Top fish species at Nesbitt Lake
Check which species have trophy potential in Nesbitt Lake
Nesbitt Lake fishing reports
Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app
When are Largemouth Bass biting on Nesbitt Lake?
Learn what time of year and day to go fishing at Nesbitt Lake. Download Fishbrain today to look for new fishing spots, scout new fishing access, or prep for your next trip.
Fishing regulations at Nesbitt Lake, NV
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.
Regulations for top species
Largemouth bass
The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.
NV Hook & Line
Fish may be taken only with hook and line attached to rod or reel and closely attended in the manner known as angling (Except as noted under Spearfishing / Bowfishing" and "Unprotected Fish"). No more than three baited hooks, nor more than three fly hooks, or two lures or plugs irrespective of the number of hooks or attractor blades attached thereto, may be attached to the line. No more than two lines may be used.
NV Southern Region Daily Limits
Daily LimitsExcept as noted under "Southern Region Special Regulations" the daily limits are 10 trout and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more than 10 may be black bass.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.
NV Southern Region Spearfishing
Persons may spearfish for striped bass in Lake Mead and in Lake Mohave from Cottonwood Cove to the cable below Hoover Dam. Spearfishing for striped bass is prohibited in that portion of Lake Mohave from Cottonwood Cove to Davis Dam and from Davis Dam down river to the Nevada state line. In Lakes Mead and Mohave and the Colorado River system, spearfishing is prohibited within 1/2 mile of any dock or swimming area. See Spearfishing/Bowfishing section in General Statewide Regulations for further information.When spearfishing, a person must display, within 100 feet, an appropriate diver's flag. A mechanical spearing device may be used only under the surface of the water, and the spear must be attached to the device by a lanyard. Fishing license regulations apply when spearfishing. (Refer to NAC 503.590-592)Please contact the county you will be fishing in prior to assure you are in compliance with county regulations.All Regulations are applicable to CR 23-15
NV Statewide Bait Use
Any person possessing a fishing license or permit, or otherwise exempted from such licenses, may capture, transport and use live baitfish, aquatic bait, or commercially prepared and preserved baitfish for fishing or personal consumption where specified by Region.Live baitfish means live, unprotected species of freshwater fish.Aquatic bait means live, unprotected amphibians (such as bullfrogs), crustaceans (such as crayfish), mollusks (such as clams and snails), insects (such as grasshoppers), or worms (such as natural earthworms or purchased nightcrawlers or redworms).The use of any game fish (see Coldwater Game Fish and Warmwater Game Fish sections below) or protected species as bait and parts thereof is prohibited, except preserved salmon eggs.Commercially Prepared and Preserved bait means dead dried, frozen, or liquid (such as in mineral oil, isopropyl alcohol, or ethyl alcohol), dry (such as in salt or borax), or other proprietary preserved or cured fish or their parts or aquatic bait.Any bait obtained from a licensed dealer of live bait fish must be accompanied by a current dated receipt by that dealer. See Fishing with Bait Fish for regulations for bait fishing by region.
NV Southern Region Tackle Restrictions
In Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, and the Colorado River, the use of more than two hooks for bait or flies is prohibited (Refer to NAC 503.590). See below and General Statewide Regulations for further information.
Echo Canyon ReservoirYear round; any hour of the day or night.5 trout and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more than 10 may be black bass.
Nesbitt Lake (Key Pittman Wildlife Management Area)Year round; any hour of the day or night except the portion above the old fence line as posted closed to entry from Feb. 15 - August 15 and closed to fishing during waterfowl season.15 warmwater game fish of which not more than 10 may be black bass. No limit on bullheads (unlimited possession)Special Regulations: See boat restrictions in Boating Regulations.
Pahranagat National Wildlife RefugeYear round; any hour of the day or night except North Marsh which is closed to fishing during the waterfowl hunting season.3 trout and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more than 5 may be black bass.
LINCOLN COUNTY CLOSED WATERS: Ash Springs outflow through the River Ranch to beginning of the concrete ditch, in Lincoln County.Crystal Springs and outflow for one half mile to beginning of the concrete ditch, in Lincoln County.
Bluegill
The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.
NV Hook & Line
Fish may be taken only with hook and line attached to rod or reel and closely attended in the manner known as angling (Except as noted under Spearfishing / Bowfishing" and "Unprotected Fish"). No more than three baited hooks, nor more than three fly hooks, or two lures or plugs irrespective of the number of hooks or attractor blades attached thereto, may be attached to the line. No more than two lines may be used.
NV Southern Region Daily Limits
Daily LimitsExcept as noted under "Southern Region Special Regulations" the daily limits are 10 trout and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more than 10 may be black bass.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.
NV Southern Region Spearfishing
Persons may spearfish for striped bass in Lake Mead and in Lake Mohave from Cottonwood Cove to the cable below Hoover Dam. Spearfishing for striped bass is prohibited in that portion of Lake Mohave from Cottonwood Cove to Davis Dam and from Davis Dam down river to the Nevada state line. In Lakes Mead and Mohave and the Colorado River system, spearfishing is prohibited within 1/2 mile of any dock or swimming area. See Spearfishing/Bowfishing section in General Statewide Regulations for further information.When spearfishing, a person must display, within 100 feet, an appropriate diver's flag. A mechanical spearing device may be used only under the surface of the water, and the spear must be attached to the device by a lanyard. Fishing license regulations apply when spearfishing. (Refer to NAC 503.590-592)Please contact the county you will be fishing in prior to assure you are in compliance with county regulations.All Regulations are applicable to CR 23-15
NV Statewide Bait Use
Any person possessing a fishing license or permit, or otherwise exempted from such licenses, may capture, transport and use live baitfish, aquatic bait, or commercially prepared and preserved baitfish for fishing or personal consumption where specified by Region.Live baitfish means live, unprotected species of freshwater fish.Aquatic bait means live, unprotected amphibians (such as bullfrogs), crustaceans (such as crayfish), mollusks (such as clams and snails), insects (such as grasshoppers), or worms (such as natural earthworms or purchased nightcrawlers or redworms).The use of any game fish (see Coldwater Game Fish and Warmwater Game Fish sections below) or protected species as bait and parts thereof is prohibited, except preserved salmon eggs.Commercially Prepared and Preserved bait means dead dried, frozen, or liquid (such as in mineral oil, isopropyl alcohol, or ethyl alcohol), dry (such as in salt or borax), or other proprietary preserved or cured fish or their parts or aquatic bait.Any bait obtained from a licensed dealer of live bait fish must be accompanied by a current dated receipt by that dealer. See Fishing with Bait Fish for regulations for bait fishing by region.
NV Southern Region Tackle Restrictions
In Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, and the Colorado River, the use of more than two hooks for bait or flies is prohibited (Refer to NAC 503.590). See below and General Statewide Regulations for further information.
Echo Canyon ReservoirYear round; any hour of the day or night.5 trout and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more than 10 may be black bass.
Nesbitt Lake (Key Pittman Wildlife Management Area)Year round; any hour of the day or night except the portion above the old fence line as posted closed to entry from Feb. 15 - August 15 and closed to fishing during waterfowl season.15 warmwater game fish of which not more than 10 may be black bass. No limit on bullheads (unlimited possession)Special Regulations: See boat restrictions in Boating Regulations.
Pahranagat National Wildlife RefugeYear round; any hour of the day or night except North Marsh which is closed to fishing during the waterfowl hunting season.3 trout and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more than 5 may be black bass.
LINCOLN COUNTY CLOSED WATERS: Ash Springs outflow through the River Ranch to beginning of the concrete ditch, in Lincoln County.Crystal Springs and outflow for one half mile to beginning of the concrete ditch, in Lincoln County.
Yellow bullhead
The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.
NV Hook & Line
Fish may be taken only with hook and line attached to rod or reel and closely attended in the manner known as angling (Except as noted under Spearfishing / Bowfishing" and "Unprotected Fish"). No more than three baited hooks, nor more than three fly hooks, or two lures or plugs irrespective of the number of hooks or attractor blades attached thereto, may be attached to the line. No more than two lines may be used.
NV Southern Region Daily Limits
Daily LimitsExcept as noted under "Southern Region Special Regulations" the daily limits are 10 trout and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more than 10 may be black bass.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.
NV Southern Region Spearfishing
Persons may spearfish for striped bass in Lake Mead and in Lake Mohave from Cottonwood Cove to the cable below Hoover Dam. Spearfishing for striped bass is prohibited in that portion of Lake Mohave from Cottonwood Cove to Davis Dam and from Davis Dam down river to the Nevada state line. In Lakes Mead and Mohave and the Colorado River system, spearfishing is prohibited within 1/2 mile of any dock or swimming area. See Spearfishing/Bowfishing section in General Statewide Regulations for further information.When spearfishing, a person must display, within 100 feet, an appropriate diver's flag. A mechanical spearing device may be used only under the surface of the water, and the spear must be attached to the device by a lanyard. Fishing license regulations apply when spearfishing. (Refer to NAC 503.590-592)Please contact the county you will be fishing in prior to assure you are in compliance with county regulations.All Regulations are applicable to CR 23-15
NV Statewide Bait Use
Any person possessing a fishing license or permit, or otherwise exempted from such licenses, may capture, transport and use live baitfish, aquatic bait, or commercially prepared and preserved baitfish for fishing or personal consumption where specified by Region.Live baitfish means live, unprotected species of freshwater fish.Aquatic bait means live, unprotected amphibians (such as bullfrogs), crustaceans (such as crayfish), mollusks (such as clams and snails), insects (such as grasshoppers), or worms (such as natural earthworms or purchased nightcrawlers or redworms).The use of any game fish (see Coldwater Game Fish and Warmwater Game Fish sections below) or protected species as bait and parts thereof is prohibited, except preserved salmon eggs.Commercially Prepared and Preserved bait means dead dried, frozen, or liquid (such as in mineral oil, isopropyl alcohol, or ethyl alcohol), dry (such as in salt or borax), or other proprietary preserved or cured fish or their parts or aquatic bait.Any bait obtained from a licensed dealer of live bait fish must be accompanied by a current dated receipt by that dealer. See Fishing with Bait Fish for regulations for bait fishing by region.
NV Southern Region Tackle Restrictions
In Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, and the Colorado River, the use of more than two hooks for bait or flies is prohibited (Refer to NAC 503.590). See below and General Statewide Regulations for further information.
Echo Canyon ReservoirYear round; any hour of the day or night.5 trout and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more than 10 may be black bass.
Nesbitt Lake (Key Pittman Wildlife Management Area)Year round; any hour of the day or night except the portion above the old fence line as posted closed to entry from Feb. 15 - August 15 and closed to fishing during waterfowl season.15 warmwater game fish of which not more than 10 may be black bass. No limit on bullheads (unlimited possession)Special Regulations: See boat restrictions in Boating Regulations.
Pahranagat National Wildlife RefugeYear round; any hour of the day or night except North Marsh which is closed to fishing during the waterfowl hunting season.3 trout and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more than 5 may be black bass.
LINCOLN COUNTY CLOSED WATERS: Ash Springs outflow through the River Ranch to beginning of the concrete ditch, in Lincoln County.Crystal Springs and outflow for one half mile to beginning of the concrete ditch, in Lincoln County.
FAQ about Nesbitt Lake fishing
- Largemouth bass - 25 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluegill - 8 members reported to have caught this fish
- Yellow bullhead - 8 members reported to have caught this fish
- @tommymommy reported a nice Rainbow trout.
- @hunter.fry reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @hunter.fry reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @hunter.fry reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @hunter.fry reported a nice Largemouth bass.
Free trial available