Waterfowl hunting on Ruby Lake's South Marsh is allowed each season following both Nevada State Hunting Regulations and specific Refuge regulations. Please stop by Ruby Lake Refuge Headquarters on your way to the refuge for up to date information. Click the button on the left for a printable map of the hunt area. Be patient, it takes a while to load the image. Waterfowl hunters are required to have a HIP (Harvest Information Program) Number. For more information call 1-775-688-1500 or check out the online brochure. Upland bird and large & small game hunting is available on lands adjacent to and near the refuge. Firearms may be transported through the refuge in vehicles ONLY when unloaded and cased, or dismantled. Shotguns are permitted in designated hunting areas during the waterfowl season. State regulations also apply.ATV's and Snowmobiles are not permitted on the refuge. Are you interested in finding out how important hunting is to the US Fish and Wildlife Service? Click the link for more information.
Fishing is allowed in all marked areas of the refuge, with some areas being wheelchair accessible, all following refuge and state regulations. Trout fishing is best in fall, winter, and early spring. Bass fishing peaks in summer. Fish include largemouth black bass, brown trout, rainbow trout, and brook trout. Only motorless boats and boats with battery powered electric motors are permitted from June 15 - July 31; power boats under 10 horsepower allowed from August 1 - December 31. Two boat launching areas in the South Marsh are connected by over 6 miles of marked canoeing and boating channels. Some areas are marked with "Collection Ditch-Artificial Lures" only signs. There is a state fish hatchery located in the refuge.
Boating is allowed on the refuge at different intervals throughout the year. See the refuge regulations for more information.
State licenses for hunting and fishing are not available in the Ruby Valley. The nearest retailers are in Elko or Ely. |
Last updated:
July 24, 2008
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