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Adams-McGill Reservoir

Nevada
2.74 km²
38.3809, -115.1063
10 species
NHD 148548382
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About Adams-McGill Reservoir

Adams-McGill Reservoir is a natural lake or pond in Nevada, United States. It covers approximately 2.74 km² (677 acres). The lake centroid is located at 38.3809° N, 115.1063° W. 10 fish species are commonly found in waters like this one, including 2 introduced species. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
April – October
Long open-water season
Natural lake
Medium
Great for a day trip
Species diversity
Diverse
10 species in this region
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Adams-McGill Reservoir

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 11h 36m
Dawn13:15
Sunrise13:41
Sunset01:17
Dusk01:43

Bite windows today

  • Dawn12:45 – 14:41Excellent
  • Morning14:41 – 19:29Good
  • Midday19:29 – 22:17Calm
  • Afternoon22:17 – 00:17Good
  • Dusk00:17 – 02:13Excellent
  • Night02:13 – 12:45Good
Moon: 13% · waning↑ 10:35

Fish species

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Gear & tips for rainbow trout

Rod
5- to 7-weight fly rod
Sage X
Vision XO
Loop Q
Reel
5/6-weight fly reel
Mainline
WF-5/6 floating line + intermediate
Leader
Tapered + 0.20 mm tippet
Lures / bait
  • Streamers
  • Egg patterns
  • Nymphs
  • Dry flies
  • Boobies
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Season
April–November (put-and-take year-round)
Time of day
All day
Tip

Put-and-take fishing is common. Vary your depth. Popular Swedish waters: Bunn, Sommen and many small stocked put-and-take ponds.

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Adams-McGill Reservoir?

Species you can expect in or near Adams-McGill Reservoir include Striped Bass, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Crappie, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill / Sunfish, and others. The list is based on species present in Nevada waters and GBIF occurrence records.

How big is Adams-McGill Reservoir?

Adams-McGill Reservoir covers approximately 2.74 square kilometres (677 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Adams-McGill Reservoir located?

Adams-McGill Reservoir is located in Nevada, United States, with its centroid at 38.3809°, -115.1063°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF