Virginia Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Virginia Lake?

Fishing Virginia Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 5 of 7 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked October 14, 2025, averaging 9.7 in. Channel Catfish was last stocked June 7, 2023, averaging 4.5 in. Cutbow was last stocked October 2, 2023, averaging 9.6 in.

When is Virginia Lake stocked?

Last stocked October 14, 2025. It is stocked about 2.3 times a year since 2023, most often in June and October.

How big are the fish stocked at Virginia Lake?

Stocked fish average 9 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.7 in. Channel Catfish average 4.5 in. Cutbow average 9.6 in.

Which lakes near Virginia Lake were stocked more recently?

Truckee River at Idlewild Park (2 mi), Truckee River at Rock Park (2.6 mi), Rancho San Rafael Pond (3.1 mi), Paradise Park Pond (3.2 mi), and Sparks Marina (4.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Rancho San Rafael Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Paradise Park Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish, and Sparks Marina is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish.

How Virginia Lake is stocked

Truckee River at Idlewild Park (2 mi), Truckee River at Rock Park (2.6 mi), Rancho San Rafael Pond (3.1 mi), Paradise Park Pond (3.2 mi), and Sparks Marina (4.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Rancho San Rafael Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Paradise Park Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish, and Sparks Marina is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish.