Water levels continue to drop with irrigation though they are still good for this time of year

Illipah Reservoir - Ely, NV (White Pine County)


by Nevada Department of Wildlife
8-26-2021
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Water levels continue to drop with irrigation though they are still good for this time of year.  There are large vegetation mats on the south end of the reservoir that are producing sizable insect hatches. Fish the edges from a boat or float tube.  Rainbow Trout will be the dominant species to catch at Illipah Creek with the occasional Brown Trout being caught. Anglers will do well on beadhead pheasant tails, wooly buggers, chironomids and parachute Adams.  Spinners, PowerBait, and nightcrawlers will do well for the spincasting crowd. With warm surface water temperatures, fishing is best in early morning or late evening.