Golden Lake trout stocking
Johnson County, Wyoming · lake · about 10,011 ft elevation
Golden Lake was last stocked 3 months ago (Jul 1 to 31, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Jul 1, 2020, 1 in the last 12 months (300 fish). Most stockings come in July. Species stocked: Yellowstone cutthroat trout, golden trout.
- Number 40 of 59 stocked waters in Johnson County by stocking days.
- Stocked less often than most Wyoming waters on our record.
Weather at Golden Lake
- Tonight31°FSlight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy17% rain · wind 6 mph
- Tuesday46°FSunny12% rain · wind 6 to 10 mph
- Tuesday Night30°FMostly Clear8% rain · wind 5 to 9 mph
- Wednesday43°FSunny2% rain · wind 8 to 13 mph
- Wednesday Night27°FPartly Cloudy4% rain · wind 12 mph
- Thursday43°FSunny9% rain · wind 12 to 15 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Golden Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in July.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone cutthroat trout | 2 | 1,404 | 702 | 3.3 in |
| Golden trout | 1 | 300 | 300 | 3.2 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 300 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
JulyLatest sometime this month | Golden trout | 300 | 3.2 in |
20241 stocking · 700 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
July sometime this month | Yellowstone cutthroat trout | 700 | 3.2 in |
20201 stocking · 704 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
July sometime this month | Yellowstone cutthroat trout | 704 | 3.3 in |
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 Golden Lake?
Johnson County, Wyoming. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Golden Lake
- Emerald Lakelake · 1 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
- Lost Wilderness Lakelake · 2 mistocked Jul 1, 2024
- Hope Lakelake · 3 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
- Granite Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jul 1, 2020
- Cliff Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jul 1, 2020
- Loomis Lakelake · 6 mistocked Jul 1, 2024
- Myrtle Lakelake · 6 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
- Bard Lakelake · 6 mistocked Jul 1, 2024
All stocked waters in Johnson CountyStocked this week in Wyoming
Questions about Golden Lake
- When was Golden Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Jul 1 to 31, 2026 (golden trout, 300 fish), according to Wyoming agency reports.
- How often is Golden Lake stocked?
- It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in July.
- Is Golden Lake stocked often?
- Number 40 of 59 stocked waters in Johnson County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Wyoming waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Golden Lake?
- Yellowstone cutthroat trout (2 stockings, 1,404 fish); Golden trout (1 stocking, 300 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.