Hinkson Slough fishing

Fishing at Hinkson Slough has Cutbow, Rainbow Trout, and Brown Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 2.7 times a year since 2021, most often in February and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout.

Last stocked

February 12, 2026

Plants on record

16

Since 2021

Species recorded

3

Average size

10.2 in

Elevation

4,330.2 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Hinkson Slough?
Fishing Hinkson Slough is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 13 of 16 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked February 12, 2026, averaging 10.3 in. Brown Trout was last stocked June 15, 2022, averaging 10.1 in. Cutbow was last stocked December 2, 2021, averaging 9.7 in.
When is Hinkson Slough stocked?
Last stocked February 12, 2026. It is stocked about 2.7 times a year since 2021, most often in February and June. The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of February. In 2026 it was February 12, 2026, about when it usually is.
How big are the fish stocked at Hinkson Slough?
Stocked fish average 10.2 in. Rainbow Trout average 10.3 in. Brown Trout average 10.1 in. Cutbow average 9.7 in.
Which lakes near Hinkson Slough were stocked more recently?
Walker River, East Fork (13.2 mi), Walker River, West Fork (13.2 mi), and Lahontan Reservoir (20.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Walker River, East Fork is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout and Walker River, West Fork is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.

How Hinkson Slough is stocked

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

Walker River, East Fork (13.2 mi), Walker River, West Fork (13.2 mi), and Lahontan Reservoir (20.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Walker River, East Fork is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout and Walker River, West Fork is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.

Fish at Hinkson Slough

Fishing Hinkson Slough is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 13 of 16 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout and one more.

Rainbow Trout 13 plants
Plants
13 of 16
Last stocked
February 12, 2026
Average length
10.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Brown Trout 2 plants
Plants
2 of 16
Last stocked
June 15, 2022
Average length
10.1 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Brown Trout guide.

Cutbow 1 plant
Plants
1 of 16
Last stocked
December 2, 2021
Average length
9.7 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Cutbow guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 1,5182021
  • 9,2822022
  • 3,5912023
  • 2,6352024
  • 4,4462025
  • 3,0262026

Stocking history

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Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
February 12, 2026 Rainbow Trout 1,477 9 in report
February 12, 2026 Rainbow Trout 1,549 9.2 in report
September 17, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,508 10.8 in report
February 6, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,938 9.3 in report
October 16, 2024 Rainbow Trout 1,694 11.8 in report
October 16, 2024 Rainbow Trout 941 8.4 in report
April 10, 2023 Rainbow Trout 544 9.7 in report
February 7, 2023 Rainbow Trout 257 11.9 in report
February 7, 2023 Rainbow Trout 2,790 11 in report
November 3, 2022 Rainbow Trout 2,755 11.4 in report
June 15, 2022 Rainbow Trout 507 10.3 in report
June 15, 2022 Brown Trout 702 9.9 in report
June 15, 2022 Brown Trout 805 10.3 in report
March 22, 2022 Rainbow Trout 1,501 10.1 in report
February 9, 2022 Rainbow Trout 3,012 10.9 in report
December 2, 2021 Cutbow 1,518 9.7 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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