Hog Park Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Hog Park Reservoir is on a reservoir, stocked with Rainbow Trout. It is stocked about once a year since 2017, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

10

Since 2017

Species recorded

1

Average size

5.5 in

Elevation

8,453 ft

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Encampment, WY
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, camping

Hog Park Campground sits on the southeast shore at about 8,400 feet in the Medicine Bow National Forest, with a boat ramp near the campground. 50 sites across three loops (27 reservable, 22 first come first served), picnic tables, drinking water, fire grates, vault toilets, and trash service.

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How Hog Park Reservoir is stocked

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

Fish at Hog Park Reservoir

Fishing Hog Park Reservoir is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. All 10 plants on record are Rainbow Trout.

Rainbow Trout 10 plants
Plants
10 of 10
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Average length
5.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Fishing Hog Park Reservoir

Hog Park Reservoir is home to Splake, which were accidentally stocked in the 1980s and still exist today through spawning and back-crossing with Brook Trout. Because splake typically do not reproduce, they are used as a sport fish. Hence, splake are well suited for stocking in a variety of coldwater lakes and ponds. The campground provides access to the water for fishing, with a boat dock and ramp available.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org , recreation.gov

What to watch for

Caution is advised at this high elevation facility; check weather reports for changes in the skies. In inclement weather, seek shelter to avoid heat loss from wet clothes. Survey surroundings for hazards like glass, sharp objects, branches, ant beds, poison ivy, bees, and hazardous terrain. Avoid areas that could flood or become muddy due to rain or snow.

Fish stocked per year

  • 25,0002017
  • 27,4802018
  • 27,7502019
  • 22,8152020
  • 22,5042021
  • 25,0622022
  • 24,9962023
  • 23,5842024
  • 22,4822025
  • 25,0202026

Stocking history

Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Rainbow Trout 25,020 8.2 in report
July 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 22,482 4.8 in report
July 1, 2024 Rainbow Trout 23,584 5.6 in report
July 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 24,996 5.7 in report
August 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 25,062 5 in report
July 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 22,504 5.2 in report
July 1, 2020 Rainbow Trout 22,815 5.7 in report
July 1, 2019 Rainbow Trout 27,750 5.1 in report
June 1, 2018 Rainbow Trout 27,480 5 in report
July 1, 2017 Rainbow Trout 25,000 5 in report

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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