Nevada Free Fishing Day (2026) — June 6 & Lake Mead, Tahoe Spots

NV 2026 free fishing day. Lake Mead 247 sq mi unlimited stripers, Tahoe 20-lb mackinaw, Pyramid cutthroat.

Nevada offers Free Fishing Day!

2026 NV Free Fishing Day

DateTypeNotes
June 6, 2026 (Saturday)Free Fishing DayNo license or trout stamp needed statewide!

Best Spots

WaterRegionSpeciesWhy Go
Lake MeadS NevadaLargemouth, striped bass, catfish247 sq miles — NV/AZ! Striper to 30 lbs!
Lake TahoeNW NevadaMackinaw (lake trout), rainbowDeepest alpine lake in US — 20-lb macks!
Pyramid LakeN NevadaLahontan cutthroat troutWorld's largest cutthroat — tribal permit needed
Ruby MountainsNE NevadaBrook, rainbow trout"Alps of Nevada" — remote mountain fishing!
Lahontan ReservoirW NevadaWalleye, bass, catfishDesert reservoir — excellent walleye

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