Lake Trout Stocked · 12 plants · last June 2006 Best: dawn Jackson Lake fishing
Jackson Lake fishing: not stocked since June 2006. It was stocked with Lake Trout on a natural lake. Also recorded: Snake River Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Utah Chub, and Utah Sucker. Species guides list dawn for Lake Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout.
- Last stocked
- June 2006
- Lake Trout
- Plants on record
- 12
- Since 1997
- Species stocked
- 1 (+5 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.4 in
- Elevation
- 6,769 ft
Fish at Jackson Lake
Lake Trout Stocked · 12 plants · last June 2006 Best: dawn 
Snake River Cutthroat Trout Confirmed present 
Brown Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brown Trout species guide Mountain Whitefish Confirmed present
Utah Chub Confirmed present
Utah Sucker Confirmed present
Jackson Lake is home to numerous fish species, including nonnative brown and lake trout, and native Snake River fine-spotted cutthroat trout and mountain whitefish. Roads within Grand Teton National Park, following the eastern side of the lake, provide access for boating and fishing. Anglers can find several marinas and lodges along the eastern shore, such as Leeks Marina and Colter Bay Village, which offer boat access points and ramps. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Jackson Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2000.
Fish stocked in 1997
25,161
Fish stocked in 1998
42,888
Fish stocked in 1999
968
Fish stocked in 2001
46,984
Fish stocked in 2002
65,489
Fish stocked in 2003
41,632
Fish stocked in 2004
26,716
Fish stocked in 2005
22,708
Fish stocked in 2006
10,391
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2006 | Lake Trout | 10,391 | 10.4 in | report |
| June 2005 | Lake Trout | 22,708 | 9.8 in | report |
| June 2004 | Lake Trout | 26,716 | 8.8 in | report |
| June 2003 | Lake Trout | 22,006 | 9.4 in | report |
| May 2003 | Lake Trout | 19,626 | 8.9 in | report |
| June 2002 | Lake Trout | 54,944 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2002 | Lake Trout | 10,545 | 2.7 in | report |
| November 2001 | Lake Trout | 528 | 6.7 in | report |
| May 2001 | Lake Trout | 46,456 | 9.7 in | report |
| October 1999 | Lake Trout | 968 | 7.9 in | report |
| June 1998 | Lake Trout | 42,888 | 8.5 in | report |
| June 1997 | Lake Trout | 25,161 | 9.2 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Moran, WY
- Facilities
- camping
Park roads along the east shore reach the launches at Leeks Marina, Colter Bay and Signal Mountain, each with boat-trailer parking. The west shore is primitive, reached by trail or boat, with numbered lakeshore campsites. WGFD says lake trout can be caught from shore right after ice-off.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wyoming Game and Fish Department before you go.
About Jackson Lake
The water of Jackson Lake averages below 60 °F (16 °C), even during the summer. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Nearest lakes
Camping near Jackson Lake
Campgrounds within 15 miles of Jackson Lake's mapped point, nearest first: Colter Bay Campground (1.7 miles), Jenny Lake Campground (10.4 miles), and Headwaters Campground at Flagg Ranch (14.3 miles), each with its own campground page on campgroundsdb.com.
Straight-line distances.
Common questions
What fish are at Jackson Lake?
Fishing Jackson Lake usually means Lake Trout. All 12 plants on record are Lake Trout. Lake Trout was last stocked June 2006, averaging 8.4 in. Snake River Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout, Mountain Whitefish, and Utah Chub, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Jackson Lake stocked?
Not stocked since June 2006. No plants recorded in 2000.
How big are the fish stocked at Jackson Lake?
Lake Trout stocked at Jackson Lake average 8.4 in.
How do you get on Jackson Lake?
The nearest town is Moran, WY. Facilities include camping. Park roads along the east shore reach the launches at Leeks Marina, Colter Bay and Signal Mountain, each with boat-trailer parking. The west shore is primitive, reached by trail or boat, with numbered lakeshore campsites. WGFD says lake trout can be caught from shore right after ice-off.
Which lakes near Jackson Lake were stocked more recently?
Two Ocean Lake (7.5 mi), Grassy Lake Reservoir (17 mi), Gravel Lake (17.5 mi), and Lower Slide Lake (19.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Lower Slide Lake is also stocked with Lake Trout.