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Fishing regulations at Comins 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 Largemouth bass as of April 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Cold Creek ReservoirYear round; any hour of the day or night.5 trout and 5 black bass; Minimum size for black bass is 10 inches total length.Comins LakeYear round; any hour of the day or night.5 trout and 5 black bass. No limit on northern pike (unlimited possession).Health Advisory: The Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health has issued a health advisory recommending no consumption of largemouth bass or northern pike from Comins Lake due to elevated mercury levels in their flesh. Note: If caught, please release tagged northern pike. Tags are located near the dorsal fin.Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Elko and White Pine CountiesYear round in all areas except as posted. Refuge is open 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset.From Jan. 1 through June 14: 5 trout and 5 black bass*. From June 15 through Dec. 31: 5 trout and 10 black bass*. *Minimum size for black bass is 10 inches total length.Special Regulations: Those areas of the Collection Ditch that are open to fishing may be fished with artificial lures only. Chumming is prohibited. It is unlawful to clean or fillet fish within the boundaries of the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The possession or use of live or dead bait fish (including crayfish and amphibians) is prohibited anywhere on the refuge. See Boating Regulations for boating regulations and refer to the refuge website. The Gallagher Hatchery rearing, brood and spring ponds, and Cave Creek on the west side of the County Road are closed to fishing.Snake Range High LakesYear round; any hour of the day or night.Catch and Release OnlySpecial Regulations: Only artificial lures with single barbless hooks may be used.WHITE PINE COUNTY CLOSED WATERS: Cold Creek Springs (Spring Pond) and creek above Cold Creek Reservoir in the Diamond Range of White Pine County.
Comins Lake is a lake located in White Pine County, Nevada, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°09′16.5″N 114°48′39.8″W
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The most common species in Comins Lake are:
Largemouth bass - 37 members reported to have caught this fish
Rainbow trout - 43 members reported to have caught this fish
Northern pike - 36 members reported to have caught this fish