Channel Catfish Stocked · 15 plants · last July 2020 Best: dusk, night Festo Lake fishing
Festo Lake fishing: not stocked since August 2022. It was stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Tiger Muskie, and Bluegill. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill.
- Last stocked
- August 2022
- Tiger Muskie
- Plants on record
- 33
- Since 1991
- Species recorded
- 4
- Average size
- 4.7 in
- Elevation
- 4,728 ft
Fish at Festo Lake
Channel Catfish Stocked · 15 plants · last July 2020 Best: dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 9 plants · last July 2014 Best: dawn, dusk 
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 6 plants · last August 2022 Last stocked August 2022 · avg 7 in · 6 plants
Tiger Muskie species guide
Bluegill Stocked · 3 plants · last October 2012 Best: dawn, day, dusk How Festo Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 11 years between 1991 and 2022.
Fish stocked in 1991
744
Fish stocked in 1995
4,200
Fish stocked in 1996
3,000
Fish stocked in 1997
2,642
Fish stocked in 1998
2,508
Fish stocked in 1999
2,722
Fish stocked in 2000
4,989
Fish stocked in 2001
2,656
Fish stocked in 2003
2,174
Fish stocked in 2004
12,301
Fish stocked in 2005
1,663
Fish stocked in 2006
10,008
Fish stocked in 2010
9,970
Fish stocked in 2011
16,700
Fish stocked in 2012
13,402
Fish stocked in 2013
2,960
Fish stocked in 2014
5,940
Fish stocked in 2018
1,003
Fish stocked in 2020
680
Fish stocked in 2021
201
Fish stocked in 2022
180
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2022 | Tiger Muskie | 180 | 5.3 in | report |
| July 2021 | Tiger Muskie | 201 | 5.7 in | report |
| July 2020 | Tiger Muskie | 180 | 5.8 in | report |
| July 2020 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 15.2 in | report |
| April 2018 | Channel Catfish | 1,003 | 6.5 in | report |
| July 2014 | Largemouth Bass | 4,940 | 1.3 in | report |
| May 2014 | Channel Catfish | 1,000 | 4.7 in | report |
| July 2013 | Largemouth Bass | 2,960 | 2.8 in | report |
| October 2012 | Bluegill | 12,400 | 1.4 in | report |
| April 2012 | Channel Catfish | 1,002 | 4.8 in | report |
| October 2011 | Bluegill | 11,100 | 1.6 in | report |
| June 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 5,600 | 1.1 in | report |
| October 2010 | Bluegill | 6,370 | 1.3 in | report |
| July 2010 | Largemouth Bass | 3,600 | 1.2 in | report |
| June 2006 | Largemouth Bass | 10,008 | 1 in | report |
| October 2005 | Channel Catfish | 1,663 | 5.7 in | report |
| October 2004 | Tiger Muskie | 300 | 8.6 in | report |
| October 2004 | Channel Catfish | 2,001 | 5.2 in | report |
| June 2004 | Largemouth Bass | 10,000 | 1.3 in | report |
| October 2003 | Channel Catfish | 2,174 | 4 in | report |
| July 2001 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | 5.2 in | report |
| May 2001 | Tiger Muskie | 656 | 7.7 in | report |
| October 2000 | Channel Catfish | 2,502 | 4.2 in | report |
| August 2000 | Largemouth Bass | 2,487 | 1.7 in | report |
| May 1999 | Channel Catfish | 2,502 | 7.3 in | report |
| April 1999 | Tiger Muskie | 220 | 8.6 in | report |
| May 1998 | Channel Catfish | 2,508 | 6.8 in | report |
| June 1997 | Largemouth Bass | 134 | 2.6 in | report |
| May 1997 | Channel Catfish | 2,508 | 6.8 in | report |
| August 1996 | Channel Catfish | 3,000 | 4.4 in | report |
| July 1995 | Largemouth Bass | 3,200 | 0.9 in | report |
| May 1995 | Channel Catfish | 1,000 | 6.1 in | report |
| June 1991 | Channel Catfish | 744 | 8.3 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Wheatland, WY
Festo Lake lies just west of Wheatland. WGFD lists it at about 42 acres, 10 feet at its deepest and 5 feet on average, and maps a parking area; parts of the shore border private land. WGFD's southeast day-trip guide sends young anglers here for its youth fishing challenges.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wyoming Game and Fish Department before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Festo Lake?
Fishing Festo Lake usually means Channel Catfish: Channel Catfish accounts for 15 of 33 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 2 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 2020, averaging 6.3 in. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 2014, averaging 1.5 in. Tiger Muskie was last stocked August 2022, averaging 7 in. Bluegill was last stocked October 2012, averaging 1.4 in.
When is Festo Lake stocked?
Not stocked since August 2022. No plants recorded in 11 years between 1991 and 2022.
How big are the fish stocked at Festo Lake?
Stocked fish average 4.7 in. Channel Catfish average 6.3 in. Largemouth Bass average 1.5 in. Tiger Muskie average 7 in. Bluegill average 1.4 in.
How do you get on Festo Lake?
The nearest town is Wheatland, WY. Festo Lake lies just west of Wheatland. WGFD lists it at about 42 acres, 10 feet at its deepest and 5 feet on average, and maps a parking area; parts of the shore border private land. WGFD's southeast day-trip guide sends young anglers here for its youth fishing challenges.
Which lakes near Festo Lake were stocked more recently?
Rock Lake (6.5 mi), Grayrocks Reservoir (14 mi), Kennedy Reservoir Number 1 (27.4 mi), and Duck Creek Reservoir (31.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Rock Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill and Grayrocks Reservoir is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Tiger Muskie.