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Fishing in Imlay, NV

Nevada, United States

Best fishing spots in Imlay, NV

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Top fish species in Imlay

Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Hybrid striped bass
Hybrid striped bass
Common carp
Common carp
White bass
White bass

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Walleye

Rye Patch Reservoir

17 in · 1 lb

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Walleye

Rye Patch Reservoir

23 in · 5 lb

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Tiger trout

Spauldings Creek

14 in · 1 lb

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Tiger trout

Spauldings Creek

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Brook trout

Whites Creek

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Tiger trout

Spauldings Creek

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Rainbow trout

Whites Creek

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Tiger trout

Spauldings Creek

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White bass

Rye Patch Reservoir

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About Imlay fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Imlay, Nevada. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 34 catches for Smallmouth bass, 29 catches for Channel catfish, and 19 catches for Hybrid striped bass.

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Fishing regulations in Imlay

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Nevada can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Smallmouth bass as of April 19th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Western Region Daily Limits

Except as noted under "Special Regulations" the daily limits are as follows:Carson City, Churchill County, Douglas County, Lyon County, Humbolt County, Mineral County, Pershing County, Storey County and Washoe County: The limit is 5 trout, 5 mountain whitefish and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more than 5 may be black bass and 5 may be walleye.


Possession Limits

The possession limit is two times the daily limit for the water in which the fish are caught. Possession limits apply to both general and special regulation waters.

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Western Region Daily Limits

Except as noted under "Special Regulations" the daily limits are as follows:Carson City, Churchill County, Douglas County, Lyon County, Humbolt County, Mineral County, Pershing County, Storey County and Washoe County: The limit is 5 trout, 5 mountain whitefish and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more than 5 may be black bass and 5 may be walleye.


Possession Limits

The possession limit is two times the daily limit for the water in which the fish are caught. Possession limits apply to both general and special regulation waters.
Daily LimitsExcept as noted below the daily limits are as follows: 5 trout, 5 mountain whitefish and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more than 5 may be black bass and 5 may be walleye.
Possession LimitsThe possession limit is two times the daily limit for the water in which the fish are caught. Possession limits apply to both general and special regulation waters.
Rye Patch Reservoir and Humboldt RiverYear round; any hour of the day or night.25 game fish of which not more than 5 may be trout, 5 may be walleye, 5 may be black bass and 2 may be white bass or white bass hybrids over 15 inches total length or longer. White bass or white bass hybrids under 15 inches total length may be included in the 25 game fish limit.Health Advisory: The Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health has issued a health advisory recommending no consumption of wipers and walleye and no more than one eight-ounce meal per week of any other fish from Rye Patch Reservoir due to elevated mercury levels in their flesh.

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FAQ about Imlay fishing

Anglers in Imlay, NV recommend these top fishing spots: Rye Patch Reservoir and Humboldt River.
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