
78%
87°
Sat
76%
89°
Sun
84%
88°
Best day
Mon
84%
76°

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.)
76°F
Air temp
89°F
Wind
19 mph
Pressure
29.82 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:37–07:37 Day 07:37–17:33 Dusk 17:33–19:33

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 14:50–16:50 Major period 02:50–04:50 Minor period 10:10–11:40 Minor period 20:01–21:31

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

13:00
89°
14:00
89°
15:00
90°
16:00
89°
17:00
88°
18:00
85°
19:00
82°
20:00
82°
21:00
81°
22:00
79°
23:00
78°
00:00
77°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
55%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
54%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
54%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
49%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
34%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
22%
Water outside its comfort range, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.

For Smallmouth Bass, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. 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 soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass, the most likely catch right now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass: Tube jig on rock.
Colour Clear water and good light: try brown, crawfish and natural tones for smallmouth bass.
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

Upper Pahranagat Lake is a lake located in Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, within the Pahranagat Valley south of Alamo, Nevada. The lake is a popular fishing spot and campsite.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Upper Pahranagat Lake?

Anglers here regularly land Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and Blue Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Upper Pahranagat Lake?

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 Upper Pahranagat Lake?

Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Upper Pahranagat Lake right now?

Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 23%.