Barley Creek fishing

Barley Creek fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout on a river section. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 2022, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
June 16, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
3
Since 2022
Species recorded
1
Average size
9.4 in
Elevation
6,942.2 ft

Fish at Barley Creek

1 stocked · 1 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last June 16, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 16, 2026 · avg 9.4 in · 3 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Barley Creek is stocked

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.

No plants recorded in 2023 and 2025.

Fish stocked in 2022

500

Fish stocked in 2024

1,271

Fish stocked in 2026

1,005

Stocking history

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 16, 2026Rainbow Trout1,0059.1 inreport
May 7, 2024Rainbow Trout1,2719.4 inreport
June 2, 2022Rainbow Trout5009.7 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
river section
Facilities
camping, restrooms

The Forest Service lists stream fishing along the 7.6-mile Barley Creek Trail, which follows the creek north into the Table Mountain Wilderness from the Barley Creek Trailhead/Campground (7 camp units, vault toilets, no site fee).

Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.

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

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Common questions

What fish are at Barley Creek?

Fishing Barley Creek usually means Rainbow Trout. All 3 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 16, 2026, averaging 9.4 in.

When is Barley Creek stocked?

Last stocked June 16, 2026. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 2022, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 2023 and 2025.

How big are the fish stocked at Barley Creek?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Barley Creek average 9.4 in.

How do you get on Barley Creek?

Facilities include camping and restrooms. The Forest Service lists stream fishing along the 7.6-mile Barley Creek Trail, which follows the creek north into the Table Mountain Wilderness from the Barley Creek Trailhead/Campground (7 camp units, vault toilets, no site fee).

Which lakes near Barley Creek were stocked more recently?

Sportsman’s Park/Rye Patch Pond (37.6 mi) was stocked more recently. Sportsman’s Park/Rye Patch Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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