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Sanders Canal

Nevada, United States

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Sanders Canal fishing reports

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Brown trout

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Rainbow trout

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Lahontan cutthroat trout

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Brown trout

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Brown trout

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Rainbow trout

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General info

Sanders Canal is a canal located in Lyon County, Nevada, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Brown trout, and Lahontan cutthroat trout.

Location

38Β°50β€²29.8β€³N 119Β°11β€²16.8β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Sanders Canal, 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of July 26, 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 Sanders Canal fishing

Sanders Canal is a canal located in Lyon County, Nevada, United States. Its coordinates are:
38Β°50β€²29.8β€³N 119Β°11β€²16.8β€³W
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