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2019–2020 NEVADA FISHING GUIDE AUTO-RENEW YOUR FISHING LICENSE NDOWLICENSING.COM NEW! Stories from us; where we fish and why. Page 10 Fish stocking reports by region. Page 22 Photos of you! Look who got outside. Page 60 CALIFORNIA’S FINEST FOR BLACKTAIL DEER AND WILD PIGS! Fully Guided Hunting Service on Private Land — Specializing in Blacktail Deer and Wild Pigs in California’s Mendocino County. CALL TODAY FOR SPECIAL RATES!! 707.888.2859 FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: [email protected] VISIT US ONLINE AT www.lockwoodhuntingservices.com Follow us on social media... 2019–2020 st NEVADA 1 FISHING GUIDE CONTENTS Licenses, Permits and Fees 4 Bonneville Cutthroat Trout Restoration Success 8 Fishing the Reese River 10 Footballs are Back 12 Good Winter Fishing Without the Ice �������������������������������������������14 Fishing Western Nevada’s Four Seasons 16 Fishing Hunter Creek 18 Selected Game Fish of Nevada �������������������������������������������������������20 Regional Fish Stocking Reports 22 Fishable Waters Maps 24 ADALAY PEREZ Species List by Region, ADA locations, rd and AIS Inspection Stations 2nd 3 Statewide Regulations 36 Reglas de Pesca 38 Accessible (ADA) Fishing in Nevada ��������������������������������������� 41 Eastern 42 Southern 46 Western 48 Wildlife Management Area Regulations ���������������������������������������52 Boating Regulations 54 Nevada “Native Fish Slam” Entry Form 57 ANNA KAREN VALLALOBOS Trophy Fish Entry ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������58 REBEKAH FUERNISS Record Fish of Nevada 59 Look Who Got Online and Got Outside 60 CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of the 2018 Nevada STATE OF NEVADA Free Fishing Day Poster Contest! Steve Sisolak, Governor STATE BOARD OF WILDLIFE COMMISSIONERS Brad Johnston, Chairman Paul E. Valentine, Vice Chairman FREE FISHING DAY Jon Almberg, Thomas Barnes, Tiffany East, Kerstan Hubbs, David McNinch, Tommy Caviglia, and Casey D. Kiel June 8, 2019 NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE Tony Wasley, Director Jon Sjӧberg, Fisheries Division Chief Chris Vasey, Conservation Education Division Chief Tyler Turnipseed, Law Enforcement Division Chief Elizabeth Kenna, Publications Coordinator ON THE COVER: Due to widespread stocking in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s; Brook Trout are one of the most widely distributed trout species in Nevada’s high mountain streams and lakes. The NDOW Fisheries Division is currently focused on restoring native Cutthroat Trout to many of the streams inhabited by brook trout. NOTE: Changes to regulations are marked inblue, bold italics 2 DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE Dear Outdoor Enthusiasts, Last year when I was writing the Director’s Message for the 2018 Fishing Guide, I focused on the Department’s, at that time, recently completed license simplification effort and new Williamstown, MA | Birmingham, AL licensing system. As I sit down to write the 2019 Fishing Guide Director’s Message, NDOW’s new license system is closing in on one year since implementation. The biggest license changes for Nevada anglers are probably the license valid period, the lack of required stamps, and mobile friendliness of the purchasing system. Still unbeknownst to many of our customers, both hunting and fishing licenses are now valid for 365 days from the date of purchase. When opportunities for late fall and winter fishing trips cause custom- About This Guide ers to ponder the value of purchasing a license relative to duration of license validity, one can relax in the knowledge that your licenses will be valid for 365 days from the date of purchase. Trout stamps, second rod stamps, or other previously state-required stamps are now all This high-quality guide is offered to you included in the purchase of licenses and no longer exist. by the Nevada Department of Wildlife Anywhere you can get a cell signal or a Wi-Fi signal you can use your cell phone, tablet or through its unique partnership with J.F. other mobile device to Get Online and Get Outside through Nevada’s new licensing system (www.ndowlicensing.com). Griffin Publishing, LLC. Just as I do every year, as you read this year’s Fishing Guide I want to encourage you to The revenue generated through ad sales explore all Nevada has to offer. Although Nevada is frequently referenced as the driest state significantly lowers production costs and in the country, I want everyone to know that Nevada is home to over 200 lakes and reservoirs generates savings. These savings trans- and more than 600 streams and rivers that combine to provide nearly 400,000 surface acres late into additional funds for other impor- of sport fishing. tant agency programs. From the high alpine lakes in Elko’s Ruby Mountains to the desert lakes like Lake Mead near Las Vegas, Nevada offers a variety of opportunities. The majority of Nevada’s fishable still If you have any feedback or are inter- waters consist of man-made reservoirs that vary in size from one acre to the 115-mile-long ested in advertising, please contact us Lake Mead. A good portion of beautiful Lake Tahoe is also within Nevada. Most of Nevada’s at 413.884.1001 or at www.JFGriffin.com reservoirs can be reached by road but many of the 600 streams that crisscross the state can only be reached hiking trails. Graphic Design: This publication is meant as a reference for any questions you might have regarding fishing Jon Gulley, Dane Fay, John Corey, the Silver State. If you can’t find something in this magazine, check us out on our website at Evelyn Haddad, Chris Sobolowski ndow.org or contact any of our offices. We are here to make sure you enjoy Nevada’s outdoors. Sincerely, Tony Wasley Director, Nevada Department of Wildlife This guide is also available online at NDOW Director Tony Wasley with a Brook Trout he caught near Galena Creek. 2019-2020 NEVADA FISHING GUIDE 3 DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE REGIONAL OFFICES WESTERN REGION OFFICE Western Region Eastern Region 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 4747 Vegas Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89108 (702) 486-5127 ELY OFFICE 1218 N. Alpha St. Ely, NV 89301 Phone: (775) 289-1655 ext. 21 Office hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. FALLON OFFICE 380 West B. St. Fallon, NV 89406 (775) 423-3171 (Hours subject to change, call ahead to confirm hours of operation.) WINNEMUCCA OFFICE 705 E. Fourth St. 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. Thanks for reading! Still want more? Visit ndow.org or follow us on social media! 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 the against in any NDOW program, activity, or facility, please write to the following: laws and regulations may be obtained Director U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by contacting the Nevada Department Nevada Department of Wildlife Diversity Program Manager of Wildlife or by checking our website 6980 Sierra Center Parkway, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, at www.ndow.org. Suite 120 MS: 7072-43 Reno, NV 89511 Arlington, VA 22203 2019-2020 NEVADA FISHING GUIDE 4 NEVADA FISHING LICENSES, PERMITS AND FEES Purchase your license at www.ndowlicensing.com. RESIDENT COMBINATION LICENSE FEES 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 Com- Valid for 1 year beginning the date of purchase. For Nevada Residents who are on active duty outside of Nevada. $15.00 bination License 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 1-Day Fishing Permit Valid until midnight of the date specified. $9.00 Each Consecutive Day Added to a 1-Day Permit $3.00 Youth Fishing License is offered only as the Youth Combination License.
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