WikiCatchWilson Reservoir
Nevada, United States
- reservoir
- 3 species listed
- 41.6745, -116.3295
Wilson Reservoir is a reservoir in Nevada, United States. WikiCatch lists 3 fish species for this water, including Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout, Smallmouth bass. The nearest other water we map in Nevada is Bull Run, 13 km away.
Species at Wilson Reservoir
Map
Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →
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Nearby waters
- Bull Runstream13 km
- Sheep Creekstream21 km
- Jack Creekstream28 km
- Beaver Creekstream34 km
- Wild Horse Reservoirreservoir43 km
- Willow Creek Reservoirreservoir53 km
- Antelope Creekstream69 km
- Chimney Reservoirreservoir74 km
About Wilson Reservoir
Anglers know Wilson Reservoir as one of the lesser-trafficked reservoirs of Nevada, United States. The standard playbook on a reservoir this size is to start shallow at first light, work outward toward deeper water as the sun climbs, and circle back to the shallows before dusk. Surface activity at Wilson Reservoir is a useful tell — boils, swirls, and rising baitfish point straight at the predator zone.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Largemouth bass
Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.
- For Rainbow trout
Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.
- For Smallmouth bass
Focus your fishing efforts around rocky structures, ledges, and areas with current, as smallmouth bass prefer these habitats.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Wilson Reservoir.
Plan Your Trip
Before fishing Wilson Reservoir, make sure your licence covers Nevada, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.
Official Nevada fishing regulations →Other Fishing Regions in United States
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.