The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
South Fork Reservoir
Elko County, Nevada · 1,640 acres (2.6 sq mi)
57°F water, level 5229 ft, windy Friday (25 mph S).
About South Fork Reservoir
In Elko County, Nevada, South Fork Reservoir covers 1,640 acres; it is a reservoir. It was made by South Fork Dam on the South Fork Humboldt River. South Fork Reservoir is known for trophy-class trout and bass fishing in Elko County.
It stretches about 2.5 miles end to end with roughly 8 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 5,230 ft above sea level. It reaches about 67 ft at its deepest. Spring Creek is about 9.3 miles northeast.
- Size
- 1,640 acres (2.6 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 67 ft
- Shoreline
- About 8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 5,230 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- South Fork Dam, South Fork Humboldt River
- County
- Elko County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in South Fork Reservoir
The fish here: trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, striped bass, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. At 57°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- GoodStriped bass
Comfortable range. Watch for birds and surface feeding.
- FairWhite bass
Schooled on deeper humps. A slow spoon works.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:27 am · sunset 4:26 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near South Fork Reservoir
- Spring Creekabout 9.3 mi northeast
- Elkoabout 10 mi north
- Carlinabout 17 mi west
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Questions about South Fork Reservoir
What fish are in South Fork Reservoir?
South Fork Reservoir holds trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, striped bass, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is South Fork Reservoir?
About 67 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is South Fork Reservoir?
1,640 acres, with about 8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near South Fork Reservoir?
Spring Creek is about 9.3 miles northeast; Elko is about 10 miles north.
What is the water temperature at South Fork Reservoir today?
The surface was about 57°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
South Fork Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
