Rainbow Trout Stocked · 19 plants · last May 25, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Comins Lake fishing
Comins Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Brown Trout, and Tiger Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Northern Pike. It is stocked about 6.2 times a year since 2022, most often in May and October. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Tiger Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, Brown Trout, and Northern Pike.
- Last stocked
- May 25, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 31
- Since 2022
- Species stocked
- 5 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 9.2 in
- Elevation
- 6,541.3 ft
Fish at Comins Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 19 plants · last May 25, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Brown Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last May 5, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Tiger Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last May 19, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Bluegill Stocked · 3 plants · last June 11, 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 1 plant · last October 19, 2022 Best: dawn, dusk 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guideHow Comins Lake is stocked
Sacramento Pass Pond (27 mi) and Dacey Reservoir (54.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Sacramento Pass Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Dacey Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.
Fish stocked in 2022
20,732
Fish stocked in 2023
18,482
Fish stocked in 2024
38,131
Fish stocked in 2025
32,599
Fish stocked in 2026
18,261
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 3,410 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 19, 2026 | Tiger Trout | 2,498 | 9.7 in | report |
| May 6, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 5,292 | 9.5 in | report |
| May 5, 2026 | Brown Trout | 7,061 | 9.3 in | report |
| December 19, 2025 | Tiger Trout | 1,692 | 11 in | report |
| October 27, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 5,044 | 9.1 in | report |
| October 7, 2025 | Tiger Trout | 1,985 | 10.6 in | report |
| October 7, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 5,011 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 27, 2025 | Brown Trout | 3,654 | 10 in | report |
| May 21, 2025 | Brown Trout | 4,878 | 9.7 in | report |
| May 19, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,289 | 9.4 in | report |
| April 29, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,542 | 10 in | report |
| April 28, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,504 | 9.5 in | report |
| December 3, 2024 | Tiger Trout | 1,760 | 11.2 in | report |
| November 20, 2024 | Brown Trout | 8,436 | 10.4 in | report |
| October 11, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 5,026 | 8.9 in | report |
| October 9, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 5,017 | 9 in | report |
| June 25, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10 in | report |
| June 18, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 5,256 | 9.5 in | report |
| June 11, 2024 | Bluegill | 6,176 | 2.7 in | report |
| May 14, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 5,460 | 9.3 in | report |
| October 25, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 3,472 | 8 in | report |
| October 25, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 4,774 | 8.3 in | report |
| June 29, 2023 | Bluegill | 1,698 | 6.1 in | report |
| May 16, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 3,532 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 8, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 5,006 | 9.6 in | report |
| October 26, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 9.2 in | report |
| October 19, 2022 | Largemouth Bass | 36 | 10 in | report |
| May 12, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 3,536 | 9.7 in | report |
| May 11, 2022 | Bluegill | 6,490 | – | report |
| March 23, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 5,670 | 8.7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Ely, NV
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
On NDOW's Steptoe Valley Wildlife Management Area, 7 miles south of Ely off Highway 6/50. Concrete boat ramp and sled dock, gravel parking for trailers, vault restrooms, and covered picnic tables. Casting nightcrawlers or a wet fly from shore works for trout.
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Common questions
What fish are at Comins Lake?
Fishing Comins Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 19 of 31 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout and 3 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 25, 2026, averaging 9.2 in. Brown Trout was last stocked May 5, 2026, averaging 9.9 in. Tiger Trout was last stocked May 19, 2026, averaging 10.6 in. Bluegill was last stocked June 11, 2024, averaging 4.4 in. 1 more species is on the stocking report. Northern Pike is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Comins Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 25, 2026. It is stocked about 6.2 times a year since 2022, most often in May and October.
How big are the fish stocked at Comins Lake?
Stocked fish average 9.2 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.2 in. Brown Trout average 9.9 in. Tiger Trout average 10.6 in. Bluegill average 4.4 in.
How do you get on Comins Lake?
The nearest town is Ely, NV. Facilities include restrooms and dock. On NDOW's Steptoe Valley Wildlife Management Area, 7 miles south of Ely off Highway 6/50. Concrete boat ramp and sled dock, gravel parking for trailers, vault restrooms, and covered picnic tables. Casting nightcrawlers or a wet fly from shore works for trout.
Which lakes near Comins Lake were stocked more recently?
Sacramento Pass Pond (27 mi) and Dacey Reservoir (54.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Sacramento Pass Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Dacey Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.