Mesquite Pond fishing

Mesquite Pond fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish on a community pond. It is stocked about 3.7 times a year since 2021, most often in January and December. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.

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Last stocked
February 3, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
22
Since 2021
Species recorded
2
Average size
12.7 in
Elevation
1,573 ft

Fish at Mesquite Pond

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 13 plants · last February 3, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked February 3, 2026 · avg 9.4 in · 13 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Channel Catfish Stocked · 9 plants · last October 3, 2025 Best: dusk, night

Last stocked October 3, 2025 · avg 17.5 in · 9 plants

Best: dusk, night

Channel Catfish species guide

How Mesquite Pond is stocked

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.

Boulder City Pond (72.2 mi), Floyd Lamb Park Pond (73.8 mi), Lorenzi Park Pond (74.8 mi), and Sunset Park Pond (76.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Boulder City Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish, Floyd Lamb Park Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish, Lorenzi Park Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish, and Sunset Park Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish.

Fish stocked in 2021

705

Fish stocked in 2022

2,881

Fish stocked in 2023

2,412

Fish stocked in 2024

2,046

Fish stocked in 2025

3,066

Fish stocked in 2026

1,411

Stocking history

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
February 3, 2026Rainbow Trout1,4118.2 inreport
December 2, 2025Rainbow Trout1,4459 inreport
October 3, 2025Channel Catfish4218.6 inreport
August 26, 2025Channel Catfish5118 inreport
June 3, 2025Channel Catfish5017.8 inreport
April 11, 2025Channel Catfish8616 inreport
January 28, 2025Rainbow Trout1,39210 inreport
November 25, 2024Rainbow Trout1,4209.6 inreport
October 19, 2024Channel Catfish5718 inreport
August 24, 2024Channel Catfish4419 inreport
July 5, 2024Channel Catfish6317 inreport
April 25, 2024Channel Catfish7716.4 inreport
March 27, 2024Rainbow Trout3858.7 inreport
December 18, 2023Rainbow Trout9969.1 inreport
March 2, 2023Rainbow Trout70510.2 inreport
January 30, 2023Rainbow Trout7119.9 inreport
December 19, 2022Rainbow Trout69810.4 inreport
November 21, 2022Rainbow Trout7109.9 inreport
October 29, 2022Channel Catfish6616.25 inreport
February 23, 2022Rainbow Trout7079.3 inreport
January 11, 2022Rainbow Trout7009.3 inreport
December 20, 2021Rainbow Trout7059.1 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
community pond
Nearest town
Mesquite, NV
Facilities
restrooms

In the City of Mesquite's Hafen Park, 450 W Hafen Lane. The pond is about 2 acres with a 12-ft maximum depth and a footbridge to an island. The park has covered pavilions, a shaded playground and restrooms. No camping at the park; Mesquite has commercial RV parks.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Nevada Department of Wildlife before you go.

Nearest lakes

Beaver Dam Wash 50.1 mi last stocked May 1, 2025 Boulder City Pond 72.2 mi last stocked June 30, 2026 Floyd Lamb Park Pond 73.8 mi last stocked June 13, 2026 Lorenzi Park Pond 74.8 mi last stocked June 13, 2026 Sunset Park Pond 76.6 mi last stocked June 13, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Mesquite Pond?

Fishing Mesquite Pond usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 13 of 22 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish. Rainbow Trout was last stocked February 3, 2026, averaging 9.4 in. Channel Catfish was last stocked October 3, 2025, averaging 17.5 in.

When is Mesquite Pond stocked?

Last stocked February 3, 2026. It is stocked about 3.7 times a year since 2021, most often in January and December.

How big are the fish stocked at Mesquite Pond?

Stocked fish average 12.7 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.4 in. Channel Catfish average 17.5 in.

How do you get on Mesquite Pond?

The nearest town is Mesquite, NV. Facilities include restrooms. In the City of Mesquite's Hafen Park, 450 W Hafen Lane. The pond is about 2 acres with a 12-ft maximum depth and a footbridge to an island. The park has covered pavilions, a shaded playground and restrooms. No camping at the park; Mesquite has commercial RV parks.

Which lakes near Mesquite Pond were stocked more recently?

Boulder City Pond (72.2 mi), Floyd Lamb Park Pond (73.8 mi), Lorenzi Park Pond (74.8 mi), and Sunset Park Pond (76.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Boulder City Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish, Floyd Lamb Park Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish, Lorenzi Park Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish, and Sunset Park Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish.

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