When was Lower Sunshine Reservoir last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Sep 1 to 30, 2026 (Yellowstone cutthroat trout, 54,815 fish), according to Wyoming agency reports.

How often is Lower Sunshine Reservoir stocked?

It was stocked 5 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.

Is Lower Sunshine Reservoir stocked often?

The third most stocked of 56 waters in Park County. Stocked more often than 97% of Wyoming waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Lower Sunshine Reservoir?

Yellowstone cutthroat trout (18 stockings, 225,143 fish); Splake (13 stockings, 100,895 fish); Tiger trout (11 stockings, 102,847 fish).

Lower Sunshine Reservoir trout stocking

Park County, Wyoming · lake · about 6,257 ft elevation

Lower Sunshine Reservoir was last stocked 4 weeks ago (Sep 1 to 30, 2026). We have 31 stockings on record since Sep 1, 2016, 5 in the last 12 months (101,667 fish). Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: Yellowstone cutthroat trout, splake, tiger trout.

Last stocked

4 weeks ago

Sep 1 to 30, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

5 stockings

101,667 fish

On record

31 stockings

since Sep 1, 2016

The third most stocked of 56 waters in Park County.
Stocked more often than 97% of Wyoming waters on our record.

Weather at Lower Sunshine Reservoir

Tonight
44°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
42% rain · wind 2 to 7 mph
Tuesday
66°F
Sunny
2% rain · wind 3 to 8 mph
Tuesday Night
45°F
Mostly Clear
1% rain · wind 3 to 9 mph
Wednesday
65°F
Sunny
wind 3 to 15 mph
Wednesday Night
41°F
Mostly Clear
wind 2 to 15 mph
Thursday
66°F
Sunny
wind 2 to 13 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is Lower Sunshine Reservoir stocked?

Most stockings come in April to May.

By month, all years

Stockings of Lower Sunshine Reservoir by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Sep	Dec
2026	1	1	1		1	1
2025		1	1	1
2024			1
2023		1	1	1		1
2022	1		1	1
2021		1	1	1
2020		1	1
2019		1	1	1		1	1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Yellowstone cutthroat trout	18	225,143	12,508	6.6 in
Splake	13	100,895	7,761	4.1 in
Tiger trout	11	102,847	9,350	3.8 in

Stocking history

20265 stockings · 101,667 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
SeptemberLatest sometime this month	Yellowstone cutthroat trout	54,815	3.4 in
July sometime this month	Splake	793	6.0 in
May sometime this month	SplakeTiger trout	26,972	4.1 in
April sometime this month	Yellowstone cutthroat trout	14,984	8.8 in
March sometime this month	Tiger troutYellowstone cutthroat trout	4,103	4.7 in

20253 stockings · 40,998 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
June sometime this month	Tiger trout	13,499	3.8 in
May sometime this month	SplakeYellowstone cutthroat trout	18,766	5.8 in
April sometime this month	Yellowstone cutthroat trout	8,733	8.4 in

20241 stocking · 36,266 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
May sometime this month	SplakeTiger troutYellowstone cutthroat trout	36,266	4.7 in

20234 stockings · 33,638 fish

September splake, 261 fish
June tiger trout, 9,105 fish
May splake, Yellowstone cutthroat trout, 20,204 fish
April Yellowstone cutthroat trout, 4,068 fish

20223 stockings · 37,480 fish

June tiger trout, 9,996 fish
May splake, 11,040 fish
March Yellowstone cutthroat trout, 16,444 fish

20213 stockings · 34,574 fish

June tiger trout, 10,994 fish
May splake, 10,044 fish
April Yellowstone cutthroat trout, 13,536 fish

20202 stockings · 42,985 fish

May splake, tiger trout, 13,242 fish
April splake, Yellowstone cutthroat trout, 29,743 fish

20195 stockings · 40,536 fish

December Yellowstone cutthroat trout, 2,883 fish
September Yellowstone cutthroat trout, 2,035 fish
June splake, 7,621 fish
May tiger trout, 10,004 fish
April Yellowstone cutthroat trout, 17,993 fish

20181 stocking · 24,497 fish

May splake, tiger trout, Yellowstone cutthroat trout, 24,497 fish

20173 stockings · 34,876 fish

November Yellowstone cutthroat trout, 9,982 fish
May splake, tiger trout, 9,995 fish
April Yellowstone cutthroat trout, 14,899 fish

20161 stocking · 1,368 fish

September Yellowstone cutthroat trout, 1,368 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 Lower Sunshine Reservoir?

Park County, Wyoming. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.

Directions Larger map Wyoming fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Lower Sunshine Reservoir

Dick Creekstream · 10 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
Hidden Lakelake · 20 mistocked Aug 1, 2026

All stocked waters in Park County Stocked this week in Wyoming

Questions about Lower Sunshine Reservoir

When was Lower Sunshine Reservoir last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Sep 1 to 30, 2026 (Yellowstone cutthroat trout, 54,815 fish), according to Wyoming agency reports.
How often is Lower Sunshine Reservoir stocked?: It was stocked 5 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
Is Lower Sunshine Reservoir stocked often?: The third most stocked of 56 waters in Park County. Stocked more often than 97% of Wyoming waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Lower Sunshine Reservoir?: Yellowstone cutthroat trout (18 stockings, 225,143 fish); Splake (13 stockings, 100,895 fish); Tiger trout (11 stockings, 102,847 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.