Rainbow Trout Stocked · 88 plants · last July 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Crystal Lake Reservoir fishing
Crystal Lake Reservoir fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, and Golden Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Kokanee salmon and Yellow perch. It is stocked about 5 times a year since 2003, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Golden Trout, and Kokanee salmon, dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and Yellow perch, and dawn for Lake Trout.
- Last stocked
- July 2026
- Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 119
- Since 2003
- Species stocked
- 5 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 9.7 in
- Elevation
- 6,972 ft
Fish at Crystal Lake Reservoir
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 88 plants · last July 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Brown Trout Stocked · 20 plants · last April 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 9 plants · last September 2015 Last stocked September 2015 · avg 10.6 in · 9 plants
Cutthroat Trout species guide
Golden Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last October 2015 Best: dawn, dusk 
Lake Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last September 2011 Best: dawn 
Kokanee salmon Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Kokanee salmon species guide
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guideHow Crystal Lake Reservoir is stocked
South Crow Creek Reservoir (2.1 mi) was stocked more recently. South Crow Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and Brown Trout.
Fish stocked in 2003
22,990
Fish stocked in 2004
43,214
Fish stocked in 2005
32,401
Fish stocked in 2006
38,110
Fish stocked in 2007
37,151
Fish stocked in 2008
26,754
Fish stocked in 2009
34,550
Fish stocked in 2010
35,752
Fish stocked in 2011
28,232
Fish stocked in 2012
29,997
Fish stocked in 2013
25,492
Fish stocked in 2014
23,636
Fish stocked in 2015
24,072
Fish stocked in 2016
18,659
Fish stocked in 2017
31,856
Fish stocked in 2018
28,958
Fish stocked in 2019
35,031
Fish stocked in 2020
31,602
Fish stocked in 2021
33,795
Fish stocked in 2022
31,528
Fish stocked in 2023
31,942
Fish stocked in 2024
32,736
Fish stocked in 2025
32,581
Fish stocked in 2026
31,347
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 8,438 | 9 in | report |
| June 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 7,075 | 8.6 in | report |
| May 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 7,200 | 8.2 in | report |
| April 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 11 in | report |
| April 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 7,830 | 7.5 in | report |
| April 2026 | Brown Trout | 504 | 6.8 in | report |
| December 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 202 | 14.3 in | report |
| June 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 15,890 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 7,974 | 8.3 in | report |
| April 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 8,015 | 7.8 in | report |
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 500 | 7.4 in | report |
| December 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 201 | 14.5 in | report |
| October 2024 | Brown Trout | 500 | 6 in | report |
| July 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 7,821 | 8.6 in | report |
| June 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 11.4 in | report |
| June 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 7,955 | 8.3 in | report |
| April 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 15,959 | 7.8 in | report |
| July 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 15,662 | 9 in | report |
| June 2023 | Brown Trout | 500 | 4.1 in | report |
| May 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 7,200 | 8.2 in | report |
| April 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 8,580 | 7.7 in | report |
| June 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 14,968 | 8.5 in | report |
| May 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 16,107 | 8 in | report |
| April 2022 | Brown Trout | 453 | 6.5 in | report |
| June 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 16,680 | 8.2 in | report |
| May 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 8,085 | 8 in | report |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 450 | 6.5 in | report |
| April 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 8,580 | 7.4 in | report |
| July 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 7,544 | 8.4 in | report |
| June 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 7,910 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,972 | 9.2 in | report |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 5,644 | 9 in | report |
| March 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 8,532 | 7.7 in | report |
| July 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 8,138 | 8.6 in | report |
| May 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 15,897 | 8.6 in | report |
| April 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 8,131 | 8.1 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 2,865 | 6.1 in | report |
| September 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 14,550 | 7.9 in | report |
| April 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 14,408 | 8.3 in | report |
| November 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 510 | 20.2 in | report |
| July 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 464 | 9.5 in | report |
| June 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 15,096 | 8.7 in | report |
| April 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 7,840 | 8.5 in | report |
| April 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 7,946 | 8.1 in | report |
| May 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 18,659 | 8.2 in | report |
| December 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 520 | 21.5 in | report |
| October 2015 | Golden Trout | 684 | 8.9 in | report |
| September 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 640 | 8.6 in | report |
| June 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,231 | 8.6 in | report |
| June 2015 | Brown Trout | 5,000 | 8.5 in | report |
| May 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 14,997 | 8.5 in | report |
| December 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 504 | 20.2 in | report |
| August 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 718 | 10.3 in | report |
| August 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 10.2 in | report |
| June 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 3,400 | 9 in | report |
| May 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 7,514 | 9 in | report |
| April 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 9,000 | 8.5 in | report |
| November 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 501 | 20.2 in | report |
| May 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 19,988 | 8.2 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 5,003 | 7.8 in | report |
| November 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 480 | 20.2 in | report |
| August 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 3,600 | 9.2 in | report |
| June 2012 | Brown Trout | 5,015 | 7.5 in | report |
| May 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 5,412 | 9.1 in | report |
| April 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 14,455 | 8.4 in | report |
| January 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,035 | 13.5 in | report |
| December 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 504 | 19.8 in | report |
| September 2011 | Lake Trout | 324 | 29.7 in | report |
| September 2011 | Brown Trout | 5,000 | 5 in | report |
| May 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 7,371 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 15,033 | 8.4 in | report |
| December 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 550 | 19.8 in | report |
| June 2010 | Brown Trout | 4,896 | 6.9 in | report |
| May 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 14,760 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,866 | 7.9 in | report |
| April 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 7,680 | 8 in | report |
| October 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 3,276 | 8.6 in | report |
| June 2009 | Brown Trout | 2,736 | 8.1 in | report |
| May 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 23,464 | 8.4 in | report |
| May 2009 | Brown Trout | 5,074 | 2.8 in | report |
| December 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 504 | 19.8 in | report |
| September 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,900 | 8.3 in | report |
| June 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 11,844 | 8.3 in | report |
| May 2008 | Brown Trout | 3,400 | 2.6 in | report |
| April 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 7,106 | 7.1 in | report |
| December 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 449 | 20.2 in | report |
| September 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 7.9 in | report |
| September 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8.5 in | report |
| June 2007 | Brown Trout | 5,000 | 2.7 in | report |
| May 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 18,200 | 8.2 in | report |
| April 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 9,002 | 7.1 in | report |
| December 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 442 | 18.3 in | report |
| October 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 8.3 in | report |
| July 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 7,420 | 8.9 in | report |
| June 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 6,750 | 9.7 in | report |
| June 2006 | Brown Trout | 5,418 | 3.7 in | report |
| May 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 6,150 | 8.4 in | report |
| April 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 6,930 | 8.2 in | report |
| October 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,081 | 9.1 in | report |
| June 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 1,299 | 9.4 in | report |
| June 2005 | Brown Trout | 5,022 | 3.4 in | report |
| June 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 175 | 15.6 in | report |
| May 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 13,164 | 8.6 in | report |
| April 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 8,100 | 8.2 in | report |
| February 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 560 | 10.9 in | report |
| December 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 18.3 in | report |
| October 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 480 | 8.5 in | report |
| October 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 4,607 | 9 in | report |
| September 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 1,386 | 9.6 in | report |
| June 2004 | Brown Trout | 5,490 | 3.5 in | report |
| May 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 14,480 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 2004 | Brown Trout | 1,690 | 7.3 in | report |
| April 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 13,655 | 8.3 in | report |
| February 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 926 | 13.5 in | report |
| October 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 4,618 | 8 in | report |
| July 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 270 | 18.5 in | report |
| June 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 4,480 | 8.5 in | report |
| June 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 4,256 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 1, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 9,366 | 9.4 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
The smallest of Curt Gowdy State Park's three reservoirs, off Happy Jack Road (WY 210) via Granite Springs Road, about 24 miles from both Cheyenne and Laramie. State Parks describes it as a shoreline fishery; a park day-use fee applies. Monte Cristo Campground sits on the shore.
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About Crystal Lake Reservoir
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Crystal Lake Reservoir is inside Curt Gowdy State Park.
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Common questions
What fish are at Crystal Lake Reservoir?
Fishing Crystal Lake Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 88 of 119 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout and 3 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked July 2026, averaging 10.2 in. Brown Trout was last stocked April 2026, averaging 5.7 in. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked September 2015, averaging 10.6 in. Golden Trout was last stocked October 2015, averaging 8.9 in. 1 more species is on the stocking report. Kokanee salmon and Yellow perch are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Crystal Lake Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked July 2026. It is stocked about 5 times a year since 2003, most often in April and May.
How big are the fish stocked at Crystal Lake Reservoir?
Stocked fish average 9.7 in. Rainbow Trout average 10.2 in. Brown Trout average 5.7 in. Cutthroat Trout average 10.6 in. Golden Trout average 8.9 in.
How do you get on Crystal Lake Reservoir?
The smallest of Curt Gowdy State Park's three reservoirs, off Happy Jack Road (WY 210) via Granite Springs Road, about 24 miles from both Cheyenne and Laramie. State Parks describes it as a shoreline fishery; a park day-use fee applies. Monte Cristo Campground sits on the shore.
Which lakes near Crystal Lake Reservoir were stocked more recently?
South Crow Creek Reservoir (2.1 mi) was stocked more recently. South Crow Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and Brown Trout.