Upper Pahranagat Lake - Alamo, NV

Lake Information

Fish Species: Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Green Sunfish, Brown Bullhead
Upper Pahranagat Lake, a component of the Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge near Alamo, Nevada, constitutes a significant warmwater fishery within a vital desert wetland ecosystem. This shallow, often vegetated impoundment supports robust populations of Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides), Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), and various panfish, including Yellow Bullhead (Ameiurus natalis), Black Crappie (Pomoxis nigromaculatus), and Green Sunfish (Lepomis cyanellus). Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) are also abundant. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) manage this fishery with concurrent conservation objectives for migratory birds and aquatic habitats.

Angling methodologies are highly adapted to the lake's marshy, often turbid conditions. For Largemouth Bass, casting weedless artificial lures (e.g., soft plastics, jigs, spinnerbaits) into dense vegetation or along weed lines is efficacious. Catfish are primarily targeted by bottom-fishing with natural or prepared baits during crepuscular and nocturnal periods. Panfish respond to diminutive jigs or live bait presented near cover. Optimal fishing periods span from spring through autumn, correlating with elevated water temperatures and increased metabolic activity of warmwater species. Boating is typically restricted to non-motorized or electric motors, and shoreline access can be limited by extensive marshes. Anglers are unequivocally mandated to consult current USFWS refuge-specific regulations, which often include seasonal closures (e.g., North Marsh from October 1 to February 1) and specific bag limits, crucial for the sustained ecological integrity and recreational quality of this unique desert oasis.




Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
4-3-2025 Carp Rodeo 2025 is happening on Saturday, April 5
t's that time again! Carp Rodeo 2025 is... more »
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
3-1-2025 The 15th annual Carp Rodeo is set for April 5th, 2025
Save the date! The 15th annual Carp Rodeo is... more »
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
12-29-2016 Pahranagat Wildlife Refuge Fishing Report
Fishing is permitted in designated areas. Anglers will... more »
Nevada Department of Wildlife
12-9-2016 Pahranagat Wildlife Refuge Fishing Report
The upper waters are available for fishing. There... more »
Nevada Department of Wildlife
11-30-2016 Pahranagat Wildlife Refuge Fishing Report
Anglers are finding some success at the upper... more »
Nevada Department of Wildlife

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