Rainbow Trout Stocked · 21 plants · last July 6, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Faber Reservoir fishing
Faber Reservoir fishing has Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- July 6, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 22
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 2
- Average size
- 3.3 in
- Elevation
- 3,596.8 ft
Fish at Faber Reservoir
Around the dates Faber Reservoir is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 52.1°F in May, 40°F in April, 61.4°F in June, 69.7°F in July. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 21 plants · last July 6, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 1 plant · last July 25, 2012 Best: dawn, dusk How Faber Reservoir is stocked
Fish stocked in 2011
10,000
Fish stocked in 2012
12,057
Fish stocked in 2013
10,027
Fish stocked in 2014
10,046
Fish stocked in 2015
10,000
Fish stocked in 2016
10,000
Fish stocked in 2017
10,000
Fish stocked in 2018
10,020
Fish stocked in 2019
10,000
Fish stocked in 2020
10,454
Fish stocked in 2021
15,198
Fish stocked in 2022
15,334
Fish stocked in 2023
10,000
Fish stocked in 2024
10,000
Fish stocked in 2025
10,000
Fish stocked in 2026
12,700
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 2,700 | 6.97 in | report |
| May 7, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 2.17 in | report |
| April 30, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 2.87 in | report |
| May 14, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 2.92 in | report |
| May 16, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 2.63 in | report |
| June 15, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,733 | 7.18 in | report |
| June 15, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 3,601 | 7.18 in | report |
| May 18, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 7,000 | 3.25 in | report |
| May 10, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 3.25 in | report |
| June 15, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 5,126 | 3.27 in | report |
| May 20, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 10,072 | 3.12 in | report |
| May 5, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 10,454 | 3.08 in | report |
| May 17, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 2.65 in | report |
| May 31, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 10,020 | 3 in | report |
| April 13, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 2.02 in | report |
| April 7, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 2.09 in | report |
| April 22, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 2.16 in | report |
| May 14, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 10,046 | 2.35 in | report |
| May 23, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 10,027 | 3.05 in | report |
| July 25, 2012 | Largemouth Bass | 2,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| May 8, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 10,057 | 2.72 in | report |
| May 18, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 3.09 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Cleveland
- Facilities
- restrooms
FWP-owned access site 20 miles south of Chinook on Hwy 240, then 0.75 mile southeast of Cleveland on a gravel road. Gravel boat ramp and toilets, no camping, and limited room for RVs and trailers.
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Common questions
What fish are at Faber Reservoir?
Fishing Faber Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 21 of 22 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass. Rainbow Trout was last stocked July 6, 2026, averaging 3.4 in. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 25, 2012, averaging 1.9 in.
When is Faber Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked July 6, 2026. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May.
How big are the fish stocked at Faber Reservoir?
Stocked fish average 3.3 in. Rainbow Trout average 3.4 in. Largemouth Bass average 1.9 in.
How do you get on Faber Reservoir?
The nearest town is Cleveland. Facilities include restrooms. FWP-owned access site 20 miles south of Chinook on Hwy 240, then 0.75 mile southeast of Cleveland on a gravel road. Gravel boat ramp and toilets, no camping, and limited room for RVs and trailers.