Big Horn County · lake · 35 acres
Emerald Lake
1 stocking on record · WGFD
Emerald Lake is a lake in Big Horn County, Wyoming, stocked with Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone — most recently on Jul 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
Showers
59°
49°
15 mph
25%
Fri
Overcast
66°
49°
14 mph
7%
Sat
Overcast
72°
50°
16 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone | 2,499 | 3.3" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Lakes of the Rough0.7 mi
- Lake Golden1.1 mi
- Horseshoe Lake1.3 mi
- Devils Lake2.0 mi
- Lost Wilderness Lake2.7 mi
- Thayer Lake2.6 mi
- Little Shell Lake2.5 mi
- Shell Lake2.5 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.
Emerald Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Emerald Lake?+
Emerald Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone in Big Horn County, Wyoming, most recently on Jul 1, 2026 by WGFD. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Emerald Lake?+
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 Emerald Lake?+
Emerald Lake is a lake in Big Horn County, Wyoming. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: WGFD · updated Jul 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.