Nevada Fishing License Cost (2025) — $40 Resident, NR $80, Trout Stamp $10

Nevada fishing license cost: $40 res, NR $80, daily $9/$15, 5-day $25. Trout stamp $10. Senior 65+ $19.

Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) manages the Nevada fishing license. The Nevada fishing license cost is $40 annually for residents. Add a $10 Trout Stamp if targeting trout at Lake Tahoe, Pyramid Lake area streams, or mountain creeks. Lake Mead's legendary bass and striper fishing? No stamp needed!

Nevada Fishing License Cost (2025) — Official NDOWResidentAnnual Fishing: $40.001-Day: $9.005-Day: $25.00Youth 12-15: $19.00Senior 65+: $19.00Under 12: FREE!Non-ResidentAnnual NR: $80.00NR 1-Day: $15.00NR 5-Day: $25.00NR Youth 12-15: $19.00🐟 + Trout Stamp: $10 — required to fish for trout, including Lake Tahoe!🏜️ Lake Mead bass • Tahoe mackinaw • Pyramid Lake cutthroat • Ruby MtnsDo You Need a Nevada Trout Stamp?Bass, catfish, crappie?No stamp needed!Trout? (Tahoe, Pyramid, streams)+ $10 Trout Stamp💡 Lake Mead = bass/striper = no stamp. Lake Tahoe = mackinaw trout = stamp needed!

2025 Nevada Fishing License Cost — Resident

The NV fishing license costs (source: NDOW Official):

LicensePriceDurationNotes
Annual Fishing$40.00Calendar yearAll species (trout stamp extra)
1-Day$9.001 dayQuick outing
5-Day$25.005 daysSame price res & NR!
Youth 12-15$19.00AnnualReduced
Senior 65+$19.00AnnualHalf price!
Under 12FREENo license needed
Veteran/Active Military$15.00Combo hunt+fishExceptional value
Trout Stamp+$10.00AnnualRequired for trout

Nevada Non-Resident Fishing License

LicensePriceDuration
NR Annual$80.00Calendar year
NR 1-Day$15.001 day
NR 5-Day$25.005 days

Compare Nevada With Neighboring States

StateRes AnnualNR AnnualNR DailySenior Rate
California$54.00$142.00$17.0065+ $8.25
Arizona$37.00$55.00$20.00Pioneer 70+ $5
Utah$34.00$75.00$12.0065+ $17.00
Oregon$44.00$98.50$20.7570+ $6.00
Idaho$35.50$118.00$13.5065+ $15.75

Nevada at $40 is mid-range for the West. The $10 Trout Stamp adds to Tahoe trips, but Lake Mead bass fishing (no stamp!) and Pyramid Lake Lahontan cutthroat (tribal permit — separate) are world-class unique experiences.

FAQ

Do I need a trout stamp for Lake Mead?

No! Lake Mead is bass and striped bass — no trout stamp. Lake Tahoe requires the stamp for mackinaw (lake trout). See NV fishing spots.

What about Pyramid Lake?

Pyramid Lake is on the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe reservation — it requires a separate tribal fishing permit, NOT a state NDOW license. Permits available at the tribal store in Nixon, NV.

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