Horseshoe Reservoir fishing

Horseshoe Reservoir fishing is stocked with Hybrid Sunfish, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Bluegill on a reservoir. It is stocked about 3.5 times a year since 2010, most often in September and October. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill.

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Last stocked
September 2026
Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
60
Since 2010
Species recorded
4
Average size
9.4 in
Elevation
3,724 ft

Fish at Horseshoe Reservoir

4 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 41 plants · last September 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked September 2026 · avg 11.6 in · 41 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Hybrid Sunfish Stocked · 11 plants · last October 2021

Last stocked October 2021 · avg 2.2 in · 11 plants

Hybrid Sunfish species guide
Bluegill Stocked · 4 plants · last October 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked October 2025 · avg 1.8 in · 4 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Bluegill species guide

How Horseshoe Reservoir is stocked

Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.

Fish stocked in 2010

17,212

Fish stocked in 2011

13,695

Fish stocked in 2012

15,015

Fish stocked in 2013

1,425

Fish stocked in 2014

15,115

Fish stocked in 2015

15,840

Fish stocked in 2016

19,177

Fish stocked in 2017

16,041

Fish stocked in 2018

15,119

Fish stocked in 2019

14,534

Fish stocked in 2020

17,656

Fish stocked in 2021

15,829

Fish stocked in 2022

13,190

Fish stocked in 2023

15,177

Fish stocked in 2024

14,042

Fish stocked in 2025

14,694

Fish stocked in 2026

506

Stocking history

Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
September 2026Rainbow Trout5069.2 inreport
December 2025Rainbow Trout50114.3 inreport
October 2025Bluegill14,0581.7 inreport
May 2025Cutthroat Trout13516.8 inreport
December 2024Rainbow Trout45814.4 inreport
October 2024Rainbow Trout5508.1 inreport
October 2024Bluegill13,0342 inreport
December 2023Rainbow Trout52714.3 inreport
October 2023Bluegill14,0702.2 inreport
September 2023Cutthroat Trout58010.5 inreport
December 2022Rainbow Trout55214.6 inreport
November 2022Rainbow Trout4987.9 inreport
October 2022Bluegill12,0001.4 inreport
May 2022Cutthroat Trout14015.3 inreport
October 2021Hybrid Sunfish15,3002 inreport
October 2021Rainbow Trout5298.1 inreport
December 2020Rainbow Trout54914 inreport
October 2020Hybrid Sunfish15,4082.1 inreport
October 2020Rainbow Trout5048.2 inreport
April 2020Rainbow Trout9008.2 inreport
April 2020Cutthroat Trout29511.2 inreport
October 2019Hybrid Sunfish13,9841.9 inreport
September 2019Rainbow Trout55010 inreport
October 2018Hybrid Sunfish13,9922.2 inreport
September 2018Rainbow Trout62311.6 inreport
April 2018Rainbow Trout5047.4 inreport
October 2017Hybrid Sunfish13,9992.2 inreport
October 2017Rainbow Trout1,14110.7 inreport
March 2017Rainbow Trout4508.3 inreport
February 2017Rainbow Trout45110.1 inreport
October 2016Hybrid Sunfish18,1801.6 inreport
September 2016Rainbow Trout50210.1 inreport
March 2016Rainbow Trout49512.2 inreport
December 2015Rainbow Trout27715.5 inreport
November 2015Rainbow Trout22315.5 inreport
October 2015Hybrid Sunfish14,0701.9 inreport
October 2015Rainbow Trout37010 inreport
September 2015Rainbow Trout4509.8 inreport
March 2015Rainbow Trout45012 inreport
December 2014Rainbow Trout50016.5 inreport
October 2014Hybrid Sunfish13,1423.8 inreport
September 2014Rainbow Trout50010.4 inreport
April 2014Rainbow Trout2408.6 inreport
March 2014Rainbow Trout26011.8 inreport
February 2014Rainbow Trout10911.8 inreport
January 2014Rainbow Trout36416.4 inreport
October 2013Rainbow Trout40511.1 inreport
April 2013Rainbow Trout5008.1 inreport
February 2013Rainbow Trout23813.5 inreport
January 2013Rainbow Trout28217.1 inreport
October 2012Hybrid Sunfish13,9652 inreport
September 2012Rainbow Trout3009.4 inreport
March 2012Rainbow Trout7148.4 inreport
January 2012Rainbow Trout3615.4 inreport
December 2011Rainbow Trout31417.9 inreport
October 2011Hybrid Sunfish12,0362.7 inreport
September 2011Rainbow Trout54011.1 inreport
April 2011Rainbow Trout8058.9 inreport
December 2010Rainbow Trout25216 inreport
October 2010Hybrid Sunfish16,9601.5 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Lovell, WY
Facilities
camping, dock

Horseshoe Bend is a marina and boat-launch area on the south end of Bighorn Lake in Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, reached from Lovell. Horseshoe Bend Campground sits alongside it. No park entrance fee has been charged since the fee program was suspended in 2018.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wyoming Game and Fish Department before you go.

Nearest lakes

Bighorn Lake 4.4 mi last stocked September 2020 Big Wash 10.4 mi last stocked May 2022 Deaver Reservoir 18.5 mi last stocked June 2026 Lick Creek 31.6 mi last stocked July 2026 Lake Creek 32.6 mi last stocked July 2025

Common questions

What fish are at Horseshoe Reservoir?

Fishing Horseshoe Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 41 of 60 plants on record, ahead of Hybrid Sunfish and 2 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked September 2026, averaging 11.6 in. Hybrid Sunfish was last stocked October 2021, averaging 2.2 in. Bluegill was last stocked October 2025, averaging 1.8 in. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked May 2025, averaging 13.5 in.

When is Horseshoe Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked September 2026. It is stocked about 3.5 times a year since 2010, most often in September and October.

How big are the fish stocked at Horseshoe Reservoir?

Stocked fish average 9.4 in. Rainbow Trout average 11.6 in. Hybrid Sunfish average 2.2 in. Bluegill average 1.8 in. Cutthroat Trout average 13.5 in.

How do you get on Horseshoe Reservoir?

The nearest town is Lovell, WY. Facilities include camping and dock. Horseshoe Bend is a marina and boat-launch area on the south end of Bighorn Lake in Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, reached from Lovell. Horseshoe Bend Campground sits alongside it. No park entrance fee has been charged since the fee program was suspended in 2018.

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