Channel Catfish Stocked · 3 plants · last May 29, 2025 Best: dusk, night Willow Creek Reservoir fishing
Willow Creek Reservoir fishing is stocked with Channel Catfish on a reservoir. Also recorded: White Crappie and Lahontan Cutthroat Trout. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2022, most often in May and June. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish and dawn, dusk, and night for White Crappie.
- Last stocked
- May 29, 2025
- · Channel Catfish
- Plants on record
- 3
- Since 2022
- Species stocked
- 1 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 5.7 in
- Elevation
- 5,373.9 ft
Fish at Willow Creek Reservoir
Channel Catfish Stocked · 3 plants · last May 29, 2025 Best: dusk, night 
White Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
White Crappie species guide
Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Confirmed present How Willow Creek Reservoir is stocked
No plants recorded in 2024.
Fish stocked in 2022
2,000
Fish stocked in 2023
4,100
Fish stocked in 2025
1,999
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2025 | Channel Catfish | 1,999 | 6 in | report |
| June 7, 2023 | Channel Catfish | 4,100 | 5 in | report |
| May 11, 2022 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | 6 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Midas, NV
- Facilities
- camping
On the Midas Road 15 miles east of Midas, mostly compacted gravel from I-80 at Golconda. From Elko, take SR 225 and SR 226 to the Tuscarora turnoff, then 29 miles; the dirt road past Tuscarora is normally closed by winter snow. The gravel ramp only reaches the water when levels are high.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Nevada Department of Wildlife before you go.
About Willow Creek Reservoir
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Common questions
What fish are at Willow Creek Reservoir?
Fishing Willow Creek Reservoir usually means Channel Catfish. All 3 plants on record are Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish was last stocked May 29, 2025, averaging 5.7 in. White Crappie and Lahontan Cutthroat Trout are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Willow Creek Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked May 29, 2025. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2022, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 2024.
How big are the fish stocked at Willow Creek Reservoir?
Channel Catfish stocked at Willow Creek Reservoir average 5.7 in.
How do you get on Willow Creek Reservoir?
The nearest town is Midas, NV. Facilities include camping. On the Midas Road 15 miles east of Midas, mostly compacted gravel from I-80 at Golconda. From Elko, take SR 225 and SR 226 to the Tuscarora turnoff, then 29 miles; the dirt road past Tuscarora is normally closed by winter snow. The gravel ramp only reaches the water when levels are high.
Which lakes near Willow Creek Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Wilson Sink Reservoir (32.9 mi), Dorsey Reservoir (38.6 mi), Carlin Pond (40.6 mi), and Dry Creek Reservoir (42.9 mi) were stocked more recently.