Fishing Regulations in Nevada
Last updated: 2025-01-01
Regulations shown are approximate and may be outdated. Always check the official Nevada fish and game agency for current regulations.
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Nevada requires a fishing license for anglers 12 and older. Resident and non-resident annual licenses are available, along with 1-day and short-term options. A separate trout stamp is required for trout fishing. Interstate boundary water stamps are available for Lake Tahoe and Colorado River waters.
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| Species | Bag Limit | Size Limit | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| largemouth-bass | 5 per day | 12 inches minimum (varies by water body) | Year-round | Regulations vary by water body. Always check current NDOW regulations. |
| rainbow-trout | 5 per day | No minimum (varies by water body) | Year-round | Pyramid Lake has special tribal regulations. |
| brown-trout | 5 per day | No minimum | Year-round | |
| striped-bass | 20 per day | No minimum | Year-round | Lake Mead has generous limits due to striper abundance. |
| channel-catfish | No limit | No minimum | Year-round | |
| crappie | 25 per day | No minimum | Year-round |
Bag Limit: 5 per day
Size Limit: 12 inches minimum (varies by water body)
Season: Year-round
Notes: Regulations vary by water body. Always check current NDOW regulations.
Bag Limit: 5 per day
Size Limit: No minimum (varies by water body)
Season: Year-round
Notes: Pyramid Lake has special tribal regulations.
Bag Limit: 5 per day
Size Limit: No minimum
Season: Year-round
Bag Limit: 20 per day
Size Limit: No minimum
Season: Year-round
Notes: Lake Mead has generous limits due to striper abundance.
Bag Limit: No limit
Size Limit: No minimum
Season: Year-round
Bag Limit: 25 per day
Size Limit: No minimum
Season: Year-round
Top Fishing Waters
Lake Mead
reservoirSpecies: largemouth-bass, striped-bass, channel-catfish, crappie, bluegill, carp
Pyramid Lake
lakeSpecies: rainbow-trout
Lake Tahoe
lakeSpecies: rainbow-trout, brown-trout
Lahontan Reservoir
reservoirSpecies: largemouth-bass, channel-catfish, crappie, bluegill, carp
Lake Mohave
reservoirSpecies: largemouth-bass, striped-bass, rainbow-trout, channel-catfish
Rye Patch Reservoir
reservoirSpecies: largemouth-bass, channel-catfish, crappie, bluegill
State Records
| Species | Weight | Year | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| largemouth-bass | 12 lbs | 1999 | Lake Mead |
| rainbow-trout | 24 lbs 8 oz | 2019 | Pyramid Lake |
| brown-trout | 27 lbs 4 oz | 2008 | Jacks Valley Pond |
| striped-bass | 52 lbs 6 oz | 2000 | Lake Mead |
| channel-catfish | 32 lbs 8 oz | 1983 | Lake Mead |
| crappie | 3 lbs 8 oz | 1995 | Lahontan Reservoir |
| carp | 33 lbs 12 oz | 1988 | Lahontan Reservoir |