Nevada licenses from twelve, and the youth combination licence costs the same fifteen dollars whether you live in the state or not, which is a genuine oddity worth knowing for a family trip to Lake Mead or Pyramid. The adult gap is the usual one: forty dollars for a Nevadan, eighty for a visitor. The Interstate Boundary Waters licence covers the water Nevada shares with its neighbours.
What it costs you
Set your situation and the figure below is the one you will actually pay at checkout.
Every Nevada fishing fee
Licences are valid one year from the date of purchase.
| Licence | Who | Length | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-day fishing permit, 18 and over Each consecutive day adds $3.00. | Resident | 1 day | $9.00 |
| One-day fishing permit, 18 and over Each consecutive day adds $7.00. | Visitor | 1 day | $18.00 |
| Native American specialty combination | Resident | Annual | $10.00 |
| Annual youth hunt and fish combination, ages 12-17 | Resident | Annual | $15.00 |
| Annual youth hunt and fish combination, ages 12-17 | Visitor | Annual | $15.00 |
| Senior specialty combination, 65 and over | Resident | Annual | $15.00 |
| Serviceman specialty combination | Resident | Annual | $15.00 |
| Severely disabled specialty combination | Resident | Annual | $15.00 |
| Disabled veteran specialty combination | Resident | Annual | $15.00 |
| Interstate boundary waters licence | Visitor | Annual | $30.00 |
| Annual adult fishing, 18 and over | Resident | Annual | $40.00 |
| Annual adult hunt and fish combination | Resident | Annual | $75.00 |
| Annual adult fishing, 18 and over | Visitor | Annual | $80.00 |
The youth combination licence costs the same $15.00 whether you live in Nevada or not, which is unusual.
Who fishes free in Nevada
- Anglers under 12.
- Everyone on the state free fishing day.
Exemptions are narrower than they sound and the burden of proof is on you. Carry whatever document the exemption rests on.
How to buy it
Nevada Department of Wildlife sells online, by phone and through licence agents: tackle shops, sporting goods stores and county offices. Buying online takes about ten minutes and you can print or screenshot the confirmation immediately.
Official NDOW licensing page →
We link the agency and never resell licences. If a site charges you a "processing fee" on top of the state fee, you are not on the state's own system.
Where to use it
We track 14 Nevada waters daily, with live flow, tides and conditions. A sample of what your licence covers:
- Lake Mead — Clark County
- Pyramid Lake — Washoe County
- Truckee River — Washoe County
- Lake Mohave — Clark County
- Wildhorse Reservoir — Elko County
- Topaz Lake — Douglas County
- Rye Patch Reservoir — Pershing County
- Lahontan Reservoir — Churchill County
- South Fork Reservoir — Elko County
- Comins Lake — White Pine County
- Carson River — Douglas County
- Cave Lake — White Pine County
Questions
How much is a fishing licence in Nevada?
$40.00 for a resident annual all waters licence and $80.00 for a non-resident. Short-term licences cost less and are listed in full above.
What age do you need a fishing licence in Nevada?
From age 12. Anglers under 12 fish without one, though some states still require a catch record card.
Can I buy a Nevada fishing licence online?
Yes. Nevada Department of Wildlife sells online and through licence agents. Buy before you rig up and keep the confirmation on your phone: wardens check ramps at dawn.
Do children pay the same in Nevada whether or not they live there?
For the youth hunt and fish combination, yes: $15.00 for ages 12 to 17, resident or visitor. The adult licences follow the usual split.
What is the Nevada interstate boundary waters licence?
A $30.00 licence covering the waters Nevada shares with neighbouring states, instead of holding licences from both.