Johnson County · lake · 9 acres
Hope Lake
1 stocking on record · WGFD
Hope Lake is a lake in Johnson 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
Overcast
66°
50°
8 mph
28%
Fri
Overcast
70°
53°
11 mph
9%
Sat
Overcast
75°
55°
14 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone | 249 | 3.3" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Lake Shamrock0.9 mi
- Lost Wilderness Lake1.5 mi
- Lake Buffalo1.4 mi
- Rinehart Lakes1.4 mi
- Geddes Lake1.8 mi
- Lake Alibi1.8 mi
- Lake Mirage2.3 mi
- Edelman Creek1.8 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.
Hope Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Hope Lake?+
Hope Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone in Johnson 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 Hope 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 Hope Lake?+
Hope Lake is a lake in Johnson 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.