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Fishing regulations at Little Washoe Lake, NV
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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 Common carp as of April 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Unprotected fish are all species not classified as game or protected (see Coldwater Game Fish and Warmwater Game Fish regulations). Unprotected fish may be taken by bow and arrow, hook and line, dipnet, cast net, minnow seine or minnow trap, and, except where prohibited, by spear. In the Colorado River and Lakes Mead and Mohave, the taking of fish by bow and arrow is prohibited within 1/2 mile of any dock or swimming area. Fishing license regulations apply to persons taking unprotected fish by means of hook and line, bow and arrow or spear.
Cyprinus carpio
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.
Catnip Reservoir, tributaries and outlet streamSeason open year round, any hour of the day or night.1 troutSpecial Regulations: Only artificial lures with single barbless hooks may be used.
Hobart Reservoir and tributaries and Franktown Creek downstream from Hobart Reservoir to Red HouseSeason open May 1 through October 31; 1 hour before sunrise to 2 hours after sunset.5 trout, of which not more than 2 may be tiger trout.Special Regulations: Only artificial lures with single barbless hooks may be used.
Lake Tahoe and TributariesSee Carson City.
Marlette Lake, tributaries and outlet streamSeason is July 15 through Sept. 30; 1 hour before sunrise to 2 hours after sunset.Zero (0) fish, catch and release only.Special Regulations: Only artificial lures with single barbless hooks may be used.
Truckee RiverYear round; any hour of the day or night, except in that portion from Derby Dam downstream 1,000 feet, which is closed to fishing.3 game fish except in that section from E Mustang Road bridge (I-80 Exit 23) downstream to Derby Dam and from 1,000 feet downstream from Derby Dam to the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation boundary where the limit is 3 gamefish of which 1 may be trout.Special Regulations: In that portion from E Mustang Road bridge (I-80 Exit 23) to Derby Dam and from 1,000 feet downstream of Derby Dam to the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation boundary, only artificial lures with single barbless hooks may be used.Twelvemile CreekOpen year round, any hour of the day or night.2 trout
Washoe County Urban Ponds: Battle Born Pond, Davis Creek Park Pond, Idlewild Ponds, Marilyn's Pond, Paradise Ponds, Rancho San Rafael Pond, Sparks Marina, Verdi Pond, Virginia Lake, and Wilson CommonYear round; hours are when the park is open to public use.3 game fish.
Washoe LakeSeason open year around, any hour of the day or night.10 game fish of which not more than 5 may be catfish.Special Regulations: Scripps Wildlife Management Area is closed to trespass February 15 through August 15.Health Advisory: The Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health has issued a health advisory recommending no consumption of white bass from Little and Big Washoe Lakes due to elevated mercury levels in their flesh.
WASHOE COUNTY CLOSED WATERS: Third Creek and its tributaries from Lake Tahoe to the Mt. Rose Highway No. 431. Incline Creek and its tributaries from Lake Tahoe to Ski Way and the Mt. Rose Highway No. 431. Wood Creek from Lake Tahoe to the Mt. Rose Highway No. 431. Lake Tahoe within a 200-yard radius of the mouths of Third, Incline and Wood Creeks. A 500-yard radius from Sand Harbor boat ramp. Truckee River from Derby Dam downstream 1000 feet is closed to fishing.
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FAQ about Little Washoe Lake fishing
- Common carp - 16 members reported to have caught this fish
- Yellow bullhead - 8 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 9 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Dpec847 reported a nice Yellow bullhead.
- @manamiwashington reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @wlink5794 reported a nice Yellow bullhead.
- @pdogwesley reported a nice Yellow bullhead.
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