Little Washoe Lake fishing

Little Washoe Lake fishing: not stocked since June 21, 2023. It was stocked with Largemouth Bass. Also recorded: White Bass, White Crappie, Channel Catfish, Bullhead Catfish, Wiper, Sacramento Perch, and 1 more. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Wiper, and Common Carp, dawn, dusk, and night for White Bass and White Crappie, and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.

Little Washoe Lake
Photo: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
Last stocked
June 21, 2023
· Largemouth Bass
Plants on record
2
Since 2023
Species stocked
1 (+7 also recorded)
Average size
2.8 in
Elevation
5,031.9 ft

Fish at Little Washoe Lake

1 stocked · 7 confirmed present

Largemouth Bass Stocked · 2 plants · last June 21, 2023 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 21, 2023 · avg 2.8 in · 2 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth Bass species guide

How Little Washoe Lake is stocked

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.

Davis Creek Pond (2.4 mi), Marilyn’s Pond (3.9 mi), Galena Creek (4 mi), Washoe Lake (4.2 mi), and Wilson Common Pond (4.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Washoe Lake is also stocked with Largemouth Bass.

Stocking history

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 21, 2023Largemouth Bass6351 inreport
June 21, 2023Largemouth Bass694.5 inreport

Access and facts

Facilities
restrooms

Little Washoe is the north end of Washoe Lake State Park, at the north end of East Lake Blvd off US 395 (I-580) between Reno and Carson City. It has its own boat ramp with trailer parking, a day-use area with restrooms and beach, and State Parks rates it an excellent shore-fishing spot.

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 Little Washoe Lake

Photo of Little Washoe Lake
Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0

Nearest lakes

Public land at Little Washoe Lake

Little Washoe Lake is inside Washoe Lake State Park.

Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.

Common questions

What fish are at Little Washoe Lake?

Fishing Little Washoe Lake usually means Largemouth Bass. All 2 plants on record are Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass was last stocked June 21, 2023, averaging 2.8 in. White Bass, White Crappie, Channel Catfish, and Bullhead Catfish, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Little Washoe Lake stocked?

Not stocked since June 21, 2023.

How big are the fish stocked at Little Washoe Lake?

Largemouth Bass stocked at Little Washoe Lake average 2.8 in.

How do you get on Little Washoe Lake?

Facilities include restrooms. Little Washoe is the north end of Washoe Lake State Park, at the north end of East Lake Blvd off US 395 (I-580) between Reno and Carson City. It has its own boat ramp with trailer parking, a day-use area with restrooms and beach, and State Parks rates it an excellent shore-fishing spot.

Which lakes near Little Washoe Lake were stocked more recently?

Davis Creek Pond (2.4 mi), Marilyn’s Pond (3.9 mi), Galena Creek (4 mi), Washoe Lake (4.2 mi), and Wilson Common Pond (4.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Washoe Lake is also stocked with Largemouth Bass.

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