Whaleback Lake
Launch & Waterway Information
Public boat launch and water access at Ruby Lake - Main Boat Ramp serving Ruby Lake in Ruby Lake Vicinity, Nevada. Managed by Nevada Department of Wildlife / State Parks, this site provides convenient launch facilities for recreational boating, fishing, kayaking, and watersports. Check local water levels and seasonal safety guidelines prior to departure.
Fish Species & Seasons on Ruby Lake
Popular sportfish species, prime bite seasons, effective tactics, and state regulations for Nevada.
Largemouth BassTarget shallow weed beds, submerged timber, and drop-offs using spinnerbaits, plastic worms, and topwater frogs.
Smallmouth BassFocus on rocky points, gravel humps, and current breaks with crankbaits, tube jigs, and drop-shot rigs.
Striped Bass / WiperTroll deep diving plugs along main lake river channels or cast bucktail jigs into surface boils at dawn.
Channel & Flathead CatfishFish deep river channels, creek mouths, and tailwaters after dark with cut shad, chicken liver, and stinkbait.
Dawn (5:30 AM – 9:00 AM) and Dusk (6:00 PM – Sunset). Peak feeding occurs during low-light conditions and moving tidal or river currents.
Spring spawn and fall transitions are prime for Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass. Summer night fishing is popular for catfish and walleye.A valid Nevada Resident or Non-Resident Fishing License is required for all anglers age 16+. Follow state size limits, creel limits, and aquatic nuisance species (ANS) boat drainage regulations.
Nevada NDOW Fishing Licenses PortalLaunch Ramp GPS Location
40.13869° N, -115.50908° WFacility Specifications
- Primary Waterway
- Ruby Lake →
- Managing Agency
- Nevada Department of Wildlife / State Parks
- Access Type
- Public Boat Ramp & Launch Site
- Verification Status
- Verified Public Directory Record
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