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PYRAMID LAKE PAIUTE TRIBE

REGULATIONS BROCHURE

www.PyramidLakeFisheries.org • www.PyramidLake.us

FISHING • CAMPING • BOATING • DAY USE:

All visitors must have a valid tribal permit for all activities.

(SWIMMING, PICNICKING, SUNBATHING, HIKING,

BIRD WATCHING, etc.)

CLOSED AREAS

Needles Area

Anaho Island

PYRAMID/STONE MOTHER

FAMILY BEACHES

AREA CLOSED TO

No Alcohol Permitted at

NON-TRIBAL MEMBERS

Sutcliffe Marina

Marble Bluff Area

Long Beach

Bee Hives

(North Nets Area)

Effective October 1, 2021

GET HOOKED FOR FREE

Free Fishing Day!

Second Saturday in May

You can fish without having to buy a license on free fishing day! Free

fishing days are designed to educate people about fish habits and

methods of catching fish.

All fishing regulations, such as creel and size limits, gear restrictions,

fishing hours, and stream closures remain in effect.

We want to provide an opportunity for people to enjoy outstanding fisheries

and remind everyone that fishing is a great way to relax and connect with

family and friends.

Be A Good Steward, Clean, Drain, Dry.

LAHONTAN CUTTHROAT

Lahontan Cutthroat: The Lahontan Cutthroat trout is the largest cutthroat species, and is the state fish of

Nevada. The species is native to the Lahontan basin of central Nevada and mid-eastern California. The present

distribution is restricted to a few lakes and streams within and outside the historic range. Dark olives backs

and reddish to yellowish sides frequently characterize the Lahontan found in streams, while the sides of lakedwelling Lahontans are often silvery, then turns reddish during spring spawn. The largest recorded Lahontan

trout weighed in at 41 pounds (1925).

PYRAMID LAKE

LIMITS 2 PER DAY. ONE 17” TO 20” & ONE OVER 24”

OR TWO 17” TO 20”

SACRAMENTO PERCH

When their habitat was altered and the non native sunfish introduced, the perch virtually disappeared from

the Central Valley and Delta. The Sacramento perch were unable to compete with the black bass, bluegill and

crappie, which raided the perch’s nest. The perch, unlike the introduced sunfish, do not protect their nests and

were steadily replaced in the ecosystem by the bass, crappie and bluegill. To catch the perch now, you have to

go to one or three places- Crowley Lake near Bishop, Pyramid Lake in Nevada or Lagoon Valley Lake between

Fairfield and Vacaville. The largest recorded Sacramento Perch weighed in at 4 lbs, 9 oz (1971).

PYRAMID LAKE

NO LIMIT

CUI-UI

The Cui-ui (Chasmistes cuius) is a lake sucker found only in Pyramid Lake, Nevada [1]. The cui-ui also inhabited

Winnemucca Lake up into the 1930s, when drought in combination with unrestricted diversion of water caused

the lake to dry [1]. Cui ui are obligate stream spawners and although adult and juvenile cui-ui inhabit Pyramid

Lake year round, adults also use the lower 30 miles of the Truckee River during the spawning season.

PYRAMID LAKE

PROHIBITED

PYRAMID LAKE PAIUTE TRIBE

FOR INFORMATION CALL:

A. Pyramid Lake Ranger Station (SR 445 MM 35)

B. Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe

(775) 476-1155

(775) 574-1000

PERMITS ARE SOLD AT:

Sutcliffe, NV-

Pyramid Lake Ranger Station

(775) 476-1155

Nixon, NV-

(775) 574-1000

(775) 574-1008

Pyramid Lake Tribal Office- Finance Dept

Pyramid Lake Museum/Visitor Center

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PYRAMID LAKE

LIMIT 2 PER DAY

ONE 16” TO 19” AND ONE OVER 24” OR TWO 16” TO 19”

CAMPING............................................................. 1-7

BOATING.............................................................. 7-13

FISHING............................................................... 16-21

HUNTING.............................................................. 21

MISC..................................................................... 22

DEFINITIONS....................................................... 23-25

BOND SCHEDULE.............................................. 26-27

CAMPING AND DAY USE

SECTION 1: PERMITS

1.1

PERMITS REQUIRED. No non-member of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe may camp, boat, day

use or fish within the designated boundaries of the Reservation without first procuring a Tribal

permit to do so and complying with all permit requirements (thereinafter referred to as a Camping

Permit, Boating Permit, Fishing Permit”, or Day Use Permit). (Applies to non-tribal members).

Long Beach (North Nets) and the Sutcliffe Marina Beach are designated for family beach use

only (No Alcohol). Illegal drug use is prohibited on the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation.

1.2

PERMIT NON-TRANSFERABLE: Identification of Permit Holder. Tribal Permits will be

nontransferable. Any non-member will, upon demand of any Tribal Ranger, exhibit his Tribal

permit or other identification required by this Code and write his name for the purpose of

comparison with the signature on the Tribal Permit or other required identification. Refusing to

write his name upon demand will, depending on the circumstance, be prima facie evidence that

such non-member, has no tribal Permit or other required identification or is not the non-member

named in the Tribal Permit.

1.3

LOST OR STOLEN PERMITS. Persons will be responsible for their own permits. Permits which

are lost or stolen will not be replaced. If a person’s permit is lost or stolen, that person must buy

another permit.

1.4

CAMPING FEES. Camping permit fees will be as follows:

1-Day: $32.00

3-Day: $82.00

1.5

DAY USE FEES. Fee for using reservation land and lake for recreation shall be:

1-Day: $22.00

3-Day: $56.00

Seasonal (65 & older): $125.00 (valid Sunrise to Sunset)

1.6

FIRES.

1.6.1 No non-member may build, light, use or maintain a fire within the Reservation except in a

camp stove, pit or fireplace or in portable camp stoves and lanterns.

1.6.2 No person may leave the Reservation before extinguishing any fire which he has built,

lighted or maintained, nor may any person leave a fire unattended within the Reservation.

Children under the age of 10 years will not be allowed to build or attend a fire.

1.6.3 In instances of extreme fire danger, as determined by the Tribal Council, warnings will be

posted. If notices are posted, follow the instruction on the posted signs.

1.6.4 Fires will have a height restriction of four (4) feet maximum.

1.6.5 A campfire will not be located within fifty (50) feet of the lake shoreline.

1.7

ANIMAL CONTROL.

1.7.1 No noisy, vicious or dangerous animals of any kind are allowed on Indian lands. What

constitutes a noisy, vicious or dangerous animal will be determined by Tribal Game Warden or

Park Ranger.

1.7.2 The Tribal Council may invoke a complete prohibition against animals being present in

posted areas.

1.7.3 No one may harass, hunt, disturb, injure, trap, take possession of, net, poison, harm or kill

any kind of living organism unless these acts are done pursuant to a permit and conform to the

conditions of that permit.(Includes reptiles, insects and plant life).

1.7.4 Dogs must be on a leash at all times.

1.7.5 It is unlawful to tamper with animal control devices.

1.8

PLANT DISTURBANCE OR HARM. No non-member may willfully or negligently pick, dig up,

cut, mutilate, destroy, injure, disturb, move, molest, burn or carry away any tree, plant or portion

thereof, including and not limited to foliage, flowers, berries, fruit, grass, turf, humus, or shrubs,

and other flora and fauna.

1.9

EXCAVATION OR DISTURBING FEATURES OF HISTORIC SITES.

1.9.1 All persons are absolutely prohibited from excavation, destroying, injuring or defacing,

any historic or cultural sites. No natural materials can be removed from Indian lands. Such

acts are a violation of Tribal and Federal law. (Federal and Tribal permits must be given for any

archaeological and biological research).

1.9.2 No person may excavate, remove, damage, or otherwise alter or deface or attempt to

excavate, remove, damage, or otherwise alter or deface any archeological resource located

on the Reservation unless such activity is with the Tribal Council’s prior written consent and, if

applicable, pursuant to a federally issued permit. “Archeological resources” will include, but not

be limited to, those items identified as such in the Federal Archeological Resources Protection

Act, 16 U.S.C. § 470bb(1) and its implementing regulations.

1.10 LANDING OF AIRCRAFT. Except in emergency situations, no person may land or take off in

any aircraft or hot air balloon or other airborne transport on Tribal lands without the prior express

written permit from the Tribal Council, which will waive any and all liability of the Tribe.

1.11 PROPERTY DEFACEMENT.

1.11.1 No non-Tribal member may disturb, destroy, remove, deface or injure any property on the

Reservation.

1.11.2 No person may cut, carve, paint, mark, paste or fasten on any trees, fence, wall, building,

monument or other property on the Reservation any mark, bill, advertisement or inscription

without a written permit from the Tribal Council.

1.11.3 No Non-Tribal member will be allowed to use a metal detector within the exterior

boundaries of the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation on Tribal lands. Federal ARPA laws apply.

1.12 DEPOSITING RUBBISH AND LITTERING.

1.12.1 No person may leave, deposit, drop or scatter bottles, broken glass, ashes, wastepaper,

cans or other rubbish on the Reservation, except in a receptacle designated for that purpose.

1.12.2 No person may import any rubbish into, or deposit any rubbish onto, the Reservation from

other places.

1.12.3 No non-Tribal member may possess or discharge any weapon from which a projectile may

be propelled by means of explosive, spring, gas, air or other force on the Reservation.

1.12.4 Firecrackers Prohibited. No person may possess, discharge, set off or cause to be

discharged in or onto any portion of the Reservation any firecrackers, torpedoes, rockets,

fireworks, explosives, or other substance harmful to the life or safety of any person, without

a written permit from the Tribal Council. When fireworks are purchased from Tribally-licensed

vendors within the exterior boundaries of the reservation, a written permit from the Tribal Council

will be issued to the purchaser at time of sale and such permit will be valid for discharge of said

fireworks only at areas designated by Tribal Council.

1.12.4.1 Designated areas for discharge of fireworks will be: Any beach from Indian head to

Blockhouse, and any other area that may be designated by Tribal Council.

1.12.4.2 All fireworks debris must be removed from the site where discharged before leaving the

area or the person will be deemed guilty of littering.

1.12.5 Pallets and Glass Containers Prohibited. No person may possess pallets and/or glass

containers on the beach areas for the safety of the general public.

1.13 PARK OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS.

1.13.1 The Tribal Council may establish opening and closing hours for Tribal Land. Land closing

time will be posted in a conspicuous place at each Tribal park.

1.13.2 No person, except Tribal employees or Law Enforcement officers on official business, may

enter or be present in any Tribal Park during closing hours or in designated closed areas.

1.14 DISTURBING THE PEACE.

1.14.1 No person may: (a) Operate any device on the Reservation in such a manner as to disturb

the peace at any time or (b) Conduct him/herself in such a manner as to disturb the peace at any

time.

1.14.2 Abusive Language and Disturbances. No person may use threatening, abusive,

boisterous, insulting or indecent language or make indecent gestures within the confines of Tribal

Land or recreation areas.

1.14.3 No person may conduct or participate in a disorderly assemblage within the confines of

Tribal Lands or recreation areas.

1.14.4 Nudity and Disrobing. No person may publicly appear nude at any time nor disrobe while

within Tribal Lands. No person is allowed to urinate or defecate in Public.

1.15 SMOKING PROHIBITED IN DESIGNATED AREAS. No person may smoke in posted area of any

Tribal land where smoking is prohibited.

1.16 SEWAGE DUMPING AND SANITATION.

1.16.1 No person may deposit waste, water, sewage or effluent from sinks portable toilets

or other plumbing fixtures directly into or on to the surface of the ground or waters of the

Reservation, except in designated areas. An RV dump is located at the Pyramid Lake Marina.

1.16.2 To maintain proper sanitation and orderly appearance and for the protection of persons

and the natural resources of the Reservation, the Tribal Ranger may specify the size, type and

arrangement of camping equipment and the number of persons permitted in a camping area.

1.16.3 Portable toilets with removable waste bags are prohibited within the exterior boundaries

of the Reservation.

1.17 CURFEW LIMITATIONS.

1.17.1 The Tribal Council may set a curfew for all persons under 18 years of age on any lake

shore area, beach in Tribal parks, or within recreation areas upon finding that conditions therein

are such as to warrant special measures for the protection of juveniles and others, and for the

safety and welfare of the general public. The established curfew hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00

a.m. for persons under 18 years of age upon the Reservation.

1.17.2 When a curfew has been set, no person under 18 years of age may, during the curfew

period, remain or be in the location under curfew unless he is: (a) Accompanied by his parent

or guardian; (b) Part of a group permitted to occupy the beach and is supervised by a least one

responsible adult per 10 juveniles.

1.18 VEHICLE OPERATION.

1.18.1 No non-Tribal member may operate any motor vehicle off established and marked roads.

1.18.2 Vehicle Speed Limit. No person may drive a vehicle, motorcycle or motor bike within the

reservation at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent, having due regard for the traffic on

and the surface and width of the road, and other conditions which affect driving.

1.18.3 No person may drive a vehicle on Tribal Lands at a speed greater than 15 miles per hour,

except where otherwise posted.

1.18.4 No parking within 250 feet of established boat launching facilities.

1.18.5 Roads: Parking. No person may drive, tow, ride or park any automobile, truck trailer,

bicycle, motor bike or other vehicle in on Tribal Lands, except on roads and parking areas

provided for such purposes.

1.18.6 No person may drive any type of motor vehicle on any walk, path, bike path, or service

road except where such areas have been officially designated for use by motor vehicles.

1.18.7 Bicycle and other Operator-Propelled Vehicles. No person may operate or ride a bicycle,

scooter, skateboard or other operator propelled vehicle or device on Tribal Lands in a reckless

manner or when the Tribal Ranger has made a finding that conditions are unsafe for the operation

of the vehicle or device and has issued an order prohibiting such activity.

1.18.8 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Operation. No non-Tribal member may operate two,

three, or four wheelers, or other recreational off-highway vehicles (ROHVs) within the boundaries

of the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation. Tribal employees are exempt during work hours.

1.18.9 All Vehicles (including recreational vehicles) will not park within one-hundred (100) feet

of the lake shoreline.

1.19 PAYMENT FOR USE OF FACILITIES. If the Tribal Council has established a fee for the use of

a facility within the Reservation, no non-Tribal member may use, occupy or be within the facility

unless the applicable fee has been paid.

1.20 NUMBER OF PERSONS OCCUPYING CAMPSITES.

1.20.1 The number of persons occupying a campsite will not exceed ten (10).

1.20.2 A Tribal camping permit will be required per vehicle.

1.21 TIME LIMITS ON CAMPING.

1.21.1 In order to afford the general public the greatest possible use of all Tribal Lands, no person

may camp continually in any Tribal Park for more than twelve (12) days within any thirty (30) day

period. The camping permit will be valid for the time period beginning at sunrise on the first day

of permitted camping until 11:00 a.m. after the last night of permitted camping.

1.21.2 If the camper decides to stay the rest of the day but not overnight, after 11:00 a.m. the

purchaser of the camping permit will be required to purchase a Lake Day Use Permit.

1.22 OCCUPANCY RIGHT OF CAMPSITES.

1.22.1 A campsite is considered occupied when it is being used or has been marked by a Tribal

Ranger as reserved occupancy. Non-Tribal Members may not reserve extra space for others

arriving later.

1.22.2 No person may take possession or maintain possession of a campsite when he has been

informed by a Tribal Ranger that the site is occupied or reserved for occupancy.

1.22.3 Campsite must be located at least one-hundred (100) feet from the lake shoreline.

1.23 SPECIAL EVENTS.

1.23.1 Special events are activities which are not normally conducted on the Reservation. They

generally are supervised activities involving a greater number of participants or spectators.

1.23.2 The Tribal Council may approve and issue a permit for any special event when it is

conducted by a sponsoring agency under conditions approved by the Tribal Council.

1.24 POSTING OF SIGNS AND NOTICES: COMPLIANCE REQUIRED;

PROHIBITION AGAINST POSTING. No non-Tribal member may be allowed to remain on the

Reservation unless he complies with all posted signs, notices and orders of the Tribal Ranger.

1.25 COMPLIANCE WITH CODE, RULES AND REGULATIONS.

1.25.1 Any person who enters or remains on the Reservation in violation of any provision

contained in this Code or in violation of any permit issued or rule adopted by the Tribal Council,

Tribal Chairman, tribal Ranger will be deemed to have committed a civil violation and will be liable

for damages as provided for herein.

1.25.2 Violation of Other Regulations. It will constitute a violation of this Code for any person to

violate any regulation or resolution of the Tribal Council now in effect or hereafter promulgated

pertaining to occupancy on the Reservation.

1.26 PROCEDURE AND SANCTIONS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE.

Unauthorized Camping or Unauthorized Use. In the event a non-member enters the

Reservation without proper permits issued by the Tribe or will develop or perform any act which

may reasonably be determined as “camping” without proper authority should such person fail

to comply with the removal of said development or camp, or if such person otherwise acts

in contravention of this Code or regulations promulgated pursuant hereto, the non-member

performing any such omission will have committed the civil offense of “Unauthorized Camping or

Unauthorized Recreational Use”.

1.27 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES PRESUMPTION.

1.27.1 It is evident that in many instances of “Unauthorized camping or Unauthorized Recreational

Use” the amount of damage caused to the Tribe by a particular occurrence may be difficult to

determine. Therefore, it will be presumed by the Tribal Court when adjudicating a citation or

complaint for “Unauthorized Camping or Unauthorized Recreational Use” that the amount fixed

by the Tribal council represents the damages owed to the Tribe as restitution if the offending

party is found liable. This presumption may be rebuffed by evidence which demonstrates to a

substantial certainty that the amount calculated for the “unauthorized Camping or Unauthorized

Recreational Use” under examination is so excessive as to be punitive unless knowingly or

willfully done.

1.27.2 All persons whether the same be members or non-members, will be deemed to have

consented to the Liquidated Damages provisions of this Code by their entry onto the reservation.

1.28 ENFORCEMENT.

1.28.1 All Tribal Police Officers, tribal Rangers and Federal Law Enforcement Officers are

herewith granted the authority to enforce the provisions of this Code, and will be referred to

hereafter as “authorized officers”.

1.28.2 Any authorized officer may in carrying out the intent and purpose of this Code; (i) Execute

citations or summons issued for the detention of person acting in contravention of this Code;

(ii) serve subpoenas or other legal documents issued in matters arising under this code; (iii)

Lawfully detain and search any camp or vehicle of any kind whenever they have reasonable

cause to believe that any provision of this Code has been or is being violated; (iv) Lawfully

halt or stop and detain any vehicle whenever they have reasonable cause to believe that any

provision of this Code has been or is being violated; (v) Lawfully detain any person violating this

Code and in the discretion of the office; either to give such person a notice to appear or to take

such person without unnecessary delay before the Tribal Judge; (vi) Lawfully seize and impound

without damage any equipment, which equipment can be removed from the camp to which it

is attached or on to which it was transported, carried or used, when the officer has reasonable

cause to believe that its possession or use is in violation of any section of this Code or regulations

promulgated pursuant thereto. This Section does not limit any power of seizure pursuant to a

warrant; (vii) Retain custody of and provide for the safekeeping of anything seized as provide in

this Section until final determination of any matter arising from the violation or an alleged violation

with respect to which they are evidence. For the purposes of this Section, forfeiture of a property

bond will be deemed to be termination of the matter.

1.28.3 Enforcement Procedures.

If an authorized officer determines that a person has caused damage to a Tribal resource

protected herein or otherwise acted in violation of this Code or rules or regulations promulgated

pursuant hereto, such officer will issue to the damaging or violating party a “Notice to Appear”

in the form of a citation or summons to respond to the alleged violations. Suspected violators or

damage contributors will sign the “Notice to Appear”, and if not held for federal authorities will be

escorted off the Reservation and released, pending a hearing at the time and place stated in the

Notice. In the event a person the subject of service of a “Notice to Appear” will refuse to sign the

same, the serving office will make note of the attempted service, the time and location thereof,

and the refusal of the served person to accept service will be presumed to have been made.

1.28.4 Appearance Bond.

Non-members issued a “Notice to Appear”, as provided for in Section 1.28.3, will post with the

authorized Tribal Permit Seller a property or cash bond to assure such non-member’s appearance

before the Tribal Court. The bond posted will be of equal or greater value than the damages which

may be due the Tribe should the person cited be found to have acted in contravention or outside

the scope of this Code or rules and regulations promulgated pursuant hereto.

1.28.5 Action on Bond.

In the event a non-member fails to appear in response to an issued “Notice to Appear”, the

Tribal Council may, upon proof of the non-member’s conduct, move the Court to have such bond

declared the property of the Tribe. If such bond becomes the property of the Tribe under Court

order, all damage amounts due and owing for the non-member’s conduct will be deemed paid.

1.29 OTHER SANCTIONS.

1.29.1 Civil Contempt. All persons party to actions brought under this Code, will be subject to

the civil contempt power of the Tribal Court, and may be sanctioned by any means provided for

in the Pyramid Lake Tribal Law and Order Code for civil contempt, including but not limited to,

detention to compel compliance with a lawful court order.

1.29.2 Trespassing. Violation of this Code by non-Tribal members of the Tribe automatically

revokes any priorly granted permission to enter the Reservation and renders the violator a

trespasser, subject to removal from the Reservation.

1.29.3 Exclusion. Nothing in this Code will be deemed to preclude the use of the remedy of

exclusion of non-members for violation of this Code under the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Law

and Order Code, and authorized officer may initiate by Petition the procedures provided by

the Tribal Law and Order Code for exclusion in addition to or in lieu of any other enforcement

procedures provided for by this Code.

1.29.4 Levy Against Property. In the event a person violating this Code fails to comply with

an issued “Notice to Appearance”, fail to remit any and all liquidated and/or punitive damages

imposed hereunder, fail to depart the Reservation upon a finding of exclusion commit a trespass,

or fail to comply with an order of the Tribal Court for civil contempt, nothing herein will preclude

the Tribal Court from placing a lien on such person’s property in lieu of sums owed the Tribe and

to assure the offending party’s compliance with this Code or Orders of the Tribal Court.

1.29.5 Forfeiture of Camping Permit. The third time any non-member will be found to have

violated any provision of this Code or regulations made pursuant thereto in any five-year period,

and upon a finding that there has been a violation subsequent to the three violations during such

five-year period, the Chief Tribal Game Warden may recommend to the Tribal Council that such

non-member be excluded from entering the Reservation for a period not to exceed three years

from the date of the last violation and any camping permit issued to such non-member, if he has

one, will be forfeited and no camping permit will be issued to such person during such period of

exclusion. For purposes of this Section, forfeiture of a property bond will constitute a violation.

1.30 FEDERAL PROSECUTION.

1.30.1 18 USC 1165. Nothing in this Code will be deemed to preclude the Federal Prosecution

under 18 USC 1165 of any non-member who trespasses on the Reservation. Any authorized

officer may initiate such an action by filing a complaint in Federal Court.

1.30.2 18 USC 1163. This Code has been enacted to protect the resources of the Tribe and its

members, and the taking or using of Tribal property and services contrary to the terms of this

Code constitutes theft of Tribal assets. Nothing in this Code will be deemed to preclude Federal

prosecution of violators under 18 USC 1163 for theft of Tribal Trust assets. Any authorized officer

may follow the procedures provided to initiate Federal prosecution in addition to or in lieu of any

other enforcement procedure provided for by this Code.

BOATING

SECTION 2: CLASSIFICATION OF BOATS

2.1

Motorboats subject to the provisions of these Regulations will be divided into four classes as

follows:

2.1.1 CLASS A: Motorboats less than 16 feet in length. (Jet skis included)

2.1.2 CLASS 1: Motorboats 16 feet or more in length but less than 26 feet in length.

2.1.3 CLASS 2: Motorboats 26 feet or more in length but less than 40 feet in length.

2.1.4 CLASS 3: Motorboats 40 feet or more in length.

SECTION 3: BOATING EQUIPMENT

3.1

LIGHTS. Except as otherwise provided in sub section 3.3.2, below, every boat in all weathers

from sunset to sunrise will carry and exhibit the lights specified below when underway, and during

such time no other lights which may be mistaken for those set forth below will be exhibited.

3.1.1 Every motorboat of Classes A and 1 will carry the following lights:

(a) A bright white light aft to show all around the horizon.

(b) A combined lantern in the forepart of the boat and lower than the white light aft, showing

green to starboard and red to port, so fixed as to throw the light from right ahead to 2 points abaft

the beam on their respective sides.

3.1.2 Every motorboat of Classes 2 and 3 shall carry the following lights:

(a) A bright white light in the forepart of the boat as near the stern as practicable, so constructed

as to show an unbroken light over an arch of the horizon of 20 points of the compass, so fixed as

to throw the light 10 points on each side of the boat, namely, from right ahead to 2 points abaft

the beam on either side.

(b) A bright white light aft to show all around the horizon and higher than the white light forward.

arch of the horizon of 10 points of the compass, so fixed as to throw the light from right ahead

to 2 points abaft the beam on the starboard side. On the port side a red light so constructed as

to show an unbroken light over an arch of the horizon of 10 points of the compass so fixed as

to throw the light from right ahead 2 points abaft the beam on the port side. The side lights will

be fitted with inboard screens of sufficient height so as to prevent these lights from being seen

across the bow.

3.1.3 Sailboats of Class A or Class 1 size, when propelled by sail alone, will carry the combined

lanterns, but the white light, aft, prescribed in subsection 3.1.1 Sailboats of Class 2 or Class 3

size, when propelled by sail alone, will carry the colored side lights, suitably screened, but not the

white lights prescribed by subsection 3.1.2 All sailboats, when propelled by sail alone will carry,

ready at hand, a lantern or flashlight showing a white light which will be exhibited in sufficient

time to avert collision.

3.1.4 Every white light prescribed by this section will be of such character as to be visible at a

distance of at least 2 miles. Every colored light prescribed by this section will be of such character

as to be visible at a distance of at least 1 mile. The word “visible” in this subsection, when applied

to lights, will mean visible on a dark night with clear atmosphere.

3.1.5 When propelled by sail and machinery, any boat so propelled will carry the lights required

by this section for a motorboat of that Class propelled by machinery only.

3.1.6 Any boat may carry and exhibit the lights required by the Federal Regulations for Preventing

Collisions at Sea, 1948, Federal Act of October 11, 1951 (33 U.S.C. Sections 143-147d), as

amended in lieu of the lights required under this section.

3.1.7 CERTIFICATE OF NUMBER. 40 feet & under. All undocumented vessels equipped with

propulsion machinery must be State registered and the Certificate of number must be on board

when vessel is in use.

3.1.8 STATE NUMBERING. State numbering must be plain block letters and numbers not

less than three inches in height, must be affixed on each side of the forward half of the vessel

(contrasting color to boat exterior). State validation sticker must be affixed within six inches of the

registration number. Decal must be current and not expired.

3.1.9 CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION. . Documented vessels must have original and

current certificate on board. Vessel name or hailing port must be marked on exterior part of hull

letters not less than 4 inches in height (vessels less than 16 feet not required).

3.2

OTHER EQUIPMENT.

3.2.1 All boats 16 feet or more in length must have an operational and functioning whistle or other

sound-producing mechanical appliance.

3.2.2 All boats 26 feet or more in length will be provided with an efficient bell.

3.2.3 All boats will carry at least one life preserver, or life belt, or ring buoy, or other device of

the sort as may hereafter be prescribed by the Council, for each person on board, so placed as

to be readily accessible.

3.2.4 All boats will be provided with such number, size and type of the extinguishers will be at

all times kept in condition for immediate and effective use and will be so placed as to be readily

accessible.

3.2.5 All motorboats will have the carburetor or carburetors of every engine therein, except

outboard motors using gasoline as fuel, equipped with such efficient flame arrestor, backfire trap

or similar other device as may hereafter be prescribed by the Council or its designated agent.

3.2.6 All motorboats, except open boats, using as fuel any liquid of a volatile nature will be

provided with such means as may be necessary for properly and efficiently ventilating the bilge

of the engine and fuel tank compartments so as to remove any explosive or inflammable gases.

3.2.7 The exhaust of every internal combustion engine used on any motorboat will be effectively

muffled by equipment so constructed and used as to muffle the noise of the exhaust in a

manner consistent with such further rules as may hereafter be promulgated by the Council or

its designated agent.

3.2.8 The use of cutouts is prohibited.

3.2.9 All boats will be equipped with Coast Guard approved visual distress signals. Boaters must

have current dated U.S. Coast Guard approved day and night signals for all boats operating on

Pyramid Lake.

3.3

EXCEPTIONS.

3.3.1 The provisions of subsections 3.2.1 and 3.2.2 will not apply to motorboats while competing

in any race approved by the Tribal Council, or if such boats be designed and intended solely

for racing, while engaged in such navigation as is incidental to the tuning up of the boats and

engines for the approved race.

3.3.2 Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 3.1 above, no boat less than 16 feet in length

need exhibit the lights required under subsection 3.1 above, during a period of 1 hour after

sunset and during a period of 1 hour before sunrise.

3.3.3 The provisions of subsections 3.2.7 and 3.2.8 will not apply to motorboats competing in a

boat race approved by the Tribal Council, or such motorboats while competing in official trials for

speed records, or such motorboats while on trial runs between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,

and during a period not to exceed 48 hours immediately preceding such boat race, and any

motorboat operated under special permit issued by the Council.

3.4

SIRENS.

3.4.1 No boat will be equipped with nor will any person use or install upon a boat a siren of any

kind whatsoever, except as set forth in subsection 3.4.2 below.

3.4.2 Any authorized emergency boat, when approved by the Council, may be equipped with a

siren capable of sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than 500 feet,

but such siren will not be used except when such boat is operated in response to an emergency

call or in the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspended violator of the law, in which event the

operator of the boat will sound the siren when necessary to warn person of the approach thereof.

SECTION 4: OPERATION-PROHIBITED ACTS

4.1

It will be unlawful for any non-Tribal member to operate a boat on the waters of the Reservation

without first having procured and having in force and on his possession a Boating Permit issued

to him by the Tribe.

4.2

It will be unlawful for any person, whether the owner, operator or person in command of any boat,

to operate or permit to be operated such boat at a speed in excess of 5 nautical miles per hour

in any “Restricted area” as such term is defined in Section 6.

4.2.1 It will be unlawful to operate or anchor a boat within 250 feet of any person actively engaged

in the act of fishing from shore, float tub, or any other small floatation device used solely for single

person fishing.

4.3

It will be unlawful for any person to operate any boat, or to manipulate any water skis, surfboard, or

similar device, in a reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger the life or property of any person.

4.4

It will be unlawful for any person to operate any boat on the waters of the Reservation while

under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance as defined in Nevada Revised

Statutes, or under the combined influence of intoxicating liquor and a controlled substance as

defined in Nevada Revised Statutes.

4.5

It will be unlawful for any person to operate any boat on the waters of the Reservation for towing

a person, or person on water skis or a surfboard of a similar device unless there is in such boat

an observer, in addition to the operator, in a position to observe the progress of the person or

persons being towed and equipped with a proper flag.

4.6

It will be unlawful for any person to operate any boat on the waters of the Reservation at any time

between the hours from 1 hour after sunset until 1 hour before sunrise.

4.7

It will be unlawful for any person to operate any boat or permit any other person to operate any

boat owned by such person on the waters of the Reservation which boat is known to be loaded

with passengers or cargo beyond the maximum allowable weight capacity for such boat, or

beyond its safety carrying capacity, taking into consideration weather and operating conditions.

4.8

4.9

It will be unlawful for any person to moor any boat to any buoy or beacon placed in any waterway

of the Reservation by authority of the Tribe or the United States, or in any manner to hang with

any boat to any such buoy or beacon.

It will be unlawful for any person to anchor any boat in such a position as to obstruct a

passageway ordinarily used by other boats, or in any closed waters or restricted areas.

4.10 Notwithstanding anything contained in Section 4.1-10 to the contrary, the provisions of this

Section will not apply to authorized emergency boats in the performance of emergency

operations.

SECTION 5: BOATING CLOSED WATERS

The following waters of the Reservation are closed waters:

5.1

ANAHO ISLAND. The area of Pyramid Lake located within a 1,000 foot radius around the

shoreline of Anaho Island.

5.2

MARBLE BLUFF FISHWAY. That area of Pyramid Lake located within a 1,000 foot radius around

the mouth of the Marble Bluff Fishway.

5.3

SUTCLIFFE SPAWN CHANNEL. That area of Pyramid Lake located within a 1,000 foot radius

around the Sutcliffe spawning channel located in the Sutcliffe area.

5.4

TRUCKEE RIVER. The waters of the Truckee River within the Reservation, including the area of

Pyramid Lake located within a 1,000 foot radius around the mouth of the Truckee River.

5.5

WIZARD COVE, NEEDLES, FOX BAY. The area of Pyramid Lake located between Fox Bay and

Wizard Cove (Needles area) within 1,000 feet of the shoreline.

5.6

DESIGNATED AREAS. Any area of Pyramid Lake which is clearly marked or otherwise

designated by buoys or some other distinguishing device as a bathing or swimming area, all as

determined by Tribal Council.

5.7

PYRAMID/STONE MOTHER. The area of Pyramid Lake located within a 1,000 foot radius

around the Pyramid and Stone Mother located on the east side of the lake.

SECTION 6: RESTRICTED AREA

For the purpose of Section 4 above the term “Restricted Areas” will mean the following:

6.1

That area within a 250 foot radius of any person engaged in the act of wading, fishing, swimming

or wearing personal floatation device.

6.2

That area within a 250 foot radius of any beach frequented by swimmers or waders or within a

250 foot radius of any swimming float, diving platform or lifeline, or within a 250 foot radius of any

way or landing float.

SECTION 7: SPEED ZONES

7.1

The maximum speed limit within the corridor between the closed waters surrounding Anaho

Island and the east shore of Pyramid Lake is 10 miles per hour at all times.

7.2

The maximum speed limit within a 500 foot radius of all boat launch ramps and launch areas is

5 miles per hour at all times.

SECTION 8: REGATTAS AND RACES

8.1

The Council may authorize the holding of regattas, motorboat or other boat races, marine

parades, tournaments or exhibitions on any waters of the Reservation.

8.2

Whenever a regatta, motorboat or other boat race, marine parade, tournament or exhibition is

proposed to be held, the person is charge thereof will, not less than 60 days prior thereto, file an

application with the Council for permission to hold such event.

SECTION 9: BOAT RENTALS

9.1

The owner of a boat to be rented to another person or persons for use on the waters of the

Reservation will keep a record of the name and address of the person or persons hiring such

boat from the owner, together with the identification number thereof, the departure date and time

and the expected date of return. Said owner will maintain such records for at least 6 months.

9.2

Neither the owner of a boat to be rented to another person or persons for use on the waters of

the Reservation, nor his agent or employee will permit any boat rented by such person for such

use to depart from his premises unless it has been provided either by the owner or his agent or

by the renter, with the equipment required under these Regulations.

9.3

No person will engage in the rental of boats for the use on the waters of the Reservation within

the exterior boundaries of the Reservation without the prior approval of the Council. The Council

may condition its approval of such boat rentals within the exterior boundaries of the Reservation

as the Council, in its discretion, deems reasonable and necessary. Nothing contained in this

Subsection 9.3 will be deemed in any way to affect, supersede or otherwise repeal any other

Tribal Ordinance, Regulation or Resolution regarding the conduct of a business within the

Reservation and Tribal regulation of such business.

SECTION 10: WATERCRAFT INSPECTION AND DECONTAMINATION

10.1 All watercraft, motorized and non-motorized, including but not limited to boats, personal

watercraft, kayaks, canoes and rafts, may be subject to an inspection prior to launching into

the waters of the Reservation to detect the presence, and prevent the introduction of Aquatic

Invasive Species (AIS).

10.1.1 When watercraft inspection stations are open, it is unlawful for any person to launch a

watercraft without first submitting to an inspection by authorized Tribal personnel. If conditions

are found during inspection that suggest the watercraft could be potentially harboring invasive

species (e.g. standing water), the watercraft will not be permitted to launch into the waters of the

Reservation without first receiving professional decontamination or following proper Clean, Drain,

and Dry procedures.

10.1.2 When watercraft inspection stations are closed, watercraft operators are encouraged

to complete and submit an Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft Self-Inspection Form prior to

launching. Forms and drops-boxes are located at the Creel Census Station on state route 445

(Pyramid Hwy.) at mile marker 28.2, the Creel Census Station behind the Nixon store at the

intersection of state routes 446 and 447, and at the Pelican Point boat ramp.

10.2 It will be unlawful for any person to launch or operate any boat or vessel contaminated, or

potentially contaminated with Aquatic Invasive Species on the waters of the Reservation.

SECTION 11: DISCHARGE OF SEWAGE

11.1 It will be unlawful for any person to discharge or permit to be discharged directly or indirectly any

sewage and or grey water within the exterior boundaries of the Reservation.

SECTION 12: COLLISION, ACCIDENTS AND CASUALTIES

12.1 The operator of a boat involved in a collision, accident or other casualty will, so far as he can

do so without serious danger to his own boat, crew and passengers, render to other persons

affected by the collision, accident or other casualty such assistance as may be practicable and

as may be necessary in order to save them from or minimize any danger caused by the collision,

accident or other casualty, and will give his name, address and identification of his boat in writing

to any person injured and to the owner of property damaged in the collision, accident or other

casualty.

12.2 In the case of collision, accident or other casualty involving a boat, the operator thereof, if the

collision, accident or other casualty results in death or injury to a person or damage to property

in excess of $100, will file with the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, a full description of the collision,

accident, or other casualty, including such information as may, by rule, be required.

12.3 In accordance with any request made by an authorized official or agency of the United States,

any information compiled or otherwise available to the Tribe will be transmitted to such official or

agency.

SECTION 13: PERSONAL WATER CRAFT

13.1 As defined in the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe’s Boating Regulations, personal water craft are

considered CLASS A motorboats (section 2.1.1).

13.2 In addition to the following regulations, all personal water craft subject to all regulations,

ordinance and sections pertaining to CLASS A motorboats.

13.3 REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Any person that operates a personal water craft on Pyramid

Lake will be required to wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device of types I,

II, III, V.

13.3.1 All personal water crafts will be equipped with at least one (1) fire extinguisher capable of

promptly extinguishing burning gasoline.

13.4 OPERATING IN AN UNSAFE MANNER: Any person who fails to abide by the rules and

regulations will be subject not only to civil penalties, but an immediate suspension of Tribal

Boating Permit and/or seizure of the vessel.

13.4.1 No person will operate, or authorize another person to operate a personal water craft in

reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger the life and or property of another.

13.4.2 No person will fuel or refuel a personal water craft while the vessel is in the water.

13.4.3 No person fifteen (15) years of age or younger will operate a personal watercraft.

13.5 OPERATING IN CLOSED OR RESTRICTED AREAS: No person will operate a personal water

craft in the closed waters as listed in the Closed Waters Restricted Areas Sections of the Pyramid

Lake Boating Regulations, inclusive, and any other areas clearly marked as being closed.

13.5.1 No person will operate a personal water craft in the Restricted Areas as listed in the

Pyramid Lake Boating Regulations, and within two hundred (200) feet of any shoreline.

13.6 OPERATING A PERSONAL WATER WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING

LIQUOR OR A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: No person will operate a personal water craft while

under the influence of an intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance, or under the combined

influence of an intoxicating liquor or controlled substance as defined in Pyramid lake Boating

Regulations, and the Nevada Boat Act.

13.7 NO TRIBAL JET SKI PERMIT: Any person will first obtain a Tribal jet Ski Permit before operating

personal water craft within the exterior boundaries of the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation.

13.8 UNLAWFUL TOWING OF PERSON WITHOUT A SKI-OBSERVER: It will be unlawful for any

person to operate any personal water craft on the waters of the Reservation for towing a person

or person on water skis, or a surfboard or similar device unless there is in such personal water

craft a person in addition to the operator, in a position to observe the progress of the person or

persons being towed.

13.9 CERTIFICATE OF NUMBER. 40 feet & under. All undocumented vessels equipped with

propulsion machinery must be State registered and the Certificate of number must be on board

when vessel is in use.

13.10 STATE NUMBERING. State numbering must be plain block letters and numbers not less than

three inches in height, must be affixed on each side of the forward half of the vessel (contrasting

color to boat exterior). State validation sticker must be affixed within six inches of the registration

number. Decal must be current and not expired.

13.11 DOCUMENTED VESSELS. Documented vessels must have original and current certificate on

board. Vessel name or hailing port must be marked on exterior part of hull letters not less than 4

inches in height. Official number permanently affixed on interior structure not less than 3 inches

in height (vessels less than 16 feet not required.)

SECTION 14: PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

14.1 NON-TRIBAL MEMBERS. All non-Tribal members, except as set forth at Subsection 14.1.1 and

14.3, below, must have in their possession while operating a boat on the waters of the Reservation

a valid Tribal Boating Permit. The Tribal Boating Permit is non-transferable. Furthermore, any

boat operated on the waters of the Reservation must have a valid Tribal Boating Permit and

registration numbers affixed to the boat hull in the location where such registration numbers are

normally placed. Any boat operated under a Daily Boating Permit must have the permit readily

available for inspection and verification.

14.1.1 Boat Permits are not required for single person floatation devices such as rafts, float

tubes, kayaks, canoes, etc. unless they have a motor attached or are occupied by more than one

person.

14.2 SPOUSES. A non-Tribal member married to a tribal member may apply to the Council for a

complimentary Tribal Boating Permit. If no Tribal Boating Permit is obtained, a non-Tribal member

married to a Tribal member will be subject to the same regulations as govern to other non-Tribal

members.

14.3 LOST OR STOLEN PERMITS. Persons will be responsible for their own permits. Permits

which are lost or stolen will not be replaced. Persons losing or having their permits stolen must

purchase another permit.

14.4 PERMIT FEES. Tribal boating permit fees shall be as follows:

Boating:

1-Day: $26.00

3-Day: $66.00

Jet Ski:

1-Day: $54.00

3-Day: $136.00

The Tribe wishes that people who frequent the lake to fish know that it is our intention to continue with the attraction of

our lake and our renowned fishery. We believe it is a privilege to use the resources at Pyramid Lake and that it is not

a right. Please be respectful of the lake and the resources and we urge that you “pack out what you pack in.” The tribe

also realizes the economy presents economic challenges to our lake users, and as we are aiming to achieve quality

fishery stock, it is our hope that each of you can understand and appreciate our effort to provide a quality fishery.

FOR EMERGENCIES

DROPOFF NOTICE:

USER WARNING:

DIAL

9-1-1

BE AWARE OF SUDDEN DROPOFFS

NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY

SAFETY EQUIPMENT IS CRITICAL

Don’t leave home without it!

LIFE JACKETS •

One correctly sized life jacket is required by law for each person on board.

Children under the age of 13 must wear it.

TYPE IV FLOTATION AID •

Any boat 16 feet or longer must carry a type IV throwable cushion or ring.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER •

Any boat that uses gasoline must carry one, and it must be charged.

MUFFLING DEVICE •

Every boat must be properly muffled.

WATER SKI & DIVE FLAGS • If you ski or dive you need to display the appropriate signal flag.

SOUND PRODUCING DEVICE • All boats must carry a horn, whistle or other sound producing device.

ANCHOR •

If the boat breaks down, an anchor is essential for protecting yourself and

your boat, although not legally required.

VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS • Though not required, signal flares and flags can attract attention if the need arises.

FISHING

SECTION 15: FISHING

Prohibited Methods for Non-Tribal Members

15.1 ILLEGAL TACKLE.

15.1.1 It will be illegal for any non-Tribal member except where expressly permitted, to fish from

or in any of the waters of the Reservation for any fish with any seine, net, spear, setline, set

hooks, grabhooks, trotline or snagline, or in any manner known as snagging, or with any wire

fence, trap, giant powder, or any other manner other than the act of fishing with legal tackle for

personal use and not for barter or sale.

15.1.2 Only one combination of rod, line and not more than two hooks (which may be single,

double or treble) will be used under a single fishing permit. A second combination of rod, line

and not more than two hooks will require purchase of a Second Rod Permit (including Tribal

spouses and Tribal employees). No more than two rod combinations are permissible under any

circumstances.

15.1.3 All hooks actively being used for fishing will be barbless.

15.1.4 All equipment will be closely attended by permitted angler while fishing.

15.1.5 Possession and/or use of downriggers are prohibited from July 1 through September 30.

15.2 CHUMMING. Chumming is prohibited within the exterior boundaries of the Reservation.

15.3 SNAGGING. Snagging is prohibited within the exterior boundaries of the Reservation.

Possession of fish that have hook marks in any area of the body other than the head or mouth

will be prima facie evidence of snagging.

15.4 BAIT FISHING. The use of bait for fishing in the waters of the Reservation is prohibited.

15.5 STRINGER RESTRICTIONS. It will be unlawful to have more than one trout on a stringer while

fishing. There will be a limit of one stringer per person. For purposes of this section, stringer is

defined to be any piece of string, line, or rope, whether metal, plastic, fabric or otherwise, or

similar material utilized by fishermen to string and keep fish in their possession in the water while

fishing.

15.5.1 It will be illegal to release any fish that has been retained on a stringer, in a cooler or live

well, or other holding device. A fish will be considered part of the daily bag limit when it is not

immediately returned to the waters from which it was caught.

SOME GUIDELINES FOR CATCH AND RELEASE ANGLING:

The most important steps an angler can take to ensure a successful release are to hook and land the

fish as quickly as possible, leave the fish in the water while removing the hook, and release the fish

quickly. There are several other ways to improve survival rates:

•

Whatever you do, do it quickly. Keeping an exhausted fish out of water is like holding a bag

over a runner who has just completed a marathon. They both need oxygen to recuperate.

Wet your hands or gloves before handling the fish. Do not drag the fish onto the sand or rocks;

use a net in the water. Do not injure the eyes or gills. Placing the fish on a wet towel will help

the fish retain its protective slime. To keep the fish still, place it on its back or cover its eyes with

a wet towel. Control the fish at all times! If you drop the fish, its chances of injury and death

increase.

Decide beforehand which fish are to be kept; immediately release all others. Do not engage

in a prolonged debate over whether or not to release the fish after the fish has been landed.

•

Never place a fish in your live well intending to release it later if you catch a larger one. Once

you make a decision to keep a fish, stick with it. The fishes you release from your live well have

a decreased chance of survival.

Avoid the use of gaffs, and never remove large fish from the water. Take a photograph of the

fish in the water and release it.

Refrain from holding fish in a vertical position when inspecting or photographing them. Internal

organs are displaced and stress is increased in this unnatural position. Large fish should

never be held by the bottom jaw only, with any tool designed to grip the lower jaw of caught

fish to facilitate handling. Hold the fish horizontally by the lower jaw with one hand, and

support the belly with the other hand. If unsupported, many large fish will rupture the isthmus

- a cartilaginous bundle of ligaments that connects the head and body--and the fish will die a

slow death from starvation. This connection is necessary for the tremendous gulping action

during feeding.

If the hook is difficult to remove by hand, use long-nosed pliers or a hook-removal tool. Do not

tear additional tissue by removing the hook. Back the hook through the original wound. If this

fails, cut the leader and pull the hook forward through the injury.

Use circle hooks. They cause less injury and increase catch rates.

If your fish is in good shape, immediately return it to the water headfirst. If it does not swim or

is lethargic or erratic, some “resuscitation” may be needed until the fish can swim on its own.

Revive exhausted fish by first placing one hand under the tail and holding the bottom lip with

the other. If it is severely lethargic, depress the bottom lip to cause the jaw to gape and gently

move the fish forward. Moving the fish in an erratic back and forth motion will just induce more

stress. Have you ever seen a fish swim backward and forward? At the first sign of the fish

attempting to swim away-let it go. Prolonged attempts at resuscitation will be stressful to the fish.

15.6 USE OF LADDERS, ETC. Any ladders, milk crates, boxes or other objects used in the water as

a fishing aid must be occupied or closely attended (i.e. remain in the area) by fishermen at all

times. Any person who leaves such objects unoccupied in the water for more than one hour will be

deemed guilty of littering.

15.6.1 Fishing aids described above must have a permanent tag affixed that has the name,

address, and phone number of the owner of the fishing aid. If the permitted angler using the

fishing aid is not the owner, the owner will be the responsible party for any infractions by the

permitted angler.

15.6.2 Fishing aids described above may not be placed or used in the water before legal fishing

hours, and must be removed by the end of legal fishing hours as defined in Section 18.

15.7 It will be illegal to transport live fish on any roadway within the exterior boundaries of the

Reservation, with the exception of Federal, State, and Tribal entities who have written permission

by the Tribal Chairperson. This includes transporting live fish in a live well (or other container) that

has been removed from the water.

SECTION 16: FISHING SEASON

16.1 PYRAMID LAKE. The open waters of Pyramid Lake will be open to trout fishing from October 1

through June 30 of each year. Trout season will be closed from July 1 through September 30.

16.1.1 From July 1 through September 30 the open waters of Pyramid Lake will be open to

fishing to all species except trout and cui-ui, and will be limited to shore fishing only (wading

permitted, but no boats, ladders or floatation devices may be used). Any trout or cui-ui caught

must be immediately released.

16.2 TRUCKEE RIVER. The open waters of the Truckee River within the exterior boundaries of the

Reservation will be open to fishing from June 1 through and including February 28, and will be

closed to fishing from March 1, through and including May 31

SECTION 17: CLOSED WATERS

17.1 TRUCKEE RIVER AND MARBLE BLUFF FISHWAY.

17.1.1 TRUCKEE RIVER. The Truckee River from Numana Dam to Pyramid Lake, and that

portion of Pyramid Lake within a 1,000 foot radius around the mouth of the Truckee River will be

closed to fishing by non-Tribal members, and further, will be closed to fishing by Tribal members

from March 1 through and including May 31 during spawning season.

17.1.2 MARBLE BLUFF FISHWAY. The Marble Bluff Fishway for its entire length and that portion

of Pyramid Lake within a 1,000 foot radius around the mouth of the Marble Bluff Fishway, will be

closed to fishing.

17.1.3 STREAMS FLOWING INTO PYRAMID LAKE. Any stream that is flowing into Pyramid

Lake is closed to fishing within 250 foot radius around the mouth of that stream by non-Tribal

members, and further, will be closed to fishing by Tribal members from March 1 through and

including May 31 during spawning season.

17.2 PYRAMID LAKE AND FISH REARING FACILITIES.

17.2.1 PYRAMID LAKE. Fishing is prohibited in all areas closed to boating as defined in section 5.

17.2.2 SUTCLIFFE SPAWN CHANNEL. Fishing is prohibited within a 1,000 foot radius around

the Sutcliffe Spawn Channel located within the Lake Operations area, between the north and

south nets.

17.2.3 FISH REARING FACILITIES. Fishing in any facilities, including but not limited to fish

hatchery facilities, fishways, ponds, or raceways, utilized for the purpose of rearing fish within the

exterior boundaries of the Reservation is prohibited for all persons (including Tribal members).

17.2.4 BOAT DOCKS. Fishing is prohibited within 250 foot radius of all boat docks.

17.2.5 DESIGNATED AREAS. Any area of Pyramid Lake which is clearly marked or otherwise

designated by buoys, signs, etc., as determined by Tribal Council.

SECTION 18: FISHING HOURS

18.1 FISHING HOURS. Legal fishing hours will be one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.

SECTION 19: SIZE, CATCH & POSSESSION LIMITS

FOR NON-TRIBAL MEMBERS

19.1 SIZE LIMITS

19.1.1 TROUT. Legal size is 17” to 20”, and 24” & longer. Only one trout over 24” is allowed in

possession. No trout less than 17”, or between 20” and 24” allowed in possession (in order to

protect more large fish for spawning and to produce more trophy size fish!)

The lengths of all trout are determined by measuring the “fork length” meaning the length of any

fish, measured in a straight line from the tip of the snout to the fork or center of the tail.

Fork Length

measurement

19.2 CATCH AND POSSESSION LIMITS.

19.2.1 TROUT. Two trout per day, not to exceed four in possession (with valid proof of having

fished more than one day), and only one fish may be 24” or longer. Any fish not immediately

released will count toward the possession limit of the person having caught it.

19.2.2 CUI-UI fishing is prohibited by federal law (Endangered Species). CUI-UI fishing by Tribal

members is regulated by the Tribal Council under separate resolution.

19.3 OTHER FISH. There is no size, catch or possession limit for fish species not mentioned above.

19.4 FILLETING. Filleting of trout (or other acts that would prevent verification of fish length) is not

allowed within the exterior boundaries of the Reservation.

SECTION 20: LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

20.1 NON-TRIBAL MEMBERS. All non-Tribal members, except as set forth at Section 20.3 below, 12

years of age or older must have in their possession a valid Tribal Fishing Permit to fish in open

waters within the exterior boundaries of the Reservation. Non-tribal members under twelve (12)

years can fish at no charge with an adult who possesses a current valid Tribal fishing permit.

20.2 TRIBAL MEMBERS. All Tribal members over 12 years of age fishing on the Reservation must

have in their possession and after the person while fishing a valid issued and authorized Tribal

membership identification card.

20.3 SPOUSES. A non-Tribal member married to a Tribal member may apply to the Tribal Council for a

complimentary Tribal Fishing Permit. If no Tribal Fishing permit is obtained, a non-Tribal member

married to a Tribal member will be subject to the same regulations as govern other non-Tribal

members.

20.4 Tribal Fishing permit fees shall be as follows:

Adult:

1-Day: $24.00

3-Day: $62.00

Youth 12-17:

1-Day: $12.00

3-Day: $32.00

Second Rod:

1-Day: $24.00

3-Day: $62.00

20.5 LOST OR STOLEN PERMITS. The Tribe will not be responsible for lost or stolen permits. Person

whose permits are lost or stolen must, at their own expense, obtain a new permit and pay the

applicable fee. For purposes of Section 20.1 above, it will not be a valid defense for failing to have

a permit in their possession that the permit was lost or stolen.

SECTION 21:

RULES & REGULATIONS FOR FISHING GUIDE & CHARTER SERVICES

21.1 All person(s), Tribal members and non-Tribal members performing fishing guide services

(including fishing boat charters) within the exterior boundaries of the Reservation must complete

a Pyramid Lake Fishing Guide Permit & Boat Charter Application, available at the Pyramid

Lake Paiute Tribal Offices located at 208 Capitol Hill, Nixon, Nevada. All Tribal and Non-Tribal

applicants must carry Liability Insurance and include certificate with application.

21.2 All applications must receive prior approval by the Pyramid Lake Tribal Council. All application

fees are applicable and must be paid in full at time of permit. The annual fee will be $7,500 per

fishing guide and $7,500 per boat charter.

21.2.1 Application acceptance opens from June 1 through July 31 for the season being applied

for. Applications are approved by Tribal Council at their first Friday meeting in August.

21.2.2 All Guide Licenses will be valid for the fishing season running October 1 through

September 30 of the year for which permitted.

21.3 All guides must be bonded and insured. A background check will be required to be paid for by the

applicant and submitted to the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe with the application. All rules on guide

permit apply.

21.4 Person(s) guiding within the exterior boundaries of the Pyramid Lake Indian reservation, without

a current and valid Tribal Council Guiding License may result in the revocation of all fishing and

boating permits issued by the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, and up to but not limited to five (5) years

and subject to fines set forth in the appearance bond schedule.

21.5 Guide(s) cannot operate under another fishing guide permit or boat charter. This includes Tribal

(guide/boat charter) permit(s). There is only one person per guide permit or boat charter. Permit

is non-transferable.

SECTION 22: RELEASE OF WILDLIFE

22.1 It will be unlawful for any person to transport or introduce any fish, fish fry, aquatic plant, or any

Aquatic Invasive Species in any waters within the exterior boundaries of the Reservation, or to

release any mammals, amphibians, reptiles, or birds on any land within the exterior boundaries

of the Reservation.

SECTION 23: CREEL CENSUS

23.1 Subject to the provisions of 25 U.S.C. Section 1302, it will be unlawful for any person to refuse or

fail to answer all questions relating to this fishing activity on the waters of the Reservation asked

by any person (a) authorized by the Tribal Council to enforce the provisions of the Pyramid lake

Hunting and Fishing ordinance and these regulations or (b) authorized by the Tribal council to

engage in scientific research, propagation f fish and the stocking of reservation water therewith.

23.1.1 It will be unlawful for anyone who is traveling southbound on State Route 445 and has

engaged in the act of fishing prior to leaving the Lake, and has not previously reported such

fishing activity on a Voluntary Creel Survey Form, to fail to stop at the Pyramid Lake Creel

Census Station (located on State route 445 at Mile marker 28.2), when it is OPEN.

23.1.2 Anglers are encouraged to stop, even when the creel Census Station is CLOSED, to

complete a Voluntary Creel Survey Form and leave it in the drop-box. There is also a Voluntary

Creel Census Station located behind the Nixon Store, located at the intersection of State Routes

446 and 447, where Voluntary Creel Survey Forms can be completed and left in the drop-box.

SECTION 24: ENFORCEMENT

24.1 VIOLATIONS, CIVIL FINES. Any person who violates any provision of the Tribe’s fishing

regulations will be subject to a civil fine for each such offense, and will be required to pay a fine

of not less than $50.00 nor more than $5,000.00 for each such offense.

24.2 REPORTS OF VIOLATIONS. Reports of alleged violations of the provisions of the Tribe’s fishing

regulations may be made at the Ranger Station during regular business hours. Reports outside

of regular business hours may be left on the answering machine at 775-476-1155.

SECTION 25: FISHING DERBIES

25.1 PERMITS RULES AND FEES.

25.1.1 All fishing derbies and special fishing events must submit a letter of request and

application form to the Pyramid Lake Tribal secretary at least 60 days prior to holding the event.

PLPT, P.O. Box 256, Nixon, Nevada 89424

25.1.2 Prior to approval an event fee will be assessed by the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Council

based upon information provided by the regulations working group.

25.1.3 Valid Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal fishing and boating permits are still required.

25.1.4 Organizer of derby/event is responsible for reimbursement to Tribe for Search and Rescue

if negligence on part of the participant is determined.

25.1.5 All Creel Census data is to be strictly adhered to

25.1.6 Failure to comply with rules and regulations will result in civil fines set forth on the Fishing

Bond Schedule, section 24.1 Enforcement. Failure to comply with rules & regulations may result

in denial of future applications.

25.1.7 MAXIMUM LENGTH OF DERBY/EVENT IS TWO (2) DAYS.

25.1.8 Derby/event organizer must be bonded and insured. Certifications of coverage will be

submitted to the Tribe with the derby/event application.

25.1.9 All fish weighed-in for a derby will be counted toward the angler’s daily bag limit, and will

not be released back into any waters within the exterior boundaries of the Reservation.

HUNTING

SECTION 26: HUNTING AND TRAPPING

26.1 FIREARMS. No firearms are permitted to be transported by non-Tribal members onto the

reservation or possessed or used by non-Tribal members within the exterior boundaries of the

Reservation. Special Permits Requests can only be approved by Tribal Council.

26.2 HUNTING. Hunting by non-Tribal members within the exterior boundaries of the Pyramid Lake

Indian Reservation is prohibited. The hunting of Bighorn sheep (all species) by Tribal members

within the exterior boundaries of the reservation is also prohibited. All other hunting by Tribal

members within the exterior boundaries of the Reservation is regulated by the Tribal Council by

separate resolution.

26.3 TRAPPING. Trapping by non-Tribal members within the exterior boundaries of the Pyramid Lake

Indian Reservation is prohibited. Tribal members may trap birds or mammals within the exterior

boundaries of the Reservation under such regulations as the Tribal Council may prescribe.

26.4 HUNTING AND TRAPPING. All Federal Laws apply to Tribal members and non-Tribal members.

MISCELLANEOUS

MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS

SECTION 27: APPLICABILITY

The following miscellaneous regulations, with the exception of Section 29.1.2 and 29.2 governing

vicious dogs, will be applicable to non-Tribal members entering the Pyramid Lake Indian

Reservation, and using the lake for boating, camping, fishing, swimming or other recreational

activities. Sections 29.1.2 and 29.2, governing vicious dogs on the Reservation, will apply to all

persons on the Reservation including both members and non-members, regardless of whether

such persons permanently reside on the Reservation or are on the Reservation temporarily, or

otherwise.

SECTION 28: MAP OF DESIGNATED ROADS

The Tribe will include with the handbook of Tribal regulations and general information, and at

such other places as the Tribal council and/or Tribal Ranger will designate, a map clearly marking

designated roads on the Reservation. Travel may only be on the designated roads as indicated

by the map. Violators of this section will be required to pay a civil fine of not less than $50.00 or

more than $500.00.

SECTION 29: DOGS RUNNING AT LARGE AND VICIOUS DOGS

29.1 DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this section, the following definitions will apply:

29.1.1 RUNNING AT LARGE means to be off the premises of the owner and not under the control

of the owner or an authorized person over 12 years of age, by leash, but an animal within the

automobile or other vehicle of the owner will be deemed to be put upon the owner’s premises.

Animals left on the owner’s premises unattended in extreme weather conditions (hot or cold) will

be charged with animal cruelty.

29.1.2 VICIOUS DOG means any dog that inflicts unprovoked bites or attacks human beings

or other animals either on public or private property or in a vicious or terrorizing manner, or

approaches any person in apparent attitude of attack upon the streets, sidewalks or any public

grounds or places within the Reservation. A vicious dog does not include a dog that attacks or

bites any person who in unlawfully on the premises of the owner or keeper of the dog, or a dog

which attacks or bites in self-defense, or is provoked to attack or bite.

29.2 VICIOUS DOG PROHIBITED. No person may keep or own a vicious dog.

29.3 PROHIBITION OF ANIMALS IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE RESERVATION. The Tribal Council

may, upon proper posting, prohibit animals in certain areas of the Reservation.

SECTION 30: COVID-19 GUIDELINES

30.1 DEFINITIONS. For the purposes of this section, the following guidelines will apply to minimize

the risks of COVID-19 within the designated boundaries of the Reservation.

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Observe CDC guidelines to mitigate COVID-19 (e.g. Practice social distancing, wear face

coverings, frequently wash hands, use of hand sanitizer)

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Online permit sales, Ranger Station on-line sales only.

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Day use available 7 days a week

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Camping Permitting - 3 Day camping

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10 people max per campsite.

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20 permitted public beaches:

Warrior Point, Windless Bay, Pelican Point, Marina, North Nets/Longbeach, Washout,

Tamaracks, Indian Head Rock, Blockhouse, Wino Beach, Sandhole, Rawhide, Popcorn

beach, Cattleguard, South Nets, Separator, Shot Dog, 9 Mile, Monument Rock and Pelican

Beach.

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No seasonal permitting at this time.

COVID-19 Graphic for Fishermen

6 Feet of Social Distance

- ONE FISHING ROD LENGTH COVID-19 Graphic for Boaters/Watercraft User

DEFINITIONS

ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCE. 16 U.S.C 470bb(t) states: (1) The term “archeological resource”

means any material remains of past human life or activities which are of archeological interest,

as determined under uniform regulations promulgated pursuant to this Act. Such regulations

containing such determination will include, but not be limited to: pottery, basketry, bottles,

weapons, weapon projectiles, tools, structures or portions of structures, pit houses, rock paintings,

rock carvings, intaglios, graves, human skeletal materials, or any portions or piece of any of

the foregoing items. Non fossilized and fossilized paleontological specimens, or any portions or

piece thereof, will not be considered archeological resources, under the regulations under this

paragraph, unless found in an archeological context. No item will be treated as an archeological

resource under regulations under this paragraph unless such item is at least 100 years of age.

AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES. “Aquatic Invasive Species” Shall mean any species not already

native to the waters of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation whose introduction to those waters is

likely to cause economic or environmental harm, or harm to human health. Aquatic invasive species

will include but not be limited to: Quagga mussels, Zebra mussels, New Zealand mud snails, Asian

clams, Curly leaf pondweed. Eurasian-water milfoil, Signal crayfish, or American Bullfrog. Aquatic

Invasive Species pose a serious threat to the waters of the Truckee River-Pyramid Lake region,

and could have a disastrous impact on the ecology, infrastructure, recreation, and economy of the

Tribe.

BAIT. “Bait” means any animal or vegetable substance, including, but not limited to crayfish, fish,

fish eggs, frogs, salamanders, waterdogs or worms, used for the purpose of fishing. PowerBait and