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. The first plant of the year usually falls in the third week of May. In 2026 it was March 24, 2026, earlier than usual.

How big are the fish stocked at Dorsey Reservoir?

Tiger Trout stocked at Dorsey Reservoir average 9.5 in.

Dorsey Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Dorsey Reservoir has Tiger Trout on the stocking report. 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.

Last stocked

March 24, 2026

Plants on record

Since 2022

Species recorded

Average size

9.5 in

Elevation

6,212.9 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Dorsey Reservoir?: Fishing Dorsey Reservoir is most likely to be for Tiger Trout. All 5 plants on record are Tiger Trout. Tiger Trout was last stocked March 24, 2026, averaging 9.5 in.
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. The first plant of the year usually falls in the third week of May. In 2026 it was March 24, 2026, earlier than usual.
How big are the fish stocked at Dorsey Reservoir?: Tiger Trout stocked at Dorsey Reservoir average 9.5 in.
Which lakes near Dorsey Reservoir were stocked more recently?: Carlin Pond (20 mi), Lamoille Creek (20.5 mi), Angel Lake (37.8 mi), Liberty Pond (39.8 mi), and Wildhorse Reservoir (41.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Angel Lake is also stocked with Tiger Trout and Wildhorse Reservoir is also stocked with Tiger Trout.

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How Dorsey Reservoir is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the third week of May. In 2026 it was March 24, 2026, earlier than usual.

Carlin Pond (20 mi), Lamoille Creek (20.5 mi), Angel Lake (37.8 mi), Liberty Pond (39.8 mi), and Wildhorse Reservoir (41.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Angel Lake is also stocked with Tiger Trout and Wildhorse Reservoir is also stocked with Tiger Trout.

Fish at Dorsey Reservoir

Fishing Dorsey Reservoir is most likely to be for Tiger Trout. All 5 plants on record are Tiger Trout.

Tiger Trout 5 plants

Plants: 5 of 5
Last stocked: March 24, 2026
Average length: 9.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Tiger Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

2,0192022
1,0082023
1,0292024
1,9952025
2,0352026

Stocking history

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
March 24, 2026	Tiger Trout	2,035	9.3 in	report
November 25, 2025	Tiger Trout	1,995	10.6 in	report
May 21, 2024	Tiger Trout	1,029	9.5 in	report
May 18, 2023	Tiger Trout	1,008	9.1 in	report
April 27, 2022	Tiger Trout	2,019	9.2 in	report

Species stocked here

Tiger Trout (5)

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