How big are the fish stocked at Lake Tahoe – Cave Rock?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Lake Tahoe – Cave Rock average 9.9 in.

Lake Tahoe – Cave Rock fishing

Fishing at Lake Tahoe – Cave Rock has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 2.3 times a year since 2022, most often in May and July. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

July 29, 2025

Plants on record

Since 2022

Species recorded

Average size

9.9 in

Elevation

6,271.9 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Lake Tahoe – Cave Rock?: Fishing Lake Tahoe – Cave Rock is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. All 9 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked July 29, 2025, averaging 9.9 in.
When is Lake Tahoe – Cave Rock stocked?: Last stocked July 29, 2025. It is stocked about 2.3 times a year since 2022, most often in May and July. No plants recorded in 2023.
How big are the fish stocked at Lake Tahoe – Cave Rock?: Rainbow Trout stocked at Lake Tahoe – Cave Rock average 9.9 in.
Which lakes near Lake Tahoe – Cave Rock were stocked more recently?: Lake Tahoe – Zephyr Cove (2.4 mi), Baily Fishing Pond (10.4 mi), and Lake Tahoe – Sand Harbor (10.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Tahoe – Zephyr Cove is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Baily Fishing Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Lake Tahoe – Sand Harbor is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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How Lake Tahoe – Cave Rock is stocked

No plants recorded in 2023.

Lake Tahoe – Zephyr Cove (2.4 mi), Baily Fishing Pond (10.4 mi), and Lake Tahoe – Sand Harbor (10.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Tahoe – Zephyr Cove is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Baily Fishing Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Lake Tahoe – Sand Harbor is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Lake Tahoe – Cave Rock

Fishing Lake Tahoe – Cave Rock is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. All 9 plants on record are Rainbow Trout.

Rainbow Trout 9 plants

Plants: 9 of 9
Last stocked: July 29, 2025
Average length: 9.9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

2,4642022
10,0932024
10,8762025

Stocking history

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 29, 2025	Rainbow Trout	1,870	8.3 in	report
July 29, 2025	Rainbow Trout	3,668	9.2 in	report
May 6, 2025	Rainbow Trout	5,338	10.4 in	report
July 29, 2024	Rainbow Trout	1,792	10.4 in	report
July 29, 2024	Rainbow Trout	504	10 in	report
July 29, 2024	Rainbow Trout	275	10.4 in	report
July 11, 2024	Rainbow Trout	3,562	9.7 in	report
June 27, 2024	Rainbow Trout	3,960	10.1 in	report
July 18, 2022	Rainbow Trout	2,464	10.4 in	report

Species stocked here

Rainbow Trout (9)

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