When is Fort Churchill Cooling Pond stocked?

Last stocked February 12, 2026. It is stocked about 1.8 times a year since 2022, most often in February and May. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of February. In 2026 it was February 12, 2026, about when it usually is.

How big are the fish stocked at Fort Churchill Cooling Pond?

Stocked fish average 9 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.5 in. Channel Catfish average 8.3 in.

Fort Churchill Cooling Pond fishing

Fishing at Fort Churchill Cooling Pond has Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.8 times a year since 2022, most often in February and May. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout.

Last stocked

February 12, 2026

Plants on record

Since 2022

Species recorded

Average size

9 in

Elevation

4,320.5 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Fort Churchill Cooling Pond?: Fishing Fort Churchill Cooling Pond is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 5 of 9 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish. Rainbow Trout was last stocked February 12, 2026, averaging 9.5 in. Channel Catfish was last stocked May 29, 2025, averaging 8.3 in.
When is Fort Churchill Cooling Pond stocked?: Last stocked February 12, 2026. It is stocked about 1.8 times a year since 2022, most often in February and May. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of February. In 2026 it was February 12, 2026, about when it usually is.
How big are the fish stocked at Fort Churchill Cooling Pond?: Stocked fish average 9 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.5 in. Channel Catfish average 8.3 in.
Which lakes near Fort Churchill Cooling Pond were stocked more recently?: Walker River, East Fork (16 mi), Walker River, West Fork (16 mi), and Lahontan Reservoir (17.7 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 Fort Churchill Cooling Pond is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of February. In 2026 it was February 12, 2026, about when it usually is.

Walker River, East Fork (16 mi), Walker River, West Fork (16 mi), and Lahontan Reservoir (17.7 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 Fort Churchill Cooling Pond

Fishing Fort Churchill Cooling Pond is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 5 of 9 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish.

Rainbow Trout 5 plants

Plants: 5 of 9
Last stocked: February 12, 2026
Average length: 9.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Channel Catfish 4 plants

Plants: 4 of 9
Last stocked: May 29, 2025
Average length: 8.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Fish stocked per year

2,0002022
2,0162023
4,1362024
2,5322025
1,0342026

Stocking history

All species Channel Catfish Rainbow Trout

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
February 12, 2026	Rainbow Trout	1,034	9 in	report
May 29, 2025	Channel Catfish	1,500	9 in	report
February 6, 2025	Rainbow Trout	1,032	9 in	report
May 23, 2024	Channel Catfish	3,000	4.1 in	report
February 7, 2024	Rainbow Trout	1,136	9.6 in	report
March 24, 2023	Rainbow Trout	983	9.8 in	report
February 7, 2023	Rainbow Trout	1,033	10.1 in	report
May 11, 2022	Channel Catfish	1,000	10 in	report
May 11, 2022	Channel Catfish	1,000	10 in	report

Species stocked here

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