Big Sandy Reservoir trout stocking
Sweetwater County, Wyoming · lake
Big Sandy Reservoir was last stocked 5 months ago (May 1 to 31, 2026). We have 15 stockings on record since May 1, 2017, 2 in the last 12 months (36,225 fish). Most stockings come in May to June. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brown trout, Bear River cutthroat trout.
- Number 7 of 17 stocked waters in Sweetwater County by stocking days.
- Stocked more often than 81% of Wyoming waters on our record.
When is Big Sandy Reservoir stocked?
Most stockings come in May to June.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 13 | 176,306 | 13,562 | 4.4 in |
| Brown trout | 10 | 172,852 | 17,285 | 3.5 in |
| Bear River cutthroat trout | 1 | 2,810 | 2,810 | 8.2 in |
Stocking history
20262 stockings · 36,225 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
MayLatest sometime this month | Brown troutRainbow trout | 13,615 | 6.2 in |
April sometime this month | Brown trout | 22,610 | 3.8 in |
20252 stockings · 52,150 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
June sometime this month | Rainbow trout | 7,000 | 4.1 in |
May sometime this month | Brown troutRainbow trout | 45,150 | 3.8 in |
20241 stocking · 43,509 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
May sometime this month | Brown troutRainbow trout | 43,509 | 3.5 in |
20231 stocking · 45,039 fish
- May brown trout, rainbow trout, 45,039 fish
20223 stockings · 55,058 fish
- August rainbow trout, 2,750 fish
- May rainbow trout, 26,678 fish
- April Bear River cutthroat trout, brown trout, 25,630 fish
20202 stockings · 29,905 fish
- June brown trout, 7,218 fish
- May rainbow trout, 22,687 fish
20191 stocking · 40,547 fish
- June brown trout, rainbow trout, 40,547 fish
20181 stocking · 14,892 fish
- June brown trout, rainbow trout, 14,892 fish
20172 stockings · 34,643 fish
- June rainbow trout, 10,005 fish
- May brown trout, 24,638 fish
From Wyoming fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Wyoming fishing regulations.
Other stocked waters in Sweetwater County
- Flaming Gorge Reservoirlakestocked Jul 1, 2026
- A&M Reservoirlakestocked Jun 1, 2026
- Jim Bridger Pondpondstocked Jun 1, 2026
- Rock Springs Pondpondstocked Jun 1, 2026
- Sweetwater Kids Pondpondstocked Jun 1, 2026
- Arrowhead Spring Pondpondstocked May 1, 2026
- Fairgrounds Pond 1pondstocked May 1, 2026
- Fairgrounds Pond 2pondstocked May 1, 2026
All stocked waters in Sweetwater CountyStocked this week in Wyoming
Questions about Big Sandy Reservoir
- When was Big Sandy Reservoir last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 1 to 31, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout, 13,615 fish), according to Wyoming agency reports.
- How often is Big Sandy Reservoir stocked?
- It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May to June.
- Is Big Sandy Reservoir stocked often?
- Number 7 of 17 stocked waters in Sweetwater County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 81% of Wyoming waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Big Sandy Reservoir?
- Rainbow trout (13 stockings, 176,306 fish); Brown trout (10 stockings, 172,852 fish); Bear River cutthroat trout (1 stocking, 2,810 fish).
Stocking data from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department's fish stocking report, which records stockings by month with species, number and average length.