Comins Lake
Comins Lake
- Boat Ramps
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- Access Points
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- Species
- 6
Comanche Reservoir is a 410-acre reservoir located 7 miles south of Ely, NV off Highway 6/50 at 6,545 feet elevation. It has a maximum depth of 15 feet with average depth of 8 feet. The reservoir is fed by Cave Creek, Steptoe Creek, and Willow Creek with year-round inflow. Located within Steptoe Valley Wildlife Management Area, water levels can drop 30-40 inches annually due to evapotranspiration.
Species & education
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
Bluegill Sunfish
Lepomis macrochirus
Tiger Trout
Fish stocking schedule
Latest 5 stockings
- Rainbow Trout3,410 fish · 8.9 inMay 25, 2026
- Tiger Trout2,498 fish · 9.7 inMay 19, 2026
- Rainbow Trout5,292 fish · 9.5 inMay 6, 2026
- Brown Trout7,061 fish · 9.3 inMay 5, 2026
- Tiger Trout1,692 fish · 11.0 inDec 19, 2025
Source
Nevada Department of Wildlife
Updated Nov 13, 2026. Sizes are the length the agency reports. Dates are as precise as the agency reports them.
Open stocking page, opens in new tabFishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Comins Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
Know where you can legally fish on Comins Lake
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Nevada licenses and regulations
Nevada Boating Regulations
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
Nevada Fishing License
All persons fishing are subject to the license requirements listed below. Except for some “interstate waters” (Lake Tahoe, Topaz Lake, Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, Colorado River), anglers 12 years of age and older are required to obtain and possess a license or permit to fish. Nonresident anglers under 12 years of age are not required to have a license, but the number of fish taken by such nonresident anglers must not exceed 50 percent of the limit as provided by law. (For instance, if the limit is five, these young anglers may take only two fish.) Fishing license and permit requirements also apply to persons taking fish by means of spear or bow and arrow. (Refer to NRS 502.010)
Nevada Fishing Regulations
This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.
Nevada Stream Access Laws
In Nevada, navigable streams are those capable of being used or that have been used for commerce, such as floating logs to market. These streams can be floated, and probably fished, recreationally. The right to portage obstructions is undecided in Nevada. It is unlawful for any person to hunt, fish in non-navigable waters or trap upon land which is private property where the person has been warned by the owner or occupant of the property not to trespass.
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