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Fishing regulations at Topaz Canal, 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 Smallmouth bass as of April 14th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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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.Micropterus dolomieui
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.
Lake Tahoe and TributariesSee Carson City.Mitch Park Pond, Lampe Parke Pond, Martin Slough Pond, Seeman Pond, Mountain View Park PondYear round; hours are when the park is open to public use.3 game fish.Spooner LakeYear round; 1 hour before sunrise to 2 hours after sunset.5 trout.Topaz LakeYear round; one hour before sunrise to two hours after sunset, except for the area within the jetties of Topaz Marina which is closed to fishing.5 trout, 5 mountain whitefish, and 25 warmwater game fish of which not more than 5 may be black bass.Special Regulations: There is no chumming at Topaz Lake (see General Statewide Regulations).DOUGLAS COUNTY CLOSED WATERS: Lake Tahoe within the boat launch area, inside the jetty at the Cave Rock boat ramp, north end. Glenbrook Creek from Lake Tahoe to Hwy 50. Topaz Lake within the jetties of Topaz Marina.
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FAQ about Topaz Canal fishing
- Smallmouth bass - 8 members reported to have caught this fish
- Rainbow trout - 6 members reported to have caught this fish
- Brown trout - 5 members reported to have caught this fish
- @JustAGirlWhoLovesFishing reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @tylersiebers reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @chaseruano reported a nice Mountain whitefish.
- @Patrickpartyof2 reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @RiverFishingFrenzy reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
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