Squaw Valley/ Creek Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Squaw Valley/ Creek Reservoir has Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Channel Catfish on the stocking report. It is stocked about 3.6 times a year since 2022, most often in April and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.

Last stocked

June 9, 2026

Plants on record

18

Since 2022

Species recorded

3

Average size

8.7 in

Elevation

4,443 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Squaw Valley/ Creek Reservoir?
Fishing Squaw Valley/ Creek Reservoir is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 9 of 18 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 18, 2026, averaging 9.7 in. Brown Trout was last stocked June 9, 2026, averaging 9.8 in. Channel Catfish was last stocked May 13, 2026, averaging 5 in.
When is Squaw Valley/ Creek Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked June 9, 2026. It is stocked about 3.6 times a year since 2022, most often in April and October. The first plant of the year usually falls in the third week of April. In 2026 it was March 18, 2026, earlier than usual.
How big are the fish stocked at Squaw Valley/ Creek Reservoir?
Stocked fish average 8.7 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.7 in. Brown Trout average 9.8 in. Channel Catfish average 5 in.
Which lakes near Squaw Valley/ Creek Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Boulder Reservoir (37.7 mi) was stocked more recently. Boulder Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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How Squaw Valley/ Creek Reservoir is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the third week of April. In 2026 it was March 18, 2026, earlier than usual.

Boulder Reservoir (37.7 mi) was stocked more recently. Boulder Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Squaw Valley/ Creek Reservoir

Fishing Squaw Valley/ Creek Reservoir is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 9 of 18 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout and one more.

Rainbow Trout 9 plants
Plants
9 of 18
Last stocked
March 18, 2026
Average length
9.7 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Brown Trout 5 plants
Plants
5 of 18
Last stocked
June 9, 2026
Average length
9.8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Brown Trout guide.

Channel Catfish 4 plants
Plants
4 of 18
Last stocked
May 13, 2026
Average length
5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 5,0082022
  • 7,9922023
  • 7,0092024
  • 6,0662025
  • 4,9852026

Stocking history

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Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 9, 2026 Brown Trout 932 10.2 in report
May 13, 2026 Channel Catfish 2,000 4 in report
March 18, 2026 Rainbow Trout 2,053 8.6 in report
October 17, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,000 10.3 in report
June 17, 2025 Brown Trout 1,005 9.1 in report
May 29, 2025 Channel Catfish 2,000 4 in report
March 18, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,061 9.2 in report
October 15, 2024 Rainbow Trout 996 11.5 in report
May 23, 2024 Channel Catfish 2,997 6 in report
April 19, 2024 Rainbow Trout 1,980 9.7 in report
April 19, 2024 Brown Trout 1,036 9.5 in report
October 23, 2023 Rainbow Trout 997 9.4 in report
June 7, 2023 Channel Catfish 3,000 6 in report
April 27, 2023 Brown Trout 1,002 10.6 in report
April 27, 2023 Rainbow Trout 2,993 9.6 in report
October 20, 2022 Rainbow Trout 1,001 9.6 in report
April 14, 2022 Rainbow Trout 3,002 9 in report
April 14, 2022 Brown Trout 1,005 9.8 in report
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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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