Truckee River at Idlewild Park fishing

Fishing at Truckee River at Idlewild Park has Cutthroat Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.8 times a year since 2022, most often in April and May.

Last stocked

May 19, 2026

Plants on record

9

Since 2022

Species recorded

1

Average size

8 in

Elevation

4,521.7 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Truckee River at Idlewild Park?
Fishing Truckee River at Idlewild Park is most likely to be for Cutthroat Trout. All 9 plants on record are Cutthroat Trout. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked May 19, 2026, averaging 8 in.
When is Truckee River at Idlewild Park stocked?
Last stocked May 19, 2026. It is stocked about 1.8 times a year since 2022, most often in April and May. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of May. In 2026 it was April 21, 2026, earlier than usual.
How big are the fish stocked at Truckee River at Idlewild Park?
Cutthroat Trout stocked at Truckee River at Idlewild Park average 8 in.
Which lakes near Truckee River at Idlewild Park were stocked more recently?
Sparks Marina (5.4 mi) was stocked more recently.

How Truckee River at Idlewild Park is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of May. In 2026 it was April 21, 2026, earlier than usual.

Sparks Marina (5.4 mi) was stocked more recently.

Fish at Truckee River at Idlewild Park

Fishing Truckee River at Idlewild Park is most likely to be for Cutthroat Trout. All 9 plants on record are Cutthroat Trout.

Cutthroat Trout 9 plants
Plants
9 of 9
Last stocked
May 19, 2026
Average length
8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Cutthroat Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 5,0322022
  • 5,6362023
  • 10,0162024
  • 10,0062025
  • 15,0062026

Stocking history

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 19, 2026 Cutthroat Trout 4,998 8.1 in report
May 5, 2026 Cutthroat Trout 5,000 8.1 in report
April 21, 2026 Cutthroat Trout 5,008 8 in report
May 1, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 5,018 8.1 in report
April 16, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 4,988 8.6 in report
May 16, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 5,016 8 in report
April 23, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 5,000 8 in report
May 11, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 5,636 8 in report
May 10, 2022 Cutthroat Trout 5,032 7.5 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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