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Adams-McGill Reservoir

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Nevada, United States

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Adams-McGill Reservoir is a lake located in Nye County, Nevada, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout, and Spotted bass.

Location

38°23′5″N 115°06′22.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Adams-McGill Reservoir, 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Largemouth bass

Largemouth bass

Regulation boundaryNV Nevada Southern Region
Aggregate limit10

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Restrictions & requirements

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 inĀ General Statewide RegulationsĀ for further information. When spearfishing, a person must display, within 100 feet, an appropriate diver's flag.Ā 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.Ā Fishing license regulations apply when spearfishing.Ā (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 baitfishĀ means live, unprotected species of freshwater fish.Aquatic baitĀ 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 anyĀ game fishĀ (see Coldwater Game Fish and Warmwater Game Fish sections below) orĀ protected speciesĀ as bait and parts thereof is prohibited, except preserved salmon eggs.Commercially Prepared and Preserved baitĀ 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. SeeĀ Fishing with Bait FishĀ 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 andĀ General Statewide RegulationsĀ for further information.

Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Micropterus nigricans
Location specific information
Beatty Urban PondYear round; any hour of the day or night.3 game fish Kirch Wildlife Management AreaYear round; any hour of the day or night, except the upper portions of Adams-McGill, Cold Springs and Haymeadow Reservoirs, which are closed to trespass Feb. 15 - August 15 as posted. A 100-yard area as posted around the inflow from Hot Creek to Adams-McGill Reservoirs is closed to fishing Jan. 1 - April 1.5 trout and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more than 10 may be black bass.Ā No limit on bullheads (unlimited possession). You may only possess 5 black bass from April 1 - June 30.Special Regulations:Ā See boat restrictions inĀ Boating Regulations. Kirch Wildlife Management Area Tule ReservoirOpen Aug. 16 - Feb. 14, any hour of the day or night.5 trout and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more than 10 may be black bass.Ā No limit on bullheads (unlimited possession). Kirch Wildlife Management Area Dacey ReservoirYear round except the upper portions of Dacey Reservoir closed to trespass Feb. 15 - Aug. 15 as posted. A 100-yard area as posted around the inflow from Hot Creek to Dacey Reservoir is closed to fishing Jan. 1 - April 1.1 trout and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more than 10 may be black bass.Ā No limit on bullheads (unlimited possession). Zero black bass (catch and release only) from April 1 through June 30.Special Regulation:Ā Artificial lures only, seeĀ General Statewide Regulations. Upper Reese River and tributaries from the Arc Dome wilderness boundary south of the Yomba Shoshone Tribe Reservation to its headwatersYear round; any hour of the day or night.No limit on trout Sportsman's Park PondYear round; hours are when the park is open to public use.3 game fish Stewart Creek from its confluence with the Reese River to its headwatersYear round; any hour of the day or night.No limit on trout NYE COUNTY CLOSED WATERS:Ā Kirch Wildlife Management Area - Hot Creek to its confluence with Adams-McGill Reservoir; Sunnyside Creek above Sunnyside / Adavin County Road crossing in Sec 36, T7N, R61E in Nye County.
Season open: year-round
Spotted bass

Spotted bass

Regulation boundaryNV Nevada Southern Region
Aggregate limit10

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Restrictions & requirements

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 inĀ General Statewide RegulationsĀ for further information. When spearfishing, a person must display, within 100 feet, an appropriate diver's flag.Ā 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.Ā Fishing license regulations apply when spearfishing.Ā (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 baitfishĀ means live, unprotected species of freshwater fish.Aquatic baitĀ 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 anyĀ game fishĀ (see Coldwater Game Fish and Warmwater Game Fish sections below) orĀ protected speciesĀ as bait and parts thereof is prohibited, except preserved salmon eggs.Commercially Prepared and Preserved baitĀ 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. SeeĀ Fishing with Bait FishĀ 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 andĀ General Statewide RegulationsĀ for further information.

Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Micropterus punctulatus
Location specific information
Beatty Urban PondYear round; any hour of the day or night.3 game fish Kirch Wildlife Management AreaYear round; any hour of the day or night, except the upper portions of Adams-McGill, Cold Springs and Haymeadow Reservoirs, which are closed to trespass Feb. 15 - August 15 as posted. A 100-yard area as posted around the inflow from Hot Creek to Adams-McGill Reservoirs is closed to fishing Jan. 1 - April 1.5 trout and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more than 10 may be black bass.Ā No limit on bullheads (unlimited possession). You may only possess 5 black bass from April 1 - June 30.Special Regulations:Ā See boat restrictions inĀ Boating Regulations. Kirch Wildlife Management Area Tule ReservoirOpen Aug. 16 - Feb. 14, any hour of the day or night.5 trout and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more than 10 may be black bass.Ā No limit on bullheads (unlimited possession). Kirch Wildlife Management Area Dacey ReservoirYear round except the upper portions of Dacey Reservoir closed to trespass Feb. 15 - Aug. 15 as posted. A 100-yard area as posted around the inflow from Hot Creek to Dacey Reservoir is closed to fishing Jan. 1 - April 1.1 trout and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more than 10 may be black bass.Ā No limit on bullheads (unlimited possession). Zero black bass (catch and release only) from April 1 through June 30.Special Regulation:Ā Artificial lures only, seeĀ General Statewide Regulations. Upper Reese River and tributaries from the Arc Dome wilderness boundary south of the Yomba Shoshone Tribe Reservation to its headwatersYear round; any hour of the day or night.No limit on trout Sportsman's Park PondYear round; hours are when the park is open to public use.3 game fish Stewart Creek from its confluence with the Reese River to its headwatersYear round; any hour of the day or night.No limit on trout NYE COUNTY CLOSED WATERS:Ā Kirch Wildlife Management Area - Hot Creek to its confluence with Adams-McGill Reservoir; Sunnyside Creek above Sunnyside / Adavin County Road crossing in Sec 36, T7N, R61E in Nye County.
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šŸ“ Where is Adams-McGill Reservoir located?
Adams-McGill Reservoir is a lake located in Nye County, Nevada, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°23′5″N 115°06′22.7″W
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šŸŽ£ Where on Adams-McGill Reservoir is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Adams-McGill 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 GarminĀ® depth maps.
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Adams-McGill Reservoir?

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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