Nevada offers surprising fishing diversity across 200+ lakes, reservoirs, and streams. The crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe, the ancient desert oasis of Pyramid Lake -- home to the prehistoric Lahontan cutthroat trout -- the mighty Colorado River forming the southern border, and high-desert reservoirs like Rye Patch and Wild Horse provide exceptional fishing for trout, bass, wipers, catfish, and crappie across five distinct regions.
Fishing Regulations
- Daily limit applies across all water bodies (cannot take a limit in one water then another); possession limit = 2x daily limit for the water fished.
- Residents 12+ need a fishing license; nonresidents under 12 may take only 50% of the limit.
- Fish may be taken only by angling (hook and line, rod and reel, closely attended); max 2 lines, max 3 baited hooks or 2 lures.
- All game fish must be dead before being transported away from the water.
- Bull trout: possession prohibited - all captured must be released immediately.
- Use of game fish or protected species as bait prohibited (except preserved salmon eggs).
- No size limit unless noted; measured as total length.
Pick a region below to explore its fishing spots.
Central Nevada
Illipah Reservoir, Comins Lake, Cave Lake, Ruby Lake
40 spots
Eastern Nevada & Great Basin
Eagle Valley Reservoir, Echo Canyon Reservoir, Cathedral Gorge, Pahranagat Lakes
40 spots
Northern Nevada & Pyramid Lake
Pyramid Lake, Rye Patch Reservoir, Wild Horse Reservoir, Humboldt River
40 spots
Southern Nevada & Colorado River
Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, Colorado River, Las Vegas Wash
40 spots
Western Nevada & Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe, Washoe Lake, Truckee River, Walker Lake
40 spots
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