When was Lake Elsie last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jul 1 to 31, 2026 (golden trout, 491 fish), according to Wyoming agency reports.

How often is Lake Elsie stocked?

It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in July.

Is Lake Elsie stocked often?

Number 11 of 28 stocked waters in Big Horn County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical Wyoming water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Lake Elsie?

Golden trout (3 stockings, 1,362 fish); Yellowstone cutthroat trout (2 stockings, 2,601 fish).

Lake Elsie trout stocking

Big Horn County, Wyoming · lake

Lake Elsie was last stocked 3 months ago (Jul 1 to 31, 2026). We have 5 stockings on record since Aug 1, 2018, 1 in the last 12 months (491 fish). Most stockings come in July. Species stocked: golden trout, Yellowstone cutthroat trout.

Last stocked

3 months ago

Jul 1 to 31, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

491 fish

On record

5 stockings

since Aug 1, 2018

Number 11 of 28 stocked waters in Big Horn County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical Wyoming water on our record.

When is Lake Elsie stocked?

Most stockings come in July.

By month, all years

Stockings of Lake Elsie by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Jul	Aug
2026	1
2024	1
2022	1
2020	1
2018		1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Golden trout	3	1,362	454	3.2 in
Yellowstone cutthroat trout	2	2,601	1,301	3.4 in

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 491 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
JulyLatest sometime this month	Golden trout	491	3.2 in

20241 stocking · 462 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
July sometime this month	Golden trout	462	3.1 in

20221 stocking · 409 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
July sometime this month	Golden trout	409	3.3 in

20201 stocking · 1,302 fish

July Yellowstone cutthroat trout, 1,302 fish

20181 stocking · 1,299 fish

August Yellowstone cutthroat trout, 1,299 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 Big Horn County

Horseshoe Reservoirlakestocked Sep 1, 2026
Emerald Lakelakestocked Jul 1, 2026
Gunboat Lakelakestocked Jul 1, 2026
Life Mud Reservoirlakestocked Jul 1, 2026
Lily Lakelakestocked Jul 1, 2026
Lost Lakelakestocked Jul 1, 2026
Lower Medicine Lodge Lakelakestocked Jul 1, 2026
Lower Pouch Lakelakestocked Jul 1, 2026

All stocked waters in Big Horn County Stocked this week in Wyoming

Questions about Lake Elsie

When was Lake Elsie last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jul 1 to 31, 2026 (golden trout, 491 fish), according to Wyoming agency reports.
How often is Lake Elsie stocked?: It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in July.
Is Lake Elsie stocked often?: Number 11 of 28 stocked waters in Big Horn County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical Wyoming water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Lake Elsie?: Golden trout (3 stockings, 1,362 fish); Yellowstone cutthroat trout (2 stockings, 2,601 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.