What fish are at Carson River?

Fishing Carson River is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 14 of 24 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked September 17, 2026, averaging 9.1 in. Brown Trout was last stocked April 22, 2026, averaging 8.9 in.

When is Carson River stocked?

Last stocked September 17, 2026. It is stocked about 4.8 times a year since 2022, most often in March and April. The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of March. In 2026 it was March 16, 2026, about when it usually is.

How big are the fish stocked at Carson River?

Stocked fish average 9 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.1 in. Brown Trout average 8.9 in.

Carson River fishing

Fishing at Carson River has Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 4.8 times a year since 2022, most often in March and April. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout.

Last stocked

September 17, 2026

Plants on record

Since 2022

Species recorded

Average size

9 in

Elevation

3,874.5 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Carson River?: Fishing Carson River is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 14 of 24 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked September 17, 2026, averaging 9.1 in. Brown Trout was last stocked April 22, 2026, averaging 8.9 in.
When is Carson River stocked?: Last stocked September 17, 2026. It is stocked about 4.8 times a year since 2022, most often in March and April. The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of March. In 2026 it was March 16, 2026, about when it usually is.
How big are the fish stocked at Carson River?: Stocked fish average 9 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.1 in. Brown Trout average 8.9 in.

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How Carson River is stocked

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

Fish at Carson River

Fishing Carson River is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 14 of 24 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout.

Rainbow Trout 14 plants

Plants: 14 of 24
Last stocked: September 17, 2026
Average length: 9.1 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Brown Trout 10 plants

Plants: 10 of 24
Last stocked: April 22, 2026
Average length: 8.9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Brown Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

13,9812022
9,1232023
18,0172024
14,2682025
11,1132026

Stocking history

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All species Rainbow Trout Brown Trout

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
September 17, 2026	Rainbow Trout	2,046	10 in	report
April 22, 2026	Brown Trout	3,014	9.6 in	report
April 1, 2026	Brown Trout	3,017	9.3 in	report
March 16, 2026	Rainbow Trout	3,036	9 in	report
October 6, 2025	Rainbow Trout	2,076	9 in	report
June 18, 2025	Rainbow Trout	2,033	9.7 in	report
April 1, 2025	Rainbow Trout	2,013	9.2 in	report
April 1, 2025	Brown Trout	3,003	9.6 in	report
March 5, 2025	Brown Trout	3,090	9.1 in	report
March 5, 2025	Rainbow Trout	2,053	8.9 in	report
October 14, 2024	Rainbow Trout	2,030	8.5 in	report
May 24, 2024	Rainbow Trout	3,855	9.9 in	report
May 8, 2024	Rainbow Trout	2,025	9.4 in	report
May 8, 2024	Brown Trout	3,010	9.6 in	report
April 2, 2024	Brown Trout	3,113	9.6 in	report
March 6, 2024	Rainbow Trout	3,984	9.1 in	report
October 24, 2023	Rainbow Trout	1,030	8.5 in	report
August 18, 2023	Rainbow Trout	1,976	7.8 in	report
August 7, 2023	Brown Trout	2,021	10.3 in	report
March 20, 2023	Rainbow Trout	2,063	9.7 in	report
March 15, 2023	Brown Trout	2,033	9.5 in	report
May 27, 2022	Brown Trout	10,045	2.5 in	report
May 26, 2022	Brown Trout	1,939	9.7 in	report
March 23, 2022	Rainbow Trout	1,997	9.2 in	report

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Species stocked here

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