Although Nevada is widely known as a dry state, it is home to over 200 lakes and reservoirs and 600 streams and rivers, which provide nearly 400,000 surface acres of sportfishing opportunity. Nevada is a land of contrasts, from high alpine lakes in Elko's Ruby Mountains to desert lakes such as Walker Lane near Hawthorne.

The majority of Nevada's fishable stillwaters consist of man-made reservoirs that vary in size from one acre to the 115-mile-long Lake Mead. A good portion of the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe are in Nevada.

Nevada's fish species vary as widely as our geography. Species include native cutthroat, redband, and rainbow trout, non-native brown, brook, and mackinaw trout, largemouth bass and channel catfish. See NDOW for ID. Lake Mead and Lake Mohave are best known for their large stripers. Want to fish closer to home? There are several beautiful lakes and urban ponds in and around our cities and towns. Visit Nevada's Department of Wildlife various fishing links to learn more specific information about fishing in Nevada.

Nevada is also a great hunt. Nevada big game species include mule deer, Rocky Mountain elk, three subspecies of bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelope, and mountain goat. Upland game birds like chukar partridge, California and Gamble's quail, ruffed grouse, blue grouse, dove, and the Himalayan snowcock are popular upland game. Hunters may also choose to hunt waterfowl or certain migratory birds. Unprotected species like coyote and black-tailed jackrabbit may also be hunted. Visit Nevada's Department of Wildlife for regulations and more specific information about hunting in Nevada.