What fish are at Lahontan Reservoir?

Fishing Lahontan Reservoir is most likely to be for 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.

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. The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of May. In 2026 it was April 28, 2026, earlier than usual.

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.

Lahontan Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Lahontan Reservoir has Walleye and Wiper on the stocking report. 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 and dawn and dusk for Wiper.

Last stocked

April 28, 2026

Plants on record

Since 2022

Species recorded

Average size

5.2 in

Elevation

4,130.6 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Lahontan Reservoir?: Fishing Lahontan Reservoir is most likely to be for 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.
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. The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of May. In 2026 it was April 28, 2026, earlier than usual.
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.
Which lakes near Lahontan Reservoir were stocked more recently?: American Flat Wash (26.5 mi) and Truckee River at Lockwood Park (27.1 mi) were stocked more recently.

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How Lahontan Reservoir is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of May. In 2026 it was April 28, 2026, earlier than usual.

American Flat Wash (26.5 mi) and Truckee River at Lockwood Park (27.1 mi) were stocked more recently.

Fish at Lahontan Reservoir

Fishing Lahontan Reservoir is most likely to be for Wiper. Wiper accounts for 6 of 8 plants on record, ahead of Walleye.

Wiper 6 plants

Plants: 6 of 8
Last stocked: October 8, 2025
Average length: 6.8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Wiper guide.

Walleye 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 8
Last stocked: April 28, 2026
Average length: 0.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Fish stocked per year

1,264,0002022
1,9502023
3,4192024
2,4822025
350,0002026

Stocking history

All species Walleye Wiper

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
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

Species stocked here

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