When is Rancho San Rafael Pond stocked?

Last stocked April 13, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 2022, most often in March and April. The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of March. In 2026 it was April 13, 2026, later than usual.

How big are the fish stocked at Rancho San Rafael Pond?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Rancho San Rafael Pond average 9.7 in.

Rancho San Rafael Pond fishing

Fishing at Rancho San Rafael Pond has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about once a year since 2022, most often in March and April. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

April 13, 2026

Plants on record

Since 2022

Species recorded

Average size

9.7 in

Elevation

4,613.1 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Rancho San Rafael Pond?: Fishing Rancho San Rafael Pond is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. All 5 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 13, 2026, averaging 9.7 in.
When is Rancho San Rafael Pond stocked?: Last stocked April 13, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 2022, most often in March and April. The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of March. In 2026 it was April 13, 2026, later than usual.
How big are the fish stocked at Rancho San Rafael Pond?: Rainbow Trout stocked at Rancho San Rafael Pond average 9.7 in.
Which lakes near Rancho San Rafael Pond were stocked more recently?: Truckee River at Idlewild Park (1.7 mi), Truckee River at Rock Park (3.5 mi), Sparks Marina (4.8 mi), and Battle Born Pond (7.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Sparks Marina is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Battle Born Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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How Rancho San Rafael Pond is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of March. In 2026 it was April 13, 2026, later than usual.

Truckee River at Idlewild Park (1.7 mi), Truckee River at Rock Park (3.5 mi), Sparks Marina (4.8 mi), and Battle Born Pond (7.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Sparks Marina is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Battle Born Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Rancho San Rafael Pond

Fishing Rancho San Rafael Pond is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. All 5 plants on record are Rainbow Trout.

Rainbow Trout 5 plants

Plants: 5 of 5
Last stocked: April 13, 2026
Average length: 9.7 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

5022022
5002023
4922024
4902025
5102026

Stocking history

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
April 13, 2026	Rainbow Trout	510	9.9 in	report
April 25, 2025	Rainbow Trout	490	9.6 in	report
March 22, 2024	Rainbow Trout	492	9.6 in	report
March 24, 2023	Rainbow Trout	500	9.8 in	report
March 9, 2022	Rainbow Trout	502	9.6 in	report

Species stocked here

Rainbow Trout (5)

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