Nevada
Lake
29 acres
Not yet reviewed
About Fishing at Black Canyon Reservoir
Black Canyon Reservoir is a public lake in Washoe County, Nevada, managed by Nevada Department of Wildlife.
It is public water managed for fishing by the Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Black Canyon Reservoir covers about 29 acres in the Western Region region. The nearest other mapped waters on PiscaMaps are Long Lake and Grass Lake.
Public access
Not yet reviewed
Managed by
Nevada Department of Wildlife
Access & Rules at Black Canyon Reservoir
Fishing Licence for Black Canyon Reservoir
Anyone 12 or older needs a Nevada fishing licence — the resident annual is about $40, the non-resident annual about $80, with 1-day (~$9 resident / ~$18 non-resident, plus ~$7 for each added day) options. There is no separate trout stamp for general fishing, though a Colorado River endorsement covers the interstate reach and a trout validation is needed to keep trout on a few waters. Children under 12 fish free. Buy from the Nevada Department of Wildlife at ndow.org. Note: Pyramid Lake and other tribal waters need a tribal permit instead. A Nevada fishing licence covers this water — it is on NDOW's Nevada Fishable Waters list. (Tribal waters such as Pyramid Lake need a tribal permit instead.)
Public access
Lakes and reservoirs here are on NDOW’s Nevada Fishable Waters list and open to the public; river access is on public land (about 85% of Nevada), at bridges and road crossings, or with the landowner’s permission. Tribal waters such as Pyramid Lake need a tribal permit, not a Nevada licence
The general Nevada trout limit is 5 and the general bass limit is 15, but many waters carry reduced or special limits — striped bass on Lake Mead have no limit, the Jarbidge River bull trout are catch-and-release, and Pyramid Lake follows Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe rules (2 fish, protective slot, barbless); always check the current Nevada Fishing Regulations
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Black Canyon Reservoir?+
Black Canyon Reservoir is managed for fishing by the Nevada Department of Wildlife; check the current Nevada Fishing Regulations for this water.
Is Black Canyon Reservoir public?+
Yes. Black Canyon Reservoir is public water managed by Nevada Department of Wildlife. Access is recorded as "Not yet reviewed" and confirmed via agency records.
What licence do I need for Black Canyon Reservoir?+
Anyone 12 or older needs a Nevada fishing licence — the resident annual is about $40, the non-resident annual about $80, with 1-day (~$9 resident / ~$18 non-resident, plus ~$7 for each added day) options. There is no separate trout stamp for general fishing, though a Colorado River endorsement covers the interstate reach and a trout validation is needed to keep trout on a few waters. Children under 12 fish free. Buy from the Nevada Department of Wildlife at ndow.org. Note: Pyramid Lake and other tribal waters need a tribal permit instead. A Nevada fishing licence covers this water — it is on NDOW's Nevada Fishable Waters list. (Tribal waters such as Pyramid Lake need a tribal permit instead.)
