Golden Trout Stocked · 6 plants · last September 2023 Best: dawn, dusk Brooklyn Lake fishing
Brooklyn Lake fishing: not stocked since September 2023. It was stocked with Golden Trout and Splake on a high alpine lake. Also recorded: Brook Trout. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Golden Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout.
- Last stocked
- September 2023
- Golden Trout
- Plants on record
- 8
- Since 2018
- Species stocked
- 2 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 5.8 in
- Elevation
- 10,530 ft
Fish at Brooklyn Lake
Golden Trout Stocked · 6 plants · last September 2023 Best: dawn, dusk 
Splake Stocked · 2 plants · last September 2022 Last stocked September 2022 · avg 6.2 in · 2 plants
Splake species guide
Brook Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brook Trout species guideHow Brooklyn Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2020.
Fish stocked in 2018
2,530
Fish stocked in 2019
560
Fish stocked in 2021
1,369
Fish stocked in 2022
2,966
Fish stocked in 2023
489
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2023 | Golden Trout | 489 | 6.2 in | report |
| October 2022 | Golden Trout | 918 | 7.6 in | report |
| September 2022 | Splake | 472 | 7.4 in | report |
| July 2022 | Golden Trout | 1,576 | 3.2 in | report |
| September 2021 | Golden Trout | 1,369 | 6.4 in | report |
| July 2019 | Golden Trout | 560 | 5.7 in | report |
| July 2018 | Splake | 1,652 | 4.9 in | report |
| July 2018 | Golden Trout | 878 | 5.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- high alpine
- Nearest town
- Centennial, WY
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms
From Laramie, 37 miles west on WY 130, then about 2 miles north on Brooklyn Lake Road to the 19-site Forest Service campground on the shore, open about mid-July to early October. No boat ramp: small hand-carried boats go in from shore, and the 36-acre lake is calm enough for canoes.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wyoming Game and Fish Department before you go.
About Brooklyn Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Brooklyn Lake?
Fishing Brooklyn Lake usually means Golden Trout: Golden Trout accounts for 6 of 8 plants on record, ahead of Splake. Golden Trout was last stocked September 2023, averaging 5.7 in. Splake was last stocked September 2022, averaging 6.2 in. Brook Trout is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Brooklyn Lake stocked?
Not stocked since September 2023. No plants recorded in 2020.
How big are the fish stocked at Brooklyn Lake?
Stocked fish average 5.8 in. Golden Trout average 5.7 in. Splake average 6.2 in.
How do you get on Brooklyn Lake?
The nearest town is Centennial, WY. Facilities include camping and restrooms. From Laramie, 37 miles west on WY 130, then about 2 miles north on Brooklyn Lake Road to the 19-site Forest Service campground on the shore, open about mid-July to early October. No boat ramp: small hand-carried boats go in from shore, and the 36-acre lake is calm enough for canoes.
Which lakes near Brooklyn Lake were stocked more recently?
Lost Lake (1 mi), Scott Lake (1.2 mi), Lewis Lake (2.5 mi), South Gap Lake (2.5 mi), and Bear Lake (2.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Scott Lake is also stocked with Golden Trout, Lewis Lake is also stocked with Splake, and Bear Lake is also stocked with Golden Trout and Splake.