Lake Tahoe – Sand Harbor fishing

Fishing at Lake Tahoe – Sand Harbor has Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 11 times a year since 2022, most often in July and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

August 4, 2026

Plants on record

55

Since 2022

Species recorded

2

Average size

10 in

Elevation

6,233.7 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Lake Tahoe – Sand Harbor?
Fishing Lake Tahoe – Sand Harbor is most likely to be for Cutthroat Trout. Cutthroat Trout accounts for 52 of 55 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked August 4, 2026, averaging 10 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 19, 2026, averaging 9.8 in.
When is Lake Tahoe – Sand Harbor stocked?
Last stocked August 4, 2026. It is stocked about 11 times a year since 2022, most often in July and August. The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of June. In 2026 it was May 5, 2026, earlier than usual.
How big are the fish stocked at Lake Tahoe – Sand Harbor?
Stocked fish average 10 in. Cutthroat Trout average 10 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.8 in.
Which lakes near Lake Tahoe – Sand Harbor were stocked more recently?
Wilson Common Pond (6.9 mi) and Baily Fishing Pond (9.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Wilson Common Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Baily Fishing Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

How Lake Tahoe – Sand Harbor is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of June. In 2026 it was May 5, 2026, earlier than usual.

Wilson Common Pond (6.9 mi) and Baily Fishing Pond (9.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Wilson Common Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Baily Fishing Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Lake Tahoe – Sand Harbor

Fishing Lake Tahoe – Sand Harbor is most likely to be for Cutthroat Trout. Cutthroat Trout accounts for 52 of 55 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout.

Cutthroat Trout 52 plants
Plants
52 of 55
Last stocked
August 4, 2026
Average length
10 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Cutthroat Trout guide.

Rainbow Trout 3 plants
Plants
3 of 55
Last stocked
May 19, 2026
Average length
9.8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 24,2342022
  • 25,1192023
  • 37,9812024
  • 26,3132025
  • 40,0352026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 55 plants Showing 55 plants

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
August 4, 2026 Cutthroat Trout 4,139 9.1 in report
July 30, 2026 Cutthroat Trout 5,722 9.1 in report
July 23, 2026 Cutthroat Trout 4,924 9.4 in report
July 21, 2026 Cutthroat Trout 5,192 10.2 in report
July 16, 2026 Cutthroat Trout 4,110 10.4 in report
July 9, 2026 Cutthroat Trout 6,872 9.1 in report
May 19, 2026 Rainbow Trout 4,554 9.8 in report
May 5, 2026 Rainbow Trout 4,522 10.2 in report
August 14, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 1,452 9.7 in report
August 14, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 3,002 10.4 in report
July 31, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 5,301 9 in report
July 24, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 1,550 10 in report
July 24, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 4,822 9.2 in report
July 22, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 1,364 9.8 in report
July 22, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 4,061 9.8 in report
July 17, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 3,568 10 in report
July 17, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 1,193 10 in report
September 5, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 1,825 12.4 in report
August 29, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 1,046 11 in report
August 27, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 2,906 10.2 in report
August 27, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 1,239 10 in report
August 22, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 1,240 10 in report
August 22, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 4,185 10 in report
August 20, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 3,720 10 in report
August 14, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 5 12 in report
August 7, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 3,304 10.2 in report
July 30, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 3,506 11 in report
July 25, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 882 10.9 in report
July 25, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 2,383 11.3 in report
July 23, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 2,269 12 in report
July 23, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 1,394 9.5 in report
July 18, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 3,720 9.7 in report
July 11, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 1,260 9.7 in report
July 11, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 3,097 10.4 in report
August 25, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 306 12 in report
August 23, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 810 12 in report
August 3, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 1,100 10 in report
August 3, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 2,783 10.2 in report
August 2, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 1,160 10 in report
July 27, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 1,456 9.4 in report
July 25, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 1,481 9.4 in report
July 21, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 1,481 9.4 in report
July 19, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 953 9.4 in report
July 19, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 558 9.3 in report
July 18, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 1,484 9.3 in report
July 11, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 6,334 9 in report
June 28, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 1,688 9 in report
June 1, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 3,525 9 in report
August 23, 2022 Rainbow Trout 2,045 9.4 in report
August 18, 2022 Cutthroat Trout 5,000 9.4 in report
July 23, 2022 Cutthroat Trout 1,400 9.4 in report
July 23, 2022 Cutthroat Trout 5,400 8.6 in report
July 14, 2022 Cutthroat Trout 6,441 9.1 in report
June 14, 2022 Cutthroat Trout 3,223 8.4 in report
June 14, 2022 Cutthroat Trout 725 10.5 in report
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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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