When was Meadowlark Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jul 1 to 31, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,099 fish), according to Wyoming agency reports.

How often is Meadowlark Lake stocked?

It was stocked 3 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in June to August.

Is Meadowlark Lake stocked often?

The most stocked water in Big Horn County (33 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 98% of Wyoming waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Meadowlark Lake?

Rainbow trout (32 stockings, 58,790 fish); Golden trout (3 stockings, 2,145 fish); Brook trout (2 stockings, 583 fish).

Meadowlark Lake trout stocking

Big Horn County, Wyoming · lake · about 8,542 ft elevation

Meadowlark Lake was last stocked 3 months ago (Jul 1 to 31, 2026). We have 33 stockings on record since Sep 1, 2016, 3 in the last 12 months (3,849 fish). Most stockings come in June to August. Species stocked: rainbow trout, golden trout, brook trout.

Last stocked

3 months ago

Jul 1 to 31, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

3 stockings

3,849 fish

On record

33 stockings

since Sep 1, 2016

The most stocked water in Big Horn County (33 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 98% of Wyoming waters on our record.

Weather at Meadowlark Lake

Tonight
37°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
20% rain · wind 5 mph
Tuesday
57°F
Sunny
8% rain · wind 2 to 9 mph
Tuesday Night
38°F
Mostly Clear
4% rain · wind 5 mph
Wednesday
57°F
Sunny
2% rain · wind 2 to 8 mph
Wednesday Night
35°F
Mostly Clear
2% rain · wind 3 to 8 mph
Thursday
56°F
Sunny
6% rain · wind 3 to 9 mph

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

When is Meadowlark Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in June to August.

By month, all years

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

Year by year

	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Oct
2026	1	1	1
2025	1	1	1
2024		1	1	1
2023	1	1	1
2022		1	1	1	1
2021		1	1	1
2020		1	1	1
2019		1		1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	32	58,790	1,837	8.0 in
Golden trout	3	2,145	715	4.7 in
Brook trout	2	583	292	6.2 in

Stocking history

20263 stockings · 3,849 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
JulyLatest sometime this month	Rainbow trout	1,099	8.0 in
June sometime this month	Rainbow trout	1,500	7.4 in
May sometime this month	Rainbow trout	1,250	6.9 in

20253 stockings · 3,448 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
July sometime this month	Rainbow trout	1,008	8.4 in
June sometime this month	Rainbow trout	1,000	8.1 in
May sometime this month	Rainbow trout	1,440	6.8 in

20243 stockings · 5,486 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
August sometime this month	Rainbow trout	911	2.3 in
July sometime this month	Brook troutRainbow trout	1,307	7.3 in
June sometime this month	Golden troutRainbow trout	3,268	6.3 in

20233 stockings · 4,522 fish

July golden trout, rainbow trout, 1,912 fish
June rainbow trout, 1,508 fish
May rainbow trout, 1,102 fish

20224 stockings · 4,621 fish

October golden trout, 600 fish
August rainbow trout, 871 fish
July rainbow trout, 1,650 fish
June rainbow trout, 1,500 fish

20213 stockings · 3,852 fish

August rainbow trout, 1,348 fish
July rainbow trout, 1,008 fish
June rainbow trout, 1,496 fish

20203 stockings · 9,244 fish

August rainbow trout, 1,148 fish
July brook trout, rainbow trout, 2,376 fish
June rainbow trout, 5,720 fish

20192 stockings · 5,485 fish

August rainbow trout, 1,482 fish
June rainbow trout, 4,003 fish

20184 stockings · 8,072 fish

August rainbow trout, 2,680 fish
July rainbow trout, 1,800 fish
June rainbow trout, 1,800 fish
May rainbow trout, 1,792 fish

20174 stockings · 11,013 fish

August rainbow trout, 2,199 fish
July rainbow trout, 2,200 fish
June rainbow trout, 4,716 fish
May rainbow trout, 1,898 fish

20161 stocking · 1,926 fish

September rainbow trout, 1,926 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 Meadowlark Lake?

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

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Stocked waters near Meadowlark Lake

West Tensleep Lakelake · 6 mistocked Jun 1, 2020
Lame Deer Lakelake · 10 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
Lily Lakelake · 10 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
Angeline Lakelake · 11 mistocked Jul 1, 2024
Gunboat Lakelake · 11 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
Romeo Lakelake · 11 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
Brown Bear Lakelake · 11 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
Ringbone Lakelake · 12 mistocked Jul 1, 2026

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

Questions about Meadowlark Lake

When was Meadowlark Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jul 1 to 31, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,099 fish), according to Wyoming agency reports.
How often is Meadowlark Lake stocked?: It was stocked 3 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in June to August.
Is Meadowlark Lake stocked often?: The most stocked water in Big Horn County (33 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 98% of Wyoming waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Meadowlark Lake?: Rainbow trout (32 stockings, 58,790 fish); Golden trout (3 stockings, 2,145 fish); Brook trout (2 stockings, 583 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.