Nevada offers Free Fishing Day!
2026 NV Free Fishing Day
| Date | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2026 (Saturday) | Free Fishing Day | No license or trout stamp needed statewide! |
Best Spots
| Water | Region | Species | Why Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Mead | S Nevada | Largemouth, striped bass, catfish | 247 sq miles — NV/AZ! Striper to 30 lbs! |
| Lake Tahoe | NW Nevada | Mackinaw (lake trout), rainbow | Deepest alpine lake in US — 20-lb macks! |
| Pyramid Lake | N Nevada | Lahontan cutthroat trout | World's largest cutthroat — tribal permit needed |
| Ruby Mountains | NE Nevada | Brook, rainbow trout | "Alps of Nevada" — remote mountain fishing! |
| Lahontan Reservoir | W Nevada | Walleye, bass, catfish | Desert reservoir — excellent walleye |
See all NV fishing spots. Annual is $40: where to buy.