Rainbow Trout Stocked · 23 plants · last June 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Fontenelle Reservoir fishing
Fontenelle Reservoir fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Kokanee Salmon, and Cutthroat Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Burbot. It is stocked about 4.6 times a year since 2014, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Kokanee Salmon and dusk and night for Burbot.
- Last stocked
- June 2026
- Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 60
- Since 2014
- Species stocked
- 3 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 7.8 in
- Surface acres
- 8,000
- Elevation
- 6,509 ft
Fish at Fontenelle Reservoir
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 23 plants · last June 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 22 plants · last June 2026 Last stocked June 2026 · avg 11.3 in · 22 plants
Cutthroat Trout species guide
Kokanee Salmon Stocked · 15 plants · last May 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Burbot Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Burbot species guideThis 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. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)(recreation.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Fontenelle Reservoir is stocked
Lake Viva Naughton (30.8 mi) and Kemmerer Reservoir (30.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Viva Naughton is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout and Kemmerer Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.
Fish stocked in 2014
91,832
Fish stocked in 2015
140,075
Fish stocked in 2016
139,062
Fish stocked in 2017
127,798
Fish stocked in 2018
128,078
Fish stocked in 2019
140,308
Fish stocked in 2020
135,507
Fish stocked in 2021
123,584
Fish stocked in 2022
132,017
Fish stocked in 2023
141,906
Fish stocked in 2024
147,269
Fish stocked in 2025
155,233
Fish stocked in 2026
149,392
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 38,649 | 7.7 in | report |
| June 2026 | Cutthroat Trout | 14,650 | 7.7 in | report |
| May 2026 | Cutthroat Trout | 800 | 18.6 in | report |
| May 2026 | Kokanee Salmon | 84,447 | 2.7 in | report |
| May 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 10,846 | 7.3 in | report |
| October 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 12,948 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 799 | 17.4 in | report |
| June 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 27,550 | 8.3 in | report |
| June 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 14,688 | 7.7 in | report |
| May 2025 | Kokanee Salmon | 82,281 | 2.9 in | report |
| May 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 16,967 | 8.1 in | report |
| June 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 14,620 | 7.5 in | report |
| May 2024 | Kokanee Salmon | 83,156 | 2.4 in | report |
| May 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 49,493 | 7.5 in | report |
| July 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 7,316 | 8.3 in | report |
| June 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 181 | 11.3 in | report |
| June 2023 | Kokanee Salmon | 72,477 | 3.3 in | report |
| June 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 23,871 | 7.8 in | report |
| June 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,426 | 6.8 in | report |
| May 2023 | Kokanee Salmon | 2,610 | 4.9 in | report |
| May 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 19,025 | 7.5 in | report |
| June 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 662 | 16.8 in | report |
| June 2022 | Kokanee Salmon | 76,446 | 2.9 in | report |
| June 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 19,020 | 7.6 in | report |
| June 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 13,520 | 7.3 in | report |
| May 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 22,369 | 7.5 in | report |
| June 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 795 | 16.8 in | report |
| June 2021 | Kokanee Salmon | 72,208 | 2.9 in | report |
| June 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 35,755 | 7.8 in | report |
| May 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 14,826 | 7.3 in | report |
| June 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 800 | 16.8 in | report |
| June 2020 | Kokanee Salmon | 68,753 | 3.2 in | report |
| June 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 49,474 | 7.8 in | report |
| June 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,480 | 7.1 in | report |
| June 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 808 | 17.9 in | report |
| June 2019 | Kokanee Salmon | 73,175 | 3.2 in | report |
| June 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 35,751 | 7.9 in | report |
| May 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 15,894 | 7.1 in | report |
| May 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 14,680 | 7.1 in | report |
| October 2018 | Kokanee Salmon | 2,494 | 2.9 in | report |
| June 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 800 | 17.9 in | report |
| June 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 35,665 | 7.9 in | report |
| June 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 14,139 | 7.9 in | report |
| May 2018 | Kokanee Salmon | 74,980 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,971 | 5.5 in | report |
| June 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 36,835 | 7.8 in | report |
| May 2017 | Kokanee Salmon | 74,992 | 3.2 in | report |
| July 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 730 | 16.8 in | report |
| June 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,500 | 4.6 in | report |
| June 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 16,185 | 7.2 in | report |
| May 2016 | Kokanee Salmon | 75,033 | 2.6 in | report |
| May 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 19,262 | 7.3 in | report |
| April 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 11,352 | 8.2 in | report |
| June 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 15,005 | 4.7 in | report |
| May 2015 | Kokanee Salmon | 74,976 | 3 in | report |
| May 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 50,094 | 7.3 in | report |
| July 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 819 | 17.4 in | report |
| June 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 12,215 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 2014 | Kokanee Salmon | 50,370 | 2.9 in | report |
| May 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 28,428 | 8.9 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Kemmerer, WY
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, dock
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.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wyoming Game and Fish Department before you go.
About Fontenelle Reservoir
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Common questions
What fish are at Fontenelle Reservoir?
Fishing Fontenelle Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 23 of 60 plants on record, ahead of Cutthroat Trout and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 2026, averaging 7.6 in. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked June 2026, averaging 11.3 in. Kokanee Salmon was last stocked May 2026, averaging 3 in. Burbot is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Fontenelle Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked June 2026. It is stocked about 4.6 times a year since 2014, most often in May and June.
How big are the fish stocked at Fontenelle Reservoir?
Stocked fish average 7.8 in. Rainbow Trout average 7.6 in. Cutthroat Trout average 11.3 in. Kokanee Salmon average 3 in.
How do you get on Fontenelle Reservoir?
The nearest town is Kemmerer, WY. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. 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.
Which lakes near Fontenelle Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Lake Viva Naughton (30.8 mi) and Kemmerer Reservoir (30.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Viva Naughton is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout and Kemmerer Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.