When was Nelson Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jul 1 to 31, 2025 (golden trout, 440 fish), according to Wyoming agency reports.

How often is Nelson Lake stocked?

Across all years on record, most stockings come in July.

Is Nelson Lake stocked often?

Number 50 of 86 stocked waters in Sublette 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 Nelson Lake?

Golden trout (4 stockings, 2,751 fish).

Nelson Lake trout stocking

Sublette County, Wyoming · lake · about 10,822 ft elevation

Nelson Lake was last stocked 15 months ago (Jul 1 to 31, 2025). We have 4 stockings on record since Aug 1, 2017. Most stockings come in July. Species stocked: golden trout.

Last stocked

15 months ago

Jul 1 to 31, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

4 stockings

since Aug 1, 2017

Number 50 of 86 stocked waters in Sublette County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most Wyoming waters on our record.

Weather at Nelson Lake

Tonight
33°F
Slight Chance T-storms
33% rain · wind 3 to 9 mph
Tuesday
50°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
15% rain · wind 1 to 8 mph
Tuesday Night
33°F
Mostly Clear
9% rain · wind 2 to 6 mph
Wednesday
51°F
Sunny
wind 5 to 8 mph
Wednesday Night
33°F
Mostly Clear
wind 2 to 9 mph
Thursday
49°F
Sunny
wind 2 to 9 mph

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

When is Nelson Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in July.

By month, all years

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

Year by year

	Jul	Aug
2025	1
2023	1
2021	1
2017		1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Golden trout	4	2,751	688	3.4 in

Stocking history

20251 stocking · 440 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
JulyLatest sometime this month	Golden trout	440	3.4 in

20231 stocking · 365 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
July sometime this month	Golden trout	365	3.4 in

20211 stocking · 824 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
July sometime this month	Golden trout	824	3.3 in

20171 stocking · 1,122 fish

August golden trout, 1,122 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 Nelson Lake?

Sublette 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 Nelson Lake

Wall Lakelake · 2 mistocked Jul 1, 2025
Spruce Lakelake · 5 mistocked Jul 1, 2023
Mistake Lakelake · 5 mistocked Jul 1, 2025
Dennis Lake (Lake Hay Pass)lake · 6 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
Peak Lakelake · 8 mistocked Jul 1, 2025
Stonehammer Lakelake · 9 mistocked Jul 1, 2025
Fremont Lakelake · 11 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
Lovatt Lakelake · 11 mistocked Aug 1, 2019

All stocked waters in Sublette County Stocked this week in Wyoming

Questions about Nelson Lake

When was Nelson Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jul 1 to 31, 2025 (golden trout, 440 fish), according to Wyoming agency reports.
How often is Nelson Lake stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in July.
Is Nelson Lake stocked often?: Number 50 of 86 stocked waters in Sublette 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 Nelson Lake?: Golden trout (4 stockings, 2,751 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.