Ruby Lake NWR South Lakes fishing

Ruby Lake NWR South Lakes fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2025, most often in March and October. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Ruby Lake NWR South Lakes
Photo: Pacific Southwest Region USFWS, Public domain
Last stocked
October 14, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
6
Since 2025
Species stocked
1 (+1 also recorded)
Average size
9.1 in

Fish at Ruby Lake NWR South Lakes

1 stocked · 1 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last March 19, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked March 19, 2026 · avg 9.1 in · 4 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Ruby Lake NWR South Lakes is stocked

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.

Fish stocked in 2025

9,978

Fish stocked in 2026

3,048

Stocking history

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 14, 2026Rainbow Trout3,2809.1 inreport
October 14, 2026Rainbow Trout4,2649.1 inreport
March 19, 2026Rainbow Trout3,0489.8 inreport
October 14, 2025Rainbow Trout3,5048.7 inreport
October 14, 2025Rainbow Trout3,4778.5 inreport
April 9, 2025Rainbow Trout2,9979.5 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Elko, NV
Facilities
restrooms, camping

The South Lake (South Marsh) of Ruby Lake NWR, up to 12 feet deep. Trailered boats launch at the Main and Narciss boat landings, joined by a marked boating channel; both have vault toilets. Float tubes are allowed near both landings. NDOW advises a GPS, since channel markers are often missing.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Nevada Department of Wildlife before you go.

About Ruby Lake NWR South Lakes

Photo of Ruby Lake NWR South Lakes
Pacific Southwest Region USFWS, Public domain
Photo of Ruby Lake NWR South Lakes
NPS Photo, Public domain
Photo of Ruby Lake NWR South Lakes
NPS Photo, Public domain

Nearest lakes

No other lakes on record in Nevada yet.

Common questions

What fish are at Ruby Lake NWR South Lakes?

Fishing Ruby Lake NWR South Lakes usually means Rainbow Trout. All 4 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 19, 2026, averaging 9.1 in. Largemouth Bass is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Ruby Lake NWR South Lakes stocked?

Last stocked October 14, 2026. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2025, most often in March and October.

How big are the fish stocked at Ruby Lake NWR South Lakes?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Ruby Lake NWR South Lakes average 9.1 in.

How do you get on Ruby Lake NWR South Lakes?

The nearest town is Elko, NV. Facilities include restrooms and camping. The South Lake (South Marsh) of Ruby Lake NWR, up to 12 feet deep. Trailered boats launch at the Main and Narciss boat landings, joined by a marked boating channel; both have vault toilets. Float tubes are allowed near both landings. NDOW advises a GPS, since channel markers are often missing.

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