Wilson Sink Reservoir fishing

Wilson Sink Reservoir fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass and Bluegill. It is stocked about 4.2 times a year since 2022, most often in April and October. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill.

Wilson Sink Reservoir
Photo: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
Last stocked
April 29, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
21
Since 2022
Species stocked
1 (+2 also recorded)
Average size
8.9 in
Elevation
5,291.9 ft

Fish at Wilson Sink Reservoir

1 stocked · 2 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 21 plants · last April 29, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked April 29, 2026 · avg 8.9 in · 21 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Wilson Sink Reservoir is stocked

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.

Wildhorse Reservoir (27.2 mi) was stocked more recently. Wildhorse Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish stocked in 2022

26,979

Fish stocked in 2023

29,322

Fish stocked in 2024

27,114

Fish stocked in 2025

27,927

Fish stocked in 2026

24,079

Stocking history

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 29, 2026Rainbow Trout5,1849.2 inreport
April 28, 2026Rainbow Trout5,3739.2 inreport
April 24, 2026Rainbow Trout3,6089.1 inreport
April 24, 2026Rainbow Trout3,1059 inreport
April 23, 2026Rainbow Trout4,4859 inreport
April 23, 2026Rainbow Trout2,3249.1 inreport
June 25, 2025Rainbow Trout8,3606.7 inreport
June 23, 2025Rainbow Trout8,3596.8 inreport
June 5, 2025Rainbow Trout5,5849.5 inreport
June 4, 2025Rainbow Trout5,6249.5 inreport
October 28, 2024Rainbow Trout2,5048.8 inreport
October 15, 2024Rainbow Trout14,5808.5 inreport
May 13, 2024Rainbow Trout10,0309.5 inreport
November 1, 2023Rainbow Trout2,31010.6 inreport
October 19, 2023Rainbow Trout10,5307.1 inreport
October 19, 2023Rainbow Trout1,24211.1 inreport
May 23, 2023Rainbow Trout7,6208.7 inreport
May 23, 2023Rainbow Trout7,6208.7 inreport
October 17, 2022Rainbow Trout2,7308.8 inreport
October 13, 2022Rainbow Trout12,1989.2 inreport
April 1, 2022Rainbow Trout12,0519.3 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Facilities
camping, restrooms

From Elko take SR 225 north 27 miles, SR 226 west 38 miles, then SR 11 and Scraper Springs Road to the signed turn; the last 7 miles are dirt and can need 4WD fall through spring. BLM runs the fee campground and boat ramp, which is hard to use at low water due to a steep drop-off past the concrete.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Nevada Department of Wildlife before you go.

About Wilson Sink Reservoir

Photo of Wilson Sink Reservoir
Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo of Wilson Sink Reservoir
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Photo of Wilson Sink Reservoir
BLM Nevada, Public domain

Nearest lakes

Dry Creek Reservoir 10.2 mi last stocked November 14, 2025 Wildhorse Reservoir 27.2 mi last stocked June 3, 2026 Willow Creek Reservoir 32.9 mi last stocked May 29, 2025 Chimney Reservoir 45.1 mi last stocked October 9, 2024 Dorsey Reservoir 50.2 mi last stocked March 24, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Wilson Sink Reservoir?

Fishing Wilson Sink Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout. All 21 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 29, 2026, averaging 8.9 in. Largemouth Bass and Bluegill are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Wilson Sink Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked April 29, 2026. It is stocked about 4.2 times a year since 2022, most often in April and October.

How big are the fish stocked at Wilson Sink Reservoir?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Wilson Sink Reservoir average 8.9 in.

How do you get on Wilson Sink Reservoir?

Facilities include camping and restrooms. From Elko take SR 225 north 27 miles, SR 226 west 38 miles, then SR 11 and Scraper Springs Road to the signed turn; the last 7 miles are dirt and can need 4WD fall through spring. BLM runs the fee campground and boat ramp, which is hard to use at low water due to a steep drop-off past the concrete.

Which lakes near Wilson Sink Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Wildhorse Reservoir (27.2 mi) was stocked more recently. Wildhorse Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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