Mountain West
South Fork Humboldt River
Live Conditions
South Fork Humboldt River — South Fork Humboldt River near Elko, NV
7-Day Flow
↓ Falling
24-Hr Pressure
24.72 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
☁️Overcast
81° / 42°
Tomorrow
☁️Overcast
85° / 51°
Thu
☀️Clear sky
82° / 53°
Fri
☁️Overcast
86° / 52°
Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.
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What should I fish today?
One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the South Fork Humboldt River.
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Time of Day
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's South Fork Humboldt River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
South Fork Humboldt River · June · Early Summer
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Caddis, Terrestrials; irrigation withdrawals may lower flows
River Map
About South Fork Humboldt River
A high-desert trout stream flowing through Elko County in northeastern Nevada. The South Fork Humboldt is one of the more accessible trout fisheries in the Basin and Range — closer to Elko than the Ruby Mountains, it serves as a practical local option for resident anglers. NDOW stocks rainbow trout seasonally. Flows can be variable depending on snowpack and irrigation demands, so checking the gauge before the drive is essential. An underrated option for exploring Nevada's surprisingly productive eastern river systems.
Regulations
Nevada Fishing License required. Standard trout regulations: 5 fish daily limit, check NDOW for current season dates and size restrictions.