Wiper Stocked · 6 plants · last October 8, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Lahontan Reservoir fishing
Lahontan Reservoir fishing is stocked with Walleye and Wiper on a reservoir. Also recorded: White Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Channel Catfish, White Catfish, and 3 more. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2022, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, White Bass, and White and Black Crappie, dawn and dusk for Wiper, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.
- Last stocked
- April 28, 2026
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 8
- Since 2022
- Species stocked
- 2 (+9 also recorded)
- Average size
- 5.2 in
- Elevation
- 4,130.6 ft
Fish at Lahontan Reservoir
Wiper Stocked · 6 plants · last October 8, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Walleye Stocked · 2 plants · last April 28, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
White Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
White Bass species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Spotted Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Spotted Bass species guide
Channel Catfish Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Channel Catfish species guide White Catfish Confirmed present
White and Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
White and Black Crappie species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Common Carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Common Carp species guideHow Lahontan Reservoir is stocked
Liberty Pond (21.4 mi) and American Flat Wash (26.5 mi) were stocked more recently.
Fish stocked in 2022
1,264,000
Fish stocked in 2023
1,950
Fish stocked in 2024
3,419
Fish stocked in 2025
2,482
Fish stocked in 2026
350,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2026 | Walleye | 350,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| October 8, 2025 | Wiper | 482 | 3 in | report |
| May 29, 2025 | Wiper | 2,000 | 7 in | report |
| September 30, 2024 | Wiper | 1,019 | 3.84 in | report |
| May 23, 2024 | Wiper | 2,400 | 10 in | report |
| June 7, 2023 | Wiper | 1,950 | 8 in | report |
| May 11, 2022 | Wiper | 2,000 | 9.1 in | report |
| April 26, 2022 | Walleye | 1,262,000 | 0.5 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Silver Springs, NV
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms
The whole reservoir is inside Lahontan State Recreation Area, about 20 miles southwest of Fallon. Paved launches are at Silver Springs, near the day-use area, and at Churchill Beach (North Shore Marina) on US 50, one mile west of the dam. 4WD vehicles can also launch from camping beaches.
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Nevada Department of Wildlife before you go.
About Lahontan Reservoir
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Lahontan Reservoir water level
How full Lahontan Reservoir is right now: Lahontan Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com, with the latest gauge reading and the dam that holds the water.
Public land at Lahontan Reservoir
Lahontan Reservoir is 0.7 miles outside the edge of Lahontan State Recreation Area.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Lahontan Reservoir?
Fishing Lahontan Reservoir usually means Wiper: Wiper accounts for 6 of 8 plants on record, ahead of Walleye. Wiper was last stocked October 8, 2025, averaging 6.8 in. Walleye was last stocked April 28, 2026, averaging 0.5 in. White Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Spotted Bass, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Lahontan Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked April 28, 2026. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2022, most often in April and May.
How big are the fish stocked at Lahontan Reservoir?
Stocked fish average 5.2 in. Wiper average 6.8 in. Walleye average 0.5 in.
How do you get on Lahontan Reservoir?
The nearest town is Silver Springs, NV. Facilities include camping and restrooms. The whole reservoir is inside Lahontan State Recreation Area, about 20 miles southwest of Fallon. Paved launches are at Silver Springs, near the day-use area, and at Churchill Beach (North Shore Marina) on US 50, one mile west of the dam. 4WD vehicles can also launch from camping beaches.
Which lakes near Lahontan Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Liberty Pond (21.4 mi) and American Flat Wash (26.5 mi) were stocked more recently.