Nevada fishing - Fly fishing for big trout, bass, striper and crappie fishing plus vacation trip ideas for fishing in NV.

Typically Nevada is thought of as a baren, hot desert. Some parts are. Other areas include high-country lakes, trees and snow ski areas. Nevada offers the full spectrum of fishing, from trout and salmon fishing in Lake Tahoe to bass, crappie, catfish and striper fishing in Lake Mead and Lake Mohave.

The following chart lists the major fishing waters in Nevada cross referencing these waters with the major species to be found there.

Nevada Fishing Lake Locations

Lake Lahontan is a 10,000-acre lake in the west-central part of the state, at Silver Springs, NV.

Lake Mead is a 160,000-acre lake on the south-east border of the state, between Henderson and Overton, NV.

Lake Mohave is a 28,800-acre lake on the arizona border in the far south-east corner of the state, at Laughlin, NV.

Lake Tahoe is a 123,000-acre lake on the western border of the state, at Glenbrook, NV.

Pyramid Lake is a 120,000-acre lake in the west-central part of the state, 4 miles north of Nixon, NV.

Ruby Lake is a 15,000-acre lake in the north-east part of the state, 5 miles south of Ruby Valley, NV.

Rye Patch Reservoir is a 11,000-acre lake in the north-west part of the state, 35 miles south-west of Winnemucca, NV.

Topaz Lake is a 1,200-acre lake on the south-west border of the state, 8 miles south-west of Wellington, NV.

Washoe Lake is a 6,300-acre lake in the west central part of the state, 5 miles north of Carson City, NV.

Wild Horse Reservoir is a 2,800-acre lake in the north-central part of the state, 12 miles south of Mountain City, NV.

Click here to obtain a Nevada Fishing License. Enjoy additional information about fishing in Nevada when you visit the Nevada Department of Wildlife website.

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Fishing Guides Serving Nevada Lakes
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