Fishing in
Wyoming
9,924 named waters · 0 stocked in the last 30 days
Yellowstone cutthroat trout define Wyoming's fishing identity, holding on in the Yellowstone River and Yellowstone Lake despite decades of pressure from introduced lake trout that prey on them. The Snake River and the tailwater below Flaming Gorge Dam add blue-ribbon trout water across a state where public land access to good fishing is rarely a problem.
Wyoming holds 9,924 fishable waters on the books. WGFD has logged 133 stockings in the last year, led by cutthroat trout - yellowstone. The biggest water in the state is Yellowstone Lake at 84,442 acres.
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What you'll catch here
- Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone17 waters
- Rainbow Trout9 waters
- Cutthroat Trout (Colorado River)9 waters
- Brook Trout8 waters
- Tiger Muskie4 waters
- Kokanee3 waters
- Tiger Trout2 waters
- Brown Trout2 waters
Freshest stockings
Full report →- Coe ReservoirRainbow TroutJul 1, 2026
- Dick CreekBrook TroutJul 1, 2026
- Game CreekBrook TroutJul 1, 2026
- Pickett CreekBrook TroutJul 1, 2026
- Rob Roy ReservoirBrown TroutJul 1, 2026
Most-stocked waters, last 12 months
- Green River3× stocked
- Rob Roy Reservoir3× stocked
- Upper Medicine Lodge Lake2× stocked
- Long Lake2× stocked
- Muddy Creek2× stocked
- South Cottonwood Creek2× stocked
- Flaming Gorge Reservoir2× stocked
- Halfmoon Lake2× stocked
- Game Creek1× stocked
- Fontenelle Reservoir1× stocked
Biggest waters
- Yellowstone Lake84,442 ac
- Flaming Gorge Reservoir38,888 ac
- Jackson Lake26,853 ac
- Pathfinder Reservoir22,125 ac
- Boysen Reservoir19,371 ac
- Seminoe Reservoir18,852 ac
- Bighorn Lake12,423 ac
- Glendo Reservoir12,060 ac
Major rivers
- Wind Riverorder 8 · ~2,060 cfs
- Laramie Riverorder 8 · ~591 cfs
- Greybull Riverorder 8 · ~475 cfs
- Spotted Horse Creekorder 8 · ~455 cfs
- Medicine Bow Riverorder 8 · ~344 cfs
- Lance Creekorder 8 · ~91 cfs
- Lightning Creekorder 8 · ~39 cfs
- Antelope Creekorder 8 · ~35 cfs
Waters by county
All counties →Carbon (932) · Fremont (927) · Sublette (818) · Park (759) · Albany (606) · Lincoln (604) · Johnson (585) · Teton (580) · Sheridan (442) · Converse (414) · Campbell (411) · Sweetwater (386) · Natrona (376) · Crook (325) · Big Horn (320) · Washakie (220) · Niobrara (211) · Uinta (209) · Weston (177) · Laramie (173) · Platte (163) · Goshen (149) · Hot Springs (137)
Seasons, limits, and rules are Wyoming's call — read the official regulations and buy your license from the state, not a middleman. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
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Wyoming fishing — FAQ
Where does Wyoming stock fish?+
WGFD logged 133 stockings across Wyoming in the last year, led by cutthroat trout - yellowstone, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout (colorado river) and brook trout. Browse the map and most-stocked waters above for exact locations.
How often does Wyoming stock fish?+
Wyoming's agency publishes stocking updates that we check daily. Follow any water to track its stocking schedule.
Do I need a license to fish in Wyoming?+
Yes — Wyoming requires a fishing license for most anglers. Buy one from the state agency and check current seasons and limits before you go.
How many fishable waters are in Wyoming?+
Wyoming has 9,924 named fishable waters mapped on FishableWaters, from stocked reservoirs to wild streams.