Knott Creek Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Knott Creek Reservoir has Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout, and Cutbow on the stocking report. 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

Plants on record

13

Since 2022

Species recorded

4

Average size

8.6 in

Elevation

6,454.8 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Knott Creek Reservoir?
Fishing Knott Creek Reservoir is as likely to be 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. The first plant of the year usually falls in the last week of July. In 2026 it was June 3, 2026, earlier than usual.
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.
Which lakes near Knott Creek Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Blue Lakes (4 mi) and Boulder Reservoir (54.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Blue Lakes is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout and Boulder Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

How Knott Creek Reservoir is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the last week of July. In 2026 it was June 3, 2026, earlier than usual.

Blue Lakes (4 mi) and Boulder Reservoir (54.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Blue Lakes is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout and Boulder Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Knott Creek Reservoir

Fishing Knott Creek Reservoir is as likely to be for Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Tiger Trout. Each accounts for 4 of 13 plants on record.

Brown Trout 4 plants
Plants
4 of 13
Last stocked
September 16, 2025
Average length
8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Brown Trout guide.

Rainbow Trout 4 plants
Plants
4 of 13
Last stocked
June 3, 2026
Average length
9.7 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Tiger Trout 4 plants
Plants
4 of 13
Last stocked
September 16, 2025
Average length
8.1 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Tiger Trout guide.

Cutbow 1 plant
Plants
1 of 13
Last stocked
October 5, 2023
Average length
9.4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Cutbow guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 2,5222022
  • 1,4742023
  • 2,9872024
  • 1,2632025
  • 1,1032026

Stocking history

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
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

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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