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Fishing in Nevada

Click a region to explore top fishing spots, species, and local tips.

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.

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Northern Nevada & Pyramid Lake

Pyramid Lake, Rye Patch Reservoir, Wild Horse Reservoir, Humboldt River -- Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Channel Catfish, Crappie

Western Nevada & Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe, Washoe Lake, Truckee River, Walker Lake -- Mackinaw Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Cutthroat Trout

Central Nevada

Illipah Reservoir, Comins Lake, Cave Lake, Ruby Lake -- Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Largemouth Bass, Crappie

Southern Nevada & Colorado River

Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, Colorado River, Las Vegas Wash -- Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Channel Catfish, Crappie

Eastern Nevada & Great Basin

Eagle Valley Reservoir, Echo Canyon Reservoir, Cathedral Gorge, Pahranagat Lakes -- Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill