Rainbow Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last April 13, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Rancho San Rafael Pond fishing
Rancho San Rafael Pond fishing 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
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 5
- Since 2022
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 9.7 in
- Elevation
- 4,613.1 ft
Fish at Rancho San Rafael Pond
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last April 13, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk How Rancho San Rafael Pond is stocked
Truckee River at Idlewild Park (1.7 mi) and Truckee River at Rock Park (3.5 mi) were stocked more recently.
Fish stocked in 2022
502
Fish stocked in 2023
500
Fish stocked in 2024
492
Fish stocked in 2025
490
Fish stocked in 2026
510
Stocking history
| 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 |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Reno, NV
Also called Herman's Pond, it is the fishing pond inside Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, Washoe County's largest park at 580 acres, off North Sierra Street in northwest Reno. The park has picnic areas, pavilions, a playground, and 16 miles of trails.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Nevada Department of Wildlife before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Rancho San Rafael Pond?
Fishing Rancho San Rafael Pond usually means 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.
How big are the fish stocked at Rancho San Rafael Pond?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Rancho San Rafael Pond average 9.7 in.
How do you get on Rancho San Rafael Pond?
The nearest town is Reno, NV. Also called Herman's Pond, it is the fishing pond inside Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, Washoe County's largest park at 580 acres, off North Sierra Street in northwest Reno. The park has picnic areas, pavilions, a playground, and 16 miles of trails.
Which lakes near Rancho San Rafael Pond were stocked more recently?
Truckee River at Idlewild Park (1.7 mi) and Truckee River at Rock Park (3.5 mi) were stocked more recently.