Smallmouth Bass Stocked · 2 plants · last October 9, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk Chimney Reservoir fishing
Chimney Reservoir fishing is stocked with Tiger Muskie, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye on a reservoir. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, White Crappie, Bluegill, and Wiper. It is stocked about 1.7 times a year since 2022, most often in April and September. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Wiper, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and White Crappie, and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.
- Last stocked
- October 9, 2024
- · Smallmouth Bass
- Plants on record
- 5
- Since 2022
- Species stocked
- 3 (+5 also recorded)
- Average size
- 3.4 in
- Elevation
- 4,623.9 ft
Fish at Chimney Reservoir
Smallmouth Bass Stocked · 2 plants · last October 9, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk 
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 2 plants · last July 10, 2023 Last stocked July 10, 2023 · avg 4.9 in · 2 plants
Tiger Muskie species guide
Walleye Stocked · 1 plant · last April 25, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Channel Catfish Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Channel Catfish species guide
White Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
White Crappie species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Wiper Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Wiper species guideHow Chimney Reservoir is stocked
Dutch John Creek (25.1 mi), Cabin Creek (26.5 mi), Lye Creek (28 mi), Willow Creek Reservoir (35 mi), and James Kinney Pond (42.4 mi) were stocked more recently.
Fish stocked in 2022
1,373
Fish stocked in 2023
1,858
Fish stocked in 2024
300,650
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2024 | Smallmouth Bass | 650 | 4 in | report |
| April 25, 2024 | Walleye | 300,000 | 0.25 in | report |
| September 26, 2023 | Smallmouth Bass | 950 | 2.75 in | report |
| July 10, 2023 | Tiger Muskie | 908 | 4.5 in | report |
| September 12, 2022 | Tiger Muskie | 1,373 | 5.3 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Paradise Valley, NV
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms
Concrete boat ramp, developed campsites, and restrooms on the east shore, with no fees to use them. All access roads are dirt and a high-clearance 4WD is recommended. The closest lodging is in Paradise Valley; bigger services are in Winnemucca.
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Common questions
What fish are at Chimney Reservoir?
Fishing Chimney Reservoir is as likely for Smallmouth Bass and Tiger Muskie. Each accounts for 2 of 5 plants on record. Smallmouth Bass was last stocked October 9, 2024, averaging 3.4 in. Tiger Muskie was last stocked July 10, 2023, averaging 4.9 in. Walleye was last stocked April 25, 2024, averaging 0.3 in. Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, White Crappie, and Bluegill, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Chimney Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked October 9, 2024. It is stocked about 1.7 times a year since 2022, most often in April and September.
How big are the fish stocked at Chimney Reservoir?
Stocked fish average 3.4 in. Smallmouth Bass average 3.4 in. Tiger Muskie average 4.9 in. Walleye average 0.3 in.
How do you get on Chimney Reservoir?
The nearest town is Paradise Valley, NV. Facilities include camping and restrooms. Concrete boat ramp, developed campsites, and restrooms on the east shore, with no fees to use them. All access roads are dirt and a high-clearance 4WD is recommended. The closest lodging is in Paradise Valley; bigger services are in Winnemucca.
Which lakes near Chimney Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Dutch John Creek (25.1 mi), Cabin Creek (26.5 mi), Lye Creek (28 mi), Willow Creek Reservoir (35 mi), and James Kinney Pond (42.4 mi) were stocked more recently.