Tonkin Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Tonkin Reservoir has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about once a year since 2022, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

May 30, 2026

Plants on record

5

Since 2022

Species recorded

1

Average size

9.1 in

Elevation

6,476 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Tonkin Reservoir?
Fishing Tonkin Reservoir is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. All 5 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 30, 2026, averaging 9.1 in.
When is Tonkin Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked May 30, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 2022, most often in April and May. The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of April. In 2026 it was May 30, 2026, later than usual.
How big are the fish stocked at Tonkin Reservoir?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Tonkin Reservoir average 9.1 in.

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How Tonkin Reservoir is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of April. In 2026 it was May 30, 2026, later than usual.

Fish at Tonkin Reservoir

Fishing Tonkin Reservoir is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. All 5 plants on record are Rainbow Trout.

Rainbow Trout 5 plants
Plants
5 of 5
Last stocked
May 30, 2026
Average length
9.1 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 1,0032022
  • 9762023
  • 5142024
  • 5342025
  • 8002026

Stocking history

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 30, 2026 Rainbow Trout 800 8.7 in report
April 24, 2025 Rainbow Trout 534 9.4 in report
April 25, 2024 Rainbow Trout 514 9 in report
May 25, 2023 Rainbow Trout 976 8.8 in report
April 19, 2022 Rainbow Trout 1,003 9.4 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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