Lamoille Creek

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About Lamoille Creek

Tucked into Lamoille Canyon in the Ruby Mountains southeast of Elko, this is arguably the most beautiful trout stream in Nevada. The Rubies rise to over 11,000 feet, feeding Lamoille Creek with cold, clear water through a glacier-carved canyon often called 'the Yosemite of Nevada.' Brook trout and Lahontan cutthroat are stocked by NDOW alongside wild rainbows. The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest surrounds the canyon, providing excellent public access. A remote destination that rewards the drive with spectacular scenery and quality small-stream fishing.

Regulations

Nevada Fishing License required. Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest — no permit required for day fishing. Standard Nevada trout regulations apply: 5 fish daily limit. Wilderness area regulations may apply in upper canyon sections.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Lamoille Creek with more confidence.

• Nevada Trout Fishing Regulations Guide

  Nevada fishing license covers the rivers (no separate trout permit), year-round trout season with section-specific Lahontan cutthroat protections,…

• Trout Species of Nevada

  Nevada has one native trout — the Lahontan Cutthroat, the largest cutthroat subspecies in North America and the flagship Pyramid Lake fish…

• How Barometric Pressure Affects Fishing (And How to Use It)

  That gorgeous bluebird day after a cold front? Worst fishing of the year. Here's the data behind why pressure changes matter more than the weather…