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Willow Creek Reservoir

Lake fishing  Nevada · 06:32 - 16:50

Willow Creek Reservoir is a lake in Nevada. Most people come here for Walleye, Striped Bass and Northern Pike.

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Prime 76% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
46°
Fri
85%
51°
Best day
Sat
84%
52°
Sun
84%
55°
Mon
84%
54°
Tue
85%
53°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Fog
Water temp (est.)
49°F
Air temp
29°F
Wind
5 mph
Pressure
30.14 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
38.0%

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

03:00
29°
04:00
28°
05:00
27°
06:00
28°
07:00
28°
08:00
30°
09:00
33°
10:00
37°
11:00
41°
12:00
44°
13:00
46°
14:00
47°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
76%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
33%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
23%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees.
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Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, peak season.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
15%
Slow during the night, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Walleye, Striped Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout and Muskellunge.

For Walleye, the fishing tends to peak 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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About this water

Willow Creek Reservoir is a man-made lake in Elko County, Nevada in the United States. The reservoir was initially created in 1884 by the construction of Willow Creek Dam. Barrick Goldstrike owns the reservoir. The reservoir impounds the Willow Creek for irrigation storage.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Willow Creek Reservoir?

The usual catches here are Walleye, Striped Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Muskellunge, Brook Trout and Brown Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Willow Creek 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 Willow Creek Reservoir?

For Walleye, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Willow Creek Reservoir right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 82%.