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Nevada
State, United States. Authority : Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW).
2026 rules, checked on 23 September 2026.
- Licence
- US$80Nonresident Annual Adult Fishing License (18+)
- Calendar lines open on
- 123 September 2026
- Minimum sizes
- 0
Useful gear for this area
Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.
Camouflage Nylon Line, Light Blue, 1,000 mFor : roach, common bream, common carp · float fishing (waggler and stick float)
€30.90£14.90Not shipped to the United States
Responsible gearPredator Unhooking Kit: Gloves + Jaw SpreaderFor : northern pike, zander, walleye
€30.90£15.90Not shipped to the United States
Floating Spinning-Tail Lures, Pack of 4For : european perch, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass · crankbait and hard-lure fishing
€42.90£27.90Not shipped to the United States
Where to fish
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2026 season calendar
Unless otherwise noted under Region Special Regulations, the season is open year around, any time of day or night
Solid bars: fishing allowed. Yellow line: today.
Minimum sizes
Not published by the authority: check with Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW).
Bag limits
| Species | Fish you may keep |
|---|---|
| Trout3 Western and Eastern Regions general limit; Southern Region 10 trout | 5 per day |
| Black bass3 Western Region: 15 warmwater game fish of which max 5 black bass and 5 walleye; Southern and Eastern Regions: max 10 black bass within 15 warmwater game fish | 5 per day |
| Walleye3 Western Region general limit | 5 per day |
| Northern pike2 No limit: northern pike are a prohibited and injurious species, not game fish | not published |
Licence
| Licence | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Adult Fishing License (18+)1 | annual | US$40 |
| Resident 1-Day Fishing Permit (18+)1 | 1-day | US$9 |
| Resident 1-Day consecutive day1 | additional consecutive day | US$3 |
| Resident Senior Specialty License (65+, 6 months residency)1 | annual | US$15 |
| Annual Youth Hunt & Fish Combination (12-17), resident or nonresident1 | annual | US$15 |
| Nonresident Annual Adult Fishing License (18+)1 | annual | US$80 |
| Nonresident 1-Day Fishing Permit (18+)1 | 1-day | US$18 |
| Nonresident 1-Day consecutive day1 | additional consecutive day | US$7 |
Buy the licence on nevada.licensing.app
- Ages and exemptions2
- Anyone 12 years of age or older is required to have a fishing license (under 12 exempt). Nonresident anglers under 12: take must not exceed 50 percent of the limit. Seniors 65+ (resident 6 months): $15 specialty license. Prices exclude processing fees.
Good to know
No statewide size limit unless noted in regional/special regulations. Limits set by region (Western, Southern, Eastern). Northern pike: prohibited species, no limit. Game fish must be dead before transport from the water. Youth 12-17 may get the $15 combo free via the Nevada Youth License Fund when funded.
What the authority does not publish
Points we could not find in the official texts: check with the authority.
- license validity period (calendar vs 365 days) not confirmed
- no statewide minimum sizes (none by default)
Rules change every year and can be amended during the season. Before fishing, check the text in force with the authority listed.
Where to fish
Fishing places listed in the official sources.
- Angel Lake lake, Elko County
Brook trout, Rainbow trout View on the map - Cave Lake lake, White Pine County
Brown trout, Rainbow trout View on the map - Comins Lake lake, White Pine County
Largemouth bass, Brown trout, Rainbow trout View on the map - Eagle Valley Reservoir reservoir, Lincoln County
Largemouth bass, Brown trout, Rainbow trout View on the map - Lahontan Reservoir reservoir, Churchill, Lyon Counties
Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth bass View on the map - Lake Mead reservoir, Clark County
Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, Bluegill View on the map - Lake Mohave reservoir, Clark County
Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, Bluegill, Rainbow trout View on the map - Lake Tahoe lake, Carson City, Douglas, Washoe Counties
Largemouth bass, Brown trout, Lake trout, Rainbow trout, Brook trout View on the map - Pyramid Lake lake, Washoe County View on the map
- Rye Patch Reservoir reservoir, Pershing County
Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, Walleye View on the map - South Fork Reservoir reservoir, Elko County
Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, Brown trout, Rainbow trout View on the map - Sparks Marina pond, Washoe County
Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, Brown trout, Rainbow trout View on the map - Topaz Lake lake, Douglas County
Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Brown trout, Rainbow trout View on the map - Truckee River river, Storey, Washoe Counties
Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, Brook trout, Brown trout, Rainbow trout View on the map - Walker River, West Fork river, Douglas, Lyon Counties
Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, Brown trout, Rainbow trout View on the map - Wild Horse Reservoir reservoir, Elko County
Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, Brown trout, Rainbow trout View on the map
Frequently asked questions
How much is a fishing licence in Nevada in 2026?
The “Nonresident Annual Adult Fishing License (18+)” licence costs US$80 (annual). Other options and prices are in the table above, with the official source.
Official sources
- NDOW - Apply & Buy: Fishing (fees, links) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- 2026 Nevada Fishing Regulations - General Statewide (official guide linked by NDOW) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- 2026 Nevada Fishing Regulations - Western Region (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- 2026 Nevada Fishing Regulations - Southern Region (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- 2026 Nevada Fishing Regulations - Eastern Region (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- www.eregulations.com/nevada/fishing
Last checked : 23 September 2026.