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Lahontan Reservoir
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Lahontan Reservoir, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
1 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury
What's safe to eat from Lahontan Reservoir
All Other Species
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Do not eat due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-07-09
Is it legal to keep?
These are Nevada's statewide limits — a water-specific rule may override them. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Brown Trout | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Kokanee | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Mountain Whitefish | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Largemouth Bass | — | 15 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Smallmouth Bass | — | 15 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Walleye | — | 15 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Striped Bass | — | 3 | Year-round | Same as open |
| White Bass | — | 15 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Hybrid Striped Bass | — | 15 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Channel Catfish | — | 15 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Northern Pike | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
| Yellow Perch | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
| Black Crappie | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
| Bluegill | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Nevada — Nevada NDOW regional default