Near Indian Springs, the town of Cold Creek is located north of Mount Charleston in Clark County at an elevation of 6,500 feet. The town is named for the creek that feeds three small ponds. Historically, Cold Creek was home to a sawmill in the 1800s, a dude ranch in the 1930s, and a working horse ranch in the 1940s. Today the town is still known for its wild horse population. After the close of the horse ranch, Cold Creek was managed by the BLM and eventually by the U.S. Forest Service.
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- Region
- Southern
- County
- Clark
- Type of water
- Community Pond
Fishing Report
The Nevada Department of Wildlife has finished its seasonal trout plants for this year. Local waters will slowly warm over the coming weeks, and action for warmwater species should improve. Catfish and bass have been seen swimming deep in local ponds but not chasing worms. Night crawlers and mealworms are great go-to baits when fishing with family or friends at the ponds.
03-15-2023Stocking Updates
| Stocked | Species | Inches | Date Stocked | Year to Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1001 | Rainbow | 9.6 | 11-07-2022 | 1001 |
Pertinent Information
There are three ponds fed by Cold Creek. The lowermost pond is the largest and is stocked with trout. The pond is about an acre and has a maximum depth of 8 feet. Small spinners, Power Bait, salmon eggs, and flies are effective for rainbow trout. The entire shoreline of the pond has clear access, making it easy for flycasting without interference on the back cast.