Brook Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last July 2023 Best: dawn, day, dusk Fiddlers Lake fishing
Fiddlers Lake fishing is stocked with Brook Trout, Tiger Trout, and Rainbow Trout on a reservoir. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2020, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout and dawn and dusk for Tiger Trout and Rainbow Trout.
- Last stocked
- June 2026
- Tiger Trout
- Plants on record
- 8
- Since 2020
- Species recorded
- 3
- Average size
- 5.4 in
- Elevation
- 9,415 ft
Fish at Fiddlers Lake
Brook Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last July 2023 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Tiger Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last June 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last June 2026 Best: dawn, dusk How Fiddlers Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2025.
Fish stocked in 2020
2,109
Fish stocked in 2021
1,802
Fish stocked in 2022
2,817
Fish stocked in 2023
1,806
Fish stocked in 2024
1,800
Fish stocked in 2026
5,222
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | Tiger Trout | 3,400 | 3.2 in | report |
| June 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,822 | 9.7 in | report |
| September 2024 | Tiger Trout | 1,800 | 4.7 in | report |
| July 2023 | Brook Trout | 1,806 | 5.4 in | report |
| September 2022 | Brook Trout | 820 | 5 in | report |
| July 2022 | Brook Trout | 1,997 | 4.3 in | report |
| June 2021 | Brook Trout | 1,802 | 5.6 in | report |
| July 2020 | Brook Trout | 2,109 | 5.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Lander, WY
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, dock
From Lander take WY-131 south to Forest Road 300, then 12 miles on. Fiddlers Lake Campground (20 sites, vault toilets, drinking water) sits on the shore, and WGFD maps a primitive seasonal ramp and a dock. Christina Lake Trailhead is nearby; WGFD calls Thumb Lake an easy 5-mile hike from here.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wyoming Game and Fish Department before you go.
About Fiddlers Lake
Nearest lakes
Public land at Fiddlers Lake
Fiddlers Lake is inside Shoshone National Forest.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Fiddlers Lake?
Fishing Fiddlers Lake usually means Brook Trout: Brook Trout accounts for 5 of 8 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Trout and one more. Brook Trout was last stocked July 2023, averaging 5.1 in. Tiger Trout was last stocked June 2026, averaging 4 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 2026, averaging 9.7 in.
When is Fiddlers Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 2026. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2020, most often in June and July. No plants recorded in 2025.
How big are the fish stocked at Fiddlers Lake?
Stocked fish average 5.4 in. Brook Trout average 5.1 in. Tiger Trout average 4 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.7 in.
How do you get on Fiddlers Lake?
The nearest town is Lander, WY. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. From Lander take WY-131 south to Forest Road 300, then 12 miles on. Fiddlers Lake Campground (20 sites, vault toilets, drinking water) sits on the shore, and WGFD maps a primitive seasonal ramp and a dock. Christina Lake Trailhead is nearby; WGFD calls Thumb Lake an easy 5-mile hike from here.
Which lakes near Fiddlers Lake were stocked more recently?
Louis Lake (2.9 mi), Thumb Lake (4.8 mi), and Leg Lake (5.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Louis Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.