Flaming Gorge Reservoir

Flaming Gorge Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Flaming Gorge Reservoir is on a reservoir, stocked with Brown Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and Cutthroat Trout. It is stocked about 6.9 times a year since 2013, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and dawn and dusk for Kokanee Salmon and Rainbow Trout.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

96

Since 2013

Species recorded

4

Average size

5.5 in

Elevation

6,033 ft

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Green River, WY
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, cleaning station

Buckboard Crossing, on the Wyoming shore about 25 miles south of Green River off Highway 530, has a boat ramp, marina, fish cleaning station, flush toilets, showers, and a dump station. Buckboard Marina rents boats and sells fuel and supplies.

Sources: water_type , nearest_town , access , shore_notes , facilities , fishing_notes , fishing_notes , watch_outs

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How Flaming Gorge Reservoir is stocked

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

Fish at Flaming Gorge Reservoir

Fishing Flaming Gorge Reservoir is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 50 of 96 plants on record, ahead of Kokanee Salmon and 2 more.

Rainbow Trout 50 plants
Plants
50 of 96
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Average length
6.9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Kokanee Salmon 27 plants
Plants
27 of 96
Last stocked
June 1, 2026
Average length
2.9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Kokanee Salmon guide.

Cutthroat Trout 12 plants
Plants
12 of 96
Last stocked
December 1, 2025
Average length
6.9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Cutthroat Trout guide.

Brown Trout 7 plants
Plants
7 of 96
Last stocked
May 1, 2025
Average length
3.8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Brown Trout guide.

Fishing Flaming Gorge Reservoir

Flaming Gorge Reservoir offers a variety of fish species for anglers, including Colorado River Cutthroat trout, Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Lake trout, Kokanee salmon, Smallmouth bass, Burbot, and Common carp. Fishing is a popular activity on the lake. Campers have the convenience of an adjacent boat ramp, marina, and a fish cleaning station.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org , recreation.gov

What to watch for

Visitors should be aware that natural shade is minimal in the high desert landscape. Due to ongoing drought conditions, water access may be limited at some campgrounds, with hydrants, RV Stations, flush restrooms, and showers potentially restricted in various areas.

Fish stocked per year

  • 619,6612013
  • 714,2562014
  • 862,0202015
  • 1,114,9752016
  • 1,162,2142017
  • 973,6572018
  • 1,392,8172019
  • 1,934,3082020
  • 1,648,9082021
  • 1,984,6332022
  • 2,123,4852023
  • 2,123,6672024
  • 2,092,6522025
  • 1,701,4942026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 96 plants Showing 96 plants

Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Rainbow Trout 48,294 5.6 in report
July 1, 2026 Rainbow Trout 48,045 8.8 in report
June 1, 2026 Rainbow Trout 120,012 4.3 in report
June 1, 2026 Rainbow Trout 59,699 8.4 in report
June 1, 2026 Kokanee Salmon 857,256 3 in report
May 1, 2026 Rainbow Trout 197,486 4.4 in report
May 1, 2026 Rainbow Trout 96,131 8 in report
March 1, 2026 Rainbow Trout 274,571 3 in report
December 1, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 16,608 4.3 in report
November 1, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 8,070 4.5 in report
October 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 32,251 8 in report
July 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 10,800 8.8 in report
July 1, 2025 Kokanee Salmon 6,331 3.6 in report
June 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 237,012 5 in report
June 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 103,096 8.5 in report
June 1, 2025 Kokanee Salmon 1,219,341 3.1 in report
June 1, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 90,463 7.9 in report
May 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 124,775 8.6 in report
May 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 103,604 4.6 in report
May 1, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 127,242 7.6 in report
May 1, 2025 Brown Trout 13,059 3.8 in report
October 1, 2024 Rainbow Trout 39,015 3.1 in report
June 1, 2024 Rainbow Trout 137,270 8.5 in report
June 1, 2024 Rainbow Trout 97,391 5.1 in report
June 1, 2024 Kokanee Salmon 1,280,207 3.1 in report
June 1, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 238,534 7.8 in report
June 1, 2024 Brown Trout 8,887 3.9 in report
May 1, 2024 Rainbow Trout 214,834 4.7 in report
May 1, 2024 Rainbow Trout 107,529 7.1 in report
December 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 43,463 4.4 in report
September 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 73,864 6.4 in report
June 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 203,102 4.7 in report
June 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 160,798 8.4 in report
June 1, 2023 Kokanee Salmon 677,715 3.1 in report
June 1, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 174,423 7.5 in report
May 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 201,523 4.5 in report
May 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 85,756 8 in report
May 1, 2023 Kokanee Salmon 480,474 2.4 in report
May 1, 2023 Brown Trout 22,367 3.6 in report
October 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 29,559 3.1 in report
October 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 90,347 7.1 in report
June 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 3,450 8.1 in report
June 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 221,288 3.7 in report
June 1, 2022 Kokanee Salmon 612,829 2.3 in report
June 1, 2022 Cutthroat Trout 54,808 8 in report
May 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 69,112 3.4 in report
May 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 269,859 7.7 in report
May 1, 2022 Kokanee Salmon 601,251 3 in report
April 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 32,130 3.6 in report
October 1, 2021 Kokanee Salmon 98,240 1.6 in report
October 1, 2021 Cutthroat Trout 58,697 2.9 in report
September 1, 2021 Kokanee Salmon 129,782 1.6 in report
July 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 4,800 8.5 in report
July 1, 2021 Kokanee Salmon 13,995 3.6 in report
June 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 37,040 8.9 in report
June 1, 2021 Kokanee Salmon 357,517 3.3 in report
June 1, 2021 Cutthroat Trout 232,049 7.5 in report
June 1, 2021 Brown Trout 8,421 4.6 in report
May 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 241,952 8.4 in report
May 1, 2021 Kokanee Salmon 399,269 2.9 in report
May 1, 2021 Cutthroat Trout 67,146 8.4 in report
July 1, 2020 Cutthroat Trout 40,665 7.9 in report
June 1, 2020 Rainbow Trout 13,525 8.7 in report
June 1, 2020 Kokanee Salmon 437,626 3.4 in report
June 1, 2020 Cutthroat Trout 168,589 8 in report
May 1, 2020 Rainbow Trout 284,667 8.7 in report
May 1, 2020 Rainbow Trout 64,896 5 in report
May 1, 2020 Kokanee Salmon 904,541 3 in report
April 1, 2020 Rainbow Trout 19,799 8.3 in report
June 1, 2019 Rainbow Trout 11,594 8.7 in report
May 1, 2019 Rainbow Trout 250,729 8.5 in report
May 1, 2019 Kokanee Salmon 1,130,494 3.2 in report
July 1, 2018 Kokanee Salmon 13,164 3.5 in report
June 1, 2018 Rainbow Trout 21,917 9.1 in report
June 1, 2018 Kokanee Salmon 126,060 3 in report
May 1, 2018 Rainbow Trout 203,059 8.8 in report
May 1, 2018 Kokanee Salmon 609,457 2.9 in report
July 1, 2017 Brown Trout 4,577 4.8 in report
June 1, 2017 Kokanee Salmon 322,192 3 in report
May 1, 2017 Rainbow Trout 270,184 8.8 in report
May 1, 2017 Kokanee Salmon 565,261 3 in report
July 1, 2016 Rainbow Trout 52,833 4.8 in report
June 1, 2016 Kokanee Salmon 175,198 2.9 in report
May 1, 2016 Rainbow Trout 325,843 8 in report
May 1, 2016 Kokanee Salmon 561,101 2.8 in report
May 1, 2015 Rainbow Trout 151,712 8.2 in report
May 1, 2015 Kokanee Salmon 561,350 2.4 in report
April 1, 2015 Rainbow Trout 148,958 7.9 in report
June 1, 2014 Kokanee Salmon 41,400 2.6 in report
May 1, 2014 Rainbow Trout 171,403 8 in report
May 1, 2014 Kokanee Salmon 501,252 2.8 in report
February 1, 2014 Rainbow Trout 201 9.4 in report
June 1, 2013 Brown Trout 24,000 3.5 in report
May 1, 2013 Rainbow Trout 199,329 8.5 in report
May 1, 2013 Kokanee Salmon 330,552 2.6 in report
May 1, 2013 Brown Trout 65,780 2.4 in report
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Species stocked here

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

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