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Nevada

Fishing

Fishing

Wildlife Offices

A map showing the locations of Nevada's regional department of wildlife offices.
Map of Nevada's fishing regions—Western, Eastern, and Southern—highlighting key locations like Reno, Winnemucca, Elko, Ely, and Las Vegas for anglers planning their 2025 adventures.

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

4082 Reno Highway
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 688-1820
(Hours subject to change, please call ahead.)

Winnemucca Office

705 4th St., Suite A
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6565
(Hours subject to change, please call ahead.)

State of Nevada

Joe Lombardo, Governor

State Board of Wildlife Commissioners

Shane Rogers, Chairman
Paul Young, Vice Chairman
Tom Barnes, Eddie Booth, Shane Boren, Tommy Caviglia, Casey Kiel, David McNinch, Mario Walther, Board Members

Nevada Department of Wildlife

Alan Jenne, Director
Chris Crookshanks, Fisheries Division Chief
Chris Vasey, Conservation Education Division Chief
Kristy Knight, Chief Game Warden

How To Use This Guide

  1. Learn more about licenses, permits, and fees.
  2. There are several fun and informative stories throughout this guide:
    1. Seeman Pond
    2. Battle Born Pond
    3. Elko Community Ponds
    4. Free Fishing License For Kids
  3. Explore the Nevada General Statewide Regulations, or learn more about regulations by region:
    1. Eastern Region Regulations
    2. Southern Region Regulations
    3. Western Region Regulations

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Nevada Free Fishing Day Poster Contest!

Winning artwork from the Nevada Fishing Guide contest featured on eRegulations.com. First place by Noel Devries showcases anglers on a wooden dock with a sunset in the background. Second place by Ellie Peixoto illustrates two fishermen reeling in their catch on a canoe with mountain scenery. Third place by Madelyn Vanbogelen depicts a map of Nevada with a lake scene, highlighting the state's fishing appeal.
Top 3 winning entries from the Nevada Fishing Guide art contest: 1st place by Noel Devries, 2nd place by Ellie Peixoto, and 3rd place by Madelyn Vanbogelen, celebrating the beauty and adventure of fishing in Nevada.

This publication contains only a synopsis of the fishing laws for the state of Nevada. Complete text of the laws and regulations may be obtained by contacting the Nevada Department of Wildlife website.

Fishing regulations are effective Jan. 1, 2025 - Dec. 31, 2025.


This program receives Federal assistance from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and thus prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, and sex, pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. To request an accommodation or informational material in an alternative format please contact (Agency Name, phone number, and TTY number). If you believe you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or service, please contact:

Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Civil Rights, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington, DC 20240.

Report wildlife crime with the NDOW Tip App. Nevada Department of Wildlife encourages users to remain anonymous, text tips with descriptions, license plates, coordinates, and photos, and make direct contact with a game warden. The app is available for download on Google Play Store, iTunes App Store, or NDOW.org. Includes QR codes for easy access and scenic background of a fisherman at a Nevada lake.
Report wildlife crime anonymously with the NDOW Tip App. Text tips, upload photos, and connect directly with a game warden. Download for free via the App Store, Google Play, or NDOW.org.
Announcement for the new daily fishing survey available online by the Nevada Department of Wildlife. The survey replaces the annual fishing questionnaire, allowing anglers to report fishing data at the end of each outing to improve the accuracy of fisheries data collection across Nevada. Includes a QR code for access and an image of a smiling angler holding a large trout in a scenic outdoor setting.
New daily fishing survey now available online! Help improve Nevada’s fisheries by reporting your catch after each outing. Scan the QR code to participate and play a vital role in managing our fishery resources.