Little Humboldt River - North Fork - Winnemucca, NV

River Information

Fish Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout
The North Fork of the Little Humboldt River, originating in the Santa Rosa Range and flowing towards Winnemucca, Nevada, constitutes an intimate high-desert freestone trout fishery. This lotic system, characterized by clear, cold waters and varied stream morphology, sustains populations of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), Brown Trout (Salmo trutta), Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis), and Bowcutt Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss x O. clarkii hybrid). Lahontan Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii henshawi) may also be present in upper headwater reaches. While occasional stocking occurs, the river primarily supports naturally reproducing wild trout populations adapted to its dynamic environment.

Angling methodologies emphasize stealth and light tackle. Spin casting with diminutive artificial lures (e.g., micro-spinners, small spoons) is efficacious in riffles and small pools, demanding precise presentations. Fly fishing is the preeminent method, suitable for discerning wild trout in confined spaces. Nymphing with imitative patterns (e.g., caddis, small mayfly, stonefly) is consistently effective subsurface. Opportunistic dry fly presentations during active entomological hatches (e.g., Parachute Adams, Elk Hair Caddis, terrestrials) demand accurate, drag-free drifts. Optimal fishing periods span from late spring through autumn, following snowmelt recession. Access is often challenging due to remote terrain and varied land ownership, frequently necessitating navigation of unpaved roads. Anglers are unequivocally mandated to consult current Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) regulations concerning specific bag limits and any area-specific provisions, crucial for the conservation of this distinctive wild trout resource, appealing to those seeking solitude and the challenge of unpressured fish.




Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
8-4-2022 Wild populations of rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout exist and fishing is expected to be fair to poor
Stocking – Trout are stocked occasionally, which depends... more »
Nevada Department of Wildlife
6-8-2022 Little Humbolt River North Fork Report
Stocking – Trout are stocked occasionally, which depends... more »
Nevada Department of Wildlife

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