Sweetwater County · stream · order 7 river · ~147 cfs typical
Big Sandy River
1 stocking on record · WGFD
Big Sandy River is a stream in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on Jun 1, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from WGFD; 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
Overcast
87°
52°
8 mph
3%
Fri
Overcast
92°
54°
27 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
94°
55°
11 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 1,099 | 4.4" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Shute Creek2.5 mi
- South Fork Shute Creek5.6 mi
- Texasgulf Tailings Reservoir8.6 mi
- Stevens Draw Reservoir10.3 mi
- Blue Rim Reservoir Number 49.3 mi
- Chris Wash12.4 mi
- Blue Rim Reservoir Number 310.5 mi
- Texasgulf Emergency Pond Number 213.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official WY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Big Sandy River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Big Sandy River?+
Big Sandy River is stocked with Brown Trout in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, most recently on Jun 1, 2026 by WGFD. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Big Sandy River?+
Yes — Wyoming 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 Big Sandy River?+
Big Sandy River is a stream in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: WGFD · updated Jun 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.