Nevada
Lamoille Creek near Lamoille
Current River Rating
Fair · 52
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
Why
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 2.76 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.61 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:40 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 10316500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
52°F
Feels like
47°F
Wind
6 mph E
Wind gust
8 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 12:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 1 AM
Clear
Temp 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 5 AM
Clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 9 AM
Clear
Temp 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 1 PM
Clear
Temp 73°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 17 mph
Sat 5 PM
Clear
Temp 76°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 15 mph
Sat 9 PM
Clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Clear
High 77°F / Low 47°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 29 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 50°F
Chance 26%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 34 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 65°F / Low 47°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 19 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 48°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Lamoille Creek near Lamoille, Nevada. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 10316500 via the accepted air-derived river-trout path.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Lamoille Creek.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Lamoille Creek near Lamoille is the Ruby Mountains canyon trout stream from Lamoille Lake down the USFS corridor. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 10316500 (live discharge and stage) using the accepted air-derived river-trout path. NDOW documents wild brook trout throughout the canyon, some wild rainbows below the Forest Service campground, and cutthroat stocking. Cutthroat is not a selector ID. Distinct from Vermont Lamoille River at Johnson. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
NDOW: wild brook trout occur throughout Lamoille Creek to the Forest Service boundary. USGS 10316500. Distinct from Vermont Lamoille River 04292000.
Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
NDOW: a few wild rainbow trout occur below the Forest Service campground. USGS 10316500. Lahontan cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii henshawi) are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. They are described in overview and regulation caution only.
Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
High Ruby Mountains freestone creek in Lamoille Canyon, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Elko County.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
NDOW: nearly the entire length is fishable from the canyon head parking area to the Forest Service boundary. Thomas Creek campground and primitive sites near Right Fork. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point. This is not Vermont Lamoille River.
Stocking information
NDOW stocks cutthroat in Lamoille Creek. Wild brook trout are the canyon resident fishery. Confirm current official stocking on the NDOW Lamoille Creek page.
Official sources
NDOW CR 25-16 Eastern Region general trout rules apply unless a later special-rule notice says otherwise. Distinct from Vermont lamoille-river-at-johnson 04292000. Confirm current rules.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Elko, Nevada
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Elko
Management Category
Wild trout creek
Regulation Scope
Lamoille Creek near Lamoille / Lamoille Canyon
Regulation Summary
Lamoille Creek near Lamoille: NDOW Eastern Region general trout rules. Confirm current CR 25-16.
Target Species
brook-trout, rainbow-trout
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