Brooks Lake fishing

Fishing at Brooks Lake has Rainbow Trout, Splake, and Cutthroat Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 2.1 times a year since 2020, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

June 1, 2026

Plants on record

Since 2020

Species recorded

Average size

7.2 in

Elevation

9,060 ft

Access and facts

Nearest town: Dubois, WY
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: Yes
Float tube friendly: Yes
Fee required: No
Facilities: restrooms, camping

Brooks Lake Campground has 13 sites around the lake with vault toilets but no drinking water, open mid or late June through late October. About 100 yards away, Brooks Lake Picnic Site is free and has two picnic tables, two fire rings, and a boat launch for non-motorized boats.

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How Brooks Lake is stocked

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

Pelham Lake (4.5 mi) was stocked more recently. Pelham Lake is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout.

Fish at Brooks Lake

Fishing Brooks Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 12 of 15 plants on record, ahead of Cutthroat Trout and one more.

Rainbow Trout 12 plants

Plants: 12 of 15
Last stocked: June 1, 2026
Average length: 8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Cutthroat Trout 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 15
Last stocked: September 1, 2025
Average length: 3.7 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Cutthroat Trout guide.

Splake 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 15
Last stocked: August 1, 2020
Average length: 3.6 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Splake guide.

Fishing Brooks Lake

Brooks Lake is found "in the Shoshone National Forest" at an "Elevation is 9,200 feet." This lake offers "Fishing Fishing - Lake & Pond" as a recreation opportunity. "Brooks Lake Campground hosts 13 sites around Brooks Lake," providing access for anglers.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org , fs.usda.gov

What to watch for

Visitors to Brooks Lake should be aware that "Food storage is required in this campground - be prepared to store your food properly. Bear boxes available." Additionally, "Potable water is not available at this site. The water system is currently inoperable."

Fish stocked per year

17,1862020
16,6762021
15,5572022
15,5552023
20,5212024
20,4642025
19,8702026

Stocking history

All species Rainbow Trout Splake Cutthroat Trout

Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
June 1, 2026	Rainbow Trout	19,870	7.5 in	report
September 1, 2025	Cutthroat Trout	5,200	3.5 in	report
July 1, 2025	Rainbow Trout	15,264	8.5 in	report
July 1, 2024	Rainbow Trout	3,999	4.9 in	report
July 1, 2024	Rainbow Trout	16,522	8.7 in	report
June 1, 2023	Rainbow Trout	10,555	7.6 in	report
June 1, 2023	Rainbow Trout	5,000	9.1 in	report
June 1, 2022	Rainbow Trout	10,021	7.4 in	report
June 1, 2022	Rainbow Trout	5,536	9 in	report
September 1, 2021	Rainbow Trout	4,501	8.9 in	report
August 1, 2021	Cutthroat Trout	1,177	3.8 in	report
June 1, 2021	Rainbow Trout	10,998	7.8 in	report
September 1, 2020	Rainbow Trout	5,498	8.7 in	report
August 1, 2020	Splake	700	3.6 in	report
July 1, 2020	Rainbow Trout	10,988	8.4 in	report

Species stocked here

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