Jackson Lake

Jackson Lake fishing

Fishing at Jackson Lake is on a natural lake, stocked with Lake Trout. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 1997, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn as the active times.

Last stocked

June 1, 2006

Plants on record

12

Since 1997

Species recorded

1

Average size

8.4 in

Elevation

6,769 ft

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake

Sources: water_type , fishing_notes , watch_outs

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How Jackson Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of June. In 2006 it was June 1, 2006, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 2000.

Two Ocean Lake (7.5 mi) and Grassy Lake Reservoir (17 mi) were stocked more recently.

Fish at Jackson Lake

Fishing Jackson Lake is most likely to be for Lake Trout. All 12 plants on record are Lake Trout.

Lake Trout 12 plants
Plants
12 of 12
Last stocked
June 1, 2006
Average length
8.4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Lake Trout guide.

Fishing Jackson Lake

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.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

What to watch for

The water of Jackson Lake averages below 60 °F (16 °C), even during the summer.

Fish stocked per year

  • 25,1611997
  • 42,8881998
  • 9681999
  • 46,9842001
  • 65,4892002
  • 41,6322003
  • 26,7162004
  • 22,7082005
  • 10,3912006

Stocking history

Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 1, 2006 Lake Trout 10,391 10.4 in report
June 1, 2005 Lake Trout 22,708 9.8 in report
June 1, 2004 Lake Trout 26,716 8.8 in report
June 1, 2003 Lake Trout 22,006 9.4 in report
May 1, 2003 Lake Trout 19,626 8.9 in report
June 1, 2002 Lake Trout 54,944 9.1 in report
May 1, 2002 Lake Trout 10,545 2.7 in report
November 1, 2001 Lake Trout 528 6.7 in report
May 1, 2001 Lake Trout 46,456 9.7 in report
October 1, 1999 Lake Trout 968 7.9 in report
June 1, 1998 Lake Trout 42,888 8.5 in report
June 1, 1997 Lake Trout 25,161 9.2 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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