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.

Washoe Lake fishing

Fishing at Washoe Lake has Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass on the stocking report. 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 dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.

Last stocked

May 29, 2025

Plants on record

Since 2023

Species recorded

Average size

4.6 in

Elevation

5,032.2 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Washoe Lake?: Fishing Washoe Lake is most likely to be for 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.
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.
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), Galena Creek (6.3 mi), and Marilyn’s Pond (6.9 mi) were stocked more recently.

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How Washoe Lake is stocked

Wilson Common Pond (2.1 mi), Davis Creek Pond (2.9 mi), Hobart Reservoir (6.2 mi), Galena Creek (6.3 mi), and Marilyn’s Pond (6.9 mi) were stocked more recently.

Fish at Washoe Lake

Fishing Washoe Lake is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 3 of 4 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass.

Channel Catfish 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 4
Last stocked: May 29, 2025
Average length: 4.8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Largemouth Bass 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 4
Last stocked: May 23, 2024
Average length: 4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Fish stocked per year

8002023
1,7502024
2,0002025

Stocking history

All species Channel Catfish Largemouth Bass

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
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

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.