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Licenses, Permits and Fees ���������������������������������������������������������������� 4
Bonneville Cutthroat Trout Restoration Success ������������������������� 8
Fishing the Reese River ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 10
Footballs are Back �������������������������������������������������������������������������������12
Good Winter Fishing Without the Ice ������������������������������������������� 14
Fishing Western Nevada’s Four Seasons �������������������������������������� 16
Fishing Hunter Creek ������������������������������������������������������������������������� 18
Selected Game Fish of Nevada �������������������������������������������������������20
Regional Fish Stocking Reports �������������������������������������������������������22
Fishable Waters Maps ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 24 ADAL AY PEREZ
Species List by Region, ADA locations,
and AIS Inspection Stations 2nd 3rd
Statewide Regulations �����������������������������������������������������������������������36
Reglas de Pesca ����������������������������������������������������������������������������38
Accessible (ADA) Fishing in Nevada ��������������������������������������� 41
Eastern �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 42
Southern �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������46
Western ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������48
Wildlife Management Area Regulations ��������������������������������������� 52
Boating Regulations ���������������������������������������������������������������������������54
Nevada “Native Fish Slam” Entry Form ���������������������������������������� 57
ERNISS ANNA KAREN VALL ALOBOS
Trophy Fish Entry ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������58 REBEKAH FU
Record Fish of Nevada ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 59
Look Who Got Online and Got Outside ���������������������������������������60
C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S
to the winners of the 2018 Nevada
S TAT E O F N E VA D A Free Fishing Day Poster Contest!
Steve Sisolak, Governor
S TAT E B O A R D O F W I L D L I F E
COMMISSIONERS
Brad Johnston, Chairman
Paul E. Valentine, Vice Chairman FRE E FIS HING DAY
Jon Almberg, Thomas Barnes, Tiffany East, Kerstan Hubbs, David
McNinch, Tommy Caviglia, and Casey D. Kiel June 8, 2019
N E VA DA D E PA RTM E NT O F W I LD LI FE
Tony Wasley, Director
Jon Sjӧberg, Fisheries Division Chief
Chris Vasey, Conservation Education Division Chief
Tyler Turnipseed, Law Enforcement Division Chief
Elizabeth Kenna, Publications Coordinator
ON THE COVER:
Due to widespread stocking in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s;
Brook Trout are one of the most widely distributed trout species in
Nevada’s high mountain streams and lakes. The NDOW Fisheries
Division is currently focused on restoring native Cutthroat Trout to
many of the streams inhabited by brook trout.
NOTE:
Changes to regulations are marked in blue, bold italics.
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D I R E C T O R ’S
MESSAGE
Dear Outdoor Enthusiasts,
Last year when I was writing the Director’s Message for the 2018 Fishing Guide, I focused
on the Department’s, at that time, recently completed license simplification effort and new Williamstown, MA | Birmingham, AL
licensing system. As I sit down to write the 2019 Fishing Guide Director’s Message, NDOW’s
new license system is closing in on one year since implementation.
The biggest license changes for Nevada anglers are probably the license valid period, the
lack of required stamps, and mobile friendliness of the purchasing system. Still unbeknownst
to many of our customers, both hunting and fishing licenses are now valid for 365 days from
the date of purchase. When opportunities for late fall and winter fishing trips cause custom-
ers to ponder the value of purchasing a license relative to duration of license validity, one can
About This Guide
relax in the knowledge that your licenses will be valid for 365 days from the date of purchase.
Trout stamps, second rod stamps, or other previously state-required stamps are now all
This high-quality guide is offered to you
included in the purchase of licenses and no longer exist.
by the Nevada Department of Wildlife
Anywhere you can get a cell signal or a Wi-Fi signal you can use your cell phone, tablet or
through its unique partnership with J.F.
other mobile device to Get Online and Get Outside through Nevada’s new licensing system
(www.ndowlicensing.com). Griffin Publishing, LLC.
Just as I do every year, as you read this year’s Fishing Guide I want to encourage you to The revenue generated through ad sales
explore all Nevada has to offer. Although Nevada is frequently referenced as the driest state significantly lowers production costs and
in the country, I want everyone to know that Nevada is home to over 200 lakes and reservoirs generates savings. These savings trans-
and more than 600 streams and rivers that combine to provide nearly 400,000 surface acres late into additional funds for other impor-
of sport fishing.
tant agency programs.
From the high alpine lakes in Elko’s Ruby Mountains to the desert lakes like Lake Mead near
Las Vegas, Nevada offers a variety of opportunities. The majority of Nevada’s fishable still If you have any feedback or are inter-
waters consist of man-made reservoirs that vary in size from one acre to the 115-mile-long ested in advertising, please contact us
Lake Mead. A good portion of beautiful Lake Tahoe is also within Nevada. Most of Nevada’s at 413.884.1001 or at www.JFGriffin.com
reservoirs can be reached by road but many of the 600 streams that crisscross the state can
only be reached hiking trails. Graphic Design:
This publication is meant as a reference for any questions you might have regarding fishing Jon Gulley, Dane Fay, John Corey,
the Silver State. If you can’t find something in this magazine, check us out on our website at Evelyn Haddad, Chris Sobolowski
ndow.org or contact any of our offices. We are here to make sure you enjoy Nevada’s outdoors.
Sincerely,
Tony Wasley
Director, Nevada Department of Wildlife
This guide is also
available online at
NDOW Director Tony Wasley with a Brook Trout he caught near Galena Creek.
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HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
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1. The first part of the guide has stories about where to fish, and what NDOW has ut
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2. The center of the Guide includes our Fishable Water Maps for each region. gi
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3. The back of the Guide has our general regulations, as well as regulations by region.
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Water License (To fish solely in the reciprocal waters of the Colorado River, Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, Lake Tahoe and Topaz Lake)
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LICENSE DESCRIPTION TOTAL VALUE
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6 LICENSES, PERMITS AND FEES
QUALIFICATIONS
FOR RESIDENT
LICENSES, TAGS
AND PERMITS
A person is considered to be a resident of the State
of Nevada if he is a citizen of, or is lawfully entitled
to remain in, the United States, and during the
six months next preceding his application to the
Department for a license, tag or permit, he main-
tained his principal and permanent residence in
this State; was physically present in this State, ex-
cept for temporary absences; and did not purchase
or apply for any resident license, tag or permit to
hunt, fish or trap in another state, country or prov-
ince. A person who does not maintain his principal Bill Elliott sent in this photo to us with the caption, “We spent the week in the Sweetwater Mountains at
and permanent residence in Nevada but who is Desert Creek. Thanks NDOW for stocking that true gem of a Nevada fishery!”
attending an institution of higher learning in this
State as a full-time student is eligible for a resident
license, tag or permit if, during the six months next from another state, country or province. Principal have a social security number must provide the
preceding his application to the Department for a and permanent residence means a place where a number to obtain a business, occupational or
license, tag or permit, he: was physically present person is legally domiciled and maintains a per- recreational license. Federal Law – Public Law
in Nevada, except for temporary trips outside of manent habitation in which he lives and to which 104 – 193; Nevada Statute – NRS 502.063,
the State, and did not purchase or apply for any he intends to return when he leaves the state in 503.5833, 504.390.
resident license, tag or permit to hunt, fish or trap which the permanent habitation is located. The
in another state, country or province. A resident term does not include merely owning a residence AC T I V E M E M B E R S O F
license, tag or permit issued by this State is void if in the state. (Refer to NRS 502.015) THE ARME D FORC ES
the person to whom it was issued establishes or Active members, permanently assigned to the
maintains his principal and permanent residence SOCIAL SECURIT Y NUMBER state of Nevada and spouses and dependents,
in and obtains any hunting, fishing or trapping Laws regarding child support mandate that may obtain a fishing license at the same cost
privilege or entitlement conditional on residency any person who is required by federal law to as Nevada residents. (Refer to NRS 502.070)
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8 EASTE RN REGION RESTOR ATION
BONNEVILLE
C UT TH ROAT TROUT
RES TO R ATI O N
SUCCESS
By Joe Doucette, Eastern Region Conservation Educator
Approximately 14,000 years ago, prehistoric Lake Bonneville covered of intact populations of pure BCT when the states came together to work
much of northern and western Utah, reaching into extreme eastern Ne- towards native trout conservation.
vada near Wendover and Ely. As the lake receded into what is now the NDOW began developing a BCT recovery program in the late 1980’s
Great Salt Lake and Utah Lake, streams left behind on the eastern slope with the goal of re-establishing populations of native BCT into all 12
of the Snake Mountain Range east of Ely became home to Bonneville streams in the north and south Snake Range which made up the historic
cutthroat trout (BCT), one of three cutthroat trout subspecies native to range for the fish in Nevada.
Nevada. By the middle of the 20th Century, BCT had disappeared from The first step was to identify which streams held pure populations of
most of its natural range in Nevada. BCT. One of the factors in the disappearance of BCT was the introduc-
“In the mid-50’s there were only two intact populations of BCT, tion of nonnative trout species such as brook, brown, and rainbow trout.
Pine Creek and Hendry’s Creek above a natural fish barrier,” says Chris In many cases rainbow trout interbred with the native BCT, diluting the
Crookshanks, NDOW Native Fish Staff Biologist. genetics of the species. Crews spent the short summer field seasons
Around 1960, BCT were stocked in Goshute Creek, which is in Steptoe surveying creeks to determine which held intact populations of BCT.
Valley and not part of their historic range. Goshute Creek was devoid of Genetically pure strains of BCT were found in four streams including
fish and the intent at the time was to establish a conservation population Pine Creek, upper Hendry’s Creek, Hampton Creek (which had been
so if a catastrophic event occurred in the two creeks that still held fish, stocked with Pine Creek fish) and the out of basin Goshute Creek.
there would be a population available for restoration. The next step was to eradicate nonnative trout in the streams that
“30 years ago,” explains Heath Korell, NDOW Fisheries Biologist, didn’t hold BCT. This was done by chemically treating the streams with
“Nevada Department of Wildlife began working progressively with Utah, Rotenone, a naturally occurring compound found in the roots, seeds and
Idaho and Wyoming to conserve native trout populations (cutthroat) in stems of plants such as jicama and is widely used as both an insecticide
the West.” and piscicide for killing fish. Drip stations are set up along the waterway
According to Korell, the historic range for BCT in Nevada was limited and sprayers and sand “bombs” infused with powdered rotenone are
to 12 streams in the north and south Snake Range and most were devoid used to treat springs and backwaters.
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Pine Creek, on the west side of Wheeler Peak and outside
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of fish is unknown. The accepted theory is that they got
there through the Osceola Ditch that was dug by miners to
bring water from the east side of the mountain to the mining
district on the west side which was dry. When the ditch was
abandoned and dried up, the fish were trapped on the west
side in Pine and Ridge Creeks. The population of BCT in Pine
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Creek were then used to help stock several creeks in the
basin as well as Goshute Creek which is also outside of the
Bonneville Basin.
Once non-native species are eradicated, the streams are allowed to
rest for a minimum of a year and often for several to make sure all of the
non-desirable fish have been removed. The streams are again surveyed
with electroshockers during the summer to confirm the absence of
fish. BCT are then transferred from existing populations to the treated
streams. In the late 1990’s and early 2000’s Great Basin National Park Located off Interstate 80
joined the effort and streams within the Park boundaries were treated
and BCT were re-introduced there as well.
Directly south of Exit 314
Korell states, “Unfortunately, there have been some setbacks. Fires 100 pull-through spaces
have burned on Strawberry, Hampton and Goshute Creeks. The fire at
Hampton was catastrophic killing all of the BCT there. The Strawberry
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10 EASTERN REGION REESE RIVER
FISHING THE
REESE RIVER
By Joe Doucette, Eastern Region Conservation Educator
Are you looking to get away from the crowds for some quality fishing? the LCT to recover to fishable populations. At that time, Nevada anglers
Then the Reese River is for you. The fishable part of the Reese River, will have the unique opportunity to catch native LCT in one of the more
along with some of its tributaries, is in the Arc Dome Wilderness in central pristine LCT streams in Nevada and take Nevada one step closer to
Nevada between Austin and Tonopah. Because it is so far from a major removing Lahontan cutthroat trout as a threatened species under the
population center it is a very underutilized fishery. Endangered Species Act.
Currently the river system holds a variety of species of trout including
brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout and Lahontan cutthroat trout H OW T O G E T T H E R E :
(LCT) that have been hybridized with rainbow trout. It is one of the largest From Austin, travel west on US 50 to the SR 722 turnoff (approximately
intact historic LCT stream habitat systems in the state of Nevada and two miles). Head south on SR 722 approximately six miles to the Ione/
has been identified as a key LCT recovery water by biologists working Yomba Indian Reservation turnoff. Follow this road (mixture of pave-
to conserve that species. ment and gravel) south approximately 53 miles, past the Yomba Indian
To that end the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) in partnership Reservation to the Cow Canyon Creek Trailhead road. Follow this road
with the USFWS, the US Forest Service and the Yomba Indian Reserva- another 5.5 miles to the trailhead. Once there, it is about a 1.5 mile hike
tion, plans to remove non-native fish and restore native LCT that once on a good trail to the Reese River. Anglers may also want to pick up a map
occupied the stream. from any US Forest Service office that shows the Arc Dome Wilderness.
Depending upon permitting and water conditions, the upper Reese
and its tributaries could be treated in mid to late summer by NDOW. As WHERE TO FISH:
part of that plan, limits were recently lifted from the Reese River and its The entire stream within the Arc Dome Wilderness has the potential to
tributaries providing a unique opportunity for anglers to catch and keep as hold quality trout, though the higher densities of trout are higher up in
many fish as they want to help NDOW with the removal of non-native fish. the system due to clean cold perennial water. The main stem of the Reese
After the removal of non-native fish, NDOW will take LCT from exist- contains mostly brown and rainbow trout, though anglers may also catch
ing populations within the Reese River Basin and transplant them into brook trout and rainbow/LCT hybrids. Big Sawmill Creek and Little Jett
quality spawning waters within the upper Reese River basin. Depending Creek, large tributaries of the Reese, contain mostly brook trout with
upon water conditions and Mother Nature, it may take several years for the occasional rainbow or LCT/rainbow hybrid.
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In an effort to to assist NDOW withthe removal of non-native fish, limits were
recently lifted from the Reese River and its tributaries allowing anglers to
catch and keep as many fish as they want.
WHEN TO FISH:
The best fishing occurs from just after the spring runoff to right before it
starts to ice up in late fall. Mid to late summer may find low flows, but also
lots of grasshoppers and insect hatches that have trout actively feeding.
H OW T O F I S H :
Whether you are a bait, spin or fly fisherman, beaver ponds should be
high on your list when fishing the Reese. They hold a lot of fish and make
for fairly easy fishing. In the ponds bait anglers can use worms, PowerBait
or grasshoppers fished under a small bobber. In the stream, the same
baits can be used, just fish them on a light wire hook and dead drift or
high stick them through runs or tail waters.
Spin anglers will want to use small spinners, rooster tails or panther
Martins, or similar style presentations to fish the same areas. Fly rod-
ders can use a variety of dry flies as well as nymphs that can be dead
drifted or high sticked through riffles and runs. Flies to try include ants,
beetles, grasshoppers, elk hair caddis, yellow stimulators, gold ribbed
hares ears, pheasant tail nymphs, red or green copper Johns and caddis
nymph imitations.
12 EASTERN REGION FOOTBALLS ARE BACK
THE FOOTBALLS
ARE BACK!
By Chris Crookshanks, Native Aquatic Species Specialist
While unassuming to some, those who have fished Comins Lake in populations in Comins Lake that many an angler had grown to love.
the past know that it is home to some of the largest, fastest-growing During the summer of 2015, an army of NDOW personnel descended
trophy trout in the state. “The footballs” refers to the most common upon both Comins Lake and Bassett Lake to again eradicate the toothy
description for the fish that roam the waters of the reservoir. predator. Bassett Lake, located 20 miles north of Ely was also home
Seeming to appear as an oasis out of a sea of sagebrush just seven to northern pike and likely represented the origin of the most recent
miles south of Ely, Comins Lake has had an illustrious past. The reser- illegal introduction. The spring of 2016 saw trout and bass stocked
voir was first stocked with the highly predatory northern pike in 1970 into both waters for the first time in nearly a decade. In seemingly
in an effort to control a nuisance population of non-game fish. By the no time, the reputation of the fish Comins Lake produces has quickly
mid 1980’s, the pike had decimated all fish in the reservoir and the been restored. Trout in the 18-20 inch and 3-pound size class were
pike population crashed. The pike were chemically eradicated using common throughout the 2018 season. In 2019, anglers can expect to
rotenone in 1989 and Comins Lake enjoyed itself as a trophy trout see more quality and preferred size trout are being caught with some
destination throughout the 1990’s until they were again discovered trout measuring over 25 inches and tipping the scales at 5 pounds. The
in the reservoir in 1999, this time a result of an illegal introduction. In largemouth bass population will see a large portion of their population
less than a decade, the pike had again devastated the trout and bass move into the 10-inch range in 2019 meaning more spawning age bass.
A load of Rainbow Trout arrive at Comins Lake.
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The key to the Comins Lake footballs is the productivity of the high
desert gem. From zooplankton to whole array of aquatic insects such
as midges, damselflies, and dragonflies, anything that a trout likes to eat
is present in the waters of Comins Lake in obscene amounts. A growth
study in the mid-1990’s showed that hatchery trout stocked at eight
inches and 1/3 pound each would more than double their length and
showed an eight-fold increase in weight in just a year. In the absence
of pike, Comins Lake has proven itself of trophy capabilities. In 2004,
it was the fourth most popular fishing destination in the entire state,
only to be bested by Lakes Mead and Mohave and the Truckee River.
As a two-tiered fishery (trout and bass), quality fishing can be pursued
year-round by anglers of all ages and experience. Springtime and fall
water temperatures make for fantastic trout fishing while bass fishing
can be enjoyed in the hotter summer months. An often-overlooked op-
portunity is catching giant trout through the ice in the winter months.
Comins Lake is an integral component of NDOW’s Steptoe Valley
Wildlife Management Area just 7 miles south of Ely, a full-service commu-
nity. The lake is fed by both Steptoe and Cave Creeks from the east and
Willow Creek from the south. At capacity, the lake covers 410 surface
acres with a maximum depth of 15 feet. Average depth is 6 to 8 feet.
Anything that a trout likes to
eat is present in the waters
of Comins Lake in obscene
amounts. The fish get big!
Come see Comins Lake for yourself, you won’t regret it!
FISHING FAC ILITIES
Bait fishermen should fish off the bottom with PowerBait, A primitive boat launch is available. However, plans are in
salmon eggs, or night crawlers with a minimal amount of the works for a modernized boat ramp and dock. There are
weight. Spinners and spoons are popular with the casters, restrooms on-site. Although, overnight camping and fires are
but a fly and a bubble produces excellent results as well. Fly not allowed, there are a multitude of camping and lodging
fishermen should use nymph and damsel patterns in the spring choices nearby. NDOW is currently working to obtain a grant
and dark wooly buggers, midges, and leeches the rest of the that would fund a new, modern ADA compliant boat launch
year. For those willing to brave the elements, weighted jigs facility for Comins Lake.
(green or yellow) seem to work best for ice fishing.
Health Advisory – Comins Lake: Due to elevated methylmercury levels, The Nevada State Health Division is recommending zero consumption of largemouth bass
from Comins Lake. For more information visit ndow.org.
2 019-2 02 0 N E VA DA FI S H I N G G U I D E14 SOUTHERN REGION WINTER FISHING
GOOD WINTER ICE FISHING
WITHOUT
THE ICE
Brandon Senger, Southern Region supervising
fisheries biologist, holds up a Lake Mead
striped bass found while conducting population
surveys. Large stripers come up from the depths
during the cool winter months, making them
more accessible to anglers. (NDOW)
By Doug Nielsen, Southern Region Conservation Education Supervisor
For much of the Silver State, winter fishing involves hard water, ice “Winter is a good time to target the bigger striped bass because they
augers and layers of clothing to ward off the cold. And though that come up out of the depths and are more accessible to anglers. So, if they
option is fun and exciting in its own right, there is a more comfortable want to get trophy stripers winter is a good time to do it, and they’ll have
alternative. All you have to do is load up your gear and pay a visit to a better to chance to find them at multiple spots throughout the lake,”
Clark County. said Brandon Senger, Southern Region supervising fisheries biologist
In Southern Nevada, you’ll find relatively mild winter temperatures, for the Nevada Department of Wildlife.
especially when compared to those commonly experienced in the state’s When it comes to largemouth and smallmouth bass, “Anglers typi-
more northern climes. More importantly, you also will find two of the cally have better luck finding the fish in deeper water during the cooler
country’s largest recreational waterways – Lake Mead and Lake Mohave. months. 45 to 60 feet is what I hear from anglers. That’s where they
In December and January, the average daytime temperature at Lake catch them. So if you are targeting black bass, I would look for cliffs and
Mead is about 58 degrees with overnight lows hovering near 37. For work around that 45- to 60-foot range,” said Senger.
Lake Mohave, you can add five degrees to those temperature readings. For smallies Senger recommends working your baits along rocky
Though Mead and Mohave have well-earned reputations for hosting shore areas as well as cliff faces and steep drop-offs. “Don’t go back into
summer boating crowds, during the winter months they are among the coves with a lot of vegetation. With largemouth bass you might have
most underutilized waterways in the West. That means there is plenty some luck, but they are probably going to be a little deeper, looking for
of open water to go around with some peace and quiet to go with it. that warmer water.”
Both reservoirs are home to three bass species – striped, largemouth When it comes to the bass species, anglers looking for numbers of fish
and smallmouth – along with green sunfish, bluegill and catfish. Lake may want to focus their efforts on Lake Mead, but those looking for big fish
Mead also has a growing population of crappies that flies somewhat may want to put their time in on Lake Mohave. Smallmouth bass topping
under the radar. the 4-pound mark are not uncommon and will give you a memorable fight.
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Willow Beach, located on the Arizona shoreline at the north end of Lake Mohave holds a good and
Lake Mohave is known for producing striped bass weighing 30-pounds growing population of scrappy
or more. While that is not a daily occurrence, it is not surprising when smallmouth bass. This smallie,
a lucky angler reels in something that large. If you are just looking to caught and released by Roger
catch something in the double-digit realm, this might well be the place. Williams, is typical of the fish found
Just be ready to put in some time. With its ultra-clear water, Willow in the reservoir.
Beach can be a tough place to catch wary stripers and will put one’s (Doug Nielsen)
angling skills to the test.
In addition to stripers, Willow Beach also is a good place to catch
rainbow trout. The National Fish Hatchery, located just upstream from
the marina, stocks trout every Friday. You can also find trout in the lower
Colorado River below Davis Dam at Laughlin.
While many anglers who visit Southern Nevada concentrate their
efforts on catching one or more of the bass species, there is growing
interest in Lake Mead’s surging crappie population. Generally, the fish
are found in the Overton Arm.
“Crappie fishing is typically good year round – cold water or hot
water – so if people are looking for something new to do, winter would
be a good time to try fishing for crappie,” Senger said.
“You can also find some bluegill action during the cold weather. They
tend to be easier to catch once they start spawning and nesting, but you
can still target them in the winter. At Lake Mohave you can find them
around habitat structures. At Lake Mead you can look for blue gill in At Lakes Mead and Mohave, there
the Overton Arm while you are fishing for crappies.” is no limit for striped bass less than
If you decide to make a southern swing part of your winter fishing 20 inches total length. For stripers
with a total length of 20 inches or
regimen, you and your friends can rent a fishing boat at multiple loca-
longer, the limit is 20 fish. These
tions on both reservoirs. While a boat is not an absolute necessity to generous limits help to make
fish Mead or Mohave, having one at your disposal does open the door stripers a popular game fish.
to more fishing opportunity.
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From our winter’s tormenting cold to the summer’s blistering heat, on snowpack and temperatures, runoff can extend into June following
there’s always remove a fishing to be found in Western Nevada. As big winters. When spring flows do spike, the East Walker often remains
diverse as the surrounding landscapes, the gamefish of Western Nevada fishable due to the highly regulated flows out of Bridgeport Reservoir.
help provide anglers with year-round fishing opportunities. Nevada’s The tail-water fishery offers exceptional spring streamer fly fishing and
eastern Sierra slope offers three individual watersheds within an hour is well known for its healthy brown trout population. The Walker River
of each other, all unique in their own way. The Truckee, East Walker, and State Park offers several new amenities including improved campsites
Carson Rivers begin high in the Sierras, draining east into the naturally at the famous “elbow” East Walker River access.
protected valleys below. Although, we may be the driest state in the Early spring is also an excellent time to fish many of Nevada’s high
nation, our fertile desert reservoirs are well known for their trophy Sierra lakes as they begin to thaw. Hungry trout in late spring can be
trout and warmwater gamefish. seen patrolling the shoreline of Spooner Lake at ice-out. These hold-
As brutal winter storms pound the Northern Sierras and California, over trout stocked the previous season are hungry and eager to eat
Nevada is protected by the Sierra’s crest and natural rain shadowing small baits, spinners, or flies above and below the surface. Spooner
that occurs. The rain shadow leaves our valleys much warmer and dry, Lake can remain productive until shoreline vegetation takes hold as
prime for winter fishing. Winter dry fly fishing on the Truckee River east summer approaches.
of Reno can provide anglers with some of the best surface activity the Whether you choose to embrace summer, or run from it, there’s
state has to offer. Swarms of hatching little olive mayflies and skwala always an option when the serious heat sets in. If you like bass by the
stoneflies bring even the largest trout up to feed on the surface. hundreds, or truly do love the desert heat, Lahontan Reservoir is the
When the spring snowmelt begins in the Sierras, the Truckee and place for you. In fact, the hotter the better. White and hybrid wiper bass
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FISHING
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By Travis Hawks, Western Region Fisheries Biologist
As the mid-morning sun crests over the timbered ridge to the east, sunlight
fills the canyon bottom. A small stream tumbles along a series of boulders
and eventually fans out into a pool that is narrow enough to jump across
but sheltered on both banks by willows. An angler gently creeps into
position on the upstream side of the pool and without disturbing what
is surely waiting in the depths, delicately casts his lure into the shadows.
Not more than a second goes by when the serenity of the moment is
broken by a violent splash and the tell-tale bend in the rod that comes
with success. A short but rewarding fight ensues and within a moment
the angler is looking down upon a wild brook trout in his net. The orange
spots glisten in the sun while the angler quickly works the hook free from
the corner of the trout’s mouth. A second is taken to admire this wild
creature and then the angler gently nudges the fish toward the current
and with a subtle slap of its tail it disappears back to where it came from.
The mountain canyon is again calm.
Sounds like something that might take place in a remote wilderness a
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Bluegill Brook Trout Brown Trout
(Lepomis macrochirus) (Salvelinus fontinalis) (Salmo trutta)
Very colorful. Light to dark blue on bright purple. Color ranges from olive, blue-gray or black on the Back is brown or olive with large black spots. Sides
In breeding season, the breast of males is red. Gill back to white on the belly. Belly and lower fins brilliant light brown to yellowish, with numerous black and
covers often blue with a black spot on the rear of orange in spawning males. Upper body and dorsal red-orange spots surrounded by light blue rings. Few
the “ear flap”. Faint vertical bars on the sides. Dorsal fin have mottled or worm-like markings. Red spots, if any spots on tail. Tail square, not forked. Brown trout
fin has 10 spines followed without interruption by with or without bluish rings around them. The most occur widely in central and eastern Nevada streams
10 or 12 rays. The mouth is small and when closed, distinguishing marks are the white and thin black stripe and occur in about 73 streams statewide. Also found
barely reaches the front of the eye. Body deep for its along the fore edge of the lower fins. Tail square or in some lakes and reservoirs. Spooky and difficult
length and compressed from side to side. Found in slightly forked. Occurs in about 278 mountain streams to catch.
ponds and reservoirs throughout northwestern and in Nevada where it frequents cooler water. Found in
southern Nevada. Ruby Mountain alpine lakes and other coldwater lakes.
Bull Trout Bullhead Channel Catfish
(Salvelinus confluentus) (Ameiurus melas) (Ictalurus punctatus)
The bull trout is normally olive-green to light green No scales. Tail only slightly forked, with rounded lobes. No scales, tail deeply forked with pointed lobes. Body
along the back and sides and appears somewhat Adults are blackish, dark olive or dark brown. Belly pale bluish-olive above and bluish-white below. Spots
washed out. Back with pale yellow spots and sides with is yellow, greenish-white, or white. Chin barbels are vary from a few to many over much of the body and
orange or red spots; fins fringed with yellow orange; entirely black. The pectoral fin spine is smooth. Found may not occur on large fish. Barbels extend from the
pectoral, pelvic, and anal fins with white margins. in farm ponds and reservoirs throughout Nevada. chin and upper jaw. Both dorsal and pectoral fins have
This fish is native to only the Jarbidge River system strong, sharp spines. Larger fish may be distinguished
of northern EIko County and occurs in tributaries from the white catfish by the longer black barbels and
associated with the two forks of that stream system. more streamlined body form. Tail more deeply forked
and head thinner and less rounded than white catfish.
White on belly only to forward edge of anal fin. Found
in warm water streams and reservoirs in northwestern
and southern Nevada.
Cutthroat Trout Crappie
(Oncorhynchus clarkii) (Pomoxis)
Body color is highly variable with three subspecies in Silver-olive with numerous black or dark green
Nevada. Back may be steel gray to olive-green. Sides splotches on the sides. Forehead is dished and the
may be yellow-brown with red or pink along belly. snout is turned up. Five or more anal spines and 7 or 8 Green Sunfish
Slash marks on either side of the throat beneath the dorsal spines. Base of the dorsal fin is about the same (Lepomis cyanellus)
lower jaw may be yellow, crimson-red or orange. Fins length as the base of the anal fin. Body compressed Each scale is flecked with yellow or emerald green.
uniform color with no white tips. Scattered spots are from side to side. Found in warmwater lakes and Back and sides olive-green, and lower belly yellowish-
usually round and black, more closely grouped towards reservoirs throughout Nevada. copper or brassy. Body is short, stocky, and deeply
the tail. Teeth on back of tongue. May hybridize compressed from side to side. The gill cover has a
with rainbow. Native to the Humboldt, Snake, and broad, light margin, and it often has a black spot on
Bonneville basins of Nevada. Currently occurs in 112 the rear flap. The gill cover bone is stiff all the way to
streams and a small number of lakes where it’s well the margin which is different from most other sunfish.
known for its large size.
Kokanee Lake Trout Or Mackinaw Largemouth Bass
(Oncorhynchus nerka) (Salvelinus namaycush) (Micropterus salmoides)
Kokanee are silver in color until they are ready to Not as highly colored as other trout. Dark gray or Dark green on back and sides, silvery below. Belly is
spawn in the fall, at which time they become bright gray-green above, belly light gray or white. Light gray greenish-white. A broad dark band on the sides which
red. Kokanee are a form of landlocked sockeye salmon irregular shaped spots or lines on back, sides, dorsal consists of irregular patches touching together. Dorsal
and generally do not grow larger than 16 inches. Within fin and tail. No white edging appears on lower fins as fin with 9 to 10 sharp spines nearly separated from
the state, Kokanee can be found in Lake Tahoe and its in brook trout. Tail deeply forked. Currently found in the soft rays by a deep notch. Upper jaw when closed
tributaries when spawning. Lake Tahoe, Nevada-California, and Liberty and Echo extends at least to the rear edge of the eye in adults,
Lakes in EIko County. usually beyond. Abundant in lakes and reservoirs
throughout Nevada.
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Mountain Whitefish Pumpkinseed Rainbow Trout
(Prosopium williamsoni) (Lepomis gibbosus) (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Back and fins are light brown and the sides and belly Considered a very colorful sunfish, the pumpkinseed Body usually olive to greenish-blue on the back; belly
are silver and white. There are no spots. Tail deeply is highlighted with mostly orange-brown spots on white to silver; sides usually show prominent red or
forked and body is deep and round. Mouth small with the main body and dorsal fin. Belly is orange-yellow. pink streak. Fish from lakes sometimes lose all color
no teeth. Large fleshy adipose fin. Scales large and Opercular lobe has a dark blue-black spot with a and appear silvery. Irregular spots on back, sides, head,
rough. The whitefish occurs in a number of larger bright red or orange edge. The cheek and operculum, dorsal fin and tail. No teeth on back of tongue. Native to
streams in western and northeastern Nevada. or gill plate, also have wavy blue lines much like a the Columbia River drainage of northeastern Nevada,
green sunfish. Pumpkinseed have been caught in but stocked extensively from hatcheries throughout
northwestern Nevada from the Truckee River, Peavine Nevada. Nevada’s most abundant game fish species
Ponds, Rancho San Rafael Pond, and Steamboat Creek. occurring in 295 streams statewide and in a large
number of lakes and reservoirs.
Redear Sunfish Sacramento Perch Smallmouth Bass
(Lepomis microlophus) (Archoplites interruptus) (Micropterus dolomieu)
Dark brown to green back with yellow to green sides. Color blackish above, with about seven vertical bars Dark olive to brown on back, sides bronze, belly white.
Belly is light yellow to nearly white. The mouth is small irregular in form and position. This is not a true perch, Five dark vertical bands on sides. Eyes reddish. Dorsal
and the opercular lobe or ear flap has a dark blue-back but a sunfish. fin with 9 or 10 sharp spines without a deep notch
spot with red to orange edge. Found in small ponds separating them from the soft rays. Upper jaw when
such as Floyd Lamb Park Pond in southern Nevada, and closed does not extend beyond the rear edge of the
Dufurrena Ponds, and ponds in Mason Valley WMA eye. Smallmouth bass are one of the most popular and
in northern Nevada. Also found in the Colorado River abundant game species in Lakes Mead and Mohave.
below Davis Dam. It is also found in the Humboldt River, Dry Creek
Reservoir, Wildhorse Reservoir, Rye Patch, Carson
River, Lahontan Reservoir and Wall Canyon Reservoir.
Spotted Bass Striped Bass Walleye
(Micropterus punctulatus) (Morone saxatilis) (Sander vitreus)
One of the several black basses found in a few Body olive-green above, shading through silvery on Prominent “canine” teeth distinguish this big perch
northern Nevada waters such as Lahontan and Rye sides to white on belly with brassy reflection. There from its smaller family member the yellow perch.
Patch reservoirs and Sparks Marina Pond. Green to are 7 to 8 longitudinal dark stripes following the scale Color is brassy-olive buff sometimes shading to
dark green on back and sides with a white belly. Rows rows. A spiny dorsal fin is barely separated from a soft yellowish sides and white beneath. No distinct bars
of spots along the lower sides below the dark lateral dorsal fin. The tail is forked and the body is cylindrical on the sides, but rather an overall mottling of black or
stripe. Dorsal fins are connected and not separated into in shape. Striped bass occur in only a few of the brown. Large dark blotches at rear base of dorsal fin,
two distinct fins. Upper jaw extends to the back of the larger lakes in Nevada including Lake Mead and Lake and the lower lobe of tail fin is white tipped. The tail
eye, but not beyond the eye as in the largemouth bass. Mohave. The fish can become very large with some is moderately forked. Found in a few western Nevada
specimens larger than 50 pounds. waters including Lahontan and Rye Patch Reservoirs,
the Humboldt River below Rye Patch Reservoir and
Chimney Reservoir.
White Bass Yellow Perch White Catfish
(Morone chrysops) (Perca flavescens) (Ameiurus catus)
Dark gray to black on the back, with bright silvery Rich yellow to brassy-green with 6 to 8 dark vertical Bluish to grayish above and white below. Tail deeply
sides and white belly. The sides have dark stripes or bars on the sides. Dark green back. No “canine” teeth. forked. No scales. No spots. Barbels extend from the
lines (about 5 are above the lateral line). There are The belly is whitish. The dorsal fin has two sections, chin and upper jaw. Both dorsal and pectoral fins have
13 or 14 rays in the dorsal fin, and 11 to 13 in the the front one contains 12 to 14 sharp spines and the strong, sharp spines. White catfish have shorter barbels
anal fin. Body strongly compressed from side to side, rear 12 to 13 soft rays. on the upper jaw than channel catfish, and barbels on
forehead is dished and snout is slightly turned up. lower jaw are whiter. Head is more rounded and white
Found in Lahontan Reservoir, Rye Patch Reservoir on belly extends to rear of anal fin. Found in Lahontan
and Washoe Lake. and Willow Creek Reservoirs and the Humboldt River
with channel catfish.
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REGIONAL FISH STOCKING EASTERN REGION STOCKING REPORT
REPORTS BODY OF WATER
ELKO COUNTY
Angel Lake
SPECIES
rb
MONTH TO BE STOCKED
June, July, August, September
tt June, July
Species Abbreviations Carlin Pond rb April, May, October
bb�������������������������bullhead catfish gs�������������������������������green sunfish Cow Creek Reservoir rb May
bc��������rainbow/cutthroat hybrid lmb����������������������largemouth bass Dorsey Reservoir rb April, May, June
bg����������������������������bluegill sunfish rb������������������������������rainbow trout
Dry Creek Reservoir rb April, May, June
bk���������������������������������� brook trout rs������������������������������ redear sunfish
Jakes Creek Reservoir rb March, April, October
bn��������������������������������� brown trout smb�������������������� smallmouth bass
cc��������������������������� channel catfish sp��������������������� Sacramento perch Jiggs Reservoir rb March, April, October
cr������������������������������������������� crappie stb������������������������������� striped bass Lamoille Creek tt June, July
ct�����������������������������cutthroat trout tt��������������������������������������tiger trout Ruby High Lakes ct, tt August
Ruby Lake NWR rb March, October
- Collection Ditch tt October
Ruby Lake NWR - No. Dikes rb March, October
SOUTHERN REGION STOCKING REPORT Unit 10
Ruby Lake NWR - S. Lakes rb April, October
BODY OF WATER SPECIES MONTH TO BE STOCKED
Ruby Lake NWR - South rb April, October
CLARK COUNTY Springs tt April
Boulder City Pond rb January, February, March, Ruby Lake NWR - Unit 21 rb March, October
November, December
bn October
Cold Creek Pond rb March, November tt March
Floyd Lamb Park Ponds rb January, February, March, South Fork Reservoir cb October
November, December bn July, October
Lorenzi Park Pond rb January, February, March, rb April, October
November, December Tabor Creek tt May, June
Mesquite Park Pond rb January, February, March, Wildhorse Reservoir cb October
November, December
bn July, October
Sunset Park Pond rb January, February, March, rb May, October
November, December
tt May, June
Wilson Sink Reservoir rb May, June, September, October
ESMERALDA COUNTY
Silver Peak Pond rb April, May, June EUREKA COUNTY
Trail Canyon Reservoir rb April, May, June Roberts Creek rb May
Tonkin Springs Reservoir rb May
LINCOLN COUNTY
LANDER COUNTY
Beaver Dam Wash rb April, May
Big Creek rb May, June, July
Eagle Valley Reservoir rb February, March, May, October
Groves Lake rb May, June, July
Echo Canyon Reservor rb February, March, October Kingston Creek rb May, June, July
Pahranagat Lake, Upper rb January, February Willow Creek Pond rb May, June, August, September
NYE COUNTY WHITE PINE COUNTY
Bassett Lake rb April, October
Adams-McGill Reservoir rb March, November
Cave Lake rb April, May, June, July, August,
Barker Creek rb, bk June September, October
Barley Creek rb May, June, July Cleve Creek rb May, June
Beatty Urban Pond rb November, December, January, Cold Creek Reservoir cb April
February Comins Lake rb May, June, August, September,
Clear Creek rb, bk June October
Cold Springs Reservoir rb March, October Illipah Reservoir rb April, May, October
Sacramento Pass Pond rb April, May, June, September,
Dacey Reservoir rb October
October
Haymeadow Reservoir rb March, October Silver Creek Reservoir tt May, June
Jefferson Creek rb, bk June Steptoe Creek rb May, June
Rye Patch rb April, May, June, July White River rb May, June
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