Fishing in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River
Explore fishing in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River of Nevada. Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, Colorado River, Las Vegas Was
Lake Mead offers excellent fishing in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River of Nevada with good public access.
1. Lake Mead (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Lake Mead, NevadaLake Mead offers excellent fishing in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River of Nevada with good public access.
- ⚠ This water: Striped bass: 10/day, 15 in minimum; largemouth 5; catfish 10; quagga mussel precautions.
2. Lake Mohave (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Lake Mohave, NevadaLake Mohave offers excellent fishing in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River of Nevada with good public access.
- ⚠ This water: Striped bass: 10/day; largemouth 5; tilapia unlimited.
Boat Launch: Nelson's Landing →
3. Colorado River (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Colorado River, NevadaColorado River offers excellent fishing in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River of Nevada with good public access.
- ⚠ This water: Striped bass: 10/day; smallmouth 6; catfish 10; 2 hooks max.
4. Las Vegas Wash (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Las Vegas Wash, NevadaLas Vegas Wash offers excellent fishing in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River of Nevada with good public access.
5. Tahoe (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Tahoe, NevadaTahoe in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River of Nevada offers excellent fishing opportunities.
Boat Launch: Tahoe City Marina →
6. Pyramid (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Pyramid, NevadaPyramid in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River of Nevada offers excellent fishing opportunities.
7. Walker (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Walker, NevadaWalker in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River of Nevada offers excellent fishing opportunities.
8. Rye Patch (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Rye Patch, NevadaRye Patch in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River of Nevada offers excellent fishing opportunities.
9. Wild Horse (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Wild Horse, NevadaWild Horse in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River of Nevada offers excellent fishing opportunities.
10. Ruby (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Ruby, NevadaRuby in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River of Nevada offers excellent fishing opportunities.
11. Eagle Valley (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Eagle Valley, NevadaEagle Valley in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River of Nevada offers excellent fishing opportunities.
12. Echo Canyon (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Echo Canyon, NevadaEcho Canyon in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River of Nevada offers excellent fishing opportunities.
13. Illipah (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Illipah, NevadaIllipah in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River of Nevada offers excellent fishing opportunities.
14. Comins (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Comins, NevadaComins in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River of Nevada offers excellent fishing opportunities.
15. Cave (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Cave, NevadaCave in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River of Nevada offers excellent fishing opportunities.
16. Truckee (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Truckee, NevadaTruckee in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River of Nevada offers excellent fishing opportunities.
17. Humboldt (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Humboldt, NevadaHumboldt in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River of Nevada offers excellent fishing opportunities.
18. Muddy (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Muddy, NevadaMuddy in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River of Nevada offers excellent fishing opportunities.
19. Antelope Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Antelope Lake, NevadaNamed lake in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River region of Nevada.
20. Bellehelen Lake Number Two (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Bellehelen Lake Number Two, NevadaNamed lake in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River region of Nevada.
Boat Launch: Bellehelen Lake Number Two →
21. Bellehelen Lake Number One (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Bellehelen Lake Number One, NevadaNamed lake in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River region of Nevada.
Boat Launch: Bellehelen Lake Number One →
22. Dry Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Dry Lake, NevadaNamed lake in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River region of Nevada.
23. Frenchman Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Frenchman Lake, NevadaNamed lake in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River region of Nevada.
24. Groom Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Groom Lake, NevadaNamed lake in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River region of Nevada.
25. Johnson Hole (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Johnson Hole, NevadaNamed lake in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River region of Nevada.
26. Lambs Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Lambs Pond, NevadaNamed lake in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River region of Nevada.
27. Little Alkali Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Little Alkali Lake, NevadaNamed lake in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River region of Nevada.
28. Little Fish Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Little Fish Lake, NevadaNamed lake in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River region of Nevada.
Boat Launch: Little Fish Lake →
29. Lockes Ponds (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Lockes Ponds, NevadaNamed lake in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River region of Nevada.
30. Lower Pahranagat Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Lower Pahranagat Lake, NevadaNamed lake in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River region of Nevada.
Boat Launch: Lower Pahranagat Lake →
31. Lower Price Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Lower Price Lake, NevadaNamed lake in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River region of Nevada.
32. Maynard Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Maynard Lake, NevadaNamed lake in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River region of Nevada.
33. McNamara Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
McNamara Lake, NevadaNamed lake in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River region of Nevada.
34. Meeker Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Meeker Pond, NevadaNamed lake in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River region of Nevada.
35. Millers Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Millers Pond, NevadaNamed lake in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River region of Nevada.
36. Mud Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Mud Lake, NevadaNamed lake in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River region of Nevada.
37. Mulberry Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Mulberry Lake, NevadaNamed lake in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River region of Nevada.
38. Murphy Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Murphy Pond, NevadaNamed lake in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River region of Nevada.
39. Mustang Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Mustang Pond, NevadaNamed lake in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River region of Nevada.
40. Old Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish)
Old Reservoir, NevadaNamed lake in the Southern Nevada & Colorado River region of Nevada.
Fishing Tips for the Southern Nevada & Colorado River
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Nevada; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Southern Nevada & Colorado River waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
More Regions in Nevada
- Central Nevada
- Eastern Nevada & Great Basin
- Northern Nevada & Pyramid Lake
- Western Nevada & Lake Tahoe
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