Rainbow Trout Stocked · 18 plants · last May 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Big Sandy Reservoir fishing
Big Sandy Reservoir fishing is stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Channel Catfish, and Bluegill on a reservoir. It is stocked about 2.9 times a year since 2012, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and Bluegill, dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.
- Last stocked
- May 2026
- Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 43
- Since 2012
- Species recorded
- 5
- Average size
- 4.6 in
- Surface acres
- 2,500
- Elevation
- 6,769 ft
Fish at Big Sandy Reservoir
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 18 plants · last May 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Brown Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last May 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Bluegill Stocked · 4 plants · last October 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Channel Catfish Stocked · 4 plants · last April 2026 Best: dusk, night 
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last April 2022 Last stocked April 2022 · avg 8.2 in · 1 plant
Cutthroat Trout species guideBig Sandy Reservoir offers fishing recreation with primitive facilities. Anglers can target brown trout, cutthroat trout, catfish, and ling in the reservoir. Big Sandy Reservoir is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation and is located near Farson, Wyoming. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)(recreation.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Big Sandy Reservoir is stocked
No plants recorded in 2021.
Fish stocked in 2012
23,623
Fish stocked in 2013
45,107
Fish stocked in 2014
23,881
Fish stocked in 2015
45,005
Fish stocked in 2016
31,569
Fish stocked in 2017
34,643
Fish stocked in 2018
14,892
Fish stocked in 2019
40,547
Fish stocked in 2020
29,905
Fish stocked in 2022
79,133
Fish stocked in 2023
67,089
Fish stocked in 2024
69,252
Fish stocked in 2025
78,545
Fish stocked in 2026
41,625
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 11,700 | 8.2 in | report |
| May 2026 | Brown Trout | 1,915 | 4.2 in | report |
| April 2026 | Channel Catfish | 5,400 | 5.6 in | report |
| April 2026 | Brown Trout | 22,610 | 3.8 in | report |
| October 2025 | Bluegill | 22,000 | 1.6 in | report |
| June 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 7,000 | 4.1 in | report |
| May 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 22,540 | 3.8 in | report |
| May 2025 | Channel Catfish | 4,395 | 4.9 in | report |
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 22,610 | 3.7 in | report |
| October 2024 | Bluegill | 20,003 | 2 in | report |
| May 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 22,505 | 3.9 in | report |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 21,004 | 3.2 in | report |
| April 2024 | Channel Catfish | 5,740 | 4.6 in | report |
| October 2023 | Bluegill | 22,050 | 2.2 in | report |
| May 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 22,489 | 3.9 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 22,550 | 3.3 in | report |
| October 2022 | Bluegill | 22,575 | 1.4 in | report |
| August 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 2,750 | 6.1 in | report |
| May 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 18,876 | 4.2 in | report |
| May 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 7,802 | 6.7 in | report |
| April 2022 | Channel Catfish | 1,500 | 5.2 in | report |
| April 2022 | Brown Trout | 22,820 | 3.3 in | report |
| April 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,810 | 8.2 in | report |
| June 2020 | Brown Trout | 7,218 | 3.2 in | report |
| May 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 14,560 | 5.1 in | report |
| May 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 8,127 | 8.3 in | report |
| June 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 20,252 | 4.4 in | report |
| June 2019 | Brown Trout | 20,295 | 3.5 in | report |
| June 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 7,700 | 7.9 in | report |
| June 2018 | Brown Trout | 7,192 | 4 in | report |
| June 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 10,005 | 4.4 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 24,638 | 3 in | report |
| June 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 2,730 | 7.2 in | report |
| May 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 9,009 | 7.7 in | report |
| May 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 8,816 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 2016 | Brown Trout | 11,014 | 2.7 in | report |
| September 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 2,835 | 6.5 in | report |
| May 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 21,900 | 4.4 in | report |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 20,270 | 3.4 in | report |
| July 2014 | Brown Trout | 12,905 | 3 in | report |
| June 2014 | Brown Trout | 10,976 | 2.9 in | report |
| August 2013 | Brown Trout | 45,107 | 4.9 in | report |
| June 2012 | Brown Trout | 23,623 | 2.5 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Farson, WY
- Facilities
- camping
Bureau of Reclamation reservoir about 15 miles north of Farson via US-191, with a boat ramp and primitive camping; no fees for launching, camping, or picnicking. Access roads may need 4WD in bad weather.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wyoming Game and Fish Department before you go.
About Big Sandy Reservoir
The county road is not maintained and may require 4-wheel drive vehicles in periods of heavy rain or snow. (recreation.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Big Sandy Reservoir?
Fishing Big Sandy Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 18 of 43 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout and 3 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 2026, averaging 5.9 in. Brown Trout was last stocked May 2026, averaging 3.4 in. Bluegill was last stocked October 2025, averaging 1.8 in. Channel Catfish was last stocked April 2026, averaging 5.1 in. 1 more species is on the stocking report.
When is Big Sandy Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked May 2026. It is stocked about 2.9 times a year since 2012, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 2021.
How big are the fish stocked at Big Sandy Reservoir?
Stocked fish average 4.6 in. Rainbow Trout average 5.9 in. Brown Trout average 3.4 in. Bluegill average 1.8 in. Channel Catfish average 5.1 in.
How do you get on Big Sandy Reservoir?
The nearest town is Farson, WY. Facilities include camping. Bureau of Reclamation reservoir about 15 miles north of Farson via US-191, with a boat ramp and primitive camping; no fees for launching, camping, or picnicking. Access roads may need 4WD in bad weather.
Which lakes near Big Sandy Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Aspen Creek (26.4 mi), Tayo Lake (33.8 mi), Thumb Lake (35.2 mi), and Leg Lake (36 mi) were stocked more recently. Aspen Creek is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout.