Washoe County · stream · order 3 river · ~2 cfs typical
Hardscrabble Creek
Hardscrabble Creek is a stream in Washoe County, Nevada. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Nevada's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
94°
65°
15 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
99°
67°
14 mph
0%
Sat
Partly cloudy
95°
69°
19 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Mullen Creek3.5 mi
- Pyramid Lake6.5 mi
- Cottonwood Creek8.1 mi
- Rodero Creek7.6 mi
- Truckee River10.4 mistocked May 19, 2026
- Winnemucca Ranch Reservoir10.0 mi
- Spanish Flat Reservoir11.0 mi
- Coal Creek12.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NV regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Hardscrabble Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hardscrabble Creek?+
Yes — Nevada requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Hardscrabble Creek?+
Hardscrabble Creek is a stream in Washoe County, Nevada. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.