Ruby Lake NWR - Elko, NV

Lake Information

Fish Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Largemouth Bass, Coastal Cutthroat, Tiger Trout



Latest Photos

20 lbs. 4 oz.
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Eric McBride
7-14-2022
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Will Wolf
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5-19-2020
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Will Wolf
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5-19-2020
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12-10-2018
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Ruby Lake NWR Whoppers

Species Weight Date Report
Tiger Trout 20 lbs. 4 oz. 7-14-2022 View Report

Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSourceTotal Pounds
10-21-2024Rainbow TroutNDOW 
10-18-2024Brown TroutNDOW 
10-17-2024Rainbow TroutNDOW 
10-16-2024Rainbow TroutNDOW 
10-16-2024Rainbow TroutNDOW 


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
10-24-2024 Fall stockings of rainbow and brown trout occured last week
Fall stockings of rainbow and brown trout occured... more »		 Nevada Department of Wildlife
9-26-2024 Water levels are still good and with the current warm weather forecast
Water levels are still good and with the... more »		 Nevada Department of Wildlife
8-28-2024 Bass fishing in the South Lake and Unit 21 continues to be good
Water levels have dropped but are holding and... more »		 Nevada Department of Wildlife
8-5-2024 Ruby Lake NWR Updates
Water levels have started to drop, but are... more »		 Nevada Department of Wildlife
8-5-2024 Fishing Has Slowed at the Ruby Lake Collection Ditch
Fishing in the collection ditch has slowed due... more »		 Nevada Department of Wildlife

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