Brown Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last October 2021 Best: dawn, day, dusk Horse Creek fishing
Horse Creek fishing has Brown Trout and Cutthroat Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 2021, most often in April and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- April 2026
- Cutthroat Trout
- Plants on record
- 2
- Since 2021
- Species recorded
- 2
- Average size
- 7 in
- Elevation
- 5,853 ft
Fish at Horse Creek
Brown Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last October 2021 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last April 2026 Last stocked April 2026 · avg 4.9 in · 1 plant
Cutthroat Trout species guideHow Horse Creek is stocked
No plants recorded in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Fish stocked in 2021
1,997
Fish stocked in 2026
2,134
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,134 | 4.9 in | report |
| October 2021 | Brown Trout | 1,997 | 9 in | report |
Access and facts
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wyoming Game and Fish Department before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Horse Creek?
Fishing Horse Creek is as likely for Brown Trout and Cutthroat Trout. Each accounts for 1 of 2 plants on record. Brown Trout was last stocked October 2021, averaging 9 in. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked April 2026, averaging 4.9 in.
When is Horse Creek stocked?
Last stocked April 2026. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 2021, most often in April and October. No plants recorded in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
How big are the fish stocked at Horse Creek?
Stocked fish average 7 in. Brown Trout average 9 in. Cutthroat Trout average 4.9 in.
Which lakes near Horse Creek were stocked more recently?
Pathfinder Reservoir (8.8 mi) and Alcova Reservoir (14.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Pathfinder Reservoir is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Alcova Reservoir is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Brown Trout.