Haymeadow Reservoir - Preston, NV

Lake Information

Fish Species: Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass
Haymeadow Reservoir, situated near Preston, Nevada, functions as a smaller, high-elevation coolwater fishery. This impoundment sustains robust populations of stocked Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), regularly augmented by the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW), and introduced Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis). The reservoir's management strategy prioritizes consistent, accessible angling opportunities within a tranquil, meadow-fringed lacustrine environment.

Angling methodologies are comprehensive and adapted to its lentic conditions and smaller scale. Conventional bait presentations utilizing PowerBait, worms, or salmon eggs are efficacious from shoreline or small craft. Spin casting with diminutive artificial lures (spinners, spoons) yields consistent results, particularly along structural features and depth contours. Fly fishing is highly productive, predominantly from float tubes or by careful wading, facilitating effective coverage of the reservoir. Nymphing with imitative patterns (e.g., midges, caddis, mayfly) and aggressively retrieved streamer patterns are consistently effective in varying depths. Optimal fishing periods span from late spring through autumn, corresponding to ice-free conditions and elevated metabolic activity. Winter ice fishing is popular when conditions permit. Access is typically via unpaved roads, with primitive launch and camping facilities. Anglers are unequivocally mandated to consult current NDOW regulations concerning specific bag limits and any area-specific provisions, crucial for the sustained management of this valuable coolwater resource, offering a more intimate and serene angling experience in eastern Nevada.




Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSourceTotal Pounds
4-22-2025Rainbow TroutNDOW 
4-22-2025Rainbow TroutNDOW 
10-30-2024Rainbow TroutNDOW 
10-23-2024Rainbow TroutNDOW 
6-05-2024Rainbow TroutNDOW 


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
4-22-2025 Anglers fishing Haymeadow are finding good action
Trout fishing is slow at Dacey and Adams-McGill,... more »
Nevada Department of Wildlife
2-11-2025 Any ice is too thin for ice fishing
Some areas of the reservoirs have open water,... more »
Nevada Department of Wildlife
11-25-2024 Afternoons have been warm enough to keep the water clear of ice
There have not been many reports from anglers,... more »
Fish Reports Staff
6-20-2024 Bass Active at Haymeadow Reservoir at Kirch WMA
Bass are actively hitting 3-inch minnow plastics in... more »
Nevada Department of Wildlife
11-9-2023 Heads-up that hunting season is in full swing
Anglers have been having the best luck with... more »
Nevada Department of Wildlife

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