Fishing in Nevada
Discover 21 state parks offering fishing in Nevada
🐟 Nevada Fishing License at a Glance
Anglers 12 to 17 fish on the $15 Youth Combination License. NDOW also sells a $30 Interstate Boundary Waters License valid only on the Colorado River, Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, Lake Tahoe and Topaz Lake. A small processing fee is added to all prices.
Checked against the official agency, September 2026. Fees and dates change yearly — always confirm current rates and free-fishing dates via the official link above before purchasing.
Nevada State Parks with Fishing
Beaver Dam State Park
Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area
Cathedral Gorge State Park
Cave Lake State Park
Cave Rock State Park
Dayton State Park
Echo Canyon State Park
Fort Churchill State Historic Park
Ice Age Fossils State Park
Lahontan State Recreation Area
Lake Tahoe – Nevada State Park
Rye Patch State Recreation Area
Sand Harbor State Park
South Fork State Recreation Area
Spooner Lake And Backcountry State Park
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park
Spring Valley State Park
Walker River State Recreation Area
Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park
Washoe Lake State Park
Wild Horse State Recreation Area
Other Places with Fishing in Nevada (Not State Parks)
These places are run by a county, city, federal agency, another state agency, a tribe or a private owner, not by Nevada’s state park system. State park passes, rules and reservations may not apply, so check with the operator before you go.
❓ Fishing in Nevada — FAQ
Do you need a fishing license in Nevada state parks?
Yes. Nevada requires a fishing license from age 12 on all waters, and Nevada State Parks says the same on its park pages, for example Cave Lake: "a fishing license is required (buy online at ndow.org)." An annual license costs $40 for residents and $80 for non-residents; 1-day permits start at $9. (Nevada Department of Wildlife and Nevada State Parks, as of September 2026)
Are there free fishing days in Nevada?
Yes — June 13, 2026. On free fishing days no license is required; confirm the dates with the official Nevada agency before your trip.