What fish are at Cave Lake?

Fishing Cave Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 13 of 14 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 28, 2026, averaging 9.8 in. Brown Trout was last stocked May 27, 2025, averaging 10 in.

When is Cave Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 28, 2026. It is stocked about 7 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May.

How big are the fish stocked at Cave Lake?

Stocked fish average 9.8 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.8 in. Brown Trout average 10 in.

Cave Lake fishing

Fishing at Cave Lake has Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 7 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout.

Last stocked

May 28, 2026

Plants on record

Since 2025

Species recorded

Average size

9.8 in

Elevation

7,250 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Cave Lake?: Fishing Cave Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 13 of 14 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 28, 2026, averaging 9.8 in. Brown Trout was last stocked May 27, 2025, averaging 10 in.
When is Cave Lake stocked?: Last stocked May 28, 2026. It is stocked about 7 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May.
How big are the fish stocked at Cave Lake?: Stocked fish average 9.8 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.8 in. Brown Trout average 10 in.
Which lakes near Cave Lake were stocked more recently?: Sacramento Pass Pond (21.4 mi) and Sunset Park Pond (55.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Sacramento Pass Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Sunset Park Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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How Cave Lake is stocked

Sacramento Pass Pond (21.4 mi) and Sunset Park Pond (55.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Sacramento Pass Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Sunset Park Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Cave Lake

Fishing Cave Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 13 of 14 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout.

Rainbow Trout 13 plants

Plants: 13 of 14
Last stocked: May 28, 2026
Average length: 9.8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Brown Trout 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 14
Last stocked: May 27, 2025
Average length: 10 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Brown Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

29,4452025
21,3892026

Stocking history

All species Rainbow Trout Brown Trout

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
May 28, 2026	Rainbow Trout	800	8.9 in	report
May 28, 2026	Rainbow Trout	6,071	8.5 in	report
May 19, 2026	Rainbow Trout	5,796	9.2 in	report
April 13, 2026	Rainbow Trout	5,022	8.5 in	report
April 8, 2026	Rainbow Trout	3,700	9.4 in	report
October 12, 2025	Rainbow Trout	4,020	9 in	report
October 11, 2025	Rainbow Trout	4,019	9 in	report
June 7, 2025	Rainbow Trout	2,940	11.9 in	report
June 3, 2025	Rainbow Trout	2,150	10 in	report
May 27, 2025	Brown Trout	1,134	10 in	report
May 20, 2025	Rainbow Trout	2,533	11.9 in	report
May 6, 2025	Rainbow Trout	4,754	10 in	report
April 22, 2025	Rainbow Trout	3,924	10.5 in	report
April 8, 2025	Rainbow Trout	3,971	10.6 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.