Angel Lake is a natural, high elevation, alpine lake that was modified to increase irrigation storage. It lies completely on public land managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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- Region
- Eastern
- County
- Elko
- Type of water
- Lake or Reservoir
Fishing Report
Access to Angel Lake remains open as of 11/6/23. Water levels remain high, with shore anglers fishing from the dam and a few cleared beach areas. Kayakers and float tubers are having success on the west side of the lake against the rock walls. Good catch rates for trout in the 8 to 10 inch range, with opportunity for fish up to 19″. Green PowerBait, worms and small spinners are producing fish. Fly angers are having luck with black ants, balanced leeches, and woolly buggers.
Angel Lake Angler Guide Information
11-06-2023Stocking Updates
| Stocked | Species | Inches | Date Stocked | Year to Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1008 | Rainbow Trout | 10.9 | 09-26-2023 | 3722 |
| 469 | Tiger Trout | 9.8 | 08-01-2023 | 469 |
| 1096 | Rainbow Trout | 9.3 | 08-01-2023 | 2714 |
| 40 | Rainbow Trout | 19.4 | 07-08-2023 | 1618 |
| 1503 | Rainbow Trout | 9.1 | 06-29-2023 | 1578 |
| 75 | Rainbow Trout | 19.4 | 06-29-2023 | 75 |
Pertinent Information
The lake sits at an elevation of 8,000 feet, covers 13 surface acres, and has a maximum depth of 35 feet. Brook trout, rainbow trout, and tiger trout are stocked annually, and anglers generally catch between one and two fish an hour and average about five trout a day. Since there is a short growing season, trout tend to grow very little after being stocked, with sizes typically ranging from 8 and 12 inches. Anglers mostly use nightcrawlers, salmon eggs, and power bait, along with small spinners, spoons, and flies. Due to its high elevation and snowpack, Angel Lake is usually not accessible until June during most years, but usually remains open until the first heavy snows in October or November. The entire perimeter of the lake is fishable. A developed Forest Service campground is adjacent to the lake, along with a campground located several miles down the mountain at Angel Creek.