When is Cold Springs Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked May 11, 2026. It is stocked about 3.4 times a year since 2022, most often in April and May. The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of April. In 2026 it was May 6, 2026, later than usual.

How big are the fish stocked at Cold Springs Reservoir?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Cold Springs Reservoir average 9 in.

Cold Springs Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Cold Springs Reservoir has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 3.4 times a year since 2022, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

May 11, 2026

Plants on record

Since 2022

Species recorded

Average size

9 in

Elevation

4,125.3 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Cold Springs Reservoir?: Fishing Cold Springs Reservoir is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. All 17 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 11, 2026, averaging 9 in.
When is Cold Springs Reservoir stocked?: Last stocked May 11, 2026. It is stocked about 3.4 times a year since 2022, most often in April and May. The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of April. In 2026 it was May 6, 2026, later than usual.
How big are the fish stocked at Cold Springs Reservoir?: Rainbow Trout stocked at Cold Springs Reservoir average 9 in.
Which lakes near Cold Springs Reservoir were stocked more recently?: Walker River, East Fork (53.5 mi) and Walker River, West Fork (53.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Walker River, East Fork is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Walker River, West Fork is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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How Cold Springs Reservoir is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of April. In 2026 it was May 6, 2026, later than usual.

Walker River, East Fork (53.5 mi) and Walker River, West Fork (53.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Walker River, East Fork is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Walker River, West Fork is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Cold Springs Reservoir

Fishing Cold Springs Reservoir is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. All 17 plants on record are Rainbow Trout.

Rainbow Trout 17 plants

Plants: 17 of 17
Last stocked: May 11, 2026
Average length: 9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

15,5912022
24,3412023
17,7842024
20,2152025
14,9282026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 17 plants Showing 17 plants

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
May 11, 2026	Rainbow Trout	4,950	9 in	report
May 7, 2026	Rainbow Trout	5,010	9 in	report
May 6, 2026	Rainbow Trout	4,968	8.9 in	report
November 19, 2025	Rainbow Trout	4,277	9.1 in	report
November 18, 2025	Rainbow Trout	5,922	9.1 in	report
April 23, 2025	Rainbow Trout	5,016	10 in	report
April 16, 2025	Rainbow Trout	5,000	10 in	report
November 12, 2024	Rainbow Trout	7,812	9.1 in	report
April 16, 2024	Rainbow Trout	5,012	8.9 in	report
April 4, 2024	Rainbow Trout	4,960	9.3 in	report
October 24, 2023	Rainbow Trout	9,176	7.5 in	report
April 25, 2023	Rainbow Trout	5,057	8.6 in	report
April 19, 2023	Rainbow Trout	5,110	8.9 in	report
April 18, 2023	Rainbow Trout	4,998	8.9 in	report
October 11, 2022	Rainbow Trout	5,208	8.8 in	report
April 19, 2022	Rainbow Trout	5,130	9.6 in	report
April 12, 2022	Rainbow Trout	5,253	8.9 in	report

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Species stocked here

Rainbow Trout (17)

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