Channel Catfish Stocked · 3 plants · last May 29, 2025 Best: dusk, night Washoe Lake fishing
Washoe Lake fishing has Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass on the stocking report. Also recorded: White Bass, Sacramento Perch, White Crappie, Brown Bullhead, Common Carp, and Wiper. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2023, most often in May and June. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish and Brown Bullhead, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Common Carp, and Wiper, and dawn, dusk, and night for White Bass and White Crappie.
- Last stocked
- May 29, 2025
- · Channel Catfish
- Plants on record
- 4
- Since 2023
- Species stocked
- 2 (+6 also recorded)
- Average size
- 4.6 in
- Elevation
- 5,032.2 ft
Fish at Washoe Lake
Channel Catfish Stocked · 3 plants · last May 29, 2025 Best: dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 1 plant · last May 23, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk 
White Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
White Bass species guide Sacramento Perch Confirmed present
White Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
White Crappie species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide
Common Carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Common Carp species guide
Wiper Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Wiper species guideHow Washoe Lake is stocked
Wilson Common Pond (2.1 mi), Davis Creek Pond (2.9 mi), Hobart Reservoir (6.2 mi), and Marilyn’s Pond (6.9 mi) were stocked more recently.
Fish stocked in 2023
800
Fish stocked in 2024
1,750
Fish stocked in 2025
2,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2025 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | 6 in | report |
| May 23, 2024 | Largemouth Bass | 750 | 4 in | report |
| May 23, 2024 | Channel Catfish | 1,000 | 4 in | report |
| June 7, 2023 | Channel Catfish | 800 | 4.5 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Carson City, NV
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms
Washoe Lake State Park is off East Lake Blvd from US 395 (I-580). The main boat launch is at the lake's southeast corner; a smaller north launch is at the south end of Lakeshore Drive. State Parks names Little Washoe, South Beach and North Ramp as the best shore-fishing spots.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Nevada Department of Wildlife before you go.
About Washoe Lake
Nearest lakes
Public land at Washoe Lake
Washoe Lake is 0.6 miles outside the edge of Washoe Lake State Park.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Washoe Lake?
Fishing Washoe Lake usually means Channel Catfish: Channel Catfish accounts for 3 of 4 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass. Channel Catfish was last stocked May 29, 2025, averaging 4.8 in. Largemouth Bass was last stocked May 23, 2024, averaging 4 in. White Bass, Sacramento Perch, White Crappie, and Brown Bullhead, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Washoe Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 29, 2025. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2023, most often in May and June.
How big are the fish stocked at Washoe Lake?
Stocked fish average 4.6 in. Channel Catfish average 4.8 in. Largemouth Bass average 4 in.
How do you get on Washoe Lake?
The nearest town is Carson City, NV. Facilities include camping and restrooms. Washoe Lake State Park is off East Lake Blvd from US 395 (I-580). The main boat launch is at the lake's southeast corner; a smaller north launch is at the south end of Lakeshore Drive. State Parks names Little Washoe, South Beach and North Ramp as the best shore-fishing spots.
Which lakes near Washoe Lake were stocked more recently?
Wilson Common Pond (2.1 mi), Davis Creek Pond (2.9 mi), Hobart Reservoir (6.2 mi), and Marilyn’s Pond (6.9 mi) were stocked more recently.