Fishing in
Nevada
3,621 named waters · 1 stocked in the last 30 days
Pyramid Lake, north of Reno, holds Lahontan cutthroat trout that grow to sizes unmatched anywhere else the subspecies survives, a fishery built on a strain nearly lost to extinction before hatchery programs brought it back. Lake Mead adds striped bass and largemouth bass fishing on the opposite end of the state's water.
Nevada holds 3,621 fishable waters on the books. NDOW has logged 32 stockings in the last year, led by rainbow trout. The biggest water in the state is Lake Mead at 135,702 acres.
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When does Nevada stock?
Stocking peaks in May, going by every record on the books.
What you'll catch here
- Rainbow Trout6 waters
- Cutthroat Trout3 waters
- Brown Trout1 waters
Freshest stockings
Full report →- Angel LakeCutthroat TroutJul 18, 2026
- Lamoille CreekCutthroat TroutJul 1, 2026
- Angel LakeCutthroat TroutJun 24, 2026
- East Walker RiverBrown TroutJun 16, 2026
- Wild Horse ReservoirRainbow TroutJun 3, 2026
Most-stocked waters, last 12 months
- Angel Lake2× stocked
- Eagle Valley Reservoir1× stocked
- Onion Valley Reservoir1× stocked
- Comins Lake1× stocked
- East Walker River1× stocked
- Lamoille Creek1× stocked
- South Fork Humboldt River1× stocked
- Truckee River1× stocked
- Wild Horse Reservoir1× stocked
- Adams-McGill Reservoir1× stocked
Biggest waters
- Lake Mead135,702 ac
- Pyramid Lake108,982 ac
- Walker Lake29,655 ac
- Alkali Lake18,360 ac
- Mud Lake12,711 ac
- Rye Patch Reservoir11,474 ac
- Lahontan Reservoir9,999 ac
- Humboldt Salt Marsh9,832 ac
Major rivers
- Truckee Riverorder 8 · ~1,745 cfs
- Humboldt Riverorder 8 · ~853 cfs
- Virgin Riverorder 8 · ~565 cfs
- Pioneer Sloughorder 8 · ~168 cfs
- Herrin Sloughorder 8 · ~3 cfs
- Blue House Sloughorder 8
- Muddy Riverorder 7 · ~134 cfs
- Quinn Riverorder 7 · ~125 cfs
Waters by county
All counties →Elko (952) · Humboldt (402) · Clark (335) · Washoe (303) · Nye (272) · White Pine (269) · Lincoln (245) · Churchill (219) · Lander (135) · Eureka (124) · Pershing (114) · Lyon (73) · Mineral (68) · Douglas (54) · Esmeralda (34) · Carson City (city) (12) · Storey (10)
Seasons, limits, and rules are Nevada's call — read the official regulations and buy your license from the state, not a middleman. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
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Nevada fishing — FAQ
Where does Nevada stock fish?+
NDOW logged 32 stockings across Nevada in the last year, led by rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and brown trout. Browse the map and most-stocked waters above for exact locations.
When does Nevada stock fish?+
Stocking in Nevada peaks in May, going by every record on the books. See each water's page for its own seasonality.
Do I need a license to fish in Nevada?+
Yes — Nevada requires a fishing license for most anglers. Buy one from the state agency and check current seasons and limits before you go.
How many fishable waters are in Nevada?+
Nevada has 3,621 named fishable waters mapped on FishableWaters, from stocked reservoirs to wild streams.