Rainbow Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last February 12, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Fort Churchill Cooling Pond fishing
Fort Churchill Cooling Pond fishing has Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass and Bluegill. 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, dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill.
- Last stocked
- February 12, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 9
- Since 2022
- Species stocked
- 2 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 9 in
- Elevation
- 4,320.5 ft
Fish at Fort Churchill Cooling Pond
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last February 12, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Channel Catfish Stocked · 4 plants · last May 29, 2025 Best: dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guideHow 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.
Fish stocked in 2022
2,000
Fish stocked in 2023
2,016
Fish stocked in 2024
4,136
Fish stocked in 2025
2,532
Fish stocked in 2026
1,034
Stocking history
| 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 |
Access and facts
- Facilities
- restrooms
NV Energy owns this 210-acre cooling pond, 7 to 14 feet deep, and anglers fish it from shore. Hot water enters the northeast quadrant and circles clockwise through the other three. An outhouse sits at the parking area; camping is at Mason Valley WMA's Sand Ridge and North Pond campgrounds.
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Common questions
What fish are at Fort Churchill Cooling Pond?
Fishing Fort Churchill Cooling Pond usually means 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. Largemouth Bass and Bluegill are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
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.
How do you get on Fort Churchill Cooling Pond?
Facilities include restrooms. NV Energy owns this 210-acre cooling pond, 7 to 14 feet deep, and anglers fish it from shore. Hot water enters the northeast quadrant and circles clockwise through the other three. An outhouse sits at the parking area; camping is at Mason Valley WMA's Sand Ridge and North Pond campgrounds.
Which lakes near Fort Churchill Cooling Pond were stocked more recently?
Lahontan Reservoir (17.7 mi), Desert Creek (25 mi), and American Flat Wash (28.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Desert Creek is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and American Flat Wash is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.