Beck Lake fishing

Fishing at Beck Lake has Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Tiger Muskie, Channel Catfish, Brown Trout, and Crappie on the stocking report. It is stocked about 6.6 times a year since 2018, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

59

Since 2018

Species recorded

6

Average size

11 in

Elevation

5,086 ft

Access and facts

Nearest town
Cody, WY
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Float tube friendly
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
Fee required
No
Facilities
restrooms

Beck Lake Park, at 2401 14th Street in Cody, has a boat ramp, a designated fishing area, and a handicap-accessible fishing pier with a Braille trail. Nonmotorized watercraft are allowed. Public restrooms are on site, and the park is open dawn to dusk with no general entrance fee.

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How Beck Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of March. In 2026 it was February 1, 2026, earlier than usual.

Hidden Lake (15.8 mi) was stocked more recently. Hidden Lake is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout.

Fish at Beck Lake

Fishing Beck Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 26 of 59 plants on record, ahead of Cutthroat Trout and 4 more.

Rainbow Trout 26 plants
Plants
26 of 59
Last stocked
June 1, 2026
Average length
8.7 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Cutthroat Trout 21 plants
Plants
21 of 59
Last stocked
April 1, 2026
Average length
16.7 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Cutthroat Trout guide.

Channel Catfish 5 plants
Plants
5 of 59
Last stocked
April 1, 2026
Average length
6.4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Tiger Muskie 5 plants
Plants
5 of 59
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Average length
7.2 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Tiger Muskie guide.

Brown Trout 1 plant
Plants
1 of 59
Last stocked
July 1, 2020
Average length
3.8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Brown Trout guide.

Crappie 1 plant
Plants
1 of 59
Last stocked
August 1, 2025
Average length
1.9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Fishing Beck Lake

Beck Lake Park offers specific facilities for fishing, including a handicap-accessible fishing pier for convenient access. Furthermore, nonmotorized watercraft are allowed on the lake, which provides additional opportunities for anglers to pursue their fishing activities at Beck Lake.

Sources: codywy.gov

What to watch for

Much of the east, south, and west shores of Beck and Alkali Lakes support aquatic vegetation.

Fish stocked per year

  • 1,8622018
  • 6,3842019
  • 11,5932020
  • 7,4982021
  • 10,8472022
  • 6,8632023
  • 13,2812024
  • 23,5752025
  • 12,7762026

Stocking history

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Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Tiger Muskie 500 5.7 in report
June 1, 2026 Rainbow Trout 4,497 8.7 in report
May 1, 2026 Rainbow Trout 1,000 8 in report
April 1, 2026 Cutthroat Trout 455 17 in report
April 1, 2026 Channel Catfish 5,900 5.6 in report
March 1, 2026 Cutthroat Trout 149 16.8 in report
February 1, 2026 Rainbow Trout 118 15.5 in report
February 1, 2026 Cutthroat Trout 157 18.4 in report
September 1, 2025 Tiger Muskie 549 8 in report
August 1, 2025 Crappie 17,240 1.9 in report
July 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,394 8.6 in report
June 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,142 8.3 in report
May 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,309 8.1 in report
April 1, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 790 16.2 in report
March 1, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 151 19.1 in report
November 1, 2024 Rainbow Trout 690 8.4 in report
July 1, 2024 Rainbow Trout 1,156 8.2 in report
June 1, 2024 Rainbow Trout 1,692 7.7 in report
May 1, 2024 Rainbow Trout 1,001 11 in report
May 1, 2024 Rainbow Trout 1,501 8.2 in report
May 1, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 672 12.1 in report
April 1, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 53 19.3 in report
April 1, 2024 Channel Catfish 6,195 4.6 in report
March 1, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 174 19.3 in report
February 1, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 147 19 in report
September 1, 2023 Tiger Muskie 466 6.2 in report
July 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 1,480 8.7 in report
June 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 2,037 8.2 in report
May 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 1,960 8 in report
May 1, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 324 15.5 in report
April 1, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 195 19.1 in report
March 1, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 401 19.1 in report
July 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 480 9.2 in report
June 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 2,139 8.7 in report
May 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 1,411 8.4 in report
April 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 728 7.8 in report
April 1, 2022 Cutthroat Trout 93 16.6 in report
April 1, 2022 Channel Catfish 5,400 5.2 in report
March 1, 2022 Cutthroat Trout 596 16.9 in report
October 1, 2021 Tiger Muskie 500 8.5 in report
September 1, 2021 Cutthroat Trout 1,102 4.4 in report
September 1, 2021 Channel Catfish 903 12.6 in report
June 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 2,965 8.1 in report
May 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 1,128 8.1 in report
April 1, 2021 Cutthroat Trout 590 16.3 in report
March 1, 2021 Cutthroat Trout 310 15.5 in report
July 1, 2020 Brown Trout 1,089 3.8 in report
June 1, 2020 Rainbow Trout 1,140 8.7 in report
May 1, 2020 Rainbow Trout 1,845 8 in report
May 1, 2020 Channel Catfish 6,720 4.2 in report
April 1, 2020 Cutthroat Trout 279 16.9 in report
March 1, 2020 Cutthroat Trout 520 17.6 in report
September 1, 2019 Tiger Muskie 525 7.5 in report
June 1, 2019 Rainbow Trout 1,855 8.4 in report
May 1, 2019 Rainbow Trout 3,084 8.2 in report
April 1, 2019 Cutthroat Trout 307 17.9 in report
March 1, 2019 Cutthroat Trout 613 17.9 in report
July 1, 2018 Rainbow Trout 558 9 in report
June 1, 2018 Rainbow Trout 1,304 8.5 in report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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