Echo Canyon Reservoir, NV

Location and Overview
Echo Canyon Reservoir is located within Echo Canyon State Park, 12 miles from the town of Pioche, NV via SR 322 and SR 86 (check out the map). It is close enough to Las Vegas to be a convenient getaway, and at an elevation of about 5200 feet can provide a welcome respite from the Southern Nevada summer heat as well as some good fishing.

Fishin' Echo Canyon Reservoir
Largemouth bass, crappie, rainbow trout, and the occasional brown trout all make Echo Canyon Reservoir their home, and can be caught all year long. A variety of baits and techniques are productive; for information on what's hot at any given time of the year check with park staff. The Nevada Department of Wildlife stocks the lake with rainbows periodically throughout the year. For the latest stock reports, click here.

In addition to ample shore fishing opportunities, Echo Canyon features a boat launch ramp for those who prefer to fish from a boat.

A limited selection of bait and tackle are available at a small store located at nearby Eagle Valley Reservoir. The closest town where other supplies could be purchased is Pioche, 12 miles away. Las Vegas, about 4 hours to the south, boasts a Bass Pro Shops store, which carries just about everything you'll ever need for fishing.

Echo Canyon Reservoir also offers easy access to other fishing opportunities within the area, including Eagle Valley Reservoir (rainbows and brown trout), and Meadow Valley Wash (stream fishing for rainbow and brown trout).

Weather
Echo Canyon Reservoir tends to be warm during the summer and cold in the winter. Average summer high temperatures are from 85 to 95 degrees, with nighttime lows typically dropping into the middle 50's. Rainfall is variable, and thunderstorms are common. Winter brings colder temperatures and occasionally snow. Whatever time of year you go, be sure to check the weather forecast first.

Click here to see current weather conditions and forecasts for the nearby city of Pioche, NV.

Lodging and Camping
Echo Canyon State Park has one campground within its boundaries, with sites rented on a first-come, first served basis. Other campgrounds in the area include Horsethief Gulch Campground and Ranch Campground, both near Eagle Valley Reservoir, and Meadow Valley Campground located between Echo Canyon and Eagle Valley Reservoirs.

The town of Pioche boasts a decent selection of hotels, rental cabins, and RV parks. For more information on lodging there, as well as contact and reservation information, see the Pioche Chamber of Commerce website.

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Licensing and Regulations
All anglers must have a current Nevada fishing license to fish in Echo Canyon Reservoir or any of the other nearby waters. Additionally, a trout stamp is required to take any species of trout. There is a 5-trout limit, while up to 15 warmwater game fish (including no more than 10 black bass) may also be possessed. Only one pole may be used, unless you purchase a second pole stamp.

The complete, current Nevada fishing regulations are available on the NV Department of Wildlife's website.

Echo Canyon State Park is a fee area. For current fee information, click here.

For more general information on Echo Canyon State Park, including campground information, check out the NV Division of State Parks site.

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