Virgin River

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 13

The Virgin River flows through Utah, Nevada, and Arizona, forming one of the most unique and ecologically important waterways in the southwestern United States. This remarkable river system supports a diverse assemblage of fish species, including several endangered and sensitive species found nowhere else in the world. While fishing opportunities exist in certain sections, the Virgin River also faces significant conservation challenges and regulatory restrictions designed to protect its endemic fish populations and fragile desert ecosystem.

Nevada licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Virgin River and what's needed to catch them.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

Brook Trout

Salvelinus fontinalis

Cutthroat Trout

Oncorhynchus clarkii

Black Bullhead

Ameiurus melas

Blue Tilapia

Oreochromis aureus

Bluegill Sunfish

Lepomis macrochirus

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

Green Sunfish

Lepomis cyanellus

Rock Bass

Ambloplites rupestris

Fish stocking schedule

Latest 5 stockings

Chub972 fish · 4.1 inNov 7, 2022
Chub2,847 fish · 4.3 inNov 17, 2021
Chub859 fish · 4.7 inNov 5, 2020
Chub4,692 fish · 3.9 inNov 6, 2019
Chub17,855 fish · 2.5 inNov 8, 2018

Source

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Updated Nov 13, 2026. Sizes are the length the agency reports. Dates are as precise as the agency reports them.

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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Virgin River. 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.

Fish Heads Fly Shop

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The Desert Rat

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Know where you can legally fish on Virgin River

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.

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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)

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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.

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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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