Rainbow Trout Stocked · 8 plants · last April 15, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Jiggs Reservoir fishing
Jiggs Reservoir fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass on a reservoir. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2023, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill.
- Last stocked
- April 15, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 10
- Since 2023
- Species recorded
- 3
- Average size
- 9.3 in
- Elevation
- 5,579 ft
Fish at Jiggs Reservoir
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 8 plants · last April 15, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last June 26, 2023 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 1 plant · last May 23, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk How Jiggs Reservoir is stocked
South Fork Reservoir (15.6 mi), Lamoille Creek (18.3 mi), and Humboldt River, South Fork (24.8 mi) were stocked more recently. South Fork Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Bluegill.
Fish stocked in 2023
5,226
Fish stocked in 2024
1,825
Fish stocked in 2025
1,015
Fish stocked in 2026
999
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 999 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 12, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,015 | 9.5 in | report |
| November 8, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 497 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 23, 2024 | Largemouth Bass | 500 | 5 in | report |
| May 2, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 828 | 9.4 in | report |
| October 13, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,069 | 8.1 in | report |
| July 19, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 153 | 19.4 in | report |
| June 26, 2023 | Bluegill | 1,756 | 4 in | report |
| May 22, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 993 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 10, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,255 | 10 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms
26 miles south of Elko: take Lamoille Highway (SR 227) 5.5 miles, turn right on Jiggs Highway (SR 228), and go 24 miles. The shoreline is mostly BLM and fully fishable, easiest from both sides of the dam. Cement ramp when water allows, nine campsites, three vault toilets, no drinking water.
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Common questions
What fish are at Jiggs Reservoir?
Fishing Jiggs Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 8 of 10 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 15, 2026, averaging 10.5 in. Bluegill was last stocked June 26, 2023, averaging 4 in. Largemouth Bass was last stocked May 23, 2024, averaging 5 in.
When is Jiggs Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked April 15, 2026. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2023, most often in April and May.
How big are the fish stocked at Jiggs Reservoir?
Stocked fish average 9.3 in. Rainbow Trout average 10.5 in. Bluegill average 4 in. Largemouth Bass average 5 in.
How do you get on Jiggs Reservoir?
Facilities include camping and restrooms. 26 miles south of Elko: take Lamoille Highway (SR 227) 5.5 miles, turn right on Jiggs Highway (SR 228), and go 24 miles. The shoreline is mostly BLM and fully fishable, easiest from both sides of the dam. Cement ramp when water allows, nine campsites, three vault toilets, no drinking water.
Which lakes near Jiggs Reservoir were stocked more recently?
South Fork Reservoir (15.6 mi), Lamoille Creek (18.3 mi), and Humboldt River, South Fork (24.8 mi) were stocked more recently. South Fork Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Bluegill.