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Dorsey Reservoir

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Nevada, United States

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Top fish species at Dorsey Reservoir

Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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General info

Dorsey Reservoir is a lake located in Elko County, Nevada, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout.

Location

41°03′47.8″N 115°48′38.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Dorsey Reservoir, 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.

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FAQ about Dorsey Reservoir fishing

Dorsey Reservoir is a lake located in Elko County, Nevada, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°03′47.8″N 115°48′38.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Dorsey Reservoir by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
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Fishing in Nevada requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination permits, available online or at licensed agents.

In Nevada, no fishing license is required for anglers under 12. Residents 65 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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