Great Basin National Park - Fishing (U.S. National Park Service)

Bryan Petrtyl

Fall on Baker Creek

Regulations
All Nevada state fishing regulations apply in Great Basin National Park. A Nevada state fishing license is required for all persons 12 years of age or older. An annual license also requires a trout stamp. Fishing licenses can be purchased locally at T&D's Country Store in Baker, Nevada.

Worms are permitted, but the use of other live bait, amphibians, or non-preserve fish eggs is prohibited in the park. Fishing is by rod and reel only. Catch and release fishing using barbless hooks is encouraged.

Locations to Fish
Stop at a park visitor center and obtain the Snake Range Recreational Fishing brochure. This interagency map of the north and south Snake Ranges also contains full color illustrations of fish species.

Lehman Creek - From Upper Lehman Creek Campground to the park boundary. Brown, brook and rainbow trout.

Baker Creek - From Baker Creek trailhead through Grey Cliffs Group Campground. Brown, brook, and rainbow trout.

Snake Creek - From park boundary to pipe outlet (3 miles in). Brown and brook trout.

Strawberry Creek - Catch and release Bonneville cutthroat trout.

Baker Lake - Accessed by a 12 mile hike round trip from Baker Creek trailhead. Baker Lake is at an elevation of approximately 10,730 feet. The lake is approximately 4 surface acres at its maximum and drops rapidly through the summer. Brook and Lahontan cutthroat trout.

Shingle or Williams Creeks - Accessed by four wheel-drive roads on west side of park. Rainbow trout.

Whirling Disease
This disease, now expanding into Utah and northern Nevada, causes fish to be deformed and swim in tight circles, hence the name. Currently, whirling disease is not present in Great Basin National Park, so please help us keep it out!

Moving live fish between bodies of water is prohibited in the park. Doing so can aid in the spread of disease.
Thoroughly wash all waders and other gear before entering a different creek or body of water.
If you have previously fished in an area that contains whirling disease, clean your gear, including boots and waders, with a 10% bleach solution. Let them dry in the sun to kill any spores before fishing in the park.