Fontenelle Reservoir trout stocking
Lincoln County, Wyoming · lake · about 6,507 ft elevation
Fontenelle Reservoir was last stocked 4 months ago (Jun 1 to 30, 2026). We have 22 stockings on record since May 1, 2017, 3 in the last 12 months (162,340 fish). Most stockings come in May to June. Species stocked: rainbow trout, kokanee salmon, Bear River cutthroat trout, Snake River cutthroat trout.
- Number 4 of 39 stocked waters in Lincoln County by stocking days.
- Stocked more often than 89% of Wyoming waters on our record.
River conditions
USGS gage: GREEN RIVER BELOW FONTENELLE RESERVOIR, WY (7 km away).
- Water temperature
- 60°F
- Flow
- 613 cfs
- about normal for the last six weeks
- Gage height
- 11.12 ft
Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.
Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 1:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Fontenelle Reservoir
- Tonight43°FSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy24% rain · wind 5 mph
- Tuesday64°FMostly Sunny5% rain · wind 1 to 6 mph
- Tuesday Night40°FMostly Clear1% rain · wind 1 to 8 mph
- Wednesday67°FSunnywind 3 to 7 mph
- Wednesday Night41°FMostly Clearwind 5 to 9 mph
- Thursday66°FSunnywind 6 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Fontenelle 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 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 17 | 457,428 | 26,908 | 7.8 in |
| Kokanee salmon | 12 | 768,019 | 64,002 | 2.9 in |
| Bear River cutthroat trout | 9 | 134,029 | 14,892 | 7.3 in |
| Snake River cutthroat trout | 9 | 21,616 | 2,402 | 16.8 in |
Stocking history
20262 stockings · 149,392 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
JuneLatest sometime this month | Bear River cutthroat troutRainbow trout | 53,299 | 7.7 in |
May sometime this month | Kokanee salmonRainbow troutSnake River cutthroat trout | 96,093 | 9.5 in |
20253 stockings · 155,233 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
October sometime this month | Rainbow trout | 12,948 | 2.6 in |
June sometime this month | Bear River cutthroat troutRainbow troutSnake River cutthroat trout | 43,037 | 11.1 in |
May sometime this month | Kokanee salmonRainbow trout | 99,248 | 5.5 in |
20242 stockings · 147,269 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
June sometime this month | Bear River cutthroat trout | 14,620 | 7.5 in |
May sometime this month | Kokanee salmonRainbow trout | 132,649 | 5.0 in |
20233 stockings · 141,906 fish
- July rainbow trout, 7,316 fish
- June Bear River cutthroat trout, kokanee salmon, rainbow trout, Snake River cutthroat trout, 112,955 fish
- May kokanee salmon, rainbow trout, 21,635 fish
20222 stockings · 132,017 fish
- June Bear River cutthroat trout, kokanee salmon, rainbow trout, Snake River cutthroat trout, 109,648 fish
- May rainbow trout, 22,369 fish
20212 stockings · 123,584 fish
- June kokanee salmon, rainbow trout, Snake River cutthroat trout, 108,758 fish
- May Bear River cutthroat trout, 14,826 fish
20201 stocking · 135,507 fish
- June Bear River cutthroat trout, kokanee salmon, rainbow trout, Snake River cutthroat trout, 135,507 fish
20192 stockings · 140,308 fish
- June kokanee salmon, rainbow trout, Snake River cutthroat trout, 109,734 fish
- May Bear River cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, 30,574 fish
20183 stockings · 128,078 fish
- October kokanee salmon, 2,494 fish
- June Bear River cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, Snake River cutthroat trout, 50,604 fish
- May kokanee salmon, 74,980 fish
20172 stockings · 127,798 fish
- June rainbow trout, Snake River cutthroat trout, 52,806 fish
- May kokanee salmon, 74,992 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.
Where is Fontenelle Reservoir?
Lincoln County, Wyoming. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Questions about Fontenelle Reservoir
- When was Fontenelle Reservoir last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Jun 1 to 30, 2026 (Bear River cutthroat trout and rainbow trout, 53,299 fish), according to Wyoming agency reports.
- How often is Fontenelle Reservoir stocked?
- It was stocked 3 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May to June.
- Is Fontenelle Reservoir stocked often?
- Number 4 of 39 stocked waters in Lincoln County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 89% of Wyoming waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Fontenelle Reservoir?
- Rainbow trout (17 stockings, 457,428 fish); Kokanee salmon (12 stockings, 768,019 fish); Bear River cutthroat trout (9 stockings, 134,029 fish); Snake River cutthroat trout (9 stockings, 21,616 fish).
- How warm is the water near Fontenelle Reservoir?
- The USGS gage read 60°F on Sep 29. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.
Stocking data from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department's fish stocking report, which records stockings by month with species, number and average length.