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Channel catfish

14 in · 1 lb

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Channel catfish

15 in · 1 lb

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

18 in · 3 lb

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General info

Humboldt River is a stream located in Eureka County, Nevada, United States. It is also intersecting with Churchill County, Nevada. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, and Common carp.

Location

40°34′47.2″N 116°13′23″W
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Fishing regulations at Humboldt River, 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 Smallmouth bass as of April 29th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

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5

Micropterus dolomieui

Tonkin Springs ReservoirYear round; any hour of the day or night5 troutSpecial Regulations: Artificial lures only. Stream above reservoir is closed to fishing.
EUREKA COUNTY CLOSED WATERS: Tonkin Springs Creek (Denay Creek) from origin to its confluence with Tonkin Springs Reservoir.

Regulations for

40°34′47.2″N 116°13′23″W
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Wells

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Grass Valley

81.9 miles away

Winnemucca

82.9 miles away

Mountain City

87.9 miles away

Unionville

100.2 miles away

Imlay

100.9 miles away

Humboldt River Ranch

108.1 miles away

Ruth

111.1 miles away

McGill

111.7 miles away

Wendover

115.6 miles away

Ely

115.7 miles away

Jackpot

126.1 miles away

Hollister

149.0 miles away

Castleford

151.2 miles away

Buhl

158.6 miles away

Filer

160.6 miles away

Twin Falls

164.6 miles away

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FAQ about Humboldt River fishing

the Humboldt River is a stream located in Eureka County, Nevada, United States. It is also intersecting with Churchill County, Nevada. Its coordinates are:
40°34′47.2″N 116°13′23″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Humboldt River 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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