What fish are at Chimney Reservoir?

Fishing Chimney Reservoir is as likely to be 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.

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.

Chimney Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Chimney Reservoir has Tiger Muskie, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye on the stocking report. 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 and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.

Last stocked

October 9, 2024

Plants on record

Since 2022

Species recorded

Average size

3.4 in

Elevation

4,623.9 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Chimney Reservoir?: Fishing Chimney Reservoir is as likely to be 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.
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.
Which lakes near Chimney Reservoir were stocked more recently?: Dutch John Creek (25.1 mi), Cabin Creek (26.5 mi), Lye Creek (28 mi), James Kinney Pond (42.4 mi), and Wilson Sink Reservoir (45.1 mi) were stocked more recently.

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How Chimney Reservoir is stocked

Dutch John Creek (25.1 mi), Cabin Creek (26.5 mi), Lye Creek (28 mi), James Kinney Pond (42.4 mi), and Wilson Sink Reservoir (45.1 mi) were stocked more recently.

Fish at Chimney Reservoir

Fishing Chimney Reservoir is as likely to be for Smallmouth Bass and Tiger Muskie. Each accounts for 2 of 5 plants on record.

Smallmouth Bass 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 5
Last stocked: October 9, 2024
Average length: 3.4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Smallmouth Bass guide.

Tiger Muskie 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 5
Last stocked: July 10, 2023
Average length: 4.9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Tiger Muskie guide.

Walleye 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 5
Last stocked: April 25, 2024
Average length: 0.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Fish stocked per year

1,3732022
1,8582023
300,6502024

Stocking history

All species Tiger Muskie Smallmouth Bass Walleye

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
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

Species stocked here

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