Rollins Reservoir fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Rollins Reservoir?

Fishing Rollins Reservoir is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 3 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked February 22, 2026. Smallmouth Bass (The most-caught species in CDFW's own 2013 angler creel survey (18.60% of the catch), ahead of largemouth bass and rainbow trout), Largemouth Bass (9.30% of the catch in CDFW's 2013 creel survey of the reservoir), Spotted Bass (Dominated CDFW's 2013 creel survey catch at 45.35% of fish caught), and Bluegill (9.30% of the catch in CDFW's 2013 creel survey, tied with largemouth bass), plus 4 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Rollins Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked February 22, 2026. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2025, most often in February and November.

How do you get on Rollins Reservoir?

There is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Colfax. Facilities include camping and dock. Nevada Irrigation District reservoir off Highway 174 between Grass Valley and Colfax, at 2,100 feet elevation. Four independently operated campgrounds ring the lake, each with a boat ramp; Orchard Springs and Peninsula Camping and Boating Resort also run marinas with boat rentals.

Which lakes near Rollins Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Scotts Flat Reservoir (8.7 mi) and Halsey Forebay (13.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Scotts Flat Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Halsey Forebay is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Rollins Reservoir is stocked

Scotts Flat Reservoir (8.7 mi) and Halsey Forebay (13.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Scotts Flat Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Halsey Forebay is also stocked with Mixed Trout.