Rainbow Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last May 14, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Thomas Creek fishing
Thomas Creek fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout on a river section. Also recorded: Brook Trout. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2022, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout.
- Last stocked
- May 14, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 4
- Since 2022
- Species stocked
- 1 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 9 in
- Elevation
- 4,533.9 ft
Fish at Thomas Creek
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last May 14, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Brook Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brook Trout species guideHow Thomas Creek is stocked
No plants recorded in 2023 and 2025.
Fish stocked in 2022
303
Fish stocked in 2024
1,713
Fish stocked in 2026
691
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 691 | 8.7 in | report |
| July 7, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 768 | 8.7 in | report |
| June 26, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 945 | 9.3 in | report |
| June 17, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 303 | 9.4 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Reno, NV
- Facilities
- camping
Runs down the east side of the Carson Range north of the Mount Rose Highway (SR 431) through a mix of Forest Service and private land. From Timberline Drive, continue about half a mile past Whites Creek Road; the road turns west along the creek. Near US 395 it is channelized, poor trout water.
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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 Thomas Creek?
Fishing Thomas Creek usually means Rainbow Trout. All 4 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 14, 2026, averaging 9 in. Brook Trout is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Thomas Creek stocked?
Last stocked May 14, 2026. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2022, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 2023 and 2025.
How big are the fish stocked at Thomas Creek?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Thomas Creek average 9 in.
How do you get on Thomas Creek?
The nearest town is Reno, NV. Facilities include camping. Runs down the east side of the Carson Range north of the Mount Rose Highway (SR 431) through a mix of Forest Service and private land. From Timberline Drive, continue about half a mile past Whites Creek Road; the road turns west along the creek. Near US 395 it is channelized, poor trout water.
Which lakes near Thomas Creek were stocked more recently?
Truckee River at Idlewild Park (6.4 mi) was stocked more recently.