What fish are at Cold Creek Reservoir?

Fishing Cold Creek Reservoir is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 7 of 11 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Trout and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 15, 2026, averaging 9.1 in. Tiger Trout was last stocked May 15, 2026, averaging 9.4 in. Largemouth Bass was last stocked May 23, 2024, averaging 5 in.

When is Cold Creek Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked May 15, 2026. It is stocked about 2.2 times a year since 2022, most often in April and May. The first plant of the year usually falls in the third week of April. In 2026 it was May 15, 2026, later than usual.

How big are the fish stocked at Cold Creek Reservoir?

Stocked fish average 8.8 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.1 in. Tiger Trout average 9.4 in. Largemouth Bass average 5 in.

Cold Creek Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Cold Creek Reservoir has Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout, and Largemouth Bass on the stocking report. It is stocked about 2.2 times a year since 2022, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

May 15, 2026

Plants on record

Since 2022

Species recorded

Average size

8.8 in

Elevation

5,860.5 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Cold Creek Reservoir?: Fishing Cold Creek Reservoir is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 7 of 11 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Trout and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 15, 2026, averaging 9.1 in. Tiger Trout was last stocked May 15, 2026, averaging 9.4 in. Largemouth Bass was last stocked May 23, 2024, averaging 5 in.
When is Cold Creek Reservoir stocked?: Last stocked May 15, 2026. It is stocked about 2.2 times a year since 2022, most often in April and May. The first plant of the year usually falls in the third week of April. In 2026 it was May 15, 2026, later than usual.
How big are the fish stocked at Cold Creek Reservoir?: Stocked fish average 8.8 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.1 in. Tiger Trout average 9.4 in. Largemouth Bass average 5 in.
Which lakes near Cold Creek Reservoir were stocked more recently?: Tonkin Reservoir (36.5 mi) was stocked more recently. Tonkin Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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How Cold Creek Reservoir is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the third week of April. In 2026 it was May 15, 2026, later than usual.

Tonkin Reservoir (36.5 mi) was stocked more recently. Tonkin Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Cold Creek Reservoir

Fishing Cold Creek Reservoir is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 7 of 11 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Trout and one more.

Rainbow Trout 7 plants

Plants: 7 of 11
Last stocked: May 15, 2026
Average length: 9.1 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Tiger Trout 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 11
Last stocked: May 15, 2026
Average length: 9.4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Tiger Trout guide.

Largemouth Bass 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 11
Last stocked: May 23, 2024
Average length: 5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Fish stocked per year

7,1922022
3,5672023
1,2022024
7,0242025
2,5172026

Stocking history

All species Rainbow Trout Tiger Trout Largemouth Bass

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
May 15, 2026	Rainbow Trout	1,000	9 in	report
May 15, 2026	Tiger Trout	1,517	9.5 in	report
July 24, 2025	Rainbow Trout	5,000	3.7 in	report
April 15, 2025	Rainbow Trout	2,024	10 in	report
May 23, 2024	Largemouth Bass	200	5 in	report
April 23, 2024	Rainbow Trout	1,002	9 in	report
May 17, 2023	Tiger Trout	1,517	9.1 in	report
May 10, 2023	Rainbow Trout	2,050	8.5 in	report
August 1, 2022	Tiger Trout	725	9.7 in	report
May 3, 2022	Rainbow Trout	4,932	9.7 in	report
March 25, 2022	Rainbow Trout	1,535	13.6 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.