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
Rainbow Trout 4 plants
- Plants
- 4 of 13
- Last stocked
- June 3, 2026
- Average length
- 9.7 in
Tiger Trout 4 plants
- Plants
- 4 of 13
- Last stocked
- September 16, 2025
- Average length
- 8.1 in
Cutbow 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 13
- Last stocked
- October 5, 2023
- Average length
- 9.4 in
Fish stocked per year
- 2,5222022
- 1,4742023
- 2,9872024
- 1,2632025
- 1,1032026
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 |
Species stocked here
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.