Marilyn’s Pond was opened to fishing in 2003 when the existing pond was enlarged and improved. It is located at the Galena Creek Regional Park and managed by Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space.
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- Region
- Western
- County
- Washoe
- Type of water
- Community Pond
Fishing Report
Marilyn’s Pond is fishing very well but has also been very busy. Stocking will continue as long as temperatures allow. Light lines and small hooks can help increase catch rates at Marilyn’s. Bait fishing with salmon eggs under a bobber is pretty consistent on the pond.
Marilyn’s Pond Angler Guide Information
07-10-2025Stocking Updates
| Stocked | Species | Inches | Date Stocked | Year to Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 501 | Rainbow Trout | 10.1 | 08-12-2025 | 3521 |
| 499 | Rainbow Trout | 10.1 | 07-14-2025 | 3020 |
| 500 | Rainbow Trout | 9.8 | 06-30-2025 | 2521 |
| 497 | Rainbow Trout | 10.4 | 06-18-2025 | 2021 |
| 513 | Rainbow Trout | 10.3 | 05-28-2025 | 1524 |
| 521 | Rainbow Trout | 9.7 | 05-16-2025 | 1011 |
| 490 | Rainbow Trout | 9.6 | 04-25-2025 | 490 |
| 502 | Rainbow Trout | 9.6 | 10-23-2024 | 5321 |
| 501 | Rainbow Trout | 11.8 | 10-10-2024 | 4819 |
| 481 | Rainbow Trout | 11.3 | 09-26-2024 | 4318 |
| 531 | Rainbow Trout | 10.9 | 08-28-2024 | 3837 |
| 503 | Rainbow Trout | 10.8 | 08-06-2024 | 3306 |
| 702 | Rainbow Trout | 10.5 | 06-18-2024 | 2803 |
| 558 | Rainbow Trout | 10.0 | 06-06-2024 | 2101 |
| 515 | Rainbow Trout | 10.3 | 05-29-2024 | 1543 |
| 528 | Rainbow Trout | 9.8 | 05-16-2024 | 1028 |
| 500 | Rainbow Trout | 9.7 | 05-02-2024 | 500 |
| 725 | Rainbow Trout | 9.5 | 10-10-2023 | 3720 |
| 507 | Rainbow Trout | 9.2 | 09-27-2023 | 2995 |
| 690 | Rainbow Trout | 9.0 | 09-11-2023 | 2488 |
| 1012 | Rainbow Trout | 9.5 | 07-18-2023 | 1798 |
| 786 | Rainbow Trout | 10.2 | 05-15-2023 | 786 |
Pertinent Information
This 1-acre pond is approximately 10 feet deep and is a great pond to introduce youngsters to fishing. The shoreline provides easy access and kids are almost certain to catch rainbow trout or even brook trout from 8 to 10 inches. Use Power Bait, corn, nightcrawlers, and small spinners such as Mepps, Rooster Tails, and Panther Martins, and spoons such as Dardevles or Kastmasters. The best flies include pheasant tails, hare’s ears, prince nymphs, and Sheep Creek specials. The park has restrooms and picnic facilities, and the pond has an accessible fishing pier.