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 still waters consist of man-made reservoirsthat 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.

• Beginner’s fishing clinic in Southern Nevada
  
  
• Introduction to fly-fishing and fly-tying in Southern Nevada
  
  
• Trout stocking under way in Southern Nevada
  
  
• How to fish Lake Mead – A Bass fishing seminar
  
  
• Free fly fishing classes in Southern Region
  
  
• Wildlife Commission to discuss fishing regulations
  
  
• National Hunting and Fishing Day
  
  
• NDOW seeks volunteers for angler education
  
  
• Cast nets for Lake Mead shad
  
  
• Mark Warren returns from retirement to become Chief of Fisheries
  
  
• NDOW to host fishing clinics and an antelope seminar
  
  
• Jarbidge River Bull Trout Recovery Team - U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
  
• USGS NV Water Flows