Although Nevada is widely known as a dry state, it is home to over 200 lakes and reservoirs and 600 streams and rivers, which provide nearly 400,000 surface acres of sport-fishing opportunity.
Nevada is a land of contrasts, from high alpine lakes in Elko's Ruby Mountains to desert lakes such as Walker Lake near Hawthorne. The majority of Nevada's fishable stillwaters consist of man-made reservoirs that vary in size from one acre to the 115-mile-long Lake Mead. A good portion of the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe are in Nevada.
Nevada's fish species vary as widely as our geography. Species include native cutthroat, redband, and rainbow trout, non-native brown, brook, and mackinaw trout, largemouth bass and channel catfish. Lake Mead and Lake Mohave are best known for their large stripers.
Want to fish closer to home? There are several beautiful lakes and urban ponds in and around our cities and towns.
Visit our various fishing links to learn more specific information about fishing in Nevada.
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