Wall Canyon Reservoir was constructed in 1960 on private and BLM land and the entire reservoir is accessible to the public. It is used to irrigate downstream lands. The southern end of the Wall Canyon Wilderness Study Area begins just north of the reservoir.
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- Region
- Western
- County
- Washoe
- Type of water
- Lake or Reservoir
Fishing Report
Fishing has been fair at Wall Canyon for trout and good for the bass. Fishing for both the cold and warm water species has been best early and late in the day. Crayfish imitations are always a good bet at Wall. Bait fisherman have reported some success with worms off the bottom. Fly fisherman using larger leech, crayfish, and clouser minnows have found some quality fish this season.
Wall Canyon Reservoir Angler Guide Information
07-10-2025Stocking Updates
| Stocked | Species | Inches | Date Stocked | Year to Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 9.6 | 04-30-2025 | 1995 |
| 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 9.7 | 04-17-2024 | 1979 |
| 1991 | Cuttbow | 9.5 | 09-25-2023 | 1991 |
| 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 9.7 | 05-03-2023 | 2008 |
Pertinent Information
The reservoir covers 133 surface acres and has a maximum depth of 55 feet. Smallmouth bass, bowcutt trout (rainbow x cutthroat hybrid), rainbow trout, and brown trout are the sport fish present. Anglers generally catch trout averaging 14 inches and smallmouth bass averaging about 10 inches. Spring, early summer (through June), and fall are the best times to fish. The reservoir is turbid (muddy) and, therefore, lures or flies should be dark colored and/or have rattles. Roads may be muddy in spring or after a rain, making the reservoir difficult to reach. Primitive camping is allowed.