Fontenelle Reservoir

Fontenelle Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Fontenelle Reservoir is on a reservoir, stocked with Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and Cutthroat Trout. It is stocked about 4.6 times a year since 2014, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

June 1, 2026

Plants on record

60

Since 2014

Species recorded

3

Average size

7.8 in

Surface acres

8,000

Elevation

6,509 ft

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Kemmerer, WY
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
No
Facilities
restrooms, camping

On the Green River north of Kemmerer. About 8,000 surface acres, 20 miles long, 56 miles of shoreline. Fontenelle Creek Campground has restrooms and running water; no charge for boat launching, primitive camping, or picnicking.

Sources: water_type , access.boat_ramp , access.fee , access.shore , shore_notes , nearest_town , facilities , fishing_notes , fishing_notes

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How Fontenelle Reservoir is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of May. In 2026 it was May 1, 2026, about when it usually is.

Pine Grove Creek (30.2 mi), Lake Viva Naughton (30.8 mi), and Kemmerer Reservoir (30.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Pine Grove Creek is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Lake Viva Naughton is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout, and Kemmerer Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Fontenelle Reservoir

Fishing Fontenelle Reservoir is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 23 of 60 plants on record, ahead of Cutthroat Trout and one more.

Rainbow Trout 23 plants
Plants
23 of 60
Last stocked
June 1, 2026
Average length
7.6 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Cutthroat Trout 22 plants
Plants
22 of 60
Last stocked
June 1, 2026
Average length
11.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Cutthroat Trout guide.

Kokanee Salmon 15 plants
Plants
15 of 60
Last stocked
May 1, 2026
Average length
3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Kokanee Salmon guide.

Fishing Fontenelle Reservoir

Fishing at Fontenelle Reservoir offers opportunities to catch brown, cutthroat, and rainbow trout. This artificial reservoir, located near Kemmerer, Wyoming, spans an 8,000-acre surface area. When full, the lake extends 20 miles in length with approximately 56 miles of shoreline. Recreation use at Fontenelle Reservoir is described as low and seasonal.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org , recreation.gov

Fish stocked per year

  • 91,8322014
  • 140,0752015
  • 139,0622016
  • 127,7982017
  • 128,0782018
  • 140,3082019
  • 135,5072020
  • 123,5842021
  • 132,0172022
  • 141,9062023
  • 147,2692024
  • 155,2332025
  • 149,3922026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 60 plants Showing 60 plants

Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 1, 2026 Rainbow Trout 38,649 7.7 in report
June 1, 2026 Cutthroat Trout 14,650 7.7 in report
May 1, 2026 Rainbow Trout 10,846 7.3 in report
May 1, 2026 Kokanee Salmon 84,447 2.7 in report
May 1, 2026 Cutthroat Trout 800 18.6 in report
October 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 12,948 2.6 in report
June 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 27,550 8.3 in report
June 1, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 14,688 7.7 in report
June 1, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 799 17.4 in report
May 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 16,967 8.1 in report
May 1, 2025 Kokanee Salmon 82,281 2.9 in report
June 1, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 14,620 7.5 in report
May 1, 2024 Rainbow Trout 49,493 7.5 in report
May 1, 2024 Kokanee Salmon 83,156 2.4 in report
July 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 7,316 8.3 in report
June 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 23,871 7.8 in report
June 1, 2023 Kokanee Salmon 72,477 3.3 in report
June 1, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 181 11.3 in report
June 1, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 16,426 6.8 in report
May 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 19,025 7.5 in report
May 1, 2023 Kokanee Salmon 2,610 4.9 in report
June 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 19,020 7.6 in report
June 1, 2022 Kokanee Salmon 76,446 2.9 in report
June 1, 2022 Cutthroat Trout 13,520 7.3 in report
June 1, 2022 Cutthroat Trout 662 16.8 in report
May 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 22,369 7.5 in report
June 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 35,755 7.8 in report
June 1, 2021 Kokanee Salmon 72,208 2.9 in report
June 1, 2021 Cutthroat Trout 795 16.8 in report
May 1, 2021 Cutthroat Trout 14,826 7.3 in report
June 1, 2020 Rainbow Trout 49,474 7.8 in report
June 1, 2020 Kokanee Salmon 68,753 3.2 in report
June 1, 2020 Cutthroat Trout 16,480 7.1 in report
June 1, 2020 Cutthroat Trout 800 16.8 in report
June 1, 2019 Rainbow Trout 35,751 7.9 in report
June 1, 2019 Kokanee Salmon 73,175 3.2 in report
June 1, 2019 Cutthroat Trout 808 17.9 in report
May 1, 2019 Rainbow Trout 15,894 7.1 in report
May 1, 2019 Cutthroat Trout 14,680 7.1 in report
October 1, 2018 Kokanee Salmon 2,494 2.9 in report
June 1, 2018 Rainbow Trout 35,665 7.9 in report
June 1, 2018 Cutthroat Trout 14,139 7.9 in report
June 1, 2018 Cutthroat Trout 800 17.9 in report
May 1, 2018 Kokanee Salmon 74,980 2.5 in report
June 1, 2017 Rainbow Trout 36,835 7.8 in report
June 1, 2017 Cutthroat Trout 15,971 5.5 in report
May 1, 2017 Kokanee Salmon 74,992 3.2 in report
July 1, 2016 Cutthroat Trout 730 16.8 in report
June 1, 2016 Rainbow Trout 16,185 7.2 in report
June 1, 2016 Cutthroat Trout 16,500 4.6 in report
May 1, 2016 Rainbow Trout 19,262 7.3 in report
May 1, 2016 Kokanee Salmon 75,033 2.6 in report
April 1, 2016 Rainbow Trout 11,352 8.2 in report
June 1, 2015 Cutthroat Trout 15,005 4.7 in report
May 1, 2015 Rainbow Trout 50,094 7.3 in report
May 1, 2015 Kokanee Salmon 74,976 3 in report
July 1, 2014 Cutthroat Trout 819 17.4 in report
June 1, 2014 Rainbow Trout 12,215 8.9 in report
May 1, 2014 Rainbow Trout 28,428 8.9 in report
May 1, 2014 Kokanee Salmon 50,370 2.9 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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