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Fly Fishing in Nevada

50 featured rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, each with target species, a hatch chart and a map of nearby access.

Angel Lake (Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout)
High alpine lake in East Humboldt Range. Spectacular scenery with brook trout.
Baker Creek (Bonneville Cutthroat Trout)
Great Basin stream with Bonneville cutthroat restoration. Remote wilderness fishing.
Bassett Lake (Tiger Trout, Rainbow Trout)
White Pine County lake with tiger trout. Unique hybrid trout fishery.
Bilk Creek Reservoir (Rainbow Trout)
Humboldt County impoundment with trout. High desert setting.
Birch Creek (Lahontan Cutthroat Trout)
Monitor Range stream with Lahontan cutthroat restoration. Quality wild trout.
Bruneau River (Redband Trout)
Remote high desert stream with native redband trout. Challenging access to pristine waters.
Carson River - East Fork (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Sierra Nevada freestone with wild trout. Beautiful mountain scenery with good access.
Cave Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
State park lake in Schell Creek Range. Stocked trout in beautiful mountain setting.
Chimney Reservoir (Rainbow Trout)
Elko County reservoir with stocked trout. Remote high desert fishing.
Cold Creek (Rainbow Trout)
Spring Mountains stream near Las Vegas. Rare southern Nevada trout water.
Comins Lake (Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout)
Wildlife management area lake with quality trout. Special regulations enhance fishing.
Davis Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Carson Range stream in state park. Small stream fishing near Washoe Valley.
Eagle Valley Reservoir (Rainbow Trout)
Central Nevada reservoir with stocked trout. Easy access near Pioche.
East Walker River (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Quality tailwater with wild brown and rainbow trout. Excellent dry fly fishing in scenic canyon.
Echo Canyon Reservoir (Rainbow Trout)
State park reservoir with rainbow trout. Eastern Nevada destination with camping.
Galena Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Mt. Rose area stream with wild trout. Forest setting near Reno.
Groves Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout)
White Pine County lake with stocked trout. High elevation mountain lake.
Hendrys Creek (Bonneville Cutthroat Trout)
Great Basin National Park stream with Bonneville cutthroat. Native trout restoration.
Hobart Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Carson Range reservoir with wild trout. Scenic mountain setting near Tahoe.
Humboldt River (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Historic emigrant trail river with brown trout. Nevada's longest river with varied fishing.
Hunter Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Reno area stream with wild trout. Urban fishing opportunity.
Illipah Reservoir (Rainbow Trout)
Remote central Nevada reservoir. Stocked trout with beautiful high desert scenery.
Jarbidge River (Bull Trout, Redband Trout)
Remote northeastern Nevada stream with wild bull and redband trout. Wilderness fishing experience.
Jiggs Reservoir (Rainbow Trout)
Small Elko County reservoir with trout stocking. Rural community water.
Key Pittman Wildlife Area (Rainbow Trout)
Lincoln County wetlands with trout ponds. Multiple fishing opportunities.
Kingston Creek (Lahontan Cutthroat Trout)
Toiyabe Range stream with Lahontan cutthroat. Remote central Nevada fishing.
Knott Creek Reservoir (Rainbow Trout)
Elko County reservoir with stocked rainbow trout. Remote fishing destination.
Lake Tahoe - Nevada Side (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Crystal clear alpine lake with trophy lake trout. World-renowned scenery with excellent fishing.
Lamoille Creek (Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Ruby Mountains stream with wild trout. Scenic canyon below glacial cirque.
Lee Canyon Creek (Rainbow Trout)
Mt. Charleston stream with stocked trout. Escape from Las Vegas heat.
Lehman Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout)
Great Basin National Park stream with wild trout. Scenic Wheeler Peak area.
Mahogany Creek (Lahontan Cutthroat Trout)
Santa Rosa Range stream with Lahontan cutthroat. Remote northwestern Nevada.
Marlette Lake (Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Backcountry lake requiring hike. Remote fishing in Tahoe basin.
Martin Creek (Lahontan Cutthroat Trout)
Santa Rosa Range stream with wild cutthroat. Quality fishing in remote setting.
Marys River (Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout)
Elko County stream with Lahontan cutthroat restoration. Quality wild trout fishing.
Owyhee River - South Fork (Redband Trout, Brown Trout)
Northeastern Nevada stream with wild redband trout. Remote canyon fishing.
Pine Creek (Lahontan Cutthroat Trout)
Toiyabe Range stream with native cutthroat. Wilderness fishing experience.
Pyramid Lake (Lahontan Cutthroat Trout)
Desert terminus of Truckee River with trophy Lahontan cutthroat trout. Unique alkaline lake fishery.
Reese River (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Central Nevada stream with brown trout. Historic mining district waters.
Ruby Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
National Wildlife Refuge marsh with trout fishing. Unique wetland ecosystem.
South Fork Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
State recreation area with quality trout. Elko County destination with facilities.
Spooner Lake (Rainbow Trout)
Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park lake. Scenic mountain lake with rainbow trout.
Spring Valley State Park (Rainbow Trout)
Eastern Nevada reservoir with rainbow trout. Beautiful valley setting.
Thomas Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Suburban Reno stream with surprising trout. Easy access near town.
Topaz Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Border lake shared with California. Excellent rainbow and brown trout fishing.
Truckee River (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Famous Sierra Nevada tailwater flowing through Reno. Trophy brown and rainbow trout with year-round fishing.
Washoe Lake (Rainbow Trout)
State park lake between Reno and Carson City. Seasonal trout when conditions allow.
Wild Horse Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Tiger Trout)
Large Elko County reservoir with excellent trout fishing. Popular northeast Nevada destination.
Wilson Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)
Elko County impoundment with trout. Remote northeastern Nevada.
Zunino Reservoir (Rainbow Trout)
Elko County reservoir with quality trout. Scenic mountain backdrop.

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