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Walleye

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Walleye

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Walleye

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Channel catfish

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Walleye

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General info

Chimney Reservoir is a lake located in Humboldt County, Nevada, United States. It is most popular for fishing Walleye, Rainbow trout, and Channel catfish.

Location

41°25′1.8″N 117°08′49.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Chimney Reservoir, 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 Walleye as of March 31st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Walleye

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Open

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Western Region Daily Limits

Except as noted under "Special Regulations" the daily limits are as follows:Carson City, Churchill County, Douglas County, Lyon County, Humbolt County, Mineral County, Pershing County, Storey County and Washoe County: The limit is 5 trout, 5 mountain whitefish and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more than 5 may be black bass and 5 may be walleye.


Possession Limits

The 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.
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Western Region Daily Limits

Except as noted under "Special Regulations" the daily limits are as follows:Carson City, Churchill County, Douglas County, Lyon County, Humbolt County, Mineral County, Pershing County, Storey County and Washoe County: The limit is 5 trout, 5 mountain whitefish and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more than 5 may be black bass and 5 may be walleye.


Possession Limits

The 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.
Daily LimitsExcept as noted below the daily limits are as follows: 5 trout, 5 mountain whitefish and 15 warmwater game fish of which not more than 5 may be black bass and 5 may be walleye.
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.
Bilk Creek ReservoirYear round; any hour of the day or night.5 game fish.Chimney ReservoirYear round; any hour of the day or night.15 gamefish of which not more than 5 may be black bass, 5 may be walleye, 2 may be white bass hybrid (wiper) and zero (0) may be tiger muskie (catch and release only).The minimum length for white bass hybrid is 15 inches total length.Health Advisory: The Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health has issued a health advisory recommending no consumption of walleye from Chimney Reservoir due to elevated mercury levels in their flesh.James Kinney PondYear round; during the hours the park is open to the public.3 game fish.Knott Creek Reservoir including inlet and outlet streamsSeason is open year round; any hour of the day or night.1 troutSpecial Regulations: Only artificial lures with single barbless hooks may be used. Boats must be operated at a speed that leaves a flat wake.HUMBOLDT COUNTY CLOSED WATERS: All tributaries to Summit Lake. All waters of the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge (within Humboldt County) except Big Springs Reservoir and Dufurrena Ponds. Crowley Creek in the Montana Mountains. Eightmile Creek in the Santa Rosa Range. Donnelly Creek in the Calico Range.

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41°25′1.8″N 117°08′49.3″W
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Chimney Reservoir is a lake located in Humboldt County, Nevada, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°25′1.8″N 117°08′49.3″W
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