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CONTENTS st Licenses, Permits and Fees �� 4 1 Urban Ponds: Small Ponds with Big Fish �� 6 The Art of Small Stream Fishing ��16 EMMA WINDOUS Selected Game Fish of Nevada ��20 Regional Fish Stocking Reports ��22 3rd Fishable Waters Maps ��24 Species List by Region, ADA locations, and AIS Inspection Stations Statewide Regulations ��36 Reglas de Pesca ��38 Accessible (ADA) Fishing in Nevada �� 41 Eastern ��42 Southern ��46 MOLLY RAYMOND KAITLIN POLLARD Western ��48 Wildlife Management Area Regulations ��52 Boating Regulations ��54 FREE FISHING DAY Nevada “Native Fish Slam” Entry Form ��57 Trophy Fish Entry ��58 June 13, 2020 Record Fish of Nevada ��59 Look Who Got Online and Got Outside ��60

STATE OF NEVADA Steve Sisolak, Governor STATE BOARD OF WILDLIFE COMMISSIONERS Brad Johnston, Chairman Tiffany East,Vice Chairman Jon Almberg, Thomas Barnes, Tommy Caviglia, Kerstan Hubbs, Casey D. Kiel, David McNinch and Paul E. Valentine NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE Tony Wasley, Director Jon Sjӧberg, Fisheries Division Chief Chris Vasey, Conservation Education Division Chief Elizabeth Kenna, Publications Coordinator

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Welcome to the 2020 Nevada Fishing Guide. There are many exciting things to share related to Nevada fishing. After several average to above average precipitation years, fishing conditions have improved dramatically since the height of the drought just a few short years ago. Water volume, water quality, and water temperatures Williamstown, MA | Birmingham, AL are all improved as a result. Therefore, fish numbers, fish size, and fish health also benefit. One of the greatest benefits from successive good precipitation years is the carryover in fish from one year to the next. Better water conditions help river and stream fish survive the low flow and high temperature periods of late summer and early fall, so their overwinter survival is almost guaranteed and their size the subsequent season is increased. Our 2020 Fishing Guide has a number of incredibly valuable tools specifically added to help you as an angler realize the About This Guide benefits of improved fishing conditions around the silver state. The first tool is an article about small ponds and big fish. This article focuses on Nevada’s urban pond program. Urban ponds are located around the state within or near urban areas. This This high-quality guide is offered to you article highlights the special opportunities these places provide for anglers to enjoy a fishing by the Nevada Department of Wildlife excursion closer to home. Whether it’s a beginning angler or a seasoned veteran, our urban ponds offer something for everyone when a longer trip may not be practical. through its unique partnership with J.F. Another very useful item found in this 2020 Fishing Guide is the article on the art of fishing Griffin Publishing, LLC. small streams. This truly is an art and this article is a great resource on some of the tips, tricks, The revenue generated through ad sales and waters for you to enjoy. As previously mentioned, the successful carryover of fish in these significantly lowers production costs and small streams that has resulted from favorable precipitation the last few years, has created generates savings. These savings trans- some pretty impressive size classes that just might surprise small stream anglers. The added late into additional funds for other impor- carryover has also been shown to increase fish densities and catch rates. tant agency programs. Tables outlining fish stocking reports by region are also included in this 2020 Fishing Guide. Each table includes the region (Eastern, Western, Southern), body of water, species stocked, and If you have any feedback or are inter- month of stocking. This can be especially helpful for the previously mentioned urban fisheries, ested in advertising, please contact us which are often stocked more frequently than other waters. at 413.884.1001 or at www.JFGriffin.com Lastly, there are very useful maps of the state’s “Fishable Waters” in this guide. These are not only depicted on color maps, but also have accompanying tables that list the approximate Graphic Design: location by county and township and range, along with species present in each water. Jon Gulley, Dane Fay, John Corey, Of course, fishing regulations, as always, are included in simplified detail and although we’ve Evelyn Haddad, Chris Sobolowski incurred some minimal increases in production costs we’ve significantly reduced the volume of ads. Suffice to say, this is arguably one of the best Nevada Fishing Guides we’ve ever -as sembled. We hope you think so too and find it useful in helping you to explore the many angling opportunities in and around our great state.

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NDOW Director Tony Wasley with a Brook Trout he caught near Galena Creek.

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DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE REGIONAL OFFICES Western Region Eastern Region WESTERN REGION OFFICE 1100 Valley Rd. Reno, NV 89512 (775) 688-1506 EASTERN REGION OFFICE 60 Youth Center Rd. Elko, NV 89801 (775) 777-2300 SOUTHERN REGION OFFICE 3373 Pepper Lane Las Vegas, NV 89120 (702) 486-5127 ELY OFFICE 1218 N. Alpha St. Ely, NV 89301 Phone: (775) 289-1655 ext. 21 (Hours subject to change, please call ahead.) FALLON OFFICE 380 West B. St. Fallon, NV 89406 (775) 423-3171 (Hours subject to change, please call ahead.) WINNEMUCCA OFFICE 705 4th St., Suite A Winnemucca, NV 89445 (775) 623-6565

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE Southern Region 1. The first part of the guide has stories about where to fish, and what NDOW has been doing to improve fishing in Nevada. 2. The center of the Guide includes our Fishable Water Maps for each region. 3. The back of the Guide has our general regulations, as well as regulations by region.

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This publication receives federal funding through the Sport Fish Restoration Program This publication contains only a as educational material. Federal Laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, synopsis of the fishing laws for the national origin, age, disability, and sex. If you believe you have been discriminated state of Nevada. Complete text of against in any NDOW program, activity, or facility, please write to the following: the laws and regulations may be Director U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service obtained by contacting the Nevada Nevada Department of Wildlife Diversity Program Manager Department of Wildlife or by checking 6980 Sierra Center Parkway, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, our website at www.ndow.org. Fishing Suite 120 MS: 7072-43 regulations are effective January 1, Reno, NV 89511 Arlington, VA 22203 2020 - December 31, 2021.

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NEVADA FISHING LICENSES, PERMITS AND FEES Purchase your license at www.ndowlicensing.com. RESIDENT COMBINATION LICENSE FEES Combination licenses are valid for fishing and hunting. Hunter privileges are not valid without completing a certified hunter education course, and proper documentation has been submitted to NDOW. LICENSE DESCRIPTION TOTAL VALUE Combination License Valid for 1 year beginning the date of purchase. For persons 18 years of age and older at the time of purchase. $75.00 Serviceman's Specialty Valid for 1 year beginning the date of purchase. For Nevada residents who are on active duty outside of Nevada. $15.00 Combination License Applicant must show evidence of his or her duty assignment or show leave papers to the license agent. Severe Disability Specialty Valid for 1 year beginning the date of purchase. Initial application through NDOW only. $15.00 Combination License * Native American Specialty Valid for 1 year beginning the date of purchase. Resident Native American as defined in NRS 502.280. Must $10.00 Combination License * supply a letter of eligibility. Initial application through NDOW only. Disabled Veteran Specialty Valid for 1 year beginning the date of purchase. Nevada Resident and veteran who has incurred a service- $15.00 Combination License * connected disability of 50 percent or more. Initial application through NDOW only. Youth Combination License ** Valid for 1 year beginning the date of purchase. For persons at least 12 years of age but less than 18 years of $15.00 Youth Fishing License age at time of purchase.Youth Fishing License is offered only as the Youth Combination License. Senior Specialty Valid for 1 year beginning the date of purchase. For persons 65 years of age or older with 5 years of continuous $15.00 Combination License Nevada residency at the time of purchase.

* – Require first-time applicants to apply through NDOW offices only. Once their application is on file, these license holders will then be able to apply for future year’s licenses online at ndowlicensing.com. ** – Hunter privileges are not valid without completing a certified hunter education course, and proper documentation has been submitted to NDOW. RESIDENT FISHING LICENSE FEES LICENSE DESCRIPTION TOTAL VALUE Fishing License Valid for 1 year beginning the date of purchase. For persons 18 years of age or older at the time of purchase. $40.00 Valid until midnight of the date specified. $9.00 1-Day Fishing Permit Each Consecutive Day Added to a 1-Day Permit $3.00

Youth Fishing License is offered only as the Youth Combination License. See Resident Combination License Fees above. NONRESIDENT COMBINATION LICENSE FEES Combination licenses are valid for fishing and hunting. Hunter privileges are not valid without completing a certified hunter education course, and proper documentation has been submitted to NDOW. LICENSE DESCRIPTION TOTAL VALUE Combination License Valid for 1 year beginning the date of purchase. For persons 18 years of age and older at the time of purchase. $155.00 Youth Combination License * Valid for 1 year beginning the date of purchase. For persons at least 12 years of age but less than 18 years of $15.00 Youth Fishing License age upon payment. Youth Fishing License is offered only as the Youth Combination License. 1-Day Permit to Fish and hunt Valid until midnight of the date specified. $23.00 upland game birds and migratory game birds Each Consecutive Day Added to 1-Day Permit to Fish and Hunt Upland and Migratory Game Birds. $8.00

* – Hunter privileges are not valid without completing a certified hunter education course, and proper documentation has been submitted to NDOW. NONRESIDENT FISHING LICENSE FEES LICENSE DESCRIPTION TOTAL VALUE Fishing License Valid for 1 year beginning the date of purchase. For persons 18 years of age and older at the time of purchase. $80.00 Interstate Boundary Valid for 1 year beginning the date of purchase. $30.00 Water License (To fish solely in the reciprocal waters of the Colorado River, Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, Lake Tahoe and Topaz Lake) Valid until midnight of the date specified. $18.00 1-Day Fishing Permit Each Consecutive Day Added to a 1-Day Permit $7.00

NEVADA SPECIAL FISHING PERMIT LICENSE DESCRIPTION TOTAL VALUE Eligible non-profits include: clubs, foundations, programs, educational institutions or other social groups- oper ated for the benefit of children or that will use the permit for the benefit of adults with disabilities; for mental health facilities, facilities for juveniles, rehabilitation, older persons, and foster care facilities. Permits for entire Nevada Special Fishing Permit $25.00 non-profit organization when supervised by the non-profit officer or employee with a valid fishing license. New applicants submit descriptive letter of services provided by their institution or organization, and documented proof of non-profit status. Issued through NDOW Headquarters Office only. LICENSES, PERMITS AND FEES 5

license, tag or permit issued by this State is void if QUALIFICATIONS the person to whom it was issued establishes or maintains his principal and permanent residence FOR RESIDENT in and obtains any hunting, fishing or trapping privilege or entitlement conditional on residency LICENSES, TAGS from another state, country or province. Principal and permanent residence means a place where a AND PERMITS person is legally domiciled and maintains a per- A person is considered to be a resident of the State manent habitation in which he lives and to which of Nevada if he is a citizen of, or is lawfully entitled he intends to return when he leaves the state in to remain in, the United States, and during the which the permanent habitation is located. The six months next preceding his application to the term does not include merely owning a residence Department for a license, tag or permit, he main- in the state. (Refer to NRS 502.015) tained his principal and permanent residence in this State; was physically present in this State, ex- SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER cept for temporary absences; and did not purchase Laws regarding child support mandate that or apply for any resident license, tag or permit to any person who is required by federal law to hunt, fish or trap in another state, country or prov- have a social security number must provide the ince. A person who does not maintain his principal number to obtain a business, occupational or and permanent residence in Nevada but who is recreational license. Federal Law – Public Law attending an institution of higher learning in this 104 – 193; Nevada Statute – NRS 502.063, State as a full-time student is eligible for a resident 503.5833, 504.390. license, tag or permit if, during the six months next preceding his application to the Department for a ACTIVE MEMBERS OF license, tag or permit, he: was physically present THE ARMED FORCES in Nevada, except for temporary trips outside of Active members, permanently assigned to the the State, and did not purchase or apply for any state of Nevada and spouses and dependents, resident license, tag or permit to hunt, fish or trap may obtain a fishing license at the same cost Tom Brandon with a beautiful tiger trout from the Ruby Lake area. in another state, country or province. A resident as Nevada residents. (Refer to NRS 502.070)

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By Western Region Angler Educator Jan Nemec, Southern If you live in an urban area, there’s a good chance that an epic fishing Region Angler Educator Abbey Czarnecki and Southern opportunity is just around the corner. Skeptical? Don’t be! You might be Region Conservation Education Supervisor Doug Nielsen. closer than you think to one of the numerous urban ponds in the western and southern region of the state that the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) manages and welcomes you to fish! Urban ponds are regularly stocked with trout, and in some cases warm water species as well (see stocking report on page 22). With the help of NDOW Angler Educators Jan Nemec and Abbey Czarnecki you’ll be set to get outside and catch that big fish in a small pond that you’ve been waiting for!

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Baily Pond in Carson City

WESTERN REGION URBAN PONDS BAILY POND It’s easy to be distracted while watching fisherman reel in fish after fish near one of the busiest intersections in Carson City. The only urban pond in Carson City is located on the corner of Interstate 580/395 and Highway 50 west, right next to Fuji Park and the fairgrounds. An ADA accessible dock, shaded picnic tables, and handicap accessible restrooms are all on site. Rainbow trout and brown trout are well stocked in the pond from April through September which makes for productive fishing from early spring to late fall. Bait fishing is good with salmon eggs under a bobber or spin casting small spinners. Fly fisherman do very well at the pond with small nymphs slowly retrieved or terrestrials on the surface early and late. Regulations currently allow three trout to be taken from the pond during the regular park hours with a valid Nevada fishing license. Baily Pond in Carson City

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Davis Creek Pond in Washoe Valley

DAVIS CREEK PARK POND channel catfish, perch, crappie, carp, and rainbow trout have all been Davis Creek Park is hidden at the north end of Washoe Valley at the introduced to the little pond. NDOW is currently stocking with rainbow base of slide mountain, elevated just enough to be surrounded by mature trout in the spring and fall. Fly fisherman looking for surface activity and pines. Onsite you’ll find improved camping, hot showers, picnic areas with spin fisherman using small spinner and jigs do very well early and late in barbeques, several hiking trails, equestrian friendly trails, and a beautiful the day. Bait fishing is almost always productive with worms or dough little pond. The best fishing can be found immediately after NDOW stocks bait near the bottom. In addition to great fishing, you’ll find picnic tables, the pond with rainbow trout in the spring and fall. Dough baits and small portable restrooms, and plenty of parking on site. Regulations currently spinners work well through most of the summer. Access is limited to the allow three trout to be taken from the ponds during the regular park improved areas due to overgrown vegetation along the banks. Regula- hours with a valid Nevada fishing license. tions currently allow three trout to be taken from the pond during the regular park hours with a valid Nevada fishing license. IDLEWILD PARK PONDS Under the towering hotels and casinos of downtown Reno, Idlewild park offers a multitude of outdoor activities to those inside the city. Playgrounds, skate park, volleyball courts, softball and baseball fields, swimming pool, parcourse fitness station, rose garden, kids’ train, water play feature, picnic areas, walking/bike riding paths, sensory garden, and fishing ponds are all within walking distance of downtown. Rainbow trout are stocked in the ponds during the spring when water conditions allow. Spring and early summer are the best time to fish the ponds following the trout stocking. Spin fisherman using small spinners and bait fisherman using worms or salmon eggs can do very well early in the season. Regulations currently allow three gamefish to be taken from the ponds during the regular park hours with a valid Nevada fishing license. JAMES KINNEY POND The city of Winnemucca recently welcomed the opening of the James Kinney Pond. Located near the base of Winnemucca Mountain on the east side of town next to the Humboldt River. Anglers never know what they’ll hook at Kinney Pond since it’s home to more species than any other urban fishery in the state. Smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, sunfish, Idlewild Park in Reno

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LIBERTY POND Liberty Pond offers seasonal trout fishing to the residents of Fallon right on the edge of town. Easy access and excellent spring trout fishing can make this a popular spot. NDOW stocks the pond with rainbow trout in the spring but catfish, bass, and bluegill are also occasionally caught. The park offers picnic tables and restrooms close by. Spin fishing with small spinners can produce both trout and bass. Bait fishing seems to be best with worms or dough baits off the bottom. Fly fishing with small nymphs or streamers can also be very productive. Regulations currently allow three gamefish to be taken from the ponds during the regular park hours with a valid Nevada fishing license. MARILYN’S POND Marilyn’s Pond is surrounded by pines at the base of Mount Rose, just inside Galena Creek Park’s west entrance. At the site which once stood Nevada’s first fish hatchery, anglers can experience the alpine setting minutes from south Reno. The small pond offers restrooms and picnic area nearby, ADA accessible dock, and excellent shore fishing from ice- out in April through October. Its elevation and cool water will allow for Marilyn’s Pond at the base of Mt. Rose the pond to be stocked with rainbow trout through the entire summer. The best fishing can often be found in spring and fall, primarily because of summer crowds. Fly fisherman can’t go wrong using small terrestrials through the summer. Bait fisherman using worms and dough baits will on the surface and bait fisherman using salmon eggs under a bobber will regularly catch both trout and catfish near the bottom. Fly fisherman using often catch limits quickly. Regulations currently allow three trout to be small dark streamers and nymphs can hook one of the five species in the taken from the pond during the regular park hours with a valid Nevada pond. Regulations currently allow three gamefish to be taken from the fishing license. ponds during the regular park hours with a valid Nevada fishing license. MITCH PARK POND MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK POND In the heart of Gardnerville, Mitch Park offers a tremendous number Mountain View Park Pond is located on the western edge of Yerington, a of outdoor activities including tennis, a large children’s playground, dirt few miles from the Mason Valley Fish Hatchery. Fishing is best in spring bicycle track, restrooms, shaded picnic tables, and fishing on a pond. The and early summer immediately following when NDOW stocks the pond large pond offers ADA access in addition to plenty of shoreline access. with rainbow trout. In addition to the small pond, the park offers shaded Don’t let the turbid water here fool you, the pond holds several gamefish picnic areas, restrooms, and a playground. Bait fishing with worms, salmon species making it productive from early spring to late fall. Rainbow and eggs, and dough baits are the most popular method for the planted trout. brown trout are stocked to ensure productive fishing during the spring Regulations currently allow three gamefish to be taken from the ponds and fall, while channel catfish, bluegill, and a few bass offer good fishing during the regular park hours with a valid Nevada fishing license.

Mitch Park in Gardnerville

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PARADISE PARK PONDS Like many of the Nevada’s urban fisheries, the Paradise Ponds were once used for very different purposes. Originally a gravel pit before filling with water to rear trout commercially. Now a total of four ponds make up the Paradise Pond Complex, with all four containing game fish. The ponds have been stocked with rainbow and brown trout, bluegill, and channel catfish. Currently, NDOW stocks rainbow trout in the spring and recently added aerators and structure to improve fish habitat. The park additionally offers a walking trail, covered picnic areas, barbeques, restrooms, and a playground. Bait fishing with dough bait is the most popular for trout but worms will catch every species in the pond. Additionally, small spinners, spoons, and jigs will work for both warm and cold-water species. Regulations currently allow three gamefish to be taken from the ponds during the regular park hours with a valid Nevada fishing license. RANCHO SAN RAFAEL PARK/ HERMANS POND Nestled inside the largest park in Reno near the University of Reno’s campus, anglers will find a medium size pond that is rarely ever utilized. Rancho San Rafael Park is home to Herman’s Pond among many other amenities including; hiking and walking trails, biking trails, sprawling gardens, dog park, playgrounds, barbeque pits, wetland habitat viewing, museum, and covered picnic areas. Rainbow trout are stocked in the pond every spring and a few natural reproducing bass and sunfish are all caught regularly. The best fishing for trout occurs immediately following the rainbow trout plants with dough baits and salmon eggs. Spin fishing can also be good with small spinners or spoons for planted trout or the occasional bass and sunfish. Regulations currently allow three gamefish to be taken from the ponds during the regular park hours with a valid Nevada fishing license. Paradise Park Ponds in Sparks

Rancho San Rafael Park/Hermans Pond in Reno

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recent to improve bass habitat. Bait fishing with worms and dough baits near the bottom and spin fishing with spoons or spinners are the most consistent methods. Fly fisherman are often seen sight fishing for twenty plus pound carp or retrieving streamers for trout and bass. Regulations currently allow three gamefish to be taken from the ponds during the regular park hours with a valid Nevada fishing license. VERDI POND/CRYSTAL PEAK PARK One of Nevada’s youngest and most unique pair of urban ponds can be found just ten miles west of Reno inside Crystal Peak Park. The Verdi Mill Ponds are stocked with Lahontan Cutthroat Trout from April through October by the US Fish and Wildlife service. The large ponds and park offer three ADA accessible fishing docks, several shaded picnic areas with barbeques, restrooms, and hiking trails. Prior to becoming a public park, the property and ponds have been a vacation resort, ice harvesting facility, mill and timber storage yard, and private residence. In addition to fishing the mill ponds at Crystal Peak Park, the Truckee River runs along the parks western border. Fisherman using small baits and spinners, or flies on light leaders seem to do better for the petite trout. Aquatic vegetation can help hide trout from predators but often makes fishing deep near the bottom a challenge. If trout fishing is slow, plenty of small green sunfish are eager to eat during the warmest months. Regulations currently allow three trout to be taken from the Verdi Pond at Crystal Peak Park ponds during the regular park hours with a valid Nevada fishing license. VIRGINIA LAKE SPARKS MARINA Surrounded by homes in the shadow of the Peppermill Casino, Virginia The Sparks Marina isn’t well known for its fishing, but it should be. Bet- Lake offers the big city a small dose of wildlife and outdoor recreation. ter known for the two-mile walking trail around the lake, IMAX movie Best known for the resident geese and walking trail around the perim- theatre, outdoor shopping mall, world’s largest sporting goods store, or eter of the lake, and less known for its fishing. Virginia Lake is regularly neighboring casinos. The park at the marina offers restrooms, large ADA stocked late in the season with rainbow, brown, and bowcutt trout to accessible fishing dock, playgrounds, picnic tables, dog park and parking avoid springtime predators. Channel catfish, largemouth bass, and black near by. Thousands of rainbow trout and brown trout are stocked in the crappie are also naturally reproducing in the lake. The gamefish can grow Marina in the early Spring. In addition to the planted trout, smallmouth very large here if water conditions allow. Bait fishing with worms near bass, spotted bass, green sunfish, and channel catfish are caught regu- the bottom and casting spinners or jigs will work for both the bass and larly. Fishing is not allowed at the north end of the lake near swimming trout. Regulations currently allow three gamefish to be taken from the areas. The fishery itself is constantly getting improvements, the most ponds during the regular park hours with a valid Nevada fishing license.

Virginia Lake in Reno

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Wilson Commons Pond in Washoe Valley

WILSON COMMONS POND Wilson Commons Pond is very well hidden in the wide open of Washoe Valley, north of Washoe Lake. Found roughly halfway between Carson City and Reno in the middle of Washoe Valley, Wilson Commons offers tennis courts, picnic area, shaded gazebo, restrooms, and a small pond that fishes very well during the spring and fall. Rainbow trout are planted in the pond during the early spring and fall in addition to a self-sustaining population of carp and crappie. Bait fisherman using worms or salmon eggs can do very well early in the season. Fly fisherman can often cast to rising trout early and late in the day when the light is off the water. Regulations currently allow three gamefish to be taken from the ponds during the regular park hours with a valid Nevada fishing license. SOUTHERN REGION URBAN PONDS FLOYD LAMB PARK Floyd Lamb Park is a city park in the northwest Las Vegas Valley with four connecting fishing ponds. The park is open from 8 am - 6 pm in the Lorenzi Park in Las Vegas summer and 9 am - 5 pm in the fall and winter. NDOW stocks rainbow trout from November to April and channel catfish from May to October. The trout will hit on worms, PowerBait, and Roostertails, while catfish will take worms and stink baits. Bass are active through the summer hitting on only includes a fishing pond but also an island for migratory birds. The spinnerbaits and plastic worms. Regulations currently allow three gamefish pond is surrounded by shade structures and handicap accessible fish- to be taken during regular park hours with a valid Nevada fishing license. ing opportunity. Channel catfish are stocked from May to October and rainbow trout are stocked November to April. Lorenzi is open from 7 a.m. LORENZI PARK to 11 p.m. daily. Trout are enticed by worms, PowerBair, and Roostertails, Once the vision of David G. Lorenzi, Lorenzi Park is an 80-acre site with while catfish will take worms and stink baits. Bluegill and sunfish will hit twin lakes as its centerpiece. Centrally located in Las Vegas near the on mealworms and green grubs. Regulations allow for three gamefish to intersection of Rancho Drive and Washington Avenue, this park not be taken during regular park hours with a valid Nevada fishing license.

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SUNSET PARK Sunset Regional Park is one of Las Vegas Valley’s oldest public parks. Founded in 1967 and located near the corner of Sunset Road and Eastern avenue, Sunset Lake is a 14-acre impoundment and a favorite destina- tion for local fishers. Nearly the entire shoreline is open to fishing and is accessible via maintained walking path. In addition to shade trees and a maintained walkway, the shoreline also offers anglers and other visitors multiple shade structures and anglers can be found fishing from the shoreline year-round. Channel catfish are stocked from May to October and rainbow trout are stocked November to April. Trout live to chase a spinner or Lil’ Jake, or you can use PowerBait or night crawlers if they are hanging on the bottom. Catfish are best to catch during dimmer nights using night crawlers or hot dogs. Mealworms will work best for bluegill or green sunfish. Regulations allow for three gamefish to be taken during regular park hours with a valid Nevada fishing license. Veteran’s Memorial Park/Boulder City Pond in Boulder City BOULDER CITY POND/ VETERANS’ MEMORIAL PARK Veterans’ Memorial Park pond, also known as Boulder City Pond, offers HAFEN TRAILHEAD PARK/MESQUITE POND 3-acres of fishing opportunity that is open to anglers during park hours Hafen Trailhead Park is home to Mesquite Pond, a quaint 2-acre pond of 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. This popular fishery has a maximum depth of 15 feet located in the city of Mesquite. The park is open Sunday through Thursday and is accessible via a paved walking trail that lines the entire pond. In from 5 a.m. until 10 p.m. and from 5 a.m. until 11 p.m. on Fridays and addition to other traditional fishing methods, this water is also a popular Saturdays. The park offers two covered pavilions. The pond is stocked place for fly-fishers. Rainbow trout are planted from November to April with rainbow trout and channel catfish. Regulations allow for three when the temperatures are cooler, while channel catfish are planted from gamefish to be taken during regular park hours with a valid Nevada May to October. Trout will hit on worms and Roostertails, and catfish fishing license. Rainbow trout like worms and PowerBait similar to their will bite on hot dogs, worms and stink bait. Bluegill and green sunfish food at the hatchery, while catfish feed off the bottom so they prefer like smaller baits like mealworms or mini grubs. Regulations currently foods they can smell like old hot dogs, night crawlers and chicken liver. allow for three gamefish to be taken during regular park hours with a valid Nevada fishing license.

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While the art of fishing in small streams has been declining over the are stocked on a regular basis as they receive quite a bit of fishing past several decades, there are still plenty of places to go to get away pressure. The remainder are not stocked as they are rarely fished or from the crowds and wet a line. Nevada may be the driest state in the already contain populations of native trout (Lahontan cutthroat trout, nation, but we have over 600 streams and rivers scattered throughout Bonneville cutthroat trout, Yellowstone cutthroat trout, redband the state which provide a diversity of fishing opportunities. In fact, if trout and bull trout) or self-sustaining wild trout (brook, rainbow or you look at the Fishable Water Maps in this Fishing Guide, you’ll notice brown trout). that most waters identified on these maps are small streams. For the stream angler coming to Elko County, the Jarbidge and In- dependence Mountain ranges offer some of the best areas for stream fishing, seclusion and access. The mainstem Bruneau, West Fork and EASTERN REGION FISHABLE East Fork Jarbidge rivers are well known, but the East Fork Owyhee River below Wildhorse Reservoir can be a sleeper, especially after STREAMS AND RIVERS good water years. Nearly all the tributaries to the Bruneau, Jarbidge and Owyhee rivers have good numbers of native and wild trout. Most NDOW’s Eastern Region, including Elko, Eureka, Lander and White of these tributaries are small, but they can hold an amazing number of Pine Counties, contains some 295 named fishable waters. Of these smaller trout. An 8” to 12” trout from one of these tributaries is a good waters, 248 are small streams or rivers. The Eastern Region Fishable fish, and about as big as they’re going to get. The Ruby Mountains in Waters Key in this Fishing Guide shows that Elko County has 185 Elko County also hold an abundance of small stream fishing opportuni- fishable streams, followed by White Pine County (55), Lander County ties for native and wild trout, but access across private land can be an (32) and Eureka County (7). Only eight of the streams in this region issue. When in doubt…ask permission.

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Carpenter Canyon Creek in Clark County provides a unique angling SOUTHERN REGION FISHABLE opportunity in southern Nevada because of its proximity to the Las Vegas Valley, high-elevation terrain, and its wild Lahontan cutthroat trout fishery. STREAMS AND RIVERS The creek is located on the western slope of the Spring Mountains just west of Las Vegas, originating at approximately 10,000 ft from Peak Spring You may not think about stream fishing when you think about southern and ending near the top of the Carpenter Canyon Road. Historically a Nevada, but the Southern Region contains some hidden gems just wait- fishless stream, Lahontan cutthroat trout were stocked in the 1970s to ing for the adventurous angler who is willing to get off the beaten path. provide a wild trout angling opportunity. The stream is characterized by Beaver Dam Wash is a small stream that originates in western Utah medium velocity runs and numerous drop pools over large boulders, and and flows into eastern Nevada through Beaver Dam State Park. It is fish occupy approximately three miles of stream. Streamside vegetation is stocked annually catchable rainbow trout every spring, and also supports thick and restricts access in some spots. Hiking can be tough, with steep a thriving wild rainbow trout population. The average size of trout is 6 to rocky slopes and large downed trees throughout. 8 inches with the occasional fish at 12 to 15 inches. Anglers can access the stream at multiple locations in the state park. The best access point is just below the main campground. There is also a trail that follows most WESTERN REGION FISHABLE of the stream through the park. Most of the stream fishing in the Southern Region is in northern Nye STREAMS AND RIVERS County (central Nevada) in the Toiyabe, Monitor and Toquima ranges. Barley Creek flows out of the west Monitor range into Monitor Valley and Stream fishing in the Santa Rosa Mountains of Humboldt County is a offers very good stream access with a dirt road that follows the stream great way to get away from crowds and enjoy a variety of mountain- for approximately 4 miles where it ends at the Wilderness boundary. stream fishing in the Western Region. The Santa Rosa Range is home Peavine Creek is located at the south end of the Toiyabe Range and flows to several streams that support wild populations of rainbow, brook, and through the US Forest Service Campground which is approximately 10 brown trout, in addition to a few streams that support populations of miles from Highway 376. Pine Creek is located on the east side of the native Lahontan cutthroat trout. Streams vary in size in the Santa Rosa Toquima Range in central Nevada and flows down into Monitor Valley. Range with the typical stream being small enough to jump across, such Access to this stream also starts at a US Forest Service campground and as, Lye Creek or Singas Creek, to large streams, like the Quinn River and continues up stream into the Wilderness. All of these streams are stocked Martin Creek, which require some wading in order to fish them effectively. annually with catchable rainbow trout in early summer and also support The Santa Rosa Range is located approximately 25 miles north of wild brook and brown trout populations. The average size of trout is Winnemucca and is nestled between the small communities of Paradise around 7 to 10 inches with occasional fish 12 to 15 inches. Valley to the east and Orovada to the west. The mountain range extends

Fishing Martin Creek in the Santa Rosa Range.

2020 NEVADA FISHING GUIDE 19 north to the Oregon/Nevada border. The larger peaks of the mountain range rise to above 9,000 feet in elevation with the valley bottoms sitting around 4,500 feet. From Winnemucca, travel north along US 95. You may then take SR 290 to Paradise Valley to access the streams on the east side of the range or continue north on US 95 to access streams on the west side of the range. The Hinkey Summit (east side) and Windy Gap (west side) roads provide good access to several streams. Some of the smaller, better-fishing streams in the Santa Rosa Range are: Singas Creek, Road Creek, Lye Creek, Cabin Creek, Flat Creek, and McConnell Creek. These streams all support wild populations of brook and rainbow trout, with a few wild brown trout. Andorno Creek and the Southfork of Indian Creek are smaller streams in the Santa Rosa Range that feature native populations of Lahontan cutthroat trout. The larger streams in the Santa Rosas are Martin Creek and the Quinn River. Both streams support thriving populations of wild brown trout as well as hatchery stocked rainbow and brown Trout. No matter the region you’re in, all types of anglers can catch fish in these streams. Bait fisherman can use worms, grasshoppers or Power- Bait. Spin anglers should use small spinners such as rooster tails, mepps, The Lowcountry Awaits and panther martins on the smaller streams. On the larger streams, spin anglers might even try spoons or rapalas. Fly anglers can slap the water with grasshopper and dropper set-ups, ants, beetles, caddis, or hare’s- PROFESSIONAL FISHING GUIDE ear, pheasant-tail, and other nymph patterns. The best time to fish these FLY AND CONVENTIONAL streams is just after the spring-runoff, throughout the summer, until the snow flies in the late-fall causing the streams to start to freeze over. Be sure to check this Fishing Guide before heading out to determine INSHORE × NEARSHORE × OFFSHORE the limits and any special regulations that may apply for the waters you plan to fish. Get your Nevada fishing license, grab your fishing gear and Charleston, SC get out to explore some of Nevada’s most beautiful places. (843)860-4231 × john@ yrightcharters.com www. yrightcharters.com

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A Brook Trout from Singas Creek in the Santa Rosa Range.

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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 Wiper Smallmouth Bass (Lepomis microlophus) (Morone chrysops x M. saxatilis) (Micropterus dolomieu) Dark brown to green back with yellow to green sides. A hybrid bass produced by crossing a female white Dark olive to brown on back, sides bronze, belly white. Belly is light yellow to nearly white. The mouth is small bass with a male striped bass. Hybrids closely resemble Five dark vertical bands on sides. Eyes reddish. Dorsal and the opercular lobe or ear flap has a dark blue-back both striped bass and white bass making identification fin with 9 or 10 sharp spines without a deep notch spot with red to orange edge. Found in small ponds difficult, particularly for young fish. When comparing separating them from the soft rays. Upper jaw when such as Floyd Lamb Park Pond in southern Nevada, and adult fish, the hybrid has a deep body and an arched closed does not extend beyond the rear edge of the Dufurrena Ponds, and ponds in Mason Valley WMA back similar to the white bass. Wipers can often be eye. Smallmouth bass are one of the most popular and in northern Nevada. Also found in the Colorado River distinguished by broken or irregular stripes on the front abundant game species in Lakes Mead and Mohave. below Davis Dam. half of body and straight lines on the rear half of body. It is also found in the Humboldt River, Dry Creek A mid-body break in line pattern occasionally occurs. Reservoir, Wildhorse Reservoir, Rye Patch, Carson In other parts of the country the wiper is known as River, Lahontan Reservoir and Wall Canyon Reservoir. the sunshine bass, palmetto bass or whiterock bass.

Walleye Spotted Bass (Sander vitreus) (Micropterus punctulatus) Striped Bass Prominent “canine” teeth distinguish this big perch One of the several black basses found in a few (Morone saxatilis) from its smaller family member the yellow perch. northern Nevada waters such as Lahontan and Rye Body olive-green above, shading through silvery on Color is brassy-olive buff sometimes shading to Patch reservoirs and Sparks Marina Pond. Green to sides to white on belly with brassy reflection. There yellowish sides and white beneath. No distinct bars dark green on back and sides with a white belly. Rows are 7 to 8 longitudinal dark stripes following the scale on the sides, but rather an overall mottling of black or of spots along the lower sides below the dark lateral rows. A spiny dorsal fin is barely separated from a soft brown. Large dark blotches at rear base of dorsal fin, stripe. Dorsal fins are connected and not separated into dorsal fin. The tail is forked and the body is cylindrical and the lower lobe of tail fin is white tipped. The tail two distinct fins. Upper jaw extends to the back of the in shape. Striped bass occur in only a few of the is moderately forked. Found in a few western Nevada eye, but not beyond the eye as in the largemouth bass. larger lakes in Nevada including Lake Mead and Lake waters including Lahontan and Rye Patch Reservoirs, Mohave. The fish can become very large with some the Humboldt River below Rye Patch Reservoir and specimens larger than 50 pounds. Chimney Reservoir.

White Bass White Catfish (Morone chrysops) (Ameiurus catus) Dark gray to black on the back, with bright silvery Bluish to grayish above and white below. Tail deeply sides and white belly. The sides have dark stripes or forked. No scales. No spots. Barbels extend from the lines (about 5 are above the lateral line). There are Yellow Perch chin and upper jaw. Both dorsal and pectoral fins have 13 or 14 rays in the dorsal fin, and 11 to 13 in the (Perca flavescens) strong, sharp spines. White catfish have shorter barbels anal fin. Body strongly compressed from side to side, Rich yellow to brassy-green with 6 to 8 dark vertical on the upper jaw than channel catfish, and barbels on forehead is dished and snout is slightly turned up. bars on the sides. Dark green back. No “canine” teeth. lower jaw are whiter. Head is more rounded and white Found in Lahontan Reservoir, Rye Patch Reservoir The belly is whitish. The dorsal fin has two sections, on belly extends to rear of anal fin. Found in Lahontan and Washoe Lake. the front one contains 12 to 14 sharp spines and the and Willow Creek Reservoirs and the Humboldt River rear 12 to 13 soft rays. with channel catfish.

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May, Pond Creek Cold Floyd Lamb Park Ponds Pond) (Tule Bluegill may be stocked at Floyd Lamb Park (Tule Pond) during the months of April and May. Tabor Creek Tabor ReservoirWildhorse Creek Cleve Reservoir Creek Cold Tonkin Springs Tonkin Reservoir Groves Lake Groves Willow Creek Reservoir Creek Willow Reservoir Sink Wilson Lake Comins Kingston Creek Illipah Reservoir Illipah Pond Pass Sacramento Willow Creek Pond Silver Creek Reservoir Creek Silver Steptoe Creek White River 24 EASTERN REGION FISHABLE WATERS MAP EASTERN REGION FISHABLE WATERS ELKO, EUREKA, LANDER, AND WHITE PINE COUNTIES PINE WHITE AND EUREKA, LANDER, ELKO, EASTERN REGION FISHABLE WATERS MAP 25 Larger prints the of fishable waters map areavailable at of any our regional offices, as well as online atndow.org 26 EASTERN REGION FISHABLE WATERS KEY RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB BK BN BN BCT BCT BCT BCT BCT BCT BCT BCT BCT BCT BCT LMB LMB BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB RB, BN BN, RB BN, RB BN, RB BN, RB BC, BN BC, BK, RB, BN, BK, BN, BK, BN, BK, BN, BC, BN, BK, BCT, SPECIES 17N, 69E 17N, 69E 14N, 59E 17N, 69E 14N, 69E 19N, 65E 17N, 65E 17N, 65E 13N, 69E 24N, 62E 13N, 69E 12N, 59E 15N, 69E 19N, 66E 12N, 69E 19N, 66E 17N, 66E 19N, 63E 25N, 55E 15N, 65E 10N, 65E 18N, 65E 23N, 62E 10N, 65E 15N, 65E 25N, 62E 16N, 66E 16N, 70E 16N, 58E 22N, 65E 21N, 64E 21N, 64E 18N, 66E 18N, 66E 20N, 65E 18N, 68E 13N, 68E 13N, 68E 12N, 70E 13N, 68E 25N, 63E 20N, 66E 15N, 66E Little Creek Creek Creek Big Wash Mill Creek Bird Creek East Creek Pine Creek Kalamazoo Paris Creek Egan Creek Cave Creek Huntington Huntington Duck Creek Duck Duck Creek Duck Silver Creek Silver Cleve Creek Berry Creek Berry Ridge Creek Baker Creek Baker Smith Creek Seigel Creek Seigel Illipah Creek Illipah Snake Creek North Creek North Ellison Creek Ellison Cherry Creek Cherry Muncy Creek Geyser Creek Geyser Deep Canyon McCoy Creek McCoy Shingle Creek Shingle Odgers Creek Odgers Bassett Creek Mattier Creek Mattier Steptoe Creek Steptoe Lehman Creek Lehman Currant Creek, Goshute Creek Hendrys Creek Hendrys Meadow Creek Meadow Piermont Creek Piermont Eightmile Creek Eightmile Deadman Creek Indian Creek, Big Bastian Creek WP-2 WP-3 WP-8 WP-11 WP-14 WP-15 WP-16 WP-17 WP-18 WP-19 WP-20 WP-21 WP-28 WHITE PINE COUNTY STREAMS WP-1 WP-9 WP-10 WP-5 WP-7 WP-12 WP-13 WP-4 WP-22 WP-23 WP-26 WP-29 WP-30 WP-27 WP-6 WP-36 WP-37 WP-38 WP-40 WP-24 WP-25 WP-31 WP-35 WP-32 WP-33 WP-34 WP-39 WP-41 WP-42 WP-43 TT TT RB BB BK BK BK BK BK BK BK CC BG LCT LCT LCT LCT LCT LCT LCT LCT LCT LCT LMB SMB, RB, BK, BC, WI, CC, BC, RB, BN, RB, BN, BK, BN, BK, MT, LCT, BCLCT, LCT, BGLCT, BK, LCT CC, LCT SMB, YP, RB, LMB, RB, LMB, RB, LMB, RB, LMB, LMB, CR, LMB, WI, LMB, SPECIES SPECIES LMB, CC, SMB, CC, BN, LMB, 35N, 51E 36N, 51E 35N, 61E 36N, 61E 36N, 61E 32N, 59E 32N, 55E 31N, 58E 19N, 54E 31N, 58E 31N, 58E 33N, 59E 33N, 59E 17N, 50E 31N, 50E 46N, 49E 32N, 58E 32N, 58E 32N, 58E 26N, 58E 24N, 50E 44N, 55E 39N, 48E 22N, 50E 30N, 56E 43N, 63E (CONT.) 30N, 58E 44N, 50E Lake Creek Reservoir Reservoir Reservoir Reservoir Reservoir Reservoir Josephine Josephine Ruby Lake Verdi Lake Favre Lake Smith Lake South Fork Island LakeIsland Greys Lake Greys Wild Horse Steele Lake Wilson SinkWilson Jakes Creek Liberty Lake Pete Hansen Allison Creek Allison Hidden Lakes Willow Creek Willow Lamoille Lake Maggie Creek Griswold Lake Roberts Creek Roberts Overland Lake Overland Robinson Lake Robinson Simpson Creek Simpson Jiggs Reservoir Humboldt River Humboldt Little Jack Creek Goat (Right Fork) EU-2 LAKES AND RESERVOIRS LAKES AND EL-168 EL-169 EUREKA COUNTY STREAMS EU-1 EU-4 EU-5 EU-3 EL-171 EL-172 EL-173 EL-174 EL-175 EL-170 EU-6 EU-7 EL-176 EL-177 EL-178 EL-179 EL-180 EL-181 EL-182 EL-183 EL-184 EL-185 EL-186 EL-188 EL-187 W YP RB BK BK BK BK BK BK BK LCT RED RED RED RED RED RED RED RED RED RED RED RED RED RED BK, RB BK, LCT BK, LCT BK, LCT BT, REDBT, SMB, W BK, YCT BK, RED BK, RED CC, LCT, BK, RED BK, RED BK, RED BK, RED W, SMB,W, BN, RED BN, RED LMB, CR RED, BN, RED, BN, BN, RED, SPECIES 39N, 51E 45N, 61E 41N, 62E 41N, 36N, 61E 47N, 55E 42N, 59E 42N, 55E 32N, 59E 45N, 49E 45N, 57E 31N, 58E 46N, 59E 46N, 59E 45N, 56E 47N, 54E 47N, 54E 47N, 54E 42N, 53E 38N, 47E 47N, 54E 47N, 68E 34N, 59E 33N, 52E 28N, 57E 42N, 53E 45N, 53E 45N, 58E 43N, 52E 45N, 53E 46N, 62E 29N, 58E 45N, 64E 44N, 55E 46N, 56E 30N, 57E 46N, 54E 46N, 54E 43N, 54E 33N, 60E 30N, 58E 30N, 58E Fork Little River Creek Creek East Fork Mill Creek Pine Creek Pole Creek South Fork Riffe Creek Rock Creek Lutts Creek Lutts Pearl Creek Rattlesnake Rattlesnake Schoonover Schoonover Piney Creek Marys River River, North River, Miller Creek Miller Creek Miller Salmon Falls Falls Salmon Falls Salmon Salmon Falls Falls Salmon Pixley Creek Pixley (CONTINUED) Myers Creek Myers Marsh Creek Secret Creek Secret Martin Creek Schoer Creek Schoer McCall Creek McCall Merritt Creek Merritt Loomis Creek Penrod Creek Penrod Salmon Creek Maggie Creek Salmon Creek, Owyhee River, Owyhee River, McCann Creek McCann Sagehen Creek Sagehen Mayhew Creek Meadow Creek Meadow Overland Creek Overland Robinson Creek Robinson Robinson Creek Robinson Mill (Hays) Creek McDonald Creek McDonald Mahogany Creek River, South Fork EL-123 EL-124 EL-125 EL-121 EL-122 EL-115 EL-116 STREAMS EL-85 EL-90 EL-120 EL-119 EL-117 EL-118 EL-105 EL-86 EL-87 EL-109 EL-110 EL-111 EL-112 EL-113 EL-114 EL-88 EL-89 EL-91 EL-92 EL-102 EL-103 EL-104 EL-106 EL-97 EL-98 EL-99 EL-100 EL-101 EL-107 EL-108 EL-93 EL-95 EL-96 EL-94 RB BK BK BK BK BK BK BK BK LCT LCT LCT YCT RED RED RED RED RED RED RED RED RED RED RED RED RED RED RED RED RED RED RED RED RED, W BK, LCT BK, LCT BT, REDBT, BT, REDBT, BK, RED BK, RED BK, RED BK, RED BK, RED BK, RED SPECIES FISHABLE WATERS KEY WATERS FISHABLE 37N, 51E 47N, 61E 37N, 51E 45N, 61E 31N, 59E 36N, 61E 43N, 51E 45N, 59E 46N, 61E 42N, 49E 27N, 57E 27N, 57E 42N, 62E 45N, 57E 47N, 58E 31N, 58E 47N, 58E 33N, 59E 47N, 68E 46N, 59E 37N, 70E 42N, 53E 47N, 63E 42N, 53E 45N, 53E 47N, 60E 30N, 59E 46N, 57E 45N, 54E 43N, 52E 29N, 58E 28N, 56E 44N, 52E 44N, 52E 44N, 57E 35N, 60E 46N, 53E 36N, 60E 43N, 53E 44N, 53E 43N, 54E 44N, 54E 40N, 53E 44N, 60E Creek Creek Creek Creek Creek Creek Creek Cold Creek Cold Blue Jacket Buck Creek Buck Deer Creek Deer Cave Creek Boyd Creek Dave Creek Clear Creek Cobb Creek Coon Creek Coon Creek Box Canyon Angel Creek Angel Camp Creek Burns Creek Battle Creek Chino Creek Chino Cottonwood Cottonwood Cottonwood Corral Creek Corral Creek Ackler Creek Ackler Brown Creek Brown Cherry Creek Cherry Beaver Creek Beaver Beaver Creek Beaver Badger Creek Badger Coyote Creek Cougar Creek Copper Creek Copper Browns Gulch Canyon Creek Bruneau River Boulder Creek Boulder Chicken Creek Chicken Bull Run Creek Colonel Moore Moore Colonel Dawley Canyon Canyon Dawley Bettridge Creek Columbia Creek California Creek Cap Winn Creek Bull Camp Creek ELKO COUNTYELKO STREAMS EL-1 EL-2 EL-3 EL-4 EL-6 EL-7 EL-5 EL-8 EL-21 EL-23 EL-24 EL-12 EL-20 EL-9 EL-10 EL-13 EL-14 EL-15 EL-16 EL-17 EL-18 EL-28 EL-29 EL-27 EL-30 EL-25 EL-26 EL-31 EL-32 EL-22 EL-11 EL-19 EL-34 EL-35 EL-33 EL-36 EL-40 EL-41 EL-39 EL-42 EL-44 EL-43 EL-38 EL-37 EASTERN REGION EASTERN REGION FISHABLE WATERS KEY 27

IES C RB RB BK BK BK BG LCT BCT BCT LMB LMB LMB BK, RB BK, RB BC, RB BK, BK RB, BN BN, RB RB, BN, RB, BN, RB, BN, RB, BN, BC, BCT Wiper LMB, RB, RB, LMB, SPE Crappie Whitefish Bull Trout Bull Tiger Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Brown Yellow Perch Yellow BowcuttTrout Rainbow Trout Rainbow Redband Trout Redband Bluegill Sunfish Channel Catfish Channel Mackinaw Trout Mackinaw Bullhead Catfish Bullhead Smallmouth Bass Largemouth Bass 14N, 69E 21N, 65E 17N, 66E 23N, 55E 17N, 58E 19N, 63E 15N, 65E 18N, 65E 14N, 70E 14N, 63E 16N, 66E 14N, 68E 13N, 68E 13N, 68E 13N, 68E 15N, 68E 15N, 64E 18N, 64E 12N, 60E - Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Cutthroat Lahontan Bonneville Cutthroat Trout Cutthroat Bonneville Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout Cutthroat Yellowstone Pond Creek Creek Reservoir Reservoir Cave Lake Taft CreekTaft Baker Lake Cold Creek Creek Cold Strawberry White River White Vipont (Ste Silver Creek Creek Silver Bassett Lake Bassett Comins Lake phens) Creek phens) Willow Creek Johnson Lake Johnson Timber Creek Timber Willard Creek Tailings Creek Tailings Williams CreekWilliams Sunkist (North) Illipah ReservoirIllipah Sacramento Pass �� WI YCT YP W Species Abbreviations Species BB BC TT RED SMB BCT BG BK CR LCT LMB MT RB BN BT CC WP-51 WP-44 WP-49 WP-50 WP-52 WP-53 RESERVOIRS LAKES AND WP-54 WP-55 WP-56 WP-45 WP-46 WP-47 WP-48 WP-57 WP-58 WP-59 WP-60 WP-61 WP-62 RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB BK BK BK BK BK BK BK BK BK BK LCT LCT LCT SMB, BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB CC, RB RB, BN BN, RB RB, BN BN, RB BK, BN RB, BK, RB, BN, RB, BN, BK, BN, BK, BN, BK, BN, BK, BN, YP, LMB YP, LMB, CC SPECIES SPECIES SPECIES LMB, BG, 31N, 51E 21N, 45E 24N, 49E 16N, 42E 29N, 45E 32N, 45E 29N, 45E 18N, 39E 23N, 45E 21N, 46E 17N, 38E 17N, 43E 31N, 43E 31N, 43E 31N, 43E 16N, 38E 21N, 44E 16N, 43E 16N, 43E 16N, 43E 29N, 46E 16N, 43E 16N, 44E 16N, 44E 23N, 46E 32N, 43E 15N, 43E 15N, 43E 30N, 45E 18N, 44E 29N, 44E 15N, 40E 22N, 44E 23N, 44E 20N, 46E 20N, 43E 30N, 46E Pond Creek Creek Creek Creek Creek Barth Pit Big Creek Mill Creek Hall Creek Frenchman Frenchman Skull Creek Iowa Creek Birch Creek Birch Reese River Reese Trout Creek Trout Creek Silver Creek Silver Lewis Creek Smith Creek Groves Lake Italian Creek Indian Creek (Rock) Creek Boone Creek Cowboy Rest Galena Creek Galena Willow Creek Willow Willow Creek Steiner Creek Steiner Crum Canyon Gillman SpringGillman Santa Fe Creek Carseley Creek Carseley Kingston Creek Peterson Creek Peterson Bowman (Clear) (Clear) Bowman Humboldt River Humboldt Campbell Creek Campbell Crippen Canyon Callaghan Creek Callaghan Shoshone Creek Tonkin Reservoir Tonkin Smith Creek Pond LA-3 LA-5 LA-6 LA-7 LA-8 LA-9 LA-10 LA-11 LA-12 LA-13 LA-14 LA-15 LA-29 LA-35 LA-34 LAKES AND RESERVOIRS LAKES AND EU-8 LANDER COUNTY STREAMS LA-1 LA-2 LA-4 RESERVOIRS LAKES AND LA-33 EU-9 LA-16 LA-18 LA-24 LA-25 LA-26 LA-27 LA-28 LA-30 LA-31 LA-32 LA-22 LA-23 LA-17 LA-19 LA-20 LA-21 TT RB RB RB BK BK BK BK BK BK BK BK LCT YCT RED RED RED RED RED RED RED RED LMB BK, TT BK, RB BK, CT, RB, BK, RB, BK, BK, MT RB, BK, TT, LCT RB, LCT RB, LCT BK, LCT BK, LCT BK, LCT BT, REDBT, BK, RED BK, RED BK, RED BK, RED BK, RED BN, RED BN, RED LMB, NP BG, LMB RB, SMB, SPECIES 41N, 61E 45N, 51E 37N, 61E 35N, 61E 35N, 61E 35N, 61E 31N, 59E 31N, 59E 47N, 69E 36N, 61E 47N, 62E 41N, 53E41N, 47N, 65E 37N, 55E 31N, 58E 46N, 59E 33N, 59E 33N, 59E 33N, 52E 28N, 57E 45N, 58E 32N, 58E 46N, 55E 32N, 58E 47N, 60E 46N, 62E 39N, 53E 32N, 58E 39N, 53E 32N, 58E 34N, 57E 42N, 60E 30N, 57E 46N, 66E 33N, 58E 46N, 54E 43N, 58E 44N, 58E 44N, 53E 44N, 53E 40N, 70E 44N, 60E - Creek Creek Creek Creek Creek Dorsey T Creek Reservoir Reservoir Reservoir Echo Lake yon Creek Sun Creek Dry Creek Trail Creek Cold Lakes Angel Lake Cow Creek Slide Creek Slide Toyn CreekToyn Carlin Pond Seventy-Six Seventy-Six Trout Creek Trout Creek Tabor Creek Smith Creek Shack Creek Steele Creek Steele Sheep Creek Sheep Talbot Creek Wines Creek Boulder Lake Boulder Seitz (Rabbit) Weeks Creek Weeks Emerald Lake Emerald Soldier Creek Soldier Wilson Creek Wilson Willow Creek Thorpe Creek Snow Canyon Taylor Canyon Canyon Taylor Thomas Creek Segunda Creek Segunda Boyd Reservoir Slaughterhouse Waterpipe Can Dakes Reservoir Dakes Shoshone Creek Van Duzer Creek Telephone Creek Telephone Thompson Creek Thompson EL-133 EL-159 EL-126 EL-127 RESERVOIRS LAKES AND EL-157 EL-158 EL-128 EL-134 EL-135 EL-167 EL-136 EL-161 EL-165 EL-130 EL-131 EL-137 EL-160 EL-162 EL-164 EL-166 EL-129 EL-132 EL-163 EL-138 EL-141 EL-139 EL-140 EL-156 EL-142 EL-147 EL-148 EL-149 EL-150 EL-151 EL-153 EL-155 EL-152 EL-144 EL-145 EL-143 EL-146 EL-154 W TT BT RB RB RB BK BK BK BK BK BK BK LCT LCT LCT LCT LCT LCT YCT YCT RED RED RED RED RED RED RED RED RED RED RED CC, W BK, RB BB, BG RB, BK, BN, BK, BK, LCT BK, LCT BT, REDBT, BT, REDBT, W, RED,W, LCT, RB,LCT, BK, LCT, BK, RED RED, BT, CC, LMB, BC, SMB, SMB, BN, 47N, 61E 47N, 61E 41N, 52E 41N, 37N, 61E 35N, 61E 35N, 61E 47N, 59E 47N, 55E 39N, 47E 31N, 57E 32N, 59E 45N, 52E 41N, 54E41N, 34N, 61E 42N, 62E 43N, 61E 31N, 56E 31N, 58E 47N, 58E 31N, 58E 46N, 69E 46N, 59E 45N, 58E 47N, 60E 37N, 54E 32N, 58E 39N, 54E 42N, 54E 35N, 58E 43N, 62E 30N, 57E 40N, 45E 46N, 58E 46N, 58E 44N, 56E 46N, 68E 43N, 53E 36N, 60E 30N, 58E 40N, 44E Little Creek Creek Creek North North East Fork Fall Creek Fox Creek Flat Creek Dry Creek West Fork West Fork Jack Creek South Fork North Fork Gold Creek Gold Lime Creek Lime Jack Creek, Kelly Creek Kelly Deer Creek Deer Jakes Creek Hicks Creek Hicks Deer Creek, Deer Leach Creek Horse Creek Horse Indian Creek Grey’s Creek Gance Creek Long Canyon Canyon Long Echo Canyon Frazier Creek Frazier Hawes Creek Doby George Goose Creek, Herder Creek Herder Dorsey Creek Jarbidge River, Jarbidge River, Furlong Creek, Lamoille Creek Johnson Creek Johnson Foreman Creek Foreman Kleckner Creek Kleckner Griswold Creek Griswold Humboldt River Humboldt Gennette Creek Gennette Humboldt River, River, Humboldt Humboldt River, River, Humboldt River, Humboldt Little, South Fork Goose Creek, Big EL-58 EL-60 EL-59 EL-61 EL-55 EL-56 EL-57 EL-62 EL-53 EL-54 EL-52 EL-51 EL-63 EL-64 EL-65 EL-76 EL-48 EL-49 EL-50 EL-67 EL-66 EL-68 EL-77 EL-78 EL-79 EL-80 EL-81 EL-82 EL-75 EL-46 EL-47 EL-84 EL-83 EL-69 EL-73 EL-72 EL-74 EL-45 EL-70 EL-71 28 SOUTHERN REGION FISHABLE WATERS MAP SOUTHERN REGION FISHABLE WATERS CLARK, ESMERALDA, LINCOLN, AND NYE COUNTIES NYE AND LINCOLN, CLARK, ESMERALDA, SOUTHERN REGION FISHABLE WATERS MAP 29 Larger prints the of fishable waters map areavailable at of any our regional offices, as well as online atndow.org 30 SOUTHERN REGION FISHABLE WATERS KEY RB BB, CR BB, CR CR, BB LMB, RB LMB, RB Wiper LMB, RB, RB, LMB, RB, LMB, SPECIES Crappie Tiger Trout Brook Trout Striped Bass Striped Brown Trout Brown Trout Brown Yellow Perch Yellow Green Sunfish BowcuttTrout Rainbow Trout Rainbow Redear Sunfish Bluegill Sunfish Channel Catfish Channel Bullhead CatfishBullhead 5N, 44E 6N, 61E 6N, 61E 6N, 61E 6N, 61E Smallmouth Bass 12S, 47E Largemouth Bass Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Cutthroat Lahontan Pond Pond Reservoir Reservoir Reservoir Sportsmans Cold Springs Haymeadow Haymeadow Beatty Urban Adams-McGill Park/Rye Patch Dacey Reservoir �� Species Abbreviations Species BB BC STB BG BK CR GS WI YP SMB TT BN BN CC RS LCT LMB RB NY-48 NY-49 NY-52 NY-50 NY-51 LAKES AND RESERVOIRS LAKES AND NY-47 RB RB RB RB RB RB BK BK BK BK BK BN BN BN BN LCT BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BN, RB BN, RB BK, BN BK, BN BK, BN BK, BN RB, BK, RB, BK, BK, BN, BK, BN, BK, BN, BK, BN, BK, LCT BK, LCT SPECIES 6N, 57E 8N, 42E 7N, 46E 3N, 56E 14N, 41E 11N, 47E 11N, 11N, 49E 11N, 11N, 42E11N, 13N, 41E 15N, 41E 12N, 41E 14N, 42E 11N, 46E11N, 13N, 42E 13N, 42E 15N, 42E 13N, 42E 12N, 42E 10N, 42E 12N, 42E 10N, 45E 12N, 45E 11N, 40E11N, 15N, 46E 10N, 48E 04N, 56E 10N, 44E 12N, 40E South Creek Creek Creek Creek Creek Creek Creek North Lower Upper Jett Creek Pine Creek Pine Creek Twin River,Twin River,Twin Reese River, Reese River, Last Chance Ophir Creek Ophir Stoneberger Stoneberger (CONTINUED) Troy CanyonTroy Illinois Creek Illinois Tierney Creek Tierney Summit Creek Sawmill Creek Sawmill Moores Creek Moores Hunts Canyon Canyon Hunts Stewart Creek Peavine Creek Peavine Mohawk Creek Mohawk Green Monster Monster Green San Juan Creek Jefferson Creek Jefferson Hooper Canyon Canyon Hooper Mosquito Creek Mosquito Wisconsin Creek Wisconsin Marysville Creek Marysville Meadow Canyon Canyon Meadow NY-38 NY-39 STREAMS NY-19 NY-20 NY-21 NY-41 NY-42 NY-43 NY-44 NY-45 NY-46 NY-37 NY-40 NY-22 NY-23 NY-24 NY-31 NY-32 NY-33 NY-36 NY-25 NY-26 NY-27 NY-28 NY-29 NY-30 NY-34 NY-35 RB RB RB RB RB BK BK BK BK BN BN BN LMB WCR GS, CR BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BN, RB CR, BG BN, RB RB, BK, RB, BN, CR, BG, BK, BN, RBLCT, BK, BN, BN, LCT RB, LMB, LMB, BB, LMB, BB, SPECIES SPECIES SPECIES 7S, 61E 5S, 71E 5S, 70E 1N, 69E 9N, 47E 5N, 47E 6N, 59E 2N, 69E 2N, 69E 3N, 57E 2N, 56E 9N, 48E 04S, 60E 11N, 49E 11N, 11N, 49E 11N, 11N, 42E11N, 13N, 41E 11N, 42E11N, 11N, 45E11N, 14N, 49E 15N, 42E 14N, 50E 10N, 46E 15N, 44E 13N, 40E Wash Creek Creek Creek Creek Creek Creek Creek Creek Reservoir Reservoir Clover (Big (Big Clover Pahranagat Pahranagat Clear Creek Clear Creek Eagle Valley Valley Eagle Eagle Valley Valley Eagle Blairs Creek Blairs Lake, Upper Beaver Dam Crane Creek Crane Broad Creek Broad Cottonwood Cottonwood Nesbitt Lake Cottonwood Copenhagen Barley Creek Forest Home Barker Creek Barker Echo Canyon Cherry Creek Cherry Belcher Creek Belcher Springs) Creek Danville Creek Danville Corcoran Creek Corcoran Bowman (Clear) (Clear) Bowman Georges Canyon Canyon Georges NY-14 NY-13 NY-15 NY-11 NY-10 NY-12 NY-8 NY-7 NY-9 NY-6 NY-16 NY-17 NY-18 NY-5 NY-3 NY-4 LI-2 LI-3 LINCOLN COUNTY STREAMS LI-1 RESERVOIRS LAKES AND LI-4 COUNTY NYE STREAMS NY-1 NY-2 LI-5 LI-6 LI-7 RB RB RB RB GS CR BK LCT GS, RS RB, BK RB, CC RB, CC BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BG, GS BB, CR, RB, CC, RB, CC, RB, CC, RB, CC, CC, STB, CC, STB, SMB, GS SMB, BG RB, LMB, RB, LMB, 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Blackhawk Blvd, Mt Pleasant, Utah 435-462-5300 • www.westernrangecamp.com 32 WESTERN REGION FISHABLE WATERS MAP WESTERN REGION FISHABLE WATERS CARSON CITY, CHURCHILL, DOUGLAS, HUMBOLDT, LYON, MINERAL, PERSHING, STOREY, AND WASHOE COUNTIES WASHOE AND MINERAL, STOREY, PERSHING, LYON, HUMBOLDT, CHURCHILL, DOUGLAS, CITY, CARSON WESTERN REGION FISHABLE WATERS MAP 33 Larger prints the of fishable waters map areavailable at of any our regional offices, as well as online atndow.org 34 WESTERN REGION FISHABLE WATERS KEY RB RB RB RB RB RB BK BK BK BK BK BK BN LCT LCT RB, W RB, TT BB, RB BB, GS RB, BK RB, BK BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BC, RB BK, KS, BK, KS, BK, RB, BC, BK, LCT, W, W, LCT, RB, BN, BC, BG, BK, BN, BK, BN, BN, CC, BK, LCT BK, LCT, BK, LCT, GS, LMB, SPECIES SPECIES CC, LMB, 19N, 19E 19N, 19E 17N, 19E 17N, 19E 17N, 19E 17N, 19E 16N, 19E 19N, 18E 18N, 19E 15N, 19E 18N, 19E 18N, 19E 17N, 18E 17N, 18E 16N, 18E 16N, 18E 16N, 18E 16N, 18E 19N, 20E 17N, 20E 18N, 18E 15N, 18E 18N, 18E 35N, 23E 46N, 22E 34N, 23E 40N, 20E Pond Creek Creek Hobart Boulder Boulder Reservoir Reservoir West Fork Franktown Franktown First Creek Gray Creek Third Creek Third Gray Creek, Davis Creek Creek Davis Ophir Creek Ophir Evans Creek Hunter Lake Incline Creek Galena Creek Galena Idlewild Pond Hunter Creek Hunter Truckee River Truckee Whites Creek Whites Bronco Creek Marlette Lake Marlette Second Creek Granite Creek Browns Creek Browns Red Mountain Paradise Pond Paradise Thomas Creek Marilyn's Pond Catnip ReservoirCatnip WA-6 WA-8 WA-9 WA-10 WA-11 WA-3 WA-4 WA-5 WASHOE COUNTY WASHOE STREAMS WA-1 WA-7 RESERVOIRS LAKES AND WA-19 WA-12 WA-13 WA-14 WA-15 WA-2 WA-20 WA-21 WA-16 WA-17 WA-22 WA-23 WA-24 WA-25 WA-18 WA-27 WA-26 TT RB RB RB RB RB LMB LMB WCR SMB, RB, W RB, TT BK, TT BK, RB BK, RB SP, WC SP, BB, CC, BB, CC, YP, WP, BB, BG, RB, BN, RB, BN, RB, BN, RB, BN, BK, BN, WC,SP, BC, BN, BC, BN, BN, CC, W, LMBW, W, LMBW, WC, GS, LMB, RB SPECIES SPECIES SPECIES SPECIES SPECIES CC, LMB, CC, LMB, BG, LMB, BG, LMB, 5N, 27E 6N, 27E 7N, 25E 8N, 29E 11N, 24E 11N, 17N, 24E 14N, 26E 14N, 28E 10N, 24E 15N, 26E 12N, 29E 13N, 25E 15N, 25E 13N, 25E 12N, 25E 20N, 25E 33N, 38E 30N, 34E Pond Creek Creek East Fork Reservoir West Fork Rose Creek Clear Creek North Pond Buena Vista Sweetwater Bodie Creek Bodie Carson River Carson Walker River Walker Walker River Walker Rough Creek Walker River, River, Walker Walker River, River, Walker Desert Creek Desert Cooling Pond Fort ChurchillFort Truckee Canal Mountain View Hickson Slough Hickson Weber Reservoir Weber MI-5 LY-9 LYON COUNTY LYON STREAMS LY-1 LY-3 RESERVOIRS LAKES AND LY-8 LY-10 LY-11 MINERAL COUNTY STREAMS MI-1 MI-2 RESERVOIRS LAKES AND MI-4 COUNTY PERSHING STREAMS PE-1 LY-2 LY-4 PE-2 MI-3 LY-5 LY-6 LY-7 RB RB RB BK BK BK BK CC BN BN LCT LCT LCT LCT LCT LMB, BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BN, RB BN, RB RB, BK, BB, CR, RB, BK, BK, BN, BK, BN, LCT, RBLCT, WP, BG,WP, BN, LCT BK, LCT, SPECIES SMB, CC, 47N, 41E 41N, 37E 41N, 41N, 27E 41N, 41N, 27E 41N, 41N, 26E 41N, 47N, 32E 37N, 27E 43N, 41E 47N, 36E 41N, 43E41N, 45N, 32E 35N, 39E 42N, 28E 41N, 40E41N, 45N, 33E 42N, 38E 42N, 38E 42N, 38E 45N, 38E 33N, 35E 47N, 40E 46N, 32E 38N, 39E 34N, 39E 34N, 39E 44N, 42E 44N, 39E 44N, 39E 32N, 44E 43N, 28E 44N, 28E 40N, 32E 43N, 38E 44N, 30E 44N, 40E 44N, 40E Little Creek Creek Creek Creek Little, SF Little, Little, NF Little, East Fork Big Creek Lye CreekLye Bilk Creek Creek, Big Flat Creek Pole Creek McConnell McConnell McDermitt McDermitt South Fork North Fork Kings River Kings Rock Creek Dutch John John Dutch Elder Creek Elder Clear Creek Alder Creek Alder Quinn River Knott Creek Rebel Creek Rebel Cabin CreekCabin Quinn River, Quinn River, Bottle Creek Cottonwood Falls Canyon Falls Raster Creek Raster Battle Creek, Barlett Creek Martin Creek Buffalo Creek Buffalo Colman Creek Canyon Creek Leonard Creek Andorno Creek Andorno Humboldt River Humboldt Humboldt River, River, Humboldt River, Humboldt Humboldt River, River, Humboldt Log Cabin Creek HU-2 HU-3 HUMBOLDT COUNTY HUMBOLDT STREAMS HU-1 HU-4 HU-31 HU-5 HU-6 HU-29 HU-30 HU-32 HU-8 HU-9 HU-10 HU-7 HU-23 HU-25 HU-26 HU-27 HU-28 HU-24 HU-33 HU-34 HU-35 HU-36 HU-11 HU-12 HU-19 HU-20 HU-18 HU-13 HU-16 HU-17 HU-21 HU-22 HU-14 HU-15 YP RB GS CR BK BK LCT LCT LMB LMB LMB SMB, SMB, SP, CR SP, BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BB, CC RB, YP, BK, BN BB, CC, BB, CC, BB, CC, BB, CC, BB, CC, YP, WP, YP, WP, RB, BN, RB, BN, BB, BN, SP, WC,SP, BG, BN, CR, WP, WC, GS, WC, GS, LMB, RB LMB, SP, BB, LMB, WB, WC, SPECIES SPECIES SPECIES SPECIES LMB, BG, FISHABLE WATERS KEY WATERS FISHABLE 19N, 24E 19N, 26E 19N, 35E 19N, 29E 17N, 37E 15N, 19E 15N, 19E 21N, 35E 19N, 28E 14N, 18E 15N, 18E 20N, 31E 14N, 20E 19N, 30E 18N, 36E 15N, 20E 20N, 36E 20N, 30E Pond Creek Creek Creek Ponds Lower Marsh V Canal Harmon Reservoir Clear Creek Dixie Valley Dixie Valley Canvasback Ash Canyon Indian Lakes Indian Baily Fishing Baily Horse Creek Horse Carson River Carson Carson River Carson Carson River, River, Carson Cherry Creek Cherry Willow Creek Secret Harbor Secret Truckee Canal North Canyon Canyon North Edwards Creek Edwards CC-3 CC-5 CH-2 CH-3 CH-4 CH-6 CH-11 CH-12 CARSON CITY STREAMS CC-1 RESERVOIRS LAKES AND CC-6 COUNTY CHURCHILL STREAMS CH-1 RESERVOIRS LAKES AND CH-9 CH-10 CC-2 CC-4 CH-5 CH-7 CH-8 WESTERN REGION WESTERN REGION FISHABLE WATERS KEY 35 SP RB BG PS, RB RB, SP RB, SB SP, WB SP, GS, RB, LCT, SPLCT, BB, CC, BB, BN, LCT, RBLCT, BC, BN, BC, BN, BN, CC, SB, SMB, Wiper GS, LMB, RB, SMB, CC, LMB, BG, LMB, Crappie Walleye Whitefish Whitefish Tiger Trout White Bass White Brook Trout Tiger Musky Brown Trout Brown Yellow Perch Yellow Spotted Bass Spotted Pumpkinseed White Catfish Green Sunfish BowcuttTrout Rainbow Trout Rainbow Redear Sunfish Bluegill Sunfish Channel Catfish Channel Mackinaw Trout Mackinaw Bullhead CatfishBullhead Kokanee Salmon Kokanee Smallmouth Bass Largemouth Bass 19N, 19E 19N, 19E 16N, 19E 16N, 19E 19N, 18E 25N, 21E 19N, 20E 38N, 19E 34N, 22E Sacramento Perch Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Cutthroat Lahontan Pond Reservoir Reservoir Verdi Pond Rancho San Rafael Pond Wall Canyon Virginia Lake Squaw Valley Valley Squaw Washoe Lake Pyramid Lake Sparks Marina Sparks Wilson Common Common Wilson �� WB WC �� WI WP YP TM W Species Abbreviations Species BB BC SP TT SB SMB BG BK CR GS RB RS BN CC KS LCT LMB MT PS WA-28 WA-29 WA-30 WA-31 WA-34 WA-33 WA-32 WA-35 WA-36 SP RB RB RB BK BN WP SB, WI SB, WI BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BN, RB BB, GS, CR, WI, BB, CC, LCT, W, W, LCT, RB, BN, BB, BN, BK, LCT, LMB, RB LMB, SB, SPECIES SPECIES LMB, CC, CC, LMB, LMB, CC, WP, SMB,WP, WP, SMB,WP, 31N, 37E 27N, 31E 32N, 32E 31N, 34E 28N, 32E 16N, 20E 29N, 33E 31N, 40E 29N, 34E 29N, 34E 20N, 23E 20N, 22E 34N, 38E 30N, 34E - Creek Creek voir (RPR) Star Creek (below RPR) Cottonwood Indian Creek Rocky Creek Truckee River Truckee Coyote Creek American Flat Truckee Canal Canyon Creek Sonoma Creek Spaulding Pond Spaulding Humboldt River Humboldt River Humboldt Rye Patch Reser Hoffman Canyon Canyon Hoffman PE-13 PE-4 PE-3 RESERVOIRS LAKES AND PE-12 COUNTY STOREY STREAMS ST-1 ST-2 ST-3 PE-11 PE-10 PE-5 PE-8 PE-9 PE-6 PE-7 TT TT YP RB RB BK WP LCT LCT RB, TT RB, BK BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB BK, RB RB, TT, TT, CR, BN, RB RS, CR, BK, RB, BC, RB, BC, RB, BC, BK, BG, CC, LCT, RBLCT, CC, TM, LMB, RB SPECIES BG, LMB, BG, LMB, BN, LMB, 47N, 41E 41N, 39E41N, 41N, 39E41N, 41N, 43E41N, 42N, 39E 39N, 32E 46N, 26E 35N, 38E 35N, 38E 43N, 39E 43N, 32E 45N, 40E 36N, 38E 43N, 28E 43N, 28E 44N, 28E 34N, 38E 44N, 38E 44N, 34E Pond Creek Creek Creek Creek Ponds Chimney Reservoir Reservoir Reservoir Reservoir Bilk Creek Blue Lakes Solid Silver Solid Dufferrena Dufferrena Siard Creek Wash ONeil Wash Knott Creek Onion Valley Onion Valley Stone House House Stone Singas Creek Singas Piccolo Pond Willow Creek Willow Creek James Kinney Kinney James Thacker Pond Thomas Creek Water Canyon Sonoma Creek HU-46 HU-45 HU-43 HU-44 HU-38 HU-39 HU-40 HU-41 HU-42 HU-48 HU-37 RESERVOIRS LAKES AND HU-47 HU-49 HU-50 HU-51 HU-52 HU-53 HU-54 HU-55 W W RB BK BK BK BK BK BK CC BK WP WC LCT SMB, BK, RB BK, RB CC, RB RB, TT, RB, TT, RB, BN W, LCTW, W, LCTW, BB, BC, BB, CC, BB, CC, YP, WP, BN, RB, RB, BN, RB, BN, BB, BN, BB, BN, MT, RB,MT, BG, CC, BK, BN, BG, BN, WC, GS, W, LMB,W, LMB, YP LMB, SB, KS, LMB, LMB, RB, LMB, RB, WB, WC, SPECIES SPECIES CC, LMB, BN, LMB, WCR, WI, 14N, 19E 13N, 19E 11N, 22E11N, 12N, 19E 13N, 19E 12N, 19E 13N, 19E 14N, 18E 12N, 19E 15N, 21E 14N, 18E 14N, 18E 11N, 20E11N, 13N, 18E 10N, 23E 10N, 22E 18N, 25E 18N, 28E 10N, 22E 13N, 20E 12N, 20E Creek Creek East Fork Lahontan Reservoir West Fork West Fork Jobs Creek Topaz Lake Topaz Lake Tahoe Lake Red Canyon Topaz Canal Topaz James Creek James Carson River Carson Liberty Pond Genoa Creek Genoa Mott Canyon Walker River, River, Walker Carson River, River, Carson River, Carson Spooner Lake Spooner Canyon Creek Martin Slough Martin Daggett Creek Sheridan Creek Sheridan Slaughterhouse Mitch Park Pond Edgewood Creek DO-13 DO-15 DO-14 DO-12 DO-11 DO-10 DO-9 DO-8 DO-7 DO-5 DO-6 CH-14 CH-13 DOUGLASS COUNTY STREAMS DO-1 DO-4 RESERVOIRS LAKES AND DO-16 DO-18 DO-19 DO-2 DO-3 DO-17 36 METHODS OF GENERAL STATEWIDE FISHING Fish may be taken only with hook and line attached to rod or reel and closely attended in the REGULATIONS manner known as angling. No more than three baited hooks, nor more than three fly hooks, or two lures or plugs irrespective of the number of hooks or attractor blades attached thereto, may be attached to the line. Some waters have further Fishing regulations are effective January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021. restrictions. No more than two lines may be used All Regulations are applicable to CR 20-01. (Except as noted under “Spearfishing /Bowfishing” and “Unprotected Fish”). (Refer to NRS 503.290)

LICENSE shall mean the total length of the fish including the head and tail, measured as illustrated in the SPEARFISHING/ REQUIREMENTS diagram. (Refer to NAC 503.500) All persons fishing are subject to the license BOWFISHING requirements listed below. Except for some Persons may spearfish for unprotected fish in “interstate waters” (Lake Tahoe, Topaz Lake, all Nevada waters except Lake Tahoe and Topaz Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, Colorado River), Lake. Persons may spearfish for striped bass in anglers 12 years of age and older are required Lake Mead and Lake Mohave from Cottonwood to obtain and possess a license or permit to fish. Cove to the cable below Hoover Dam. Spearfish- Nonresident anglers under 12 years of age are Total Length ing for striped bass is prohibited in that portion not required to have a license, but the number of Lake Mohave from Cottonwood Cove to Davis of fish taken by such nonresident anglers must Dam and from Davis Dam down river to the not exceed 50 percent of the limit as provided SEASONS AND Nevada state line. In Lakes Mead and Mohave by law. (For instance, if the limit is five, these and the Colorado River system, spearfishing young anglers may take only two fish.) Fishing HOURS is prohibited within 1/2 mile of any dock or license and permit requirements also apply to Unless otherwise noted under Region Special swimming area. When spearfishing, a person persons taking fish by means of spear or bow Regulations, the season is open year around and must display, within 100 feet, an appropriate and arrow. (Refer to NRS 502.010) fishing hours are any time of the day or night. diver’s flag. A mechanical spearing device may Where specified, “open season” includes the first be used only under the surface of the water, and last day designated. (Refer to NRS 501.065) and the spear must be attached to the device LIMITS by a lanyard. Fishing license regulations apply “Limit” means the maximum number of game to persons taking fish by means of spear or bow fish that may be lawfully taken and reduced to “FISHES,” “FISHING,” and arrow. (Refer to NAC 503.590-592) Only possession by a person. The “Limit” includes fish unprotected fish may be taken with a bow and caught in Nevada which have been processed “FISHED” AND “TO arrow except where prohibited (Refer to NAC or preserved and are stored at any location. 503.580) Please contact the county you’ll be Fish that are caught and immediately released FISH” DEFINED fishing in prior to assure you are in compliance back to the water alive are not considered to be The words “to fish” and their derivatives, “fishes,” with county regulations. reduced to possession or part of the limit. Limits “fishing” and “fished,” mean catching, taking, cap- for individual counties are specified under each turing, killing, injuring or crippling of a fish and Region’s General Regulations. Limits for waters, every attempt to do so. (Refer to NRS 501.030) GENERAL STATEWIDE which have special limits or restrictions, are listed under each Region’s Special Regulations. (Refer BAIT USE to CR 18-01) FILLETING FISH Any person possessing a fishing license or permit, Where size limits apply, fish may be filleted before or otherwise exempted from such licenses, may transport if the remainder of the carcass of each capture, transport and use live baitfish, aquatic POSSESSION LIMIT fish filleted is kept in one piece so size and pos- bait, or commercially prepared and preserved bait- session limits can be immediately determined. It fish for fishing or personal consumption where VS. DAILY LIMIT is unlawful for any person to cause through care- specified by Region. In this state, there is no distinction between a lessness, neglect or otherwise any edible portion Live baitfish means live, unprotected species “daily” limit and a “possession” limit. There is of any game fish to go to waste needlessly. In the of freshwater fish. simply a “limit.” An angler may not have more case of game fish, the fillet meat from the oper- Aquatic bait means live, unprotected amphib- than one limit in possession. For example, if culum (gill plate) to the caudal fin (tail fin). (Refer ians (such as salamanders, waterdogs, and frogs), an angler fishes one body of water where the to NRS 503.586) crustaceans (such as crayfish), mollusks (such as limit is four trout and takes his limit, he may not clams and snails), insects (such as grasshoppers), or then move to a body of water where the limit worms (such as natural earthworms or purchased is two trout and keep any more fish. nightcrawlers or redworms). The use of any game fish (see page 38) or protected species (see page 38) as bait and SIZE LIMIT parts thereof is prohibited, except preserved Unless otherwise noted under Region General salmon eggs. Regulations or Region Special Regulations, there Commercially Prepared and Preserved bait is no size limit. Where size limits do apply, this means dead dried, frozen, or liquid (such as in

2020 NEVADA FISHING GUIDE GENERAL STATEWIDE REGULATIONS 37 mineral oil, isopropyl alcohol, or ethyl alcohol), dry (such as in salt or borax), or other proprietary preserved or cured fish or their parts or aquatic bait. HOOK IDENTIFICATION Any bait obtained from a licensed dealer of live bait fish must be accompanied by a current dated receipt by that dealer. See page 40 for Single Barbed Single Barbless Treble regulations for bait fishing by region. Hook Hook Hook CHUMMING “Chumming” means placing fish, parts of fish or other material upon which fish feed, in the water for the purpose of attracting fish to a particular area so that they may be taken. Chumming is prohibited in Lake Tahoe, Topaz Lake, Spooner Lake and the entire Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (Refer to NRS 501.013) NORTHERN PIKE GAME FISH Northern pike are not classified as game fish; UNPROTECTED FISH they are a prohibited species. Anglers wishing TRANSPORTATION Unprotected fish are all species not classified to keep northern pike to eat are required to Game fish taken under the authority of a fishing as game or protected (game fish are listed on kill them upon capture. There is no limit for license or fishing permit may not be transported page 38). Unprotected fish may be taken by bow northern pike, and anglers who wish to assist alive from the body of water where the game and arrow, hook and line, dipnet, cast net, min- in the removal of northern pike from the waters fish is taken. It is not illegal to keep game fish now seine or minnow trap, and, except where of the state and who wish to dispose of them alive and in a live well, net or on a stringer prohibited, by spear. In the Colorado River and may do so without regard for Nevada’s wanton while at the body of water from which they Lakes Mead and Mohave, the taking of fish by waste laws. The importation, transportation or are caught. Anglers must kill fish to be trans- bow and arrow is prohibited within 1/2 mile possession of live northern pike is prohibited ported away from the body of water. Under no of any dock or swimming area. Fishing license (Refer to NAC 503.110). circumstances can game fish be transported in regulations apply to persons taking unprotected fish by means of hook and line, bow and arrow or spear. ICE FISHING ARTIFICIAL LURE REGULATIONS For the purposes of ice fishing, holes cut through BY LOCATION the ice must not exceed 10 inches in diameter. (Refer to NAC 503.583) Only artificial lures may be used in the following waters: 1. The Collection Ditch at Ruby Lake NWR in Elko County. ARTIFICIAL LURES 2. Dacey Reservoir on the Kirch WMA in Nye County. “Artificial Lures” means any device with a hook 3. Hinkson Slough on the Mason Valley WMA in Lyon County or hooks attached which is made partly or en- 4. Tonkin Springs Reservoir in Eureka County. tirely of rubber, wood, metal, glass, plastic or feathers. (Please note: PowerBait® or similar Only artificial lures with single barbless hooks may be used in products are not considered artificial lures.) these waters: (Refer to NAC 503.500) • Knott Creek Reservoir including inlet and outlet streams in Humboldt County. • Hobart Reservoir (Washoe County), its tributaries and Franktown Creek ARTIFICIAL LURES downstream to Red House. WITH SINGLE • Catnip Reservoir in Washoe County. • South Fork of the Humboldt River (Elko County) from the access causeway for BARBLESS HOOKS the Lucky Nugget subdivision upstream to Lee. A “single barbless hook” means a fish hook hav- • East Walker River (Lyon County) from 1/4 mile above the confluence of the ing one point, manufactured without barbs or East Walker River and Sweetwater Creek downstream to 1/2 mile below the on which the barbs have been bent completely confluence of the East Walker River and Red Wash Creek. closed or filed off. Double or treble hooks hav- • Marlette Lake including tributaries and outlet stream in Washoe County. ing a common shank are not a single barbless hook even when the barbs are closed or filed • Smith Creek Reservoir in Lander County. off. When single barbless hooks are required, • Truckee River (Washoe and Storey County) in that portion from the East Mustang only one single barbless hook may be attached Road bridge downstream to the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation boundary. to each hook eye or ring of the lure. (Refer to Please see pages 42-51 for more information on special regulations in the eastern, NAC 503.500) southern, and western regions.

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a manner which would allow for their release and line. A permit is required to take crayfish for pie, yellow perch, Sacramento perch, bluegill alive at another body of water. The transport commercial purposes at Lake Tahoe (crayfish may sunfish, pumpkinseed sunfish, green sunfish, and release of live wildlife without a permit is not be taken for commercial purposes from any redear sunfish, walleye and any hybrid thereof. illegal. (Refer to NAC 503.115) other Nevada water.) (Refer to 503.100) (Refer to NAC 503.060) BULLFROGS COLDWATER PROTECTED FISH There is no license requirement or limit on bullfrogs if they are taken by gig, spear, bow and GAME FISH AND AMPHIBIANS arrow or by hand. However, a license is required Coldwater game fish are: Bonneville cutthroat Protected fish and amphibians are those species to take bullfrogs by hook and line. Season is trout, Lahontan cutthroat trout, Snake River listed in NAC 503.065, 503.075 and 503.067. open year around anytime of the day or night (Yellowstone) cutthroat trout, Kokanee salmon, There is no open season on fish or amphibians in waters that are open to fishing or rogging.f brook trout, brown trout, bull trout, lake trout classified as protected. Bullfrogs are a non-indigenous species that may (Mackinaw), rainbow trout, redband trout, moun- not be transported alive from the body of water tain whitefish and any hybrid thereof. (Refer to NOTE: Artificial lure-only waters are listed on where taken. (Refer to 503.580 and 503.100) NAC 503.060) page 37. Fishing with Bait Fish table on page 40. CRAYFISH WARMWATER A fishing license is not required to capture crayfish for personal consumption or use as bait. When GAME FISH used as bait, crayfish may only be used in the Warmwater game fish are: black bullhead, brown water where captured and other bait restrictions bullhead, channel catfish, white catfish, striped apply (see page 40). There is no limit on crayfish. bass, white bass, largemouth bass, smallmouth A license is required to take crayfish by hook bass, spotted bass, black crappie, white crap-

REGLAS DE LA PESCA (Regulations in Spanish) Una licencia o un permiso de corto plazo Mientras pescando para la trucha en la Para cada masa de agua en el estado, hay es requerido para cualquier persona mayoría de las aguas de Nevada, una “limites” del número de peces que se puede que tiene 12 años o más cuando están persona debe haber comprador un coger y ser poseídos por un pescador. pescando en la mayoría de las aguas de sello de “trucha”, firmado, y fijado a su Es prohibido usar partes de peces de caza Nevada. Las excepciones son: licencia de pesca. Un sello de trucha no para cebo. es requerido para una persona que tiene • Lake Tahoe y el Topaz Lake donde la Una vez que una persona haya cogido y menos de 16 años en Lake Tahoe O Topaz edad mínima es 16 años; y tiene un limite de pescado, no se puede Lake, una persona que tiene menos de • El sistema del Río Colorado (Lake coger más pescado para completar su 12 años en el sistema del Río Colorado, Mead, Lake Mohave, y el Río Colorado) limite o el limite de otra persona. una persona que tiene menos de 12 donde la edad mínima es 12 años. años en otras aguas de Nevada, o una Por el sistema del Río Colorado, un “sello persona que pesca bajo la autoridad de Barcos de uso especial” de Nevada o Arizona un permiso a corto plazo. Hay que tener un aparato personal de puede que sea requerido en ciertas flotacíon (PFD o chaleco salvavidas) Con pocas excepciones, una persona solo circunstancias. del tamaño aproriado, aprobado por el puede coger peces de “caza.” Para calificar para una licencia de caza o Guardacostas de los Estados Unidos, para Con un anzuelo y sedal fijado a un carrete pesca de “residente” de Nevada, hay que: cada persona en el barco. que está bien atendido por esa persona. Se En barcos que midiendo 16 pies y más, • Ser un ciudadano de los Estados puede usar un arpón para pescar para perca tiene que haber un aparato de flotación Unidos o tener derecho legal para rayada en Lake Mead y partes particulares además de los aparatos requeridos que permanecer en los Estados Unidos; de Lake Mohave y el Río Colorado. todos llevan. • Ha vivido continuamente en Nevada, Es prohibido coger o intentar pesca de “caza” Un niño que tiene 13 años o menos excepto ausencias temporales, por un con una red, trampas, o sedales “puestos”. período de 6 meses antes de comprar tiene que llevar un chaleco salvavidas de Es illegal pescar con una segunda una licencia de “residente” o permiso; y tamaño aproriado cuando el barco está combinación de anzuelos, sedales, y • No haber aplicado para o comprado en curso, a menos que el niño está en un carretes, a menos que tenga un “sello lugar completamente incluido en el barco. una licencia de “residente” para pesca, de segundo sedal”. El sello tiene que ser Es illegal manejar un barco de motor o caza, en algun otro estado durante el firmado y fijado a la licencia de pesca. Es vela mientras esta bajo la influencia de período de 6 meses en lo que se ha prohibido para una persona pescar con alcohol o droga. vivido en Nevada. más de dos combinaciones de anzuelo, sedal, y carrete.

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FISHING WITH BAIT FISH

The use of bait fish, whether dead or alive or the parts thereof, other than preserved salmon eggs, is prohibited in all waters except those listed below. EASTERN REGION The capture, possession, or use of fish as bait, whether dead or alive or the parts thereof, including commercially prepared and preserved baitfish is prohibited other than preserved salmon eggs. Aquatic bait may be used only in the water from which it is taken. See page 37 for waters that require special lure regulations. (Refer to NAC 503.502 - NAC 503.507)

rado River, Lake Mead, or Lake Mohave, may be In all other waters of the Southern Region, SOUTHERN REGION taken for a person’s own use with a dipnet, a cast the capture, possession, or use of baitfish, In Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, and the Colorado net having a radius not exceeding four feet from whether dead or alive or the parts thereof, River, only golden shiner, fathead minnow, thread- horn to leadline, a seine not exceeding 10 feet in other than preserved salmon eggs, and com- fin shad, and goldfish may be lawfully purchased length and four feet in width, or a minnow trap mercially prepared and preserved baitfish is or may be personally taken from and used only in not exceeding 12 inches in width, 12 inches in prohibited. Aquatic bait may be used only in these waters. In addition, carp, gizzard shad, and depth, and 24 inches in length. Commercially the water from which it is taken. See page 37 mosquitofish may be used as bait, but only may be prepared and preserved baitfish or their parts for waters that require special lure regulations. taken from and used in Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, may be used as bait. Aquatic bait may be used (Refer to NAC 503.502 - NAC 503.507) and the Colorado River. Live bait fish in the Colo- only in the water from which it is taken.

SOUTHERN REGION BAIT REGULATIONS SPECIFIC WATERS WHERE BAIT FISH MAY * SPECIES APPROVED FOR USE AS LIVE BAIT * SPECIES APPROVED FOR USE AS LIVE BAIT BE USED TAKEN ONLY TAKEN OR PURCHASED Lake Mead, Lake Mohave and the Colorado River Fathead Minnow, Golden Shiner, Mosquitofish, Carp, Gizzard Shad located in Clark County Threadfin Shad, Goldfish All other waters Capture, possession or use of baitfish whether alive or dead is prohibited

WESTERN REGION In the waters of the Carson River Basin; Humboldt Wabuska downstream to and including Walker served salmon eggs, and commercially prepared River Basin from Stall Diversion Dam downstream Lake, live bait fish and aquatic bait may be used and preserved baitfish is prohibited. Aquatic including in Rye Patch Reservoir, the Pitt Taylor only in the river basin from which it is taken. Com- bait may be used only in the water from which Reservoir, and Chimney Reservoir; the Nevada mercially prepared and preserved baitfish or their it is taken. See page 37 for waters that require portion of Lake Tahoe; the Truckee River except parts may be used as bait in these waters. special lure regulations. (Refer to NAC 503.502 from the E. Mustang Road Bridge downstream to In all other waters of the Western Region, the - NAC 503.507) the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation boundary; capture, possession, or use of baitfish, whether and the Walker River from the railroad bridge near dead or alive or the parts thereof, other than pre- WESTERN REGION BAIT REGULATIONS WHERE LIVE BAIT FISH MAY BE USED BAIT REGULATIONS Carson River Basin Humboldt River Basin, in the Humboldt River from Stall Diversion Dam (near Golconda, Humboldt County) downstream, including in Rye Patch Reservoir, the Pitt-Taylor and Chimney reservoirs. All waters of the Lovelock Valley and the Little Humboldt River downstream of Chimney Reservoir. Live bait fish and aquatic bait may be used only in the river basin from which it is taken. Commercially prepared and preserved baitfish or their The Lake Tahoe Basin located in Carson City and Douglas and Washoe Counties. parts may be used as bait. The Truckee River Basin, except in the Truckee River from the E Mustang Road bridge (I-80 Exit 23) downstream to the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation boundary. Walker River, from the railroad bridge near Wabuska downstream to and including Walker Lake, excluding waters on the Walker River Paiute Tribe Reservation.

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ACCESSIBLE (ADA) WESTERN NEVADA FISHING IN Baily Fishing Pond – One fishing pier. Liberty Pond - One wooden fishing dock with two wheelchair accessible fishing locations, NEVADA concrete path around pond. Marilyn’s Pond – One fishing pier. This section contains information on accessible fishing sites in wildlife management areas, lakes, ponds, streams, etc. that have Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramps or entrances Mason Valley WMA: One ADA accessible boat for people to fish and clean fish from. All of these locations are noted on the Fishable Waters ramp at North Pond. The front dike at Hink- Maps included in this publication. If you have a suggestion of new access locations please email son Slough, Bass Pond and North Pond can be [email protected] or call one of our regional offices listed on page 3. accessed quite easily by the ADA. There are four ADA accessible bathrooms: one at Hink- son Slough, one at the Sandridge Campground, EASTERN NEVADA one at the Shoveler Parking Area and one by the Cave Lake – ADA pier and disabled parking. boat docks, fish cleaning stations, restrooms, boat ramp and campground for North Pond. marina, and restaurant. On the Arizona side of Lake Mohave, both Willow Beach and Kather- Mitch Park Pond (Gardnerville, NV) – One con- SOUTHERN NEVADA ine’s Landing have the same amenities as Cot- crete fishing platform. Eagle Valley Reservoir – Accessible fishing pier tonwood Cove and ADA accessible fishing piers. and boat ramp. Paradise Pond – Two concrete fishing platforms Lorenzi Park Pond – Accessible fishing around on the east side of the north pond. Floyd Lamb Park Ponds – Paved and hard dirt the pond via a paved path. paths around ponds provide access. Sparks Marina – One fishing pier at the south- Sunset Park Pond – Accessible fishing around west end of the lake. Lake Mead – Access varies with lake level. Con- the pond via a paved path. tact National Park Service at 702-293-8990. Verdi Pond at Crystal Peak Park – Three acces- Veteran’s Memorial Park Pond – Accessible sible ramps and piers. Lake Mohave – On the Nevada side of Lake fishing around the pond via a paved path. Mohave, Cottonwood Cove has ADA accessible Virginia Lake – One fishing pier on the east side.

PULL YOUR PLUG CLEAN, DRAIN & DRY YOUR WATERCRAFT

PULL YOUR PLUG – NAC 488.526 requires the owner, operator or person in control of any vessel must ensure that the drain plugs, drain valves and any other devices used to control the draining of water remain open while transporting the vessel on public roads in the State of Nevada.

DRAIN CLEAN Remove all drain plugs DRY Remove all mud, plants and water from your boat Allow boat, and animals including live-wells, equipment, from every ballast, hull, and and gear to part of your engine-cooling completely boat. water when dry before you leave the deploying into waterbody. another waterway.

2020 NEVADA FISHING GUIDE 42 EASTERN REGION REGULATIONS

The Eastern Region includes the four counties of northeastern Nevada: Elko, Eureka, Lander and White Pine. Popular fishing waters include Wildhorse, Wilson, Willow Creek, Jakes Creek, Illipah and South Fork reservoirs, Groves Lake, Bassett Lake, Cave Lake, Ruby Lake, other high mountain lakes and several streams located throughout the area. The Eastern Region NDOW Office is located at 60 Youth Center Road, Elko, NV 89801, (775) 777-2300.

Important Note: Within the Eastern Region the general fishing seasons, hours, limits, and regulations apply to all waters EXCEPT those listed under“Eastern Region Special Regulations”. If the water in which you intend to fish is not listed under the Eastern Region’s Special Regulations, then the General Regulations shall apply.

All game fish must be dead before being transported away from the body of water where caught.

STREAMS AND RIVERS LAKES AND RESERVOIRS EASTERN REGION Elko County: The limit is 10 trout, 10 moun- Elko, Eureka, Lander and White Pine Counties: tain whitefish, and 15 warmwater game fish The limit is 5 trout, and 15 warmwater game GENERAL of which not more than 10 may be black bass. fish of which not more than 10 may be black No limit on northern pike or yellow perch (un- bass. No limit on northern pike or yellow perch REGULATIONS limited possession). No bull trout are allowed (unlimited possession). Open year around, any hour of the day or night. in possession.

Eureka, Lander and White Pine Counties: The ARTIFICIAL LURE EASTERN REGION limit is 10 trout and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more than 10 may be black bass. WATERS LIMITS No limit on northern pike or yellow perch (un- See page 37. Except as noted under “Special Regulations,” limited possession). the limits are as follows: BAIT REGULATIONS While fishing in this region, the capture, possession, or use of fish as bait, whether dead or alive or the parts thereof, including commercially prepared and preserved baitfish is prohibited other than preserved salmon eggs. Aquatic bait ATTENTION TROUT ANGLERS – may be used only in the water from which it is IDENTIFY YOUR CATCH taken. See page 40 for more regulations on the IN THE JARBIDGE use of bait fish.

When fishing in the Jarbidge River drainage area it is essential to be able to differentiate between rainbow trout and the threatened bull trout. The most common trout you will find is rainbow trout. HEALTH The possession of bull trout is prohibited! All captured bull trout must be immediately released unharmed. Knowing how to identify your catch is important. ADVISORY Bull trout have light colored spots scattered over a dark (olive-green color) background. The fins have no black spotting. Rainbow trout have a light colored The Nevada Division of Public and background with a pink to red colored stripe across the side of the body. In addition, Behavioral Health has issued health there is black spotting over the body, tail fin and dorsal fin. advisories that recommend limited consumption of fish species due to elevated mercury levels in their flesh. Bull Trout Rainbow Trout In the Eastern Region, there is a “no consumption” advisory for largemouth bass and northern pike in Comins Lake. For more information visit ndow.org. No black spots on dorsal fin Black spots on dorsal fin

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All Regulations are applicable to CR 20-01. EASTERN REGION SPECIAL REGULATIONS AREA SEASON AND HOURS OF OPERATION LIMIT ELKO COUNTY Angel Lake and inlet and outer streams Year round; any hour of the day or night 5 trout Bruneau River and tributary streams Year round; any hour of the day or night 10 trout and 10 mountain whitefish 5 trout and 15 warmwater game fish of which no more Dry Creek Reservoir Year round; any hour of the day or night than 10 may be black bass. 5 trout and 10 mountain whitefish, except the possession Year round; any hour of the day or night Jarbidge River, West Fork and East Fork and of bull trout is prohibited. its tributary streams Special Regulations: All captured bull trout must be released immediately. Please report the capture of bull trout to NDOW Eastern Region Office. Marys River and tributary streams Year round; any hour of the day or night 5 trout Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range Year round; any hour of the day or night 10 trout High Lakes (except for Angel Lake) From Jan 1 - June 14: limit is 3 trout and 5 black bass. Year round in all areas except as posted. Refuge is open 2 hours before sunrise to 2 hours after sunset. From June 15 - Dec 31: limit is 3 trout and 10 black bass. *Minimum size for black bass is 10 inches total length. Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge Special Regulations: The areas of the Collection Ditch that are open to fishing may be fished with artificial lures only. Chumming is prohibited. It is unlawful to clean or fillet fish within the boundaries of the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The possession or use of live or dead bait fish (including crayfish and amphibians) is prohibited anywhere on the refuge. *For boating regulations contact the Refuge Manager. *The Gallagher Hatchery rearing, brood and spring ponds, and Cave Creek on the west side of the County Road are closed to fishing. See page 42 for boating regulations. South Fork Reservoir and the South Fork of Year round; any hour of the day or night. Exception: 5 trout, 1 black bass, 1 white bass hybrid (wiper) and 5 the Humboldt River from the Lucky Nugget March 1 - June 30, catch and release fishing only for channel catfish. *Minimum size for black bass and white Subdivision causeway downstream to its black bass. bass hybrids is 15 inches total length. confluence with the Humboldt River For Reese River regulations please see the Southern Region regulations for Nye County on page 47.

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EASTERN REGION SPECIAL REGULATIONS (CONTINUED) AREA SEASON AND HOURS OF OPERATION LIMIT ELKO COUNTY (CONTINUED) South Fork of the Humboldt River from Year round; any hour of the day or night 1 trout the Lucky Nugget Subdivision causeway upstream to Lee Special Regulations: Only artificial lures with single barbless hooks may be used. 5 trout, 1 black bass, 1 white bass hybrid (wiper) and 5 Wildhorse Reservoir and all inlet and outlet Year round; any hour of the day or night. Exception: channel catfish. Minimum size for black bass and white streams including Penrod Creek up to the March 1 - June 30, catch and release fishing only for bass hybrids is 15 inches total length. No limit on yellow bridge below the Gold Creek Ranger Station black bass. perch. (unlimited possession) 5 trout and 15 warmwater game fish of which no more Willow Creek Reservoir Year round; any hour of the day or night than 10 may be black bass and 5 may be channel catfish. Minimum size for black bass is 10 inches total length. Wilson Sink Reservoir and its outlet and 5 trout and 10 mountain whitefish and 10 black bass. Year round; any hour of the day or night inlet stream up to State Route 11 Minimum size for black bass is 10 inches total length.

ELKO COUNTY CLOSED WATERS: In Ruby Valley, fishing is prohibited in Gallagher Hatchery rearing, brood and spring ponds; in Cave Creek west of the county road; and on Franklin Lake Wildlife Management Area.

EUREKA COUNTY Year round; any hour of the day or night 5 trout Tonkin Springs Reservoir Special Regulations: Artificial lures only. Stream above reservoir is closed to fishing.

EUREKA COUNTY CLOSED WATERS: Tonkin Springs Creek (Denay Creek) from origin to its confluence with Tonkin Springs Reservoir.

LANDER COUNTY Year round; any hour of the day or night 5 trout Groves Lake, Kingston Creek and Big Creek Special Regulations: Only boats without motors and boats with electric motors are permitted. April 1 - Nov. 15, any hour of the day or night. 1 trout Smith Creek Reservoir Special Regulations: Only artificial lures with single barbless hooks may be used. Please respect “No Trespassing” signs as posted (from the inlet of Smith Creek along the north shore, including the dam) by the private land owner. 5 trout and 5 black bass. Minimum size for black bass is Willow Creek Pond and Reservoir including Year round; 1 hour before sunrise to 2 hours after sunset. 10 inches total length. No limit on yellow perch (unlimited inlet and outlet streams possession).

WHITE PINE COUNTY Year round; any hour of the day or night. 5 trout Cave Lake, Steptoe Creek and Cave Creek Special Regulations: On Cave Lake, boats must be operated at a speed which leaves a flat wake and in no case exceeds 5 nautical miles per hour. 5 trout and 5 black bass; Minimum size for black bass is Cold Creek Reservoir Year round; any hour of the day or night. 10 inches total length. 5 trout and 5 black bass. No limit on northern pike Comins Lake Year round; any hour of the day or night. (unlimited possession). Year round; any hour of the day or night. 5 trout Illipah Reservoir and Creek Special Regulations: Flat wake restrictions for boats. From Jan. 1 through June 14: 3 trout and 5 black bass. Year round in all areas except as posted. Refuge is open 2 From June 15 through Dec. 31: 3 trout and 10 black bass. hours before sunrise to 2 hours after sunset. Minimum size for black bass is 10 inches total length.

Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Elko Special Regulations: Those areas of the Collection Ditch that are open to fishing may be fished with artificial lures and White Pine Counties only. Chumming is prohibited. It is unlawful to clean or fillet fish within the boundaries of the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The possession or use of live or dead bait fish (including crayfish and amphibians) is prohibited anywhere on the refuge. For boating regulations contact the Refuge Manager. The Gallagher Hatchery rearing, brood and spring ponds, and Cave Creek on the west side of the County Road are closed to fishing. See page 54 for boating regulations. Snake Mountain High Lakes Year round; any hour of the day or night. 10 trout Tailings Creek, Cleve Creek, Silver Creek Year round; any hour of the day or night. 5 trout and White River

WHITEPINE COUNTY CLOSED WATERS: Cold Creek Springs (Spring Pond) and creek above Cold Creek Reservoir in the Diamond Range of White Pine County.

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The Southern Region includes the four counties of southern Nevada: Clark, Esmeralda, Lincoln and Nye. Popular fishing waters within this region include Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, the Colorado River, Eagle Valley Reservoir, Echo Canyon Reservoir and the reservoirs on Kirch Wildlife Management Area. A number of small streams in northern Nye County provide wild trout fishing and a few are stocked with hatchery-reared rainbow trout. The Southern Region NDOW Office is located at 3373 Pepper Ln., Las Vegas, NV 89120, (702) 486-5127.

Important Note: Within the Southern Region the following general fishing seasons, hours, limits and regulations apply to all waters EXCEPT those listed under “Southern Region Special Regulations.” If the water in which you intend to fish is not listed under the Region’s Special Regulations, then the General Regulations shall apply.

All game fish must be dead before being transported away from the body of water where caught.

SOUTHERN ARTIFICIAL LURE REGION LIMITS WATERS Except as noted under “Southern Region Special See page 37. Regulations” the limits are as follows: Clark, Esmeralda, Lincoln and Nye counties: the limit is 10 trout and 15 warmwater game fish of which SPEARFISHING not more than 10 may be black bass. Persons may spearfish for striped bass in Lake Mead and in Lake Mohave from Cottonwood Cove to the cable below Hoover Dam. Spearfishing for BAIT REGULATIONS striped bass is prohibited in that portion of Lake Kate with a nice largemouth bass out of Nesbitt Lake. See page 40 for more regulations on the use Mohave from Cottonwood Cove to Davis Dam and of baitfish. from Davis Dam down river to the Nevada state line. In Lakes Mead and Mohave and the Colorado SOUTHERN River system, spearfishing is prohibited within 1/2 TACKLE mile of any dock or swimming area. See page 36 REGION GENERAL in General Regulations for further information RESTRICTIONS When spearfishing, a person must display, REGULATIONS In Lake Mead, Lake Mohave and the Colorado within 100 feet, an appropriate diver’s flag. A Open year around, any hour of the day or night, River, the use of more than two hooks for bait mechanical spearing device may be used only un- except where noted under special regulations. or flies is prohibited. See below and on page 37 der the surface of the water, and the spear must in General Regulations for further information. be attached to the device by a lanyard. Fishing An AIS Decal Is not required for Arizona regis- (Refer to NAC 503.590) license regulations apply when spearfishing. tered watercraft on Lake Mead/Mohave and the (Refer to NAC 503.590-592) Colorado River. All Nevada registered motorized Please contact the county you will be fishing and non-motorized vessels must display a cur- in prior to assure you are in compliance with rent Nevada AIS Decal. county regulations.

All Regulations are applicable to CR 20-01. SOUTHERN REGION SPECIAL REGULATIONS AREA SEASON AND HOURS OF OPERATION LIMIT CLARK COUNTY Carpenter Canyon Creek Year round; any hour of the day or night 2 trout Clark County Urban Ponds: (Boulder City Pond/Veteran’s Memorial Park, Lorenzi Park Year round; hours are when the park is open to Pond, Mesquite Urban Pond-Hafen Lane 3 game fish public use. Pond, Sunset Park Pond and Floyd Lamb Park Pond) Cold Creek Pond and Cold Creek Year round; any hour of the day or night 3 game fish

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SOUTHERN REGION SPECIAL REGULATIONS (CONTINUED) AREA SEASON AND HOURS OF OPERATION LIMIT CLARK COUNTY (CONTINUED) 5 trout, 6 black bass, 10 striped bass and 25 catfish. Mini- Year round; any hour of the day or night except in areas mum size for black bass is 13 inches total length. No limit on as posted. Colorado River below Davis Dam other game fish. Special Regulations: For bait restrictions see page 40. 5 trout, 6 black bass, 25 catfish and 15 crappie. No limit Year round; any hour of the day or night, except in areas on striped bass less than 20 inches total length. The limit Lake Mead as posted. on striped bass 20 inches total length or longer is 20 fish. *No limit restriction on other game fish. Special Regulations: For bait restrictions see page 40. 5 trout, 6 black bass, 25 catfish and 15 crappie. No limit Year round; any hour of the day or night, except in areas on striped bass less than 20 inches total length. The limit Lake Mohave as posted. on striped bass 20 inches total length or longer is 20 fish. No limit restriction on other game fish. Special Regulations: For bait restrictions see page 40. Virgin River and Muddy (Moapa) 5 trout, 6 black bass, 25 catfish, 15 crappie and 20 striped Year round; any hour of the day or night River systems bass. No limit restriction on other game fish. CLARK COUNTY CLOSED WATERS: Lakes Mead and Mohave and the Colorado River areas as posted immediately above and below Hoover and Davis Dams; and except as otherwise posted by the National Park Service, those waters within the flat wake buoys at the following marinas and harbors: Overton Beach, Echo Bay Resort, Callville Bay Marina, Cottonwood Cove, Hemenway Harbor and the Las Vegas boat harbor/ Lake Mead Marina Harbor complex in Clark County. Spring Mountain Ranch State Park Pond. Veteran’s Memorial Park, Boulder City, all waters except the Boulder City Pond as posted in Clark County. Las Vegas Wash, all waters within the Clark County Wetlands Park. LINCOLN COUNTY 5 trout and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more Eagle Valley Reservoir and Meadow Valley Year round, any hour of the day or night. than 10 may be black bass. Zero black bass (catch and Wash above the reservoir release only) from April 1 through June 30. 5 trout and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more Echo Canyon Reservoir Year round, any hour of the day or night. than 10 may be black bass. Year round, any hour of the day or night except the portion above the old fence line as posted closed to entry 50 bullhead and 15 other warmwater game fish of which Nesbitt Lake (Key Pittman Wildlife Manage- from Feb. 15 - August 15 and closed to fishing during not more than 10 may be black bass. ment Area) waterfowl season. Special Regulations: See boat restrictions on page 54. Year round, any hour of the day or night except North 3 trout and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge Marsh which is closed to fishing during the waterfowl than 5 may be black bass. hunting season. LINCOLN COUNTY CLOSED WATERS: Ash Springs outflow through the River Ranch to beginning of the concrete ditch, in Lincoln County. Crystal Springs and outflow for one half mile to beginning of the concrete ditch, in Lincoln County. NYE COUNTY Beatty Urban Pond Year round; any hour of the day or night. 3 game fish Year round; any hour of the day or night, except the upper portions of Adams-McGill, Cold Springs and 5 trout, 50 bullhead, and 15 other warmwater game fish Haymeadow Reservoirs, which are closed to trespass of which not more than 10 may be black bass. You may Feb. 15 - August 15 as posted. A 100-yard area as posted Kirch Wildlife Management Area only possess 5 black bass from April 1 - June 30. around the inflow from Hot Creek to Adams-McGill Reservoirs is closed to fishing Jan. 1 - April 1. Special Regulations: See boat restrictions on page 54. Kirch Wildlife Management Area 5 trout, 50 bullhead, and 15 other warmwater game fish Open Aug. 16 - Feb. 14 any hour of the day or night. Tule Reservoir of which not more than 10 may be black bass. Year round except the upper portions of Dacey Reservoir 1 trout, 50 bullhead, and 15 other warmwater game fish closed to trespass Feb. 15 - Aug. 15 as posted. A 100- of which not more than 10 may be black bass. Zero black Kirch Wildlife Management Area yard area as posted around the inflow from Hot Creek to bass (catch and release only) from April 1 through June 30. Dacey Reservoir Dacey Reservoir is closed to fishing Jan. 1 - April 1. Special Regulation: Artificial lures only, see page 37. Upper Reese River and tributaries from the Arc Dome wilderness boundary south of Year round; any hour of the day or night. No limit on trout the Yomba Shoshone Tribe Reservation to its headwaters Stewart Creek from its confluence with the Year round; any hour of the day or night. No limit on trout Reese River to its headwaters

NYE COUNTY CLOSED WATERS: Kirch Wildlife Management Area - Hot Creek to its confluence with Adams-McGill Reservoir; Sunnyside Creek above Sunnyside / Adavin County Road crossing in Sec 36, T7N, R61E in Nye County.

2020 NEVADA FISHING GUIDE 48 WESTERN REGION REGULATIONS

The Western Region includes the nine counties of northwestern Nevada: Carson City, Churchill, Douglas, Humboldt, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Storey and Washoe. Several popular fishing waters are located within this region including Lake Tahoe, Topaz Lake, Knott Creek Reservoir, Pyramid Lake, and the Truckee, Carson and Walker River systems. Pyramid Lake is managed by Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe. Please contact the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe for regulations and license requirements pertaining to Pyramid Lake. Waters that are popular for warmwater species are Lahontan, Chimney and Rye Patch reservoirs, Humboldt River, Washoe Lake, Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area and several canals and drains in the Lahontan Valley. The Western Region office is located at 1100 Valley Road, Reno, NV 89512, (775) 688-1506.

Important Note: Within the Western Region the general fishing seasons, hours, limits, and regulations apply to all waters EXCEPT those listed under “Western Region Special Regulations.” If the water in which you intend to fish is not listed under the Region’s Special Regulations, then the General Regulations shall apply.

All game fish must be dead before being transported away from the body of water where caught.

game fish of which not more than 5 may be black WESTERN bass and 5 may be walleye.

REGION GENERAL Humboldt and Pershing County: The limit is 5 trout and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more REGULATIONS than 5 may be black bass and 5 may be walleye. Open year around, any hour of the day or night.

An AIS Decal is not required for California regis- ARTIFICIAL LURE Jordan enjoying a nice evening on the Walker River. tered watercraft on Topaz Lake or Lake Tahoe. All Nevada registered motorized and non-motorized WATERS vessels must display a current Nevada AIS Decal. See page 37. INTERSTATE WESTERN TACKLE WATERS FISHING REGION LIMITS RESTRICTIONS AND LICENSE Except as noted under “Special Regulations” the Truckee River (Washoe and Storey County) in that INFORMATION limits are as follows: portion from E Mustang Road bridge (I-80 Exit 23) to Derby Dam and from 1,000 feet down- For information on fishing on Carson City, Douglas County, Mineral County, stream of Derby Dam to the Pyramid Lake Paiute interstate waters and license Storey County and Washoe County: The limit Reservation boundary, only artificial lures with requirements: Lake Tahoe and is 5 trout, 10 mountain whitefish and 15 warm- single barbless hooks may be used. See page 37 water game fish of which not more than 5 may in General Regulations for further information. Topaz Lake, see pages 48 and 49. be black bass. Lake Mead, Lake Mohave and the Colorado River, see page 47. Churchill County and Lyon County: The limit is 5 BAIT REGULATIONS trout, 10 mountain whitefish and 15 warmwater See page 40 for more regulations on the use of baitfish. All Regulations are applicable to CR 20-01 WESTERN REGION SPECIAL REGULATIONS AREA SEASON AND HOURS OF OPERATION LIMIT CARSON CITY Season is open year round during the hours the park is Baily Fishing Pond 3 game fish. open to the public. Special Regulations: Persons under 16 years of age are not required to have a fishing license. Persons 16 years of Lake Tahoe age or older must have either a Nevada fishing license or a Nevada Interstate Boundary Waters license; a Nevada short-term fishing permit or a California fishing license.

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WESTERN REGION SPECIAL REGULATIONS (CONTINUED) AREA SEASON AND HOURS OF OPERATION LIMIT CARSON CITY (CONTINUED) Season is open year around, 1 hour before sunrise to 2 hours after sunset, except for the following closed areas: within a 200 yard radius of the mouths of Third, Incline 5 game fish of which not more than 2 may be mackinaw Lake Tahoe and Tributaries and Wood Creeks; 500 yard radius from Sand Harbor (lake trout). Boat Ramp; and within the boat launch area inside the jetty at Cave Rock Boat Ramp.

CHURCHILL COUNTY 15 game fish of which not more than 5 may be black bass, Season is open year around, any hour of the day or night 5 may be walleye, and 2 may be white bass or white bass Lahontan Reservoir except for the Lahontan Dam spilling pool (bowl) which is hybrids (wiper) 15 inches total length or longer. White closed to fishing. bass or white bass hybrids (wiper) under 15 inches may be included in the 15 game fish limit. Carson River below Lahontan Reservoir and 25 game fish of which not more than 5 may be black bass Season is open year around, any hour of the day or night. all waters in Lahontan Valley and 5 may be walleye. Season is open year around, during the hours the park is Liberty Pond 3 game fish. open to the public.

CHURCHILL COUNTY CLOSED WATERS: Lahontan Dam spilling pool (bowl) on the Carson River below Lahontan Dam. All waters within the boundaries of the Stillwater NWR.

DOUGLAS COUNTY Lake Tahoe and Tributaries See Carson City County. Mitch Park Pond, Lampe Parke Pond, Mar- Season is open year around, hours when park is open to 3 game fish. tin Slough Pond the public. Season is open year around, 1 hour before sunrise to 2 Spooner Lake 5 trout. hours after sunset. Season is open January 1 through September 30, 1 hour before sunrise to 2 hours after sunset, except for the 5 trout, 10 mountain whitefish, and 15 warmwater game area within the jetties of Topaz Marina which is closed fish of which not more than 5 may be black bass. to fishing. Topaz Lake Special Regulations: Season is open January 1 through September 30, 1 hour before sunrise to 2 hours after sunset, except for the area within the jetties of Topaz Marina which is closed to fishing. There is no chumming at Topaz Lake (see page 37). Persons under 16 years of age are not required to have a fishing license. Persons 16 years of age or older must have either a Nevada fishing license or a Nevada Interstate Boundary Waters license; a Nevada short- term fishing permit or a California fishing license.

DOUGLAS COUNTY CLOSED WATERS: Lake Tahoe within the boat launch area, inside the jetty at the Cave Rock boat ramp, north end. Glenbrook Creek from Lake Tahoe to Hwy 50. Topaz Lake within the jetties of Topaz Marina.

HUMBOLDT COUNTY Season is open the second Saturday in May through the 5 trout. Big Springs Reservoir last day of February, any hour of the day or night. Note: The reservoir has been dry for several years, check on conditions before heading out. Bilk Creek Reservoir Season is open year around any hour of the day or night. 5 game fish. Season is open the second Saturday in June through 5 trout. Blue Lakes November 15, any hour of the day or night. Special Regulations: Only boats without motors are permitted and the area is closed to vehicular traffic. 15 gamefish of which not more than 5 may be black bass, 5 may be walleye, 2 may be white bass hybrid (wiper) and Chimney Reservoir Season is open year around any hour of the day or night. zero (0) may be tiger muskie (catch and release only). The minimum length for white bass hybrid is 15 inches total length. Season is open year around, during the hours the park is James Kinney Pond Limit is 3 game fish. open to the public. Season is open the second Saturday in June through 1 trout, minimum size 18 inches total length. Knott Creek Reservoir including inlet and November 15, any hour of the day or night. outlet streams Special Regulations: Only artificial lures with single barbless hooks may be used. Boats must be operated at a speed that leaves a flat wake. Season is open the second Saturday in June through Onion Valley Reservoir 5 trout. November 15, any hour of the day or night.

HUMBOLDT COUNTY CLOSED WATERS: All tributaries to Summit Lake. All waters of the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge (within Humboldt County) except Big Springs Reservoir and Dufurrena Ponds. Crowley Creek in the Montana Mountains. Eightmile Creek in the Santa Rosa Range. Donnelly Creek in the Calico Range.

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WESTERN REGION SPECIAL REGULATIONS (CONTINUED) AREA SEASON AND HOURS OF OPERATION LIMIT LYON COUNTY 5 trout, 10 mountain whitefish and 15 warmwater game Season is open year around, any hour of the day or night. fish of which not more than 5 may be black bass.

East Walker River Special Regulations: Except in that portion of the East Walker River which is from ¼ mile above the confluence of the East Walker River and Sweetwater Creek downstream to ½ mile below the confluence of the East Walker River and Red Wash Creek, which is catch and release fishing only. Only artificial lures with single barbless hooks may be used.

Lahontan Reservoir See Churchill County.

Season is open the second Saturday in February through 5 trout and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more than Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area September 30, 1 hour before sunrise to 2 hours 2 may be black bass. Minimum size for black bass is 14 Fort Churchill Cooling Pond Cooperative after sunset. inches total length. Management Area Special Regulations: Fishing is prohibited from the center dike and posted areas. Wading or the use of boats and other floating devices is prohibited.

Season is open the second Saturday in February through September 30, any hour of the day or night on the fol- 5 trout and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area lowing waters: Bass, Crappie, North Pond, Beaver Slough than 2 may be black bass. Minimum size for black bass is and that portion of the Walker River within the Mason 14 inches total length. Valley Wildlife Management Area.

2 trout and 15 warmwater gamefish of which not more than 2 may be black bass. Minimum size for trout is 16 Same season as above. Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area inches total length. Minimum size for black bass is 14 Hinkson Slough inches total length.

Special Regulations: Artificial lures only (see page 37).

5 trout and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area Season is open Aug. 16 through Sept. 30, any hour of the than 2 may be black bass. Minimum size for black bass is Eastside Waterfowl Series Ponds day or night. 14 inches total length.

Season is open on the first Saturday in May, from 8 a.m. Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area 3 game fish of which not more than 1 may be black bass. Kuenzli Pond, Hatchery Outpond 1, Hatch- to sunset. ery Outpond 2 and Hatchery Outpond 3 Note: These ponds are open for one day only.

Mountain View Park Pond Season is open year around when park is open to public. 3 game fish.

LYON COUNTY CLOSED WATERS: All waters within the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area except for those listed above.

MINERAL COUNTY Season open year around, any hour of the day or night. 3 game fish.

Rose Creek Reservoir NOTE: Anglers must obtain permission from the Hawthorne Army Depot at (775) 945-7101 or (775) 945-7601. Anglers can also email [email protected] for the forms and information.

MINERAL COUNTY CLOSED WATERS: Rose Creek Confluence from the diversion pipe downstream to Walker Lake and Walker Lake within a 100-yard radius of the inflow.

PERSHING COUNTY 25 game fish of which not more than 5 may be trout, 5 may be walleye, 5 may be black bass and 2 may be white Rye Patch Reservoir and Humboldt River Season open year around, any hour of the day or night. bass or white bass hybrids over 15 inches total length or longer. White bass or white bass hybrids under 15 inches total length may be included in the 25 game fish limit.

STOREY COUNTY 3 game fish except in thatsection from E Mustang Road Season open year around, any hour of the day or night, bridge (I-80 Exit 23) downstream to Derby Dam and from except in that portion from Derby Dam downstream 1,000 feet downstream from Derby Dam to the Pyramid 1,000 feet, which is closed to fishing. Lake Paiute Reservation boundary where the limit is three Truckee River gamefish of which one (1) may be trout.

Special Regulations: In that portion from E Mustang Road bridge (I-80 Exit 23) to Derby Dam and from 1,000 feet downstream of Derby Dam to the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation boundary, only artificial lures with single barbless hooks may be used.

STOREY COUNTY CLOSED WATERS: Five Mile Reservoir, and the Truckee River from Derby Dam downstream 1,000 feet.

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WESTERN REGION SPECIAL REGULATIONS (CONTINUED) AREA SEASON AND HOURS OF OPERATION LIMIT WASHOE COUNTY Season open the second Saturday in June through 1 trout Catnip Reservoir, tributaries and November 15, any hour of the day or night. outlet stream Special Regulations: Only artificial lures with single barbless hooks may be used.

Season open May 1 through September 30, 1 hour Hobart Reservoir and tributaries and 5 trout, only one of which is longer than 14 inches. Franktown Creek downstream from Hobart before sunrise to 2 hours after sunset. Reservoir to Red House Special Regulations: Only artificial lures with single barbless hooks may be used.

Lake Tahoe and Tributaries See Carson City.

Season is July 15 through Sept. 30, 1 hour before sunrise Zero (0) fish, catch and release fishing only. Only artificial Marlette Lake, tributaries and outlet stream to 2 hours after sunset. lures with single barbless hooks may be used.

3 game fishexcept in that section from E Mustang Road Season open year around, any hour of the day or night, bridge (I-80 Exit 23) downstream to Derby Dam and from except in that portion from Derby Dam downstream 1,000 feet downstream from Derby Dam to the Pyramid 1,000 feet, which is closed to fishing. Lake Paiute Reservation boundary where the limit is three Truckee River gamefish of which one (1) may be trout.

Washoe County Urban Ponds: Sparks Marina, Davis Creek Park Pond, Marilyn’s Pond, Paradise Pond, Virginia Lake, Idlewild Season is open year around, during public park hours. 3 game fish. Ponds, Rancho San Rafael Pond, Wilson Common and Verdi Pond

Season open year around, any hour of the day or night. 10 game fish of which not more than 5 may be catfish. Washoe Lake Special Regulations: Scripps Wildlife Management Area is closed to trespass February 15 through August 15.

WASHOE COUNTY CLOSED WATERS: Third Creek and its tributaries from Lake Tahoe to the Mt. Rose Highway No. 431. Incline Creek and its tributaries from Lake Tahoe to Ski Way and the Mt. Rose Highway No. 431. Wood Creek from Lake Tahoe to the Mt. Rose Highway No. 431. Lake Tahoe within a 200-yard radius of the mouths of Third, Incline and Wood Creeks. A 500-yard radius from Sand Harbor boat ramp. Truckee River from Derby Dam downstream 1,000 feet.

HEALTH ADVISORY

The Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health has issued health advisories that recommend limited consumption of fish species due to elevated mercury levels in their flesh. In the Western Region the health advisories recommend no consumption of any fish from the Carson River from Dayton to Lahontan Dam and all waters in Lahontan Valley. No consumption of white bass from Little and Big Washoe Lakes; no consumption of wipers and walleye and no more than one eight-ounce meal per week of any other fish from Rye Patch Reservoir and no consumption of walleye from Chimney Dam Reservoir. For more information, go to www.ndow.org.

ATTENTION ANGLERS - MASON VALLEY WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA Grass Carp The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) has stocked STERILE GRASS CARP in the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area. Grass carp are beneficial in controlling the aquatic vegetation, thereby enhancing habitat for sportfish populations. Their behavior is very different from common carp, which can be destructive to sport fisheries. NDOW asks anglers that catch grass carp to please return them to the water unharmed. Images to the right help identify the differences between the two. Common Carp

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WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA REGULATIONS

AREA BODIES OF WATER SEASON RESTRICTIONS USE OF VESSELS CAMPING & USE OF CAMPFIRES Camping & campfires are permitted. Bruneau River WMA Camping is not permitted in any build- Bruneau River None No Restrictions (Elko Co.) ing or other structure located within the WMA. Access restricted from Feb. Key Pittman WMA 15 through Aug. 15 in the Nesbitt Lake Flat wake restriction in effect. Camping & campfires not permitted. (Lincoln Co.) portion of Nesbitt Lake north of the buoy line. Flat wake restriction in effect. Vessels Access restricted from Feb. Dacey Reservoir, Tule may not exceed 5 nautical miles 15 through Aug. 15 in the Reservoir, Cold Springs per hour. Kirch WMA upper portion of Adams- Camping & campfires only permitted Reservoir, Haymeadow (Nye Co.) McGill, Cold Springs, Dacey Only vessels without motors may be within the David Deacon Campground. Reservoir, and Adams- and Haymeadow reservoirs, used on the Dacey Reservoir from McGill Reservoir and all of the Tule Reservoir. Feb. 15 through August 15. Flat wake restriction in effect all other dates. Hinkson Slough, North Season is open the sec- Mason Valley WMA Pond, Bass Pond, Beaver Camping & campfires only permitted ond Saturday in February Flat wake restriction in effect. (Lyon Co.) Slough, Crappie Pond, in those sites designated for camping. through September 30. Walker River Access restricted from Feb. All vessels are prohibited from Feb. 15 Mason Valley WMA Eastside Waterfowl 15 through Aug. 15. Fishing Camping & campfires only permitted through Aug. 15 each year. Flat wake (Lyon Co.) Series Ponds season is open Aug. 16 in those sites designated for camping. restriction in effect. through Sept. 30. Vessels are prohibited on all ponds. Access restricted from Vessels are allowed on the portion Overton WMA Lake Mead, Honeybee Pond, March 1 through Aug. 1 of the area inundated by Lake Mead, Camping & campfires only permitted (Clark Co.) Center Pond on Honeybee Pond and except that on Overton Hunt Days, within the rest and trails areas. Center Pond. vessels may be used only by persons authorized to hunt waterfowl. Waterskiing authorized between 11 Steptoe Valley WMA Comins Lake None a.m. and sunset. During other hours Camping & campfires not permitted. (White Pine Co.) flat wake restriction in effect.

WILDLIFE LITTERING (NAC 504.155) The Department may deny further use of a WMA MANAGEMENT to any person who abuses or litters the area. AREA Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) are man- LAUGHLIN AREA aged specifically for their wildlife values. Fishing The following activities are prohibited within is provided on some of the areas and anglers are the Laughlin boating and Fishermen’s Access subject to the following regulations. Area in Clark County:

VEHICULAR TRAVEL • Camping in any type of motor vehicle or (NAC 504.115) recreational vehicle; Vehicular travel within a WMA may be controlled • Erecting a tent or structure for the purpose so as to not impact area management and for safe of sleeping or living in it; and beneficial use of the area by both the public • Parking any type of motor vehicle or rec- and the wildlife. Within a Wildlife Management reational vehicle or otherwise blocking or Area, it is prohibited to operate a motor vehicle restricting the access of a person or vessel, off an interior road or trail that is designated for to the boat ramp; vehicular travel; or on an interior road or trail that • Parking a bus hired to carry passengers or a is marked as closed to vehicular travel. semi-trailer anywhere within the access area; • Parking a motor vehicle in the access area REMOVAL (NAC 504.110) in a location other than a designated park- Persons may be removed from a WMA for disor- ing space; or derly conduct, intoxication or any other conduct • Being under the influence of a controlled which endangers the area, other persons, or substance or an intoxicating liquor, or con- Steptoe Creek within the Steptoe Valley Wildlife wildlife and livestock. suming an intoxicating liquor. Management Area

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BOATING SAFETY F O L L O W T H E CRITICAL B O A T I N G EQUIPMENT SAFETY SEVEN If you remember nothing else about boating rules, remember theBoating Safety Seven. Boating can be a fun DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT! activity for the entire family, but you should go boating with safety in LIFE JACKETS FIRE EXTINGUISHER mind to make sure your great day on One correctly sized life jacket is required by law Most boats that use gasoline must carry one, the water doesn’t turn sour. NDOW for each person on board. Children under the and it must be charged. Larger boats need two reminds you to have a good time, and age of 13-years-old must wear it. or even three fire extinguishers. be safe...it just makes sense. TYPE IV FLOTATION AID ENGINE CUT-OFF SWITCH 1. Wear your life jacket Any boat 16 feet or longer must carry a type An Engine cut-off switch or kill switch, are a IV throwable cushion or ring. time-proven safety device used to stop the 2. Take a boating education course boats engines should the driver unexpectedly (Visit ndow.org to learn more) fall overboard. 3. Carry all your required safety gear MUFFLING DEVICE 4. Know your boat and its limitations Every boat must be properly muffled. 5. Follow the boating “rules of WATER SKI AND DIVE FLAGS the road” If you ski or dive you need to display the ap- 6. Be aware of weather and water propriate signal flag. conditions SOUND PRODUCING DEVICE 7. Boat sober and be considerate All boats must carry a horn, whistle or other of other boaters sound producing device. SAFETY ANCHOR If the boat breaks down, an anchor is essential for protecting yourself and your boat, although not legally required. VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS Though not required, signal flares and flags can attract attention if the need arises. 7

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NEVADA BOATING (h) The swimming area of Crystal Shores West; and (i) The swimming and beach area adjacent REGULATIONS to Nevada Beach described in 33CFR 162.215. 4. At the dam and swim beach at the state The following information provides a summary of some of the boating laws and regulations for recreation area in Rye Patch Reservoir; Nevada anglers who use boats. Safe boating in Nevada starts with knowing Nevada’s boating 5. At Lahontan Reservoir Dam; regulations. All boats in Nevada are required to carry safety equipment appropriate to the type 6. At South Fork Reservoir Dam; and size of vessel used, and every boater should know and practice safe boating, including 7. At Wildhorse Reservoir Dam; learning the rules of the road. To learn more about boating in Nevada, contact NDOW and 8. At Eagle Valley Dam at Spring Valley State request a Nevada Boater’s Handbook or visit Nevada’s safe boating website: www.ndow.org. Park; 9. At Chimney Reservoir Dam in Humboldt County; 10. At the county swim beach at Topaz Lake; and REDUCED SPEED 11. At the swimming area and dive area at Sparks District Boat Ramp and Crystal Shores Marina Park. AREAS West in Washoe County (Refer to NAC 488.465) 1. On the following waters, a vessel must be (e) Washoe Lake State Park Boat Ramps operated at a speed that leaves a flat wake, in Washoe County but in no case may a vessel be operated at a (f) Walker Lake State Recreation Area and BOATING speed in excess of 5 nautical miles per hour: Sportsmen’s Beach in Mineral County (a) Bassett Lake in White Pine County (g) Lahontan Reservoir, Churchill Beach, RESTRICTIONS (b) Cave Lake in White Pine County and North Shore Marina in Churchill (c) Jakes Creek Reservoir in Elko County County; Silver Springs Beach in Lyon IN WILDLIFE (d) Onion Valley Reservoir in Humboldt County County (h) Rye Patch Reservoir, Rye Patch Dam MANAGEMENT (e) Wayne E. Kirch Wildlife Management Access in Pershing County Area in Nye County (i) Topaz Lake boat ramps in Douglas AREAS (f) The lagoon south of Laughlin in Clark County (See page 52 for table of restrictions.) County within Section 33, T 32 S. R. (j) Colorado River, adjacent to Harrah’s 66E. M.D.B.&M., as marked with signs Casino in Laughlin in Clark County; and 1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, or buoys, or both (k) Big Bend of the Colorado River State use of vessels is restricted in the following (g) Likes Lake in Churchill County Recreation Area in the lagoon used Wildlife Management Areas: (h) The Pitt-Taylor Arm of Rye Patch Reser- for launching boats in Clark County (a) In the Overton Wildlife Management voir in Pershing County (Refer to NAC 488.455) Area, located in Clark County, vessels (i) Illipah Reservoir in White Pine County are prohibited on all ponds. Vessels (j) Mason Valley Wildlife Management are allowed on the portion of the area Area in Lyon County BOATING inundated by Lake Mead, except that (k) Upper Wall Canyon Reservoir in Wash- on Overton Hunt Days, vessels may oe County PROHIBITED AREAS be used only by persons authorized (l) Echo Canyon Reservoir in Lincoln Vessels are prohibited in areas which are desig- to hunt waterfowl; County nated by signs or buoys as follows: (b) In the Humboldt Wildlife Management (m) Silver Creek Reservoir in White Pine Area, located in Churchill and Pershing County; and 1. Within the Lake Mead National Recreation Counties: (n) Key Pittman Wildlife Management Area Area; (1) All vessels are prohibited on the in Lincoln County 2. On the Colorado River: ponds in the Humboldt and Tou- (o) Colorado River, the backwater south of (a) Below Davis Dam; and lon Sink areas 5 days before the Big Bend of the Colorado State Recre- (b) The swimming area of Harrah’s Casino opening day of the waterfowl ation Area within sec. 5, T. 33 S., R. 66 in Laughlin; season. E., M.D.B. & M., as marked with signs 3. On Lake Tahoe at: (2) Airboats are prohibited on the or buoys, or both (a) The main beaches at Sand Harbor and Humboldt Sink until 1 hour after (p) Jiggs Reservoir Divers’ Cove within Lake Tahoe State the legal shooting time on the 2. All boat harbors and other areas designated Park; opening day of the waterfowl by buoys on any of the following waters are (b) The swimming area of the Incline Vil- season. zones in which a vessel must be operated lage General Improvement District and (3) Airboats are prohibited on the at a speed that leaves a flat wake, but in no Burnt Cedar Beach; Toulon portion of the area during case may a vessel be operated at a speed in (c) The swimming area of Galilee at the the waterfowl season. excess of 5 nautical miles per hour: Episcopal Camp and Conference Center; (c) In the Mason Valley Wildlife Manage- (a) Lake Mead National Recreation Area (d) The swimming area of the Lakeridge ment Area, located in Lyon County, all in Clark County General Improvement District; vessels are prohibited from February (b) South Fork Reservoir in Elko County (e) The swimming area of the Glenbrook 15 through August 15 of each year, (c) Wildhorse Reservoir in Elko County Homeowner’s Association; except on: (d) Lake Tahoe, Zephyr Cove, Cave Rock, (f) The swimming area of the Hyatt Re- (1) Hinkson Slough; Round Hill Pines Beach and Glenbrook gency Lake Tahoe; (2) Bass Pond; Bay in Douglas County; Sand Harbor, (g) The swimming area of the Zephyr Cove (3) Crappie Pond; Incline Village General Improvement Marina; (4) Beaver Slough;

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(5) The Walker River; and (6) North Pond. (d) In the Fort Churchill Cooling Pond Co- FEDERAL BOATING REGULATIONS operative Wildlife Management Area, all vessels and floating devices, except Informational Note:The following areas are subject to Federal Regulations in for vessels used by employees of NV addition to the general provisions of the Nevada Boat Act, which include rules Energy in the performance of their offi- for registration, equipment, and operation. Please contact refuge managers for cial duties, are prohibited on the pond. descriptions of restricted zones and/or motor and speed regulations prior to your (e) In the Wayne E. Kirch Wildlife Manage- visit. Regulations are subject to change. ment Area, only vessels without motors may be used on Dacey Reservoir Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge from February 15 through August 15 Phone: (775) 725-3417 of each year. 2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply Boats without motors (except electric motors) are permitted on the Upper Lake, to vessels owned, operated and used for of- Middle Ponds, and Lower Lake. ficial purposes by the Department. The North Marsh is closed to boating, including float tubes. 3. For the purposes of this section, a vessel is being used if the vessel: (a) is upon the waters Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge of this state, including, without limitation, if Phone: (775) 779-2237 it is tied or fastened to a dock, mooring or shore; and (b) is not aground on the shore. • North of Brown Dike (Refer to NAC 488.467) No boats permitted. Float tubes permitted in Unit 21 as posted. • South of Brown Dike (South Marsh) »» January 1 through June 14: Boats prohibited. Float tubes permitted at Main AREAS LIMITED TO Boat Landing, as posted; at Narciss Boat Landing, as posted; and at mouth of BOATS WITHOUT Collection Ditch at west end of Brown Dike, as posted. »» June 15 through July 31: ONLY motorless boats, float tubes and boats with MOTORS AND electric motors are permitted. Boats with gas motors prohibited. »» August 1 through December 31: Motorless boats, float tubes and boats BOATS WITH propelled by motors with 10 h.p. or less are permitted. ELECTRIC MOTORS Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge 1. Only vessels without motors are permitted Phone: (775) 941-0199 on the following waters: Waters County Big Springs Reservoir, Dufurrena Ponds and Catnip Reservoir: Anglers may bank (a) Angel Lake...... Elko fish, fish by wading, or use nonmotorized boats, boats with electric motors, float (b) Blue Lakes...... Humboldt tubes and similar flotation devices only. (c) Marlette Lake ...... Washoe 2. Only vessels without motors and vessels Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge which are powered by electric motors are Phone: (775) 423-5128 permitted on the following waters: Special boating regulations are now in effect at Stillwater NWR. Contact refuge (a) Groves Lake in Lander County manager before operating a boat in this area. Fishing is not allowed. (b) Sparks Marina Park in Washoe County (c) The Lagoon South of Laughlin within section 33, T. 32 S., R66 E., M.D.B. & M., as marked with signs or buoys, or both in Clark County. (d) Spooner Lake in Douglas County (e) Knott Creek Reservoir in Humboldt County (Refer to NAC 488.470)

2020 NEVADA FISHING GUIDE CLEAN,DRAIN AND DRY HELP PROTECT NEVADA’S WATERS

Stop the spread of aquatic hitchhikers! Waders Buckets CLEAN, DRAIN and DRY your: Fishing Gear Boats Canoes/Kayaks Fishing Poles

If it gets wet, it could harbor Aquatic Invasive Species. KNOWN NEVADA INVADERS

Quagga Mussels Northern Pike Eurasian Watermilfoil New Zealand Mudsnail

Inspect and decontaminate your watercraft and equipment Here are some methods to minimize your chances of NOTE: When transferring your watercraft from one accidentally transporting invasive species. By water to another or across state borders, you may following these steps you can help protect your be required to have your watercraft inspected or valuable fishing and boating resources for the future: decontaminated. For additional information, visit www.westernais.org. CLEAN Remove all mud, plants and animals from every part of your boat, trailer and • NEVER release plants, fish or animals into a body of equipment. water unless they came out of that body of water.

DRAIN Remove all drain plugs and water • AIS DECAL requirement (NRS 88.536) includes from your boat including live-wells, ballast, in-state and out-of-state motorized watercraft as hull, and engine-cooling water when you well as most non-motorized watercraft includ- leave the waterbody. ing paddle-craft, canoes and kayaks. Watercraft DRY Allow boat, equipment, and gear that are capable of retaining water are required to to completely dry before deploying into display the decal. another waterway. NATIVE FISH SLAM ENTRY FORM 57

Name of Angler NV Client ID # and/or Date of Birth Mailing Address City State Zip Code Telephone Email Address

COMPLETE INFORMATION BELOW FOR SPECIES CAUGHT

Bonneville Cutthroat Trout Water where caught County where caught Date caught

Bull Trout Water where caught County where caught Date caught

Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Water where caught County where caught Date caught

Mountain Whitefish Water where caught County where caught Date caught

Redband Trout Water where caught County where caught Date caught

Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout Water where caught County where caught Date caught

FOR A NATIVE SPORT FISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE NATIVE FISH-SLAM PROGRAM THE FOLLOWING MUST APPLY:

1. Fish must be taken legally from Nevada waters. Review current regulations regarding harvest of fish. 2. A photograph must be provided of the angler posing with the fish at the water where caught. (All photos submitted are then the property of NDOW and may be used in NDOW publications.) 3. There is no time limit for completing the Native Fish-Slam Program,but an entry form must be submitted within 60 days of a fish being caught (NDOW will maintain angler records). 4. No weight or length measurements are required to enter this program. 5. A certificate and custom hat will be awarded once all species of fish have been entered. 6. As of March 1, 2018, an angler may complete additional, consecutive Native Fish-Slams; however, fish for a succeeding slam cannot be caught and entered within one month after the preceding slam is finished and awarded. The same rules apply for entering into subsequent Native Fish-Slams. Only a certificate will be awarded for additional Native Fish-Slams. 7. Anglers are also encouraged to submit fish into the Nevada Trophy Fish Program if it meets the minimum weight qualification. (A separate Nevada Trophy Fish entry form must be completed.) 8. NDOW has the right to accept/reject/disqualify any entry form submitted. All decisions made by the NDOW Trophy Fish Committee (Fisheries Chief, Regional Fisheries Supervisor, and Staff Sport Fish Coordinator) are final. MAIL ENTRIES AND PHOTOS TO: Fisheries Division Nevada Department of Wildlife 6980 Sierra Center Parkway, Suite 120 Reno, NV 89511

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NEVADA TROPHY FISH ENTRY FORM (2020) Kind of fish caught Date caught

Weight lbs. oz. Length (total) inches Girth inches

Water where caught in County, Nevada

Specific Location(cove name, mountain range for streams)

Specific Location where fish was weighed

Type of Tackle Lure or bait

Name of Angler Age

Mailing Address

City State Zip Code

Telephone E-mail Address

Measurements witnessed by:

1. Name Address

2. Name Address

ENTER YOUR FISH - IT MAY BE A TROPHY

The following minimum weight qualifications are established for the various species of fish in the Nevada Trophy Fish Program. Each entry which meets the minimum qualifications will receive a Trophy Fish Certificate.

1. Largemouth Bass ��5 lbs. For a fish to be considered in the Nevada Trophy 2. Smallmouth Bass ��3 lbs. Fish Program the following must apply: 3. Spotted Bass ��2 lbs. 4. Striped Bass �� 20 lbs. 1. Fish must be taken legally from Nevada waters. 5. White Bass ��2 lbs. 2. Weight is to be taken of whole fish before freezing. 6. Carp �� 15 lbs. 3. Length is to be measured from tip of nose to tip of tail. 7. Bullhead Catfish ��1 lb. 4. Measurements must be witnessed by two other persons, at least one 8. Channel Catfish �� 10 lbs. of whom must not be a relative of angler entering contest. 9. White Catfish ��4 lbs. 5. Angler must provide positive means of identifying the species of fish 10. Black Crappie ��2 lbs. and include an adequate photograph.* 11. White Crappie ��2 lbs. 6. Entry must be made within calendar year of date caught to be included 12. Sacramento Perch ��2 lbs. in that year’s contest. 13. Yellow Perch ��0.5 lb. 7. If the fish being entered is a possible Nevada State Record, the fish 14. Kokanee Salmon ��2 lbs. must be weighed on a scale which has been certified as accurate. 15. Bluegill Sunfish ��1 lb. The fish must also be witnessed by a Nevada Department of Wildlife 16. Green Sunfish ��0.5 lb. employee. 17. Pumpkinseed Sunfish ��0.5 lb. 8. An entry form must be submitted within 60 days of the fish being 18. Redear Sunfish ��0.5 lb. caught. To be considered for the Trophy Fish Book, all entries must 19. Brook Trout ��2 lbs. be submitted by Jan. 31. 20. Brown Trout ��5 lbs. 21. Cutthroat Trout �� 10 lbs. * All photos and stories submitted may be used in NDOW publications 22. Bull Trout ��0.5 lb. and on the agency website unless otherwise requested. 23. Mackinaw Trout �� 10 lbs. 24. Rainbow Trout ��5 lbs. 25. Rainbow/Cutthroat Hybrid Trout �� 10 lbs. Mail entries and photos to: 26. Tiger Trout ��2 lbs. Fisheries Division 27. Walleye ��6 lbs. Nevada Department of Wildlife 28. Mt. Whitefish ��1 lb. 6980 Sierra Center Parkway, Suite 120 29. Wiper (White/Striped Bass Hybrid) ��5 lbs. Reno, NV 89511 30. Tiger Muskie �� 10 lbs

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STATE RECORD FISH OF NEVADA

NEVADA RECORD DATE WORLD SPECIES WEIGHT LENGTH NAME OF WATER HOLDER CAUGHT RECORD

COMMON NAME LBS OZS INCHES LAKE OR STREAM ANGLER NAME M/D/Y ALL TACKLE Bass, Largemouth 12 0 26 Lake Mead Michael R. Geary 3/8/1999 22 lbs 4 oz Bass, Smallmouth 8 11 21.5 Sheep Creek Reservoir Curtis Ockerman 5/31/2010 11 lbs 15 oz Bass, Spotted 4 6 19.75 Sparks Marina Dante Ray 4/19/2013 11 lbs 4 oz Bass, Striped 63 0 49 Lake Mohave Allan S. Cole 3/15/2001 69 lbs 9 oz Bass, White 4 0 19 Lahontan Reservoir Greg Ackerman 5/13/1984 6 lbs 13 oz Carp 34 10 37.75 Truckee River Justin Edland 5/3/2005 75 lbs 11 oz Catfish, Bullhead 6 11 21.5 Lida Junction Pond Wayne B. Logan 6/29/2004 8 lbs 2 oz Catfish, Channel 32 7 35.5 South Fork Reservoir Scott Barrett 6/27/2011 58 lbs 0 oz Catfish, White 17 4 31.75 Lahontan Reservoir Corey Ryan 6/26/2008 19 lbs 5 oz Catfish, White 17 4 33.2 Humboldt River Jose Mendoza 9/17/2005 19 lbs 5 oz Crappie, Black 3 5 16.5 Weber Reservoir Lake A. Pressey 4/21/2017 5 lbs 7 oz Crappie, White 3 1 16.1 Rye Patch Reservoir David Lorain 6/17/2006 5 lbs 3 oz Grayling, Arctic 0 15 13.75 Desert Creek George Delich 7/1/1978 5 lbs 15 oz Muskie, Tiger 17 10 39.75 Barth Pit Jason A. Edgar 5/2/2002 51 lbs 3 oz Perch, Sacramento 4 9 17 Pyramid Lake John Battcher 7/18/1971 3 lbs 3 oz 13.3 Dufurrena Ponds Warren Todd Goodale 5/23/1987 Perch, Yellow 1 8 4 lbs 3 oz 13.5 Wildhorse Reservoir John Shorter III 2/16/2019 Salmon, Kokanee 4 13 25.7 Lake Tahoe Dick Bournique 7/31/1973 9 lbs 10 oz Salmon, Silver 8 12 28.5 Lake Mead William Musso 5/9/1974 33 lbs 4 oz Salmon, Silver 8 12 30.3 Lake Mead Charles W. Caskey 10/25/1974 33 lbs 4 oz Sunfish, Bluegill 3 10 15.25 Colorado River Mike Tahash 9/14/2010 4 lbs 12 oz Sunfish, Green 1 13 12.75 Battle Mtn. H.S. Pond Keegan Quintana 6/23/2010 2 lbs 2 oz Sunfish, Pumpkinseed 0 15 10.13 Peavine Ponds Dante Ray 8/2/2009 1 lb 8 oz Sunfish, Redear 2 5 13.75 Colorado River Bill Condon 6/26/2004 5 lbs 12 oz Trout, Brook 5 10 22.8 Bull Run Reservoir Richard Baker 7/19/1980 14 lbs 8 oz Trout, Brown 27 5 33 Cave Lake Dennis Mangum 12/9/1984 42 lbs 1 oz Trout, Bull 4 6 22 Jarbidge River, WF Rex Shelburne 7/9/1985 32 lbs 0 oz Trout, Cutthroat 24 12 33.5 Pyramid Lake Tim Bayles 2/27/2005 41 lbs 0 oz * Trout, Golden 0 15 14.5 Hidden Lakes Don Capps 8/31/1969 11 lbs 0 oz Trout, Mackinaw 37 6 44 Lake Tahoe Robert Aronsen 6/21/1974 72 lbs 0 oz Trout, Rainbow 16 8 30.5 Ruby Lake NWR Mike Mott 2/10/2011 48 lbs 0 oz Trout, Rainbow x Cutthroat 24 10 36 Pyramid Lake Lloyd Lowery 4/3/1976 34 lbs 11 oz Trout, Tiger 15 9 28 Ruby Lake NWR Joe Elegante 3/20/2011 20 lbs 13 oz Walleye 15 4 33 Lahontan Reservoir Billy Foster 4/10/1998 25 lbs 0 oz Whitefish, Mountain 3 9 18.5 Truckee River Kirill Solovykh 9/11/2011 5 lbs 8 oz Wiper, White x Striped Bass 25 9 33 Lahontan Reservoir Adam Truran 6/6/2009 27 lbs 5 oz

NOTE: These records are officially recognized by the Nevada Department of Wildlife as state records established from the year 1968, the first year of the Nevada Trophy Fish Program through December 2019. These records include fish taken in interstate waters including Lake Tahoe, Topaz Lake, Lake Mead, Lake Mohave and the Colorado River. It is recognized that some species of fish of larger size have been caught from Nevada waters prior to 1968. World Record data was obtained from the International Game Fish Association's World Record Game Fishes 2019 edition. * The recognized world record Cutthroat trout of 41 pounds was caught from Pyramid Lake in 1925.

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