Dorsey Reservoir fishing

Dorsey Reservoir fishing is stocked with Tiger Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Rainbow Trout. It is stocked about once a year since 2022, most often in March and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
March 24, 2026
· Tiger Trout
Plants on record
5
Since 2022
Species stocked
1 (+1 also recorded)
Average size
9.5 in
Elevation
6,212.9 ft

Fish at Dorsey Reservoir

1 stocked · 1 confirmed present

Tiger Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last March 24, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked March 24, 2026 · avg 9.5 in · 5 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Tiger Trout species guide

How Dorsey Reservoir is stocked

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.

Humboldt River, South Fork (20.6 mi), South Fork Reservoir (27.2 mi), Carlin Pond (29.4 mi), Lamoille Creek (34.8 mi), and Angel Lake (37.8 mi) were stocked more recently. South Fork Reservoir is also stocked with Tiger Trout and Angel Lake is also stocked with Tiger Trout.

Fish stocked in 2022

2,019

Fish stocked in 2023

1,008

Fish stocked in 2024

1,029

Fish stocked in 2025

1,995

Fish stocked in 2026

2,035

Stocking history

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
March 24, 2026Tiger Trout2,0359.3 inreport
November 25, 2025Tiger Trout1,99510.6 inreport
May 21, 2024Tiger Trout1,0299.5 inreport
May 18, 2023Tiger Trout1,0089.1 inreport
April 27, 2022Tiger Trout2,0199.2 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Elko, NV
Facilities
camping

Privately owned irrigation reservoir that allows public access. From I-80 exit 301 take Hwy 225 north about 20 miles, then turn right on a dirt road and go about 3 miles east. The road can get precarious when wet. No launch facilities; bring a float tube, canoe, or kayak.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Nevada Department of Wildlife before you go.

Nearest lakes

Humboldt River, South Fork 20.6 mi last stocked May 4, 2026 South Fork Reservoir 27.2 mi last stocked July 29, 2026 Carlin Pond 29.4 mi last stocked May 1, 2026 Lamoille Creek 34.8 mi last stocked July 1, 2026 Angel Lake 37.8 mi last stocked July 18, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Dorsey Reservoir?

Fishing Dorsey Reservoir usually means Tiger Trout. All 5 plants on record are Tiger Trout. Tiger Trout was last stocked March 24, 2026, averaging 9.5 in. Rainbow Trout is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Dorsey Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked March 24, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 2022, most often in March and May.

How big are the fish stocked at Dorsey Reservoir?

Tiger Trout stocked at Dorsey Reservoir average 9.5 in.

How do you get on Dorsey Reservoir?

The nearest town is Elko, NV. Facilities include camping. Privately owned irrigation reservoir that allows public access. From I-80 exit 301 take Hwy 225 north about 20 miles, then turn right on a dirt road and go about 3 miles east. The road can get precarious when wet. No launch facilities; bring a float tube, canoe, or kayak.

Which lakes near Dorsey Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Humboldt River, South Fork (20.6 mi), South Fork Reservoir (27.2 mi), Carlin Pond (29.4 mi), Lamoille Creek (34.8 mi), and Angel Lake (37.8 mi) were stocked more recently. South Fork Reservoir is also stocked with Tiger Trout and Angel Lake is also stocked with Tiger Trout.

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