What fish are at Blue Lakes?

Fishing Blue Lakes is as likely to be for Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout. Each accounts for 5 of 10 plants on record. Rainbow Trout was last stocked September 16, 2026, averaging 2.9 in. Tiger Trout was last stocked September 16, 2026, averaging 4.7 in.

When is Blue Lakes stocked?

Last stocked September 16, 2026. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2022, most often in July and September. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of September. In 2026 it was September 16, 2026, about when it usually is.

How big are the fish stocked at Blue Lakes?

Stocked fish average 3.8 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.9 in. Tiger Trout average 4.7 in.

Blue Lakes fishing

Fishing at Blue Lakes has Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2022, most often in July and September. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

September 16, 2026

Plants on record

Since 2022

Species recorded

Average size

3.8 in

Elevation

7,982.4 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Blue Lakes?: Fishing Blue Lakes is as likely to be for Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout. Each accounts for 5 of 10 plants on record. Rainbow Trout was last stocked September 16, 2026, averaging 2.9 in. Tiger Trout was last stocked September 16, 2026, averaging 4.7 in.
When is Blue Lakes stocked?: Last stocked September 16, 2026. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2022, most often in July and September. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of September. In 2026 it was September 16, 2026, about when it usually is.
How big are the fish stocked at Blue Lakes?: Stocked fish average 3.8 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.9 in. Tiger Trout average 4.7 in.
Which lakes near Blue Lakes were stocked more recently?: Boulder Reservoir (58.1 mi) was stocked more recently. Boulder Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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How Blue Lakes is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of September. In 2026 it was September 16, 2026, about when it usually is.

Boulder Reservoir (58.1 mi) was stocked more recently. Boulder Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Blue Lakes

Fishing Blue Lakes is as likely to be for Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout. Each accounts for 5 of 10 plants on record.

Rainbow Trout 5 plants

Plants: 5 of 10
Last stocked: September 16, 2026
Average length: 2.9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Tiger Trout 5 plants

Plants: 5 of 10
Last stocked: September 16, 2026
Average length: 4.7 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Tiger Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

4,7622022
2,4822023
3,5762024
2,5392025
1,5152026

Stocking history

All species Rainbow Trout Tiger Trout

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
September 16, 2026	Tiger Trout	514	4 in	report
September 16, 2026	Rainbow Trout	1,001	2.6 in	report
September 9, 2025	Rainbow Trout	2,031	3 in	report
September 9, 2025	Tiger Trout	508	4.9 in	report
September 4, 2024	Tiger Trout	511	5.8 in	report
September 4, 2024	Rainbow Trout	3,065	2.6 in	report
September 28, 2023	Tiger Trout	503	4.7 in	report
September 28, 2023	Rainbow Trout	1,979	3 in	report
July 26, 2022	Tiger Trout	1,148	4.3 in	report
July 26, 2022	Rainbow Trout	3,614	3.4 in	report

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.