What fish are at Jiggs Reservoir?

Fishing Jiggs Reservoir is most likely to be for 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. The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of May. In 2026 it was April 15, 2026, earlier than usual.

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.

Jiggs Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Jiggs Reservoir has Rainbow Trout, Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass on the stocking report. 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

Plants on record

Since 2023

Species recorded

Average size

9.3 in

Elevation

5,579 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Jiggs Reservoir?: Fishing Jiggs Reservoir is most likely to be for 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. The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of May. In 2026 it was April 15, 2026, earlier than usual.
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.
Which lakes near Jiggs Reservoir were stocked more recently?: Liberty Pond (16.1 mi) and Lamoille Creek (34.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Liberty Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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How Jiggs Reservoir is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of May. In 2026 it was April 15, 2026, earlier than usual.

Liberty Pond (16.1 mi) and Lamoille Creek (34.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Liberty Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Jiggs Reservoir

Fishing Jiggs Reservoir is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 8 of 10 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill and one more.

Rainbow Trout 8 plants

Plants: 8 of 10
Last stocked: April 15, 2026
Average length: 10.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Bluegill 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 10
Last stocked: June 26, 2023
Average length: 4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Largemouth Bass 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 10
Last stocked: May 23, 2024
Average length: 5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Fish stocked per year

5,2262023
1,8252024
1,0152025
9992026

Stocking history

All species Rainbow Trout Bluegill Largemouth Bass

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
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

Species stocked here

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