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South Fork Humboldt River above Tenmile Creek

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Location Snapshot

South Fork Humboldt River above Tenmile Creek is a northeastern Nevada river reach draining the Ruby Mountains toward the Humboldt basin. Trout provide the principal sport-fishing opportunity in the cooler upper river.

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Timing Outlook

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Current Readings

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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.

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Weather Near Gauge

Current Weather

Mostly clear

Temperature

55°F

Feels like

51°F

Wind

6 mph SE

Wind gust

13 mph

Current precipitation

0.00 in

Updated

Oct 20, 2026, 6:15 PM

Recent Rainfall

Estimated precipitation near this gauge

Last 6 hours

0.01 in

Last 24 hours

0.01 in

Last 48 hours

0.01 in

Little recent rainfall near this river.

Next 24 Hours

  • Tue 7 PM

    Clear

    Temp 53°F

    Chance 7%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 8 mph

  • Tue 11 PM

    Clear

    Temp 47°F

    Chance 3%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 3 mph

  • Wed 3 AM

    Clear

    Temp 43°F

    Chance 1%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 2 mph

  • Wed 7 AM

    Clear

    Temp 40°F

    Chance 1%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 2 mph

  • Wed 11 AM

    Mostly clear

    Temp 60°F

    Chance 2%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 2 mph

  • Wed 3 PM

    Overcast

    Temp 70°F

    Chance 10%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 12 mph

Four-Day Forecast

  • Tue, Oct 20

    Drizzle

    High 69°F / Low 38°F

    Chance 15%

    Precip 0.01 in

    Max gust 17 mph

  • Wed, Oct 21

    Overcast

    High 70°F / Low 40°F

    Chance 10%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 21 mph

  • Thu, Oct 22

    Rain

    High 66°F / Low 46°F

    Chance 68%

    Precip 0.13 in

    Max gust 32 mph

  • Fri, Oct 23

    Drizzle

    High 47°F / Low 40°F

    Chance 86%

    Precip 0.09 in

    Max gust 16 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

Wild brown and rainbow trout are in the South Fork Humboldt River above Tenmile Creek.

Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at South Fork Humboldt River.

High confidenceLast verified: Aug 22, 2026

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

Target species

  • Brown Trout

    Salmo trutta

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Unknown
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife

  • Rainbow Trout

    Oncorhynchus mykiss

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Unknown
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife

Fishery characteristics

Composition
Wild
Great Lakes tributary
No
Flow regime
Mixed flow regime

Best seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall

Common techniques

  • Dry flies
  • Fly fishing
  • Nymphing
  • Spinning
  • Streamers

Official sources

Hatch Match

No destination-specific hatch data is currently available.

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

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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

Verified access notes and official resources for South Fork Humboldt River above Tenmile Creek. This is StrikeTracks guidance — always confirm with official sources.

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