Nevada
South Fork Humboldt River above Tenmile Creek
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.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 0.93 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3.99 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 8:10 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 10319900 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
55°F
Feels like
51°F
Wind
2 mph SW
Wind gust
2 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:15 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 2 AM
Clear
Temp 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 6 AM
Clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 10 AM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 2 PM
Clear
Temp 79°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Sat 6 PM
Clear
Temp 78°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 12 mph
Sat 10 PM
Clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Clear
High 81°F / Low 48°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 24 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 51°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 71°F / Low 56°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 49°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 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
South Fork Humboldt River above Tenmile Creek, Nevada. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 10319900 via the accepted air-derived river-trout path.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at South Fork Humboldt River.
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
The South Fork Humboldt above Tenmile Creek is the Elko County trout river above South Fork Reservoir. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 10319900 (live discharge and stage) using the accepted air-derived river-trout path. NDOW CR 25-16 sets a 1-trout daily limit on the South Fork from the Lucky Nugget causeway upstream. Distinct from South Fork Reservoir (deferred stillwater) and from Humboldt mainstem at Elko. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
NDOW South Fork Humboldt above Lucky Nugget causeway: 1-trout daily limit. USGS 10319900 above Tenmile Creek. Distinct from South Fork Reservoir 10319910 and Humboldt Elko 10318500. 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
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
NDOW South Fork Humboldt above Lucky Nugget causeway: 1-trout daily limit. USGS 10319900 above Tenmile Creek. Distinct from South Fork Reservoir 10319910 and Humboldt Elko 10318500. 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
- Mixed flow regime
Ruby–Elko South Fork Humboldt trout water upstream of South Fork Reservoir and Tenmile Creek, distinct from the reservoir stillwater.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by NDOW Eastern Region rules and South Fork State Park / surrounding public land. Catalog coordinates are the USGS Tenmile point, not a reservoir ramp. Do not treat the reservoir perimeter as this river ID.
Stocking information
NDOW manages the South Fork as a special-limit trout river above the Lucky Nugget causeway. Reservoir stocking (rainbow, brown, wiper, catfish, bluegill) is the deferred stillwater, not this river ID. Confirm current official stocking separately.
Official sources
NDOW CR 25-16: South Fork Humboldt from the Lucky Nugget Subdivision causeway upstream has a 1-trout daily limit. Downstream of the causeway to the Humboldt confluence has different bass/wiper rules tied to the reservoir. This ID is the upstream river at 10319900, not South Fork Reservoir 10319910 and not Humboldt 10318500.
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 river
Regulation Scope
South Fork Humboldt River above Tenmile Creek / above South Fork Reservoir
Regulation Summary
South Fork Humboldt above Tenmile Creek: NDOW Eastern Region 1-trout special-rule water above Lucky Nugget causeway. Confirm current CR 25-16.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, brown-trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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