Eagle Valley Reservoir - Pioche, NV

Lake Information

Fish Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Tiger Trout
Eagle Valley Reservoir, located within Eagle Valley State Park near Pioche, Nevada, constitutes a popular and consistently productive coolwater fishery. This impoundment sustains robust populations of stocked Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), regularly augmented by the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW), and introduced Brown Trout (Salmo trutta). A significant draw is the presence of Tiger Trout (Salmo trutta x Salvelinus fontinalis), a sterile hybrid renowned for its aggressive nature and sporting qualities.

Angling methodologies are comprehensive and adapted to lacustrine conditions. Conventional bait presentations utilizing PowerBait, worms, or salmon eggs are efficacious from shoreline or small craft. Spin casting with diminutive to medium-sized artificial lures (spinners, spoons) yields consistent results, particularly along structural features and depth contours. Trolling with various lures or bait is a highly effective method for covering water and enticing larger trout. Fly fishing is exceptionally productive, predominantly from float tubes or pontoon boats. Nymphing with imitative patterns (e.g., midges, caddis, mayfly) and aggressively retrieved streamer patterns (e.g., Woolly Buggers, baitfish imitations) are consistently effective in varying depths. Optimal fishing periods span from spring through autumn, corresponding to ice-free conditions and elevated metabolic activity. Winter ice fishing is also highly popular and productive. Access is excellent, facilitated by paved roads and designated boat launches within the state park. 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 premier regional coolwater resource.



Latest Photos

6 lbs. 11 oz.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Eagle Valley Resort
Raijina Romero Virgo
5-1-2019

Eagle Valley Reservoir Whoppers

Species Weight Date Report
Largemouth Bass 6 lbs. 11 oz. 5-01-2019 View Report

Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSourceTotal Pounds
4-09-2025Rainbow TroutNDOW 
3-20-2025Rainbow TroutNDOW 
3-20-2025Tiger TroutNDOW 
3-19-2025Rainbow TroutNDOW 
3-12-2025Rainbow TroutNDOW 


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
4-25-2025 Fishing Derby 2025
Registration is Now Open!!! Call or stop in to... more »
Eagle Valley Resort Staff
4-22-2025 Eagle Valley Reservoir Report
Stocked tiger trout are taking Rooster Tails and... more »
Nevada Department of Wildlife
2-24-2025 Anglers will find ice along the shoreline in the morning
Anglers will find ice along the shoreline in... more »
Nevada Department of Wildlife
2-11-2025 Spring Valley State Park has announced that the ice has begun to break apart and is not safe to fish on
Spring Valley State Park has announced that the... more »
Nevada Department of Wildlife
2-7-2025 Our ice is basically gone
We are sad to report that our ice... more »
Eagle Valley Resort Staff

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