Rainbow Trout Stocked · 10 plants · last April 12, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk Ruby Lake fishing
Ruby Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Cutthroat Trout. It is stocked about 3.7 times a year since 2022, most often in April and October. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout, and Largemouth Bass and dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout and Brown Trout.
- Last stocked
- April 12, 2024
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 11
- Since 2022
- Species stocked
- 2 (+4 also recorded)
- Average size
- 9.1 in
Fish at Ruby Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 10 plants · last April 12, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk 
Tiger Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last May 2, 2023 Best: dawn, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Brook Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brook Trout species guide
Brown Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brown Trout species guide
Cutthroat Trout Confirmed present How Ruby Lake is stocked
Fish stocked in 2022
10,945
Fish stocked in 2023
14,908
Fish stocked in 2024
1,849
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 12, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 403 | 10.3 in | report |
| April 9, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,446 | 10.1 in | report |
| October 13, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,069 | 8.1 in | report |
| October 12, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 707 | 8.1 in | report |
| October 4, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 7,170 | 8.1 in | report |
| May 2, 2023 | Tiger Trout | 1,538 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 2, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,404 | 9.3 in | report |
| April 21, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 3,020 | 9.4 in | report |
| October 6, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 688 | 9.7 in | report |
| October 5, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 7,254 | 9.6 in | report |
| March 24, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 3,003 | 8.8 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Elko, NV
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, cleaning station
Spring-fed marsh on Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge, about 50 miles southeast of Elko via Hwy 228 and Harrison Pass, or Secret Pass in winter. Trailered boats launch at the Main and Narciss boat landings. Dikes are fished from shore, and float tubes are allowed near the landings and Unit 21.
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About Ruby Lake
Nearest lakes
No other lakes on record in Nevada yet.
Common questions
What fish are at Ruby Lake?
Fishing Ruby Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 10 of 11 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 12, 2024, averaging 9.1 in. Tiger Trout was last stocked May 2, 2023, averaging 8.9 in. Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Cutthroat Trout are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Ruby Lake stocked?
Last stocked April 12, 2024. It is stocked about 3.7 times a year since 2022, most often in April and October.
How big are the fish stocked at Ruby Lake?
Stocked fish average 9.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.1 in. Tiger Trout average 8.9 in.
How do you get on Ruby Lake?
The nearest town is Elko, NV. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and cleaning station. Spring-fed marsh on Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge, about 50 miles southeast of Elko via Hwy 228 and Harrison Pass, or Secret Pass in winter. Trailered boats launch at the Main and Narciss boat landings. Dikes are fished from shore, and float tubes are allowed near the landings and Unit 21.