Poacher Lake trout stocking
Big Horn County, Wyoming · lake · about 9,659 ft elevation
Poacher Lake was last stocked 52 months ago (Jul 1 to 31, 2022). We have 3 stockings on record since Aug 1, 2018. Most stockings come in July. Species stocked: Yellowstone cutthroat trout.
- Number 19 of 28 stocked waters in Big Horn County by stocking days.
- Stocked less often than most Wyoming waters on our record.
Weather at Poacher Lake
- Tonight34°FSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy24% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
- Tuesday53°FSunny9% rain · wind 1 to 9 mph
- Tuesday Night33°FMostly Clear6% rain · wind 6 mph
- Wednesday52°FSunny2% rain · wind 2 to 9 mph
- Wednesday Night31°FMostly Clear2% rain · wind 3 to 8 mph
- Thursday51°FSunny7% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Poacher 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone cutthroat trout | 3 | 3,303 | 1,101 | 3.4 in |
Stocking history
20221 stocking · 1,108 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
JulyLatest sometime this month | Yellowstone cutthroat trout | 1,108 | 3.3 in |
20201 stocking · 1,095 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
July sometime this month | Yellowstone cutthroat trout | 1,095 | 3.4 in |
20181 stocking · 1,100 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
August sometime this month | Yellowstone cutthroat trout | 1,100 | 3.4 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 Poacher Lake?
Big Horn County, Wyoming. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Poacher Lake
- Lost Lakelake · 2 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
- Granite Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jul 1, 2020
- Upper Medicine Lodge Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
- Lily Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
- Lower Medicine Lodge Lakelake · 5 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
- Cliff Lakelake · 5 mistocked Jul 1, 2020
- Emerald Lakelake · 6 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
- Golden Lakelake · 7 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
All stocked waters in Big Horn CountyStocked this week in Wyoming
Questions about Poacher Lake
- When was Poacher Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Jul 1 to 31, 2022 (Yellowstone cutthroat trout, 1,108 fish), according to Wyoming agency reports.
- How often is Poacher Lake stocked?
- Across all years on record, most stockings come in July.
- Is Poacher Lake stocked often?
- Number 19 of 28 stocked waters in Big Horn 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 Poacher Lake?
- Yellowstone cutthroat trout (3 stockings, 3,303 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.