Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 21 plants · last November 2025 Last stocked November 2025 · avg 7.6 in · 21 plants
Cutthroat Trout species guideAlcova Reservoir fishing
Alcova Reservoir fishing is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee Salmon, and Tiger Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Walleye. It is stocked about 5.3 times a year since 2015, most often in October and November. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Kokanee Salmon, and Tiger Trout, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.
- Last stocked
- July 2026
- Tiger Trout
- Plants on record
- 64
- Since 2015
- Species stocked
- 5 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6.9 in
- Elevation
- 5,502 ft
Fish at Alcova Reservoir
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 21 plants · last November 2025 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 20 plants · last November 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Kokanee Salmon Stocked · 17 plants · last May 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Brown Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last April 2019 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Tiger Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last July 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Walleye Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Walleye species guideHow Alcova Reservoir is stocked
Fish stocked in 2015
105,311
Fish stocked in 2016
121,454
Fish stocked in 2017
94,884
Fish stocked in 2018
96,254
Fish stocked in 2019
119,998
Fish stocked in 2020
92,093
Fish stocked in 2021
148,075
Fish stocked in 2022
119,638
Fish stocked in 2023
109,854
Fish stocked in 2024
137,323
Fish stocked in 2025
211,767
Fish stocked in 2026
48,191
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | Tiger Trout | 12,180 | 3.8 in | report |
| May 2026 | Kokanee Salmon | 36,011 | 3 in | report |
| November 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 7,790 | 8.7 in | report |
| November 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,617 | 8.5 in | report |
| November 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,235 | 10.5 in | report |
| October 2025 | Kokanee Salmon | 16,101 | 6.1 in | report |
| October 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 47,447 | 8.7 in | report |
| October 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 32,708 | 4 in | report |
| June 2025 | Kokanee Salmon | 45,790 | 3.4 in | report |
| May 2025 | Kokanee Salmon | 28,047 | 3 in | report |
| May 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,032 | 8.8 in | report |
| November 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 5,320 | 8.7 in | report |
| October 2024 | Kokanee Salmon | 17,743 | 5.7 in | report |
| October 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 50,295 | 8.6 in | report |
| October 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 33,708 | 4.1 in | report |
| May 2024 | Kokanee Salmon | 30,257 | 2.7 in | report |
| November 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 53,165 | 8 in | report |
| October 2023 | Kokanee Salmon | 14,675 | 5.1 in | report |
| October 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 26,574 | 4 in | report |
| April 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,440 | 7.9 in | report |
| November 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 49,106 | 8.4 in | report |
| November 2022 | Kokanee Salmon | 15,441 | 4.9 in | report |
| October 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,533 | 3.7 in | report |
| June 2022 | Kokanee Salmon | 19,997 | 2.3 in | report |
| May 2022 | Tiger Trout | 2,550 | 2.5 in | report |
| April 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,011 | 6.8 in | report |
| November 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 54,858 | 7.9 in | report |
| October 2021 | Kokanee Salmon | 15,587 | 6.4 in | report |
| October 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,438 | 8.8 in | report |
| July 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,612 | 8.9 in | report |
| June 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 25,090 | 9 in | report |
| April 2021 | Tiger Trout | 21,950 | 2.6 in | report |
| April 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 13,540 | 7.2 in | report |
| October 2020 | Kokanee Salmon | 13,433 | 5.8 in | report |
| October 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 48,466 | 7.9 in | report |
| September 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,082 | 8.5 in | report |
| June 2020 | Kokanee Salmon | 14,112 | 2.8 in | report |
| October 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 17,299 | 8.4 in | report |
| October 2019 | Kokanee Salmon | 17,423 | 5.4 in | report |
| October 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 65,659 | 8.9 in | report |
| October 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 14,836 | 8.7 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 4,781 | 6.2 in | report |
| October 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,533 | 8.4 in | report |
| October 2018 | Kokanee Salmon | 16,500 | 6.1 in | report |
| October 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 49,726 | 9 in | report |
| October 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 14,475 | 9.4 in | report |
| April 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 20 | 8.5 in | report |
| November 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 13,947 | 8.8 in | report |
| October 2017 | Kokanee Salmon | 16,380 | 6.4 in | report |
| October 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 49,249 | 9.3 in | report |
| October 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,274 | 9.2 in | report |
| April 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 34 | 9 in | report |
| November 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 3,472 | 9.3 in | report |
| November 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,348 | 8 in | report |
| October 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,000 | 9.3 in | report |
| October 2016 | Kokanee Salmon | 15,820 | 6.8 in | report |
| October 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 61,892 | 9.3 in | report |
| September 2016 | Brown Trout | 9,902 | 6.2 in | report |
| June 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 20 | 8.5 in | report |
| October 2015 | Kokanee Salmon | 16,495 | 6.8 in | report |
| October 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 55,530 | 8.5 in | report |
| October 2015 | Brown Trout | 6,207 | 6.2 in | report |
| October 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 13,176 | 7.8 in | report |
| September 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 13,903 | 8.3 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Alcova, WY
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, dock
About 30 miles southwest of Casper via US 220, then County Road 406 or 407. Natrona County runs eight boat ramps, 10 reservable day-use docks at Little Beach, six campgrounds, and a barrier-free fishing pier at Black Beach on the east shore off Kortes Road.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wyoming Game and Fish Department before you go.
About Alcova Reservoir
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Common questions
What fish are at Alcova Reservoir?
Fishing Alcova Reservoir usually means Cutthroat Trout: Cutthroat Trout accounts for 21 of 64 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and 3 more. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked November 2025, averaging 7.6 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked November 2025, averaging 8.7 in. Kokanee Salmon was last stocked May 2026, averaging 4.9 in. Brown Trout was last stocked April 2019, averaging 6.2 in. 1 more species is on the stocking report. Walleye is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Alcova Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked July 2026. It is stocked about 5.3 times a year since 2015, most often in October and November.
How big are the fish stocked at Alcova Reservoir?
Stocked fish average 6.9 in. Cutthroat Trout average 7.6 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.7 in. Kokanee Salmon average 4.9 in. Brown Trout average 6.2 in.
How do you get on Alcova Reservoir?
The nearest town is Alcova, WY. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. About 30 miles southwest of Casper via US 220, then County Road 406 or 407. Natrona County runs eight boat ramps, 10 reservable day-use docks at Little Beach, six campgrounds, and a barrier-free fishing pier at Black Beach on the east shore off Kortes Road.