Spaulding Pond fishing

Fishing at Spaulding Pond has Rainbow Trout, Cutbow, Tiger Trout, and Brown Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.8 times a year since 2022, most often in April and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout.

Last stocked

June 4, 2026

Plants on record

9

Since 2022

Species recorded

4

Average size

9.3 in

Elevation

5,422.9 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Spaulding Pond?
Fishing Spaulding Pond is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 4 of 9 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Trout and 2 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 22, 2025, averaging 9.5 in. Tiger Trout was last stocked June 4, 2026, averaging 8.6 in. Brown Trout was last stocked June 4, 2026, averaging 10.3 in. Cutbow was last stocked October 4, 2023, averaging 9.4 in.
When is Spaulding Pond stocked?
Last stocked June 4, 2026. It is stocked about 1.8 times a year since 2022, most often in April and June. The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of April. In 2026 it was June 4, 2026, later than usual.
How big are the fish stocked at Spaulding Pond?
Stocked fish average 9.3 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.5 in. Tiger Trout average 8.6 in. Brown Trout average 10.3 in. Cutbow average 9.4 in.
Which lakes near Spaulding Pond were stocked more recently?
James Kinney Pond (32.6 mi) and Carson River (71.8 mi) were stocked more recently. James Kinney Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Tiger Trout and Carson River is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.

How Spaulding Pond is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of April. In 2026 it was June 4, 2026, later than usual.

James Kinney Pond (32.6 mi) and Carson River (71.8 mi) were stocked more recently. James Kinney Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Tiger Trout and Carson River is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.

Fish at Spaulding Pond

Fishing Spaulding Pond is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 4 of 9 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Trout and 2 more.

Rainbow Trout 4 plants
Plants
4 of 9
Last stocked
April 22, 2025
Average length
9.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Tiger Trout 3 plants
Plants
3 of 9
Last stocked
June 4, 2026
Average length
8.6 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Tiger Trout guide.

Brown Trout 1 plant
Plants
1 of 9
Last stocked
June 4, 2026
Average length
10.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Brown Trout guide.

Cutbow 1 plant
Plants
1 of 9
Last stocked
October 4, 2023
Average length
9.4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Cutbow guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 5002022
  • 1,0022023
  • 1,2352024
  • 9892025
  • 1,0012026

Stocking history

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 4, 2026 Brown Trout 501 10.3 in report
June 4, 2026 Tiger Trout 500 9.7 in report
July 9, 2025 Tiger Trout 500 9 in report
April 22, 2025 Rainbow Trout 489 9.2 in report
October 17, 2024 Tiger Trout 535 7.1 in report
April 26, 2024 Rainbow Trout 700 9.4 in report
October 4, 2023 Cutbow 500 9.4 in report
April 25, 2023 Rainbow Trout 502 10.2 in report
April 7, 2022 Rainbow Trout 500 9 in report

Species stocked here

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

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