Desert Creek fishing

Fishing at Desert Creek has Tiger Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brown Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 6.8 times a year since 2022, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Tiger Trout and Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout.

Last stocked

June 2, 2026

Plants on record

34

Since 2022

Species recorded

3

Average size

9.4 in

Elevation

4,797.4 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Desert Creek?
Fishing Desert Creek is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 22 of 34 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Trout and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked October 27, 2025, averaging 9 in. Tiger Trout was last stocked May 26, 2026, averaging 10.1 in. Brown Trout was last stocked June 2, 2026, averaging 9.7 in.
When is Desert Creek stocked?
Last stocked June 2, 2026. It is stocked about 6.8 times a year since 2022, most often in May and June. The first plant of the year usually falls in the last week of May. In 2026 it was May 26, 2026, about when it usually is.
How big are the fish stocked at Desert Creek?
Stocked fish average 9.4 in. Rainbow Trout average 9 in. Tiger Trout average 10.1 in. Brown Trout average 9.7 in.
Which lakes near Desert Creek were stocked more recently?
Walker River, East Fork (10.4 mi), Walker River, West Fork (10.4 mi), Topaz Lake (13.8 mi), and Mitch Park Pond (23.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Walker River, East Fork is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout, Walker River, West Fork is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout, Topaz Lake is also stocked with Tiger Trout and Rainbow Trout, and Mitch Park Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

How Desert Creek is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the last week of May. In 2026 it was May 26, 2026, about when it usually is.

Walker River, East Fork (10.4 mi), Walker River, West Fork (10.4 mi), Topaz Lake (13.8 mi), and Mitch Park Pond (23.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Walker River, East Fork is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout, Walker River, West Fork is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout, Topaz Lake is also stocked with Tiger Trout and Rainbow Trout, and Mitch Park Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Desert Creek

Fishing Desert Creek is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 22 of 34 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Trout and one more.

Rainbow Trout 22 plants
Plants
22 of 34
Last stocked
October 27, 2025
Average length
9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Tiger Trout 9 plants
Plants
9 of 34
Last stocked
May 26, 2026
Average length
10.1 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Tiger Trout guide.

Brown Trout 3 plants
Plants
3 of 34
Last stocked
June 2, 2026
Average length
9.7 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Brown Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 5,5072022
  • 11,8732023
  • 11,6442024
  • 10,4932025
  • 2,6882026

Stocking history

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Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 2, 2026 Brown Trout 750 10.3 in report
May 26, 2026 Tiger Trout 969 – report
May 26, 2026 Tiger Trout 969 9.7 in report
October 27, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,730 – report
October 27, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,009 7.9 in report
July 10, 2025 Tiger Trout 155 – report
July 10, 2025 Tiger Trout 155 10 in report
July 10, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,721 – report
July 10, 2025 Rainbow Trout 721 9.1 in report
May 27, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,000 – report
May 27, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,000 8.9 in report
May 27, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,001 – report
May 27, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,001 9.6 in report
October 22, 2024 Rainbow Trout 3,014 – report
October 22, 2024 Rainbow Trout 1,033 8.5 in report
June 25, 2024 Tiger Trout 808 – report
June 25, 2024 Tiger Trout 808 10.7 in report
June 25, 2024 Rainbow Trout 1,981 – report
June 25, 2024 Rainbow Trout 1,008 8.5 in report
May 31, 2024 Brown Trout 1,046 9.6 in report
May 31, 2024 Rainbow Trout 973 – report
May 31, 2024 Rainbow Trout 973 9.7 in report
October 25, 2023 Rainbow Trout 3,478 – report
October 25, 2023 Rainbow Trout 1,023 8.5 in report
August 29, 2023 Tiger Trout 1,231 – report
August 29, 2023 Tiger Trout 1,231 10.8 in report
August 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 2,455 – report
August 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 2,455 8 in report
October 5, 2022 Rainbow Trout 750 9.4 in report
October 5, 2022 Rainbow Trout 719 10.3 in report
June 9, 2022 Brown Trout 981 9.1 in report
June 9, 2022 Rainbow Trout 501 9.8 in report
June 6, 2022 Rainbow Trout 511 8.8 in report
May 16, 2022 Tiger Trout 2,045 9.4 in report
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Species stocked here

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

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