UTERLake trout fishing in Nevada freshwater
In Nevada freshwater, lake trout peak October–May and are around year-round, spawning in October, according to Fish Scouter's month-by-month season calendar. January: Lake Tahoe macks — the deep-jigging winter.
No note for October — see the months around it.
Lake trout in Nevada freshwater, month by month
- JanuaryPeakLake Tahoe macks — the deep-jigging winter.
- FebruaryPeak
- MarchPeak
- AprilPeak
- MayPeak
- JuneAround
- JulyAround
- AugustAround
- SeptemberAround
- OctoberSpawning
- NovemberPeak
- DecemberPeak
Where to fish lake trout near Pyramid Lake, Lake Mead, Lake Mohave
Pyramid Lake's giant Lahontan cutthroat, Lake Mead and Mohave's stripers and bass on the Colorado, Lake Tahoe's macks, and high-desert reservoirs.
What to use for lake trout
- Minnows (fatheads, shiners)Hooked lightly through the lips or behind the dorsal on a #6 to #2 hook under a slip bobber for crappie, perch and walleye; a big golden shiner on a 2/0 to 4/0 for largemouth, pike and stripers.
- Leader10–20 lb fluorocarbon
- Hook#2–3/0
- Jig head1/8–1/2 oz
- Braid10–30 lb
Feeds in 34–60°F water, best at 44–54°F.
Questions anglers ask
When is the best time to catch lake trout in Nevada freshwater?
Peak season is October–May, with fish spawning in October (often a closed or catch-and-release window — check the rule). Lake trout are here year-round. January: Lake Tahoe macks — the deep-jigging winter.
Where do lake trout hold in Nevada freshwater?
Look on lake, reservoir — around Pyramid Lake, Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, Lake Tahoe, Truckee River, Wild Horse Reservoir.
What is the best bait for lake trout in Nevada freshwater?
Live bait: minnows (fatheads, shiners). Minnows (fatheads, shiners): Hooked lightly through the lips or behind the dorsal on a #6 to #2 hook under a slip bobber for crappie, perch and walleye; a big golden shiner on a 2/0 to 4/0 for largemouth, pike and stripers. Tackle: leader 10–20 lb fluorocarbon, hook #2–3/0, jig head 1/8–1/2 oz, braid 10–30 lb.
What are the rules for lake trout in Nevada freshwater?
Size and bag limits and closed seasons are set by the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) and change — read the current rule at https://www.eregulations.com/nevada/fishing/ before you keep a fish. A licence is sold at https://www.ndow.org/apply-buy/fishing/.
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