Cave Lake Fishing Spot
- Mean Depth: 25'
- Max Depth: 60'
- Last Modified By: vinny60 on 09/28/09 09:32 AM
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Virtually all fishing methods are productive. Fishing deep with salmon eggs, Power Bait or night crawlers is effective. Spin fishermen do well with the normal hardware such as Mepps and Panther Martins as well as a fly on a bubble. Fly fishermen should try wooly buggers or nymph patterns on a sinking line. The normal baits fished with bright colored jigs work well for ice fishing. The limit is 5 trout daily and in possession.
Cave Lake Description
Access - From Ely, drive 7 miles south on Highway 93 and then east 7 miles on State Route 486 to the park. Follow the signs. Cave Lake is fed by Cave Creek. It covers 32 surface acres with an average depth of 25 feet, with a maximum depth of 60 feet. The reservoir is currently inhabited by stocked rainbow and brown trout. The current state record for brown trout of 27-pounds 5-ounces was captured in Cave Lake in 1984 and a 13-pound brown was checked in 2005. Also in 1984, the lake produced a 9-pound rainbow trout. Primarily managed as a put-and-take fishery, the lake is an excellent year round fishery for stocked rainbow trout. Ice fishing usually lasts from December through March. Cave Lake is also home to a large population of crayfish. Easily caught from shore at night, they provide an opportunity for a delicious meal. Try using hot dogs or bacon with a flashlight and net. Facilities: Already located in a picturesque location, Cave Lake is complemented by a number of excellent facilities including a modern boat ramp and dock, group use picnic area, hiking trails, running water, restrooms, showers and 34 camping sites with tables and fire pits. Fees are charged by Nevada State Parks. Season is open year around, any hour of the day or night. A vessel must be operated at a speed that leaves a flat wake, but in no case may a vessel be operated at a speed in excess of 5 nautical miles per hour.