Adams-McGill Reservoir fishing

Adams-McGill Reservoir fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, and Black Bullhead. It is stocked about once a year since 2023, most often in April. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass, dawn, dusk, and night for Black Crappie, and dusk and night for Black Bullhead.

Adams-McGill Reservoir
Photo: Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0
Last stocked
April 11, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
4
Since 2023
Species stocked
1 (+3 also recorded)
Average size
8.8 in
Elevation
5,159.7 ft

Fish at Adams-McGill Reservoir

1 stocked · 3 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last April 11, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked April 11, 2026 · avg 8.8 in · 4 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Adams-McGill Reservoir is stocked

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.

No plants recorded in 2025.

Fish stocked in 2023

8,330

Fish stocked in 2024

2,002

Fish stocked in 2026

1,955

Stocking history

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 11, 2026Rainbow Trout1,9558.6 inreport
April 18, 2024Rainbow Trout2,0029.3 inreport
April 27, 2023Rainbow Trout4,0928.6 inreport
April 26, 2023Rainbow Trout4,2388.7 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Facilities
camping, restrooms

On the Kirch Wildlife Management Area in the White River Valley, about 75 miles north of Alamo. NDOW lists an improved boat ramp and recommends kayaks, canoes, and jon boats, since success comes from being out on the water. Dave Deacon Campground sits about two miles west.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Nevada Department of Wildlife before you go.

About Adams-McGill Reservoir

Photo of Adams-McGill Reservoir
Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo of Adams-McGill Reservoir
Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0

Nearest lakes

Common questions

What fish are at Adams-McGill Reservoir?

Fishing Adams-McGill Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout. All 4 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 11, 2026, averaging 8.8 in. Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, and Black Bullhead are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Adams-McGill Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked April 11, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 2023, most often in April. No plants recorded in 2025.

How big are the fish stocked at Adams-McGill Reservoir?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Adams-McGill Reservoir average 8.8 in.

How do you get on Adams-McGill Reservoir?

Facilities include camping and restrooms. On the Kirch Wildlife Management Area in the White River Valley, about 75 miles north of Alamo. NDOW lists an improved boat ramp and recommends kayaks, canoes, and jon boats, since success comes from being out on the water. Dave Deacon Campground sits about two miles west.

Which lakes near Adams-McGill Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Dacey Reservoir (1.3 mi), Cold Springs Reservoir (3.2 mi), Haymeadow Reservoir (5 mi), Eagle Valley Reservoir (55.2 mi), and Comins Lake (55.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Dacey Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cold Springs Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Haymeadow Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Eagle Valley Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Comins Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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