Fishing in Nevada

Nevada offers great fishing opportunities for all anglers year-round. Purchase your Nevada fishing license today, find best fishing sports near you, and more.

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Top Fishing Spots in Nevada

Angel Lake
Angel Lake is accessible from June until the first heavy snows in October or November. It is stocked with brook, rainbow and tiger trout.
Topaz Lake
Rainbow and brown trout abound at this beautiful county park near Carson, Nev.
Truckee River
The Truckee River flows through Reno, Nevada offering great fishing opportunities for families, also kayaks, picnic areas, and more.
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Common Catches in Nevada

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
The largemouth bass is the most popular freshwater game fish in the U.S. Learn more about how you can identify a largemouth bass, where to catch it and what bait and lures to use.
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
The smallmouth bass is the second largest member of the sunfish family attaining a weight of almost 12 lb.
Walleye
Walleye
The walleye is a wide-ranging, North American species that occurs virtually everywhere on the mainland.
Black Crappie
Black Crappie
Crappies are members of the sunfish and the black bass family. Black crappies can be found in large ponds and shallow areas of lakes.
Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout
The rainbow trout is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms. It is native to the west coast of North America from southern Alaska to Mexico.
Channel Catfish
Channel Catfish
The Channel catfish is very highly regarded for its food and sports value. The Channel catfish is most abundant in the central part of U.S. and southern states.

Nevada Fishing Tips And Information

Lakes & Ponds for Freshwater Fishing

Fishing Lakes and Ponds

Learn the importance of structures for the best freshwater fishing in lakes and ponds.

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River Fishing Tips & Techniques

River Fishing

Get fishing tips, techniques and more to enjoy the best freshwater fishing in rivers.

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Flowages and Reservoir Fishing

Reservoir Fishing

Get helpful reservoir fishing tips, types of fishing techniques, best times to go and more

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