Lake Tahoe – Zephyr Cove fishing

Fishing at Lake Tahoe – Zephyr Cove has Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 4.4 times a year since 2022, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

June 23, 2026

Plants on record

22

Since 2022

Species recorded

2

Average size

9.7 in

Elevation

6,234.6 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Lake Tahoe – Zephyr Cove?
Fishing Lake Tahoe – Zephyr Cove is most likely to be for Cutthroat Trout. Cutthroat Trout accounts for 21 of 22 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked June 23, 2026, averaging 9.8 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked July 31, 2023, averaging 9.6 in.
When is Lake Tahoe – Zephyr Cove stocked?
Last stocked June 23, 2026. It is stocked about 4.4 times a year since 2022, most often in June and July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of June. In 2026 it was June 4, 2026, about when it usually is.
How big are the fish stocked at Lake Tahoe – Zephyr Cove?
Stocked fish average 9.7 in. Cutthroat Trout average 9.8 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.6 in.
Which lakes near Lake Tahoe – Zephyr Cove were stocked more recently?
Seeman Pond (10.6 mi), Baily Fishing Pond (11.8 mi), Lake Tahoe – Sand Harbor (13.2 mi), and Mitch Park Pond (13.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Seeman Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Baily Fishing Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Lake Tahoe – Sand Harbor is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout, and Mitch Park Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

How Lake Tahoe – Zephyr Cove is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of June. In 2026 it was June 4, 2026, about when it usually is.

Seeman Pond (10.6 mi), Baily Fishing Pond (11.8 mi), Lake Tahoe – Sand Harbor (13.2 mi), and Mitch Park Pond (13.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Seeman Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Baily Fishing Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Lake Tahoe – Sand Harbor is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout, and Mitch Park Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Lake Tahoe – Zephyr Cove

Fishing Lake Tahoe – Zephyr Cove is most likely to be for Cutthroat Trout. Cutthroat Trout accounts for 21 of 22 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout.

Cutthroat Trout 21 plants
Plants
21 of 22
Last stocked
June 23, 2026
Average length
9.8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Cutthroat Trout guide.

Rainbow Trout 1 plant
Plants
1 of 22
Last stocked
July 31, 2023
Average length
9.6 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 4,8572022
  • 18,5062023
  • 10,9662024
  • 23,6872025
  • 19,0502026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 22 plants Showing 22 plants

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 23, 2026 Cutthroat Trout 1,044 11.1 in report
June 23, 2026 Cutthroat Trout 3,071 10.7 in report
June 18, 2026 Cutthroat Trout 4,995 9.4 in report
June 11, 2026 Cutthroat Trout 6,203 9.7 in report
June 4, 2026 Cutthroat Trout 3,737 10.2 in report
July 15, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 4,537 9.4 in report
July 15, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 1,214 10.8 in report
July 10, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 946 10.4 in report
July 10, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 3,969 9.8 in report
July 3, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 3,389 10.5 in report
June 17, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 3,779 10 in report
June 17, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 1,292 10 in report
June 4, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 1,143 9.5 in report
June 4, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 3,418 9.5 in report
June 18, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 5,858 9 in report
June 6, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 5,108 9.1 in report
July 31, 2023 Rainbow Trout 1,054 9.6 in report
June 29, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 7,050 9 in report
June 22, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 5,813 9.2 in report
June 8, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 4,589 9 in report
June 14, 2022 Cutthroat Trout 3,559 8 in report
June 14, 2022 Cutthroat Trout 1,298 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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