Wall Canyon Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Wall Canyon Reservoir has Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Cutbow on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2022, most often in April and October. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

April 6, 2026

Plants on record

8

Since 2022

Species recorded

3

Average size

9.8 in

Elevation

5,133.7 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Wall Canyon Reservoir?
Fishing Wall Canyon Reservoir is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 6 of 8 plants on record, ahead of Cutbow and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 6, 2026, averaging 9.8 in. Cutbow was last stocked September 25, 2023, averaging 9.5 in. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked October 25, 2022, averaging 10.1 in.
When is Wall Canyon Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked April 6, 2026. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2022, most often in April and October. The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of April. In 2026 it was April 6, 2026, earlier than usual.
How big are the fish stocked at Wall Canyon Reservoir?
Stocked fish average 9.8 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.8 in. Cutbow average 9.5 in. Cutthroat Trout average 10.1 in.
Which lakes near Wall Canyon Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Mountain View Pond (0.9 mi), Boulder Reservoir (12.9 mi), Squaw Valley/ Creek Reservoir (27.9 mi), Catnip Reservoir (54.9 mi), and Knott Creek Reservoir (63.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Mountain View Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Boulder Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Squaw Valley/ Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Catnip Reservoir is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout, and Knott Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutbow.

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How Wall Canyon Reservoir is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of April. In 2026 it was April 6, 2026, earlier than usual.

Mountain View Pond (0.9 mi), Boulder Reservoir (12.9 mi), Squaw Valley/ Creek Reservoir (27.9 mi), Catnip Reservoir (54.9 mi), and Knott Creek Reservoir (63.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Mountain View Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Boulder Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Squaw Valley/ Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Catnip Reservoir is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout, and Knott Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutbow.

Fish at Wall Canyon Reservoir

Fishing Wall Canyon Reservoir is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 6 of 8 plants on record, ahead of Cutbow and one more.

Rainbow Trout 6 plants
Plants
6 of 8
Last stocked
April 6, 2026
Average length
9.8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Cutbow 1 plant
Plants
1 of 8
Last stocked
September 25, 2023
Average length
9.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Cutbow guide.

Cutthroat Trout 1 plant
Plants
1 of 8
Last stocked
October 25, 2022
Average length
10.1 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Cutthroat Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 5,4652022
  • 3,9992023
  • 1,9792024
  • 1,9952025
  • 2,0402026

Stocking history

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 6, 2026 Rainbow Trout 2,040 9.9 in report
April 30, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,995 9.6 in report
April 17, 2024 Rainbow Trout 1,979 9.7 in report
September 25, 2023 Cutbow 1,991 9.5 in report
May 3, 2023 Rainbow Trout 2,008 9.7 in report
October 25, 2022 Cutthroat Trout 1,440 10.1 in report
October 25, 2022 Rainbow Trout 2,025 9.7 in report
April 5, 2022 Rainbow Trout 2,000 10.1 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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