Brown Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last September 16, 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Last stocked September 16, 2025 · avg 8 in · 4 plants
Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brown Trout species guideKnott Creek Reservoir fishing
Knott Creek Reservoir fishing is stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout, and Cutbow on a reservoir. It is stocked about 2.6 times a year since 2022, most often in June and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout.
- Last stocked
- June 3, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 13
- Since 2022
- Species recorded
- 4
- Average size
- 8.6 in
- Elevation
- 6,454.8 ft
Fish at Knott Creek Reservoir
Brown Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last September 16, 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last June 3, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Tiger Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last September 16, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Cutbow Stocked · 1 plant · last October 5, 2023 Last stocked October 5, 2023 · avg 9.4 in · 1 plant
Cutbow species guideHow Knott Creek Reservoir is stocked
Blue Lakes (4 mi) was stocked more recently. Blue Lakes is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout.
Fish stocked in 2022
2,522
Fish stocked in 2023
1,474
Fish stocked in 2024
2,987
Fish stocked in 2025
1,263
Fish stocked in 2026
1,103
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,103 | 9.3 in | report |
| September 16, 2025 | Brown Trout | 503 | 5.9 in | report |
| September 16, 2025 | Tiger Trout | 760 | 5.5 in | report |
| October 3, 2024 | Brown Trout | 501 | 6.7 in | report |
| October 3, 2024 | Tiger Trout | 747 | 7 in | report |
| June 12, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 323 | 9.9 in | report |
| June 12, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 924 | 9.3 in | report |
| June 12, 2024 | Brown Trout | 492 | 10.1 in | report |
| October 5, 2023 | Cutbow | 700 | 9.4 in | report |
| September 29, 2023 | Tiger Trout | 774 | 11.5 in | report |
| October 6, 2022 | Tiger Trout | 758 | 8.4 in | report |
| June 13, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,257 | 10.1 in | report |
| June 13, 2022 | Brown Trout | 507 | 9.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms
In the Pine Forest Range about 90 miles north of Winnemucca, on BLM land beside the Pine Forest Wilderness. The road is rough and gets muddy early and late in the season; NDOW recommends 4WD with good clearance and no trailers. There is no boat ramp; float tubes and pontoon boats suit it best.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Nevada Department of Wildlife before you go.
Nearest lakes
Public land at Knott Creek Reservoir
Knott Creek Reservoir is 0.3 miles outside the edge of Pine Forest Range Wilderness.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Knott Creek Reservoir?
Fishing Knott Creek Reservoir is as likely for Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Tiger Trout. Each accounts for 4 of 13 plants on record. Brown Trout was last stocked September 16, 2025, averaging 8 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 3, 2026, averaging 9.7 in. Tiger Trout was last stocked September 16, 2025, averaging 8.1 in. Cutbow was last stocked October 5, 2023, averaging 9.4 in.
When is Knott Creek Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked June 3, 2026. It is stocked about 2.6 times a year since 2022, most often in June and October.
How big are the fish stocked at Knott Creek Reservoir?
Stocked fish average 8.6 in. Brown Trout average 8 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.7 in. Tiger Trout average 8.1 in. Cutbow average 9.4 in.
How do you get on Knott Creek Reservoir?
Facilities include camping and restrooms. In the Pine Forest Range about 90 miles north of Winnemucca, on BLM land beside the Pine Forest Wilderness. The road is rough and gets muddy early and late in the season; NDOW recommends 4WD with good clearance and no trailers. There is no boat ramp; float tubes and pontoon boats suit it best.
Which lakes near Knott Creek Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Blue Lakes (4 mi) was stocked more recently. Blue Lakes is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout.