Adams-McGill Reservoir is located on the Kirch Wildlife Management area (formerly Sunnyside). The land was purchased by the state in April of 1959 from Ervin Hendrix who purchased it from the Adams-McGill Company in 1943. The area was mainly acquired for its wetland values for waterfowl.
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- Region
- Southern
- County
- Nye
- Type of water
- Lake or Reservoir
Fishing Report
The trout bite remains good across all area reservoirs. Anglers are catching rainbows over 12 inches at Adams-McGill. Night crawlers, PowerBait and Rooster Tails will be the best options to bring in the feisty trout. We have received few reports of bass and crappie. Bass will be slow to bite and looking for baits that are easy to grab. Crappie are still getting in on the action and can be enticed by jigs and small flies.
Adams-McGill Reservoir at Kirch WMA Angler Information Guide
04-24-2024Stocking Updates
| Stocked | Species | Inches | Date Stocked | Year to Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 9.3 | 04-18-2024 | 8330 |
| 4092 | Rainbow Trout | 8.6 | 04-27-2023 | 8330 |
| 4238 | Rainbow Trout | 8.7 | 04-26-2023 | 4238 |
Pertinent Information
The reservoir is 785 surface acres at full capacity, sits at an elevation on 5,154 feet, and has a maximum water depth of 10 feet. A selfsustaining largemouth bass fishery exists in the reservoir as well as a put-andtake rainbow trout fishery. Bass angling is slow until the water temperature reaches 60°F, which occurs around mid-May. Fishing continues to be good through October when the cooler water temperature influences angler success. Trout fishing picks up in February and is good through June, slows down in summer, and increases again in mid-September through November. Largemouth bass generally average 12 inches and rainbow trout 15 inches. Artificial lures (rubber worms and spinner baits) are the most popular bass bait. Camping is permitted at Dave Deacon Campground located about two miles west of the reservoir. The campground has pit toilets, potable water, an RV dumpsite, but minimal shade.