Fremont Lake

Fremont Lake fishing

Fishing at Fremont Lake is on a natural lake, stocked with Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and Lake Trout. It is stocked about 4.7 times a year since 2020, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Kokanee Salmon and Rainbow Trout and dawn for Lake Trout.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

33

Since 2020

Species recorded

3

Average size

6.8 in

Surface acres

5,050

Elevation

7,421 ft

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Pinedale, WY
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, camping, dock

Fremont Lake Campground, about 7 miles northeast of Pinedale off Fremont Lake Road, has a boat ramp and dock plus vault toilets and drinking water. Sandy Beach, on Forest Road 749 closer to town, adds a sandy swimming beach with its own boat ramp and dock.

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How Fremont Lake is stocked

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

Fish at Fremont Lake

Fishing Fremont Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 25 of 33 plants on record, ahead of Kokanee Salmon and one more.

Rainbow Trout 25 plants
Plants
25 of 33
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Average length
8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Kokanee Salmon 7 plants
Plants
7 of 33
Last stocked
June 1, 2026
Average length
3.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Kokanee Salmon guide.

Lake Trout 1 plant
Plants
1 of 33
Last stocked
June 1, 2026
Average length
2.9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Lake Trout guide.

Fishing Fremont Lake

Fremont Lake is a popular destination where water sports and fishing are enjoyed. Anglers at this scenic lake often fish for lake, rainbow, and brown trout. Kokanee salmon are also among the species that anglers enjoy catching in Fremont Lake.

Sources: recreation.gov , recreation.gov

What to watch for

Fremont Lake has steep sides, both above and below the water level. Visitors should also use caution when traveling to this high elevation facility from lower elevations.

Fish stocked per year

  • 109,1402020
  • 45,4332021
  • 135,0682022
  • 111,2692023
  • 119,2602024
  • 124,5332025
  • 136,8982026

Stocking history

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Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Rainbow Trout 12,164 8.3 in report
June 1, 2026 Rainbow Trout 9,567 8.7 in report
June 1, 2026 Rainbow Trout 3,000 9.3 in report
June 1, 2026 Lake Trout 5,800 2.9 in report
June 1, 2026 Kokanee Salmon 87,553 3 in report
March 1, 2026 Rainbow Trout 18,814 2.2 in report
July 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 7,790 8.7 in report
July 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 270 9.4 in report
June 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 12,287 8.8 in report
June 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 3,000 9.3 in report
June 1, 2025 Kokanee Salmon 101,186 3.6 in report
July 1, 2024 Rainbow Trout 10,040 8.6 in report
July 1, 2024 Kokanee Salmon 95,758 3.4 in report
June 1, 2024 Rainbow Trout 3,012 9.7 in report
June 1, 2024 Rainbow Trout 10,450 7.9 in report
July 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 9,477 8.6 in report
July 1, 2023 Kokanee Salmon 80,973 3.4 in report
June 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 10,200 7.9 in report
May 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 3,120 8.5 in report
May 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 7,499 5.2 in report
October 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 20,013 2.9 in report
July 1, 2022 Kokanee Salmon 90,054 3.8 in report
June 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 3,006 8.8 in report
June 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 18,995 8.3 in report
May 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 3,000 7.9 in report
July 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 9,020 8.2 in report
July 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 291 9.4 in report
June 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 3,008 9.2 in report
June 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 9,460 8.2 in report
June 1, 2021 Kokanee Salmon 23,654 2.7 in report
August 1, 2020 Rainbow Trout 9,396 6.7 in report
July 1, 2020 Rainbow Trout 294 8.9 in report
July 1, 2020 Kokanee Salmon 99,450 3.4 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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