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Thunderbolt Bay

Nevada, United States

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Lahontan cutthroat trout

22 in Β· 3 lb

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Lahontan cutthroat trout

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Paddlefish

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Lahontan cutthroat trout

25 in Β· 7 lb

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Whale shark

397 in Β· 36000 lb

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Cutthroat trout

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General info

Thunderbolt Bay is a lake located in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. It is most popular for fishing Lahontan cutthroat trout, Cutthroat trout, and Cui-Ui.

Location

40Β°04β€²27.5β€³N 119Β°41β€²13.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Thunderbolt Bay, 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 species as of June 24, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Thunderbolt Bay fishing

Thunderbolt Bay is a lake located in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. Its coordinates are:
40Β°04β€²27.5β€³N 119Β°41β€²13.2β€³W
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