Walleye Stocked · 24 plants · last June 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night L A K Reservoir fishing
L A K Reservoir fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Tiger Muskie, Brown Trout, and Cutthroat Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Black Crappie, White Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Green Sunfish, and Black Bullhead. It is stocked about 2.1 times a year since 1997, most often in April and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Smallmouth Bass, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Black Crappie, and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout.
- Last stocked
- June 2025
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 62
- Since 1997
- Species stocked
- 5 (+5 also recorded)
- Average size
- 5.7 in
- Elevation
- 4,383 ft
Fish at L A K Reservoir
Walleye Stocked · 24 plants · last June 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 19 plants · last October 2024 Last stocked October 2024 · avg 7.5 in · 19 plants
Tiger Muskie species guide
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last April 2003 Best: dawn, dusk 
Brown Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last April 2001 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last July 2015 Last stocked July 2015 · avg 7.4 in · 1 plant
Cutthroat Trout species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide White Crappie Confirmed present
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide Green Sunfish Confirmed present
Black Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Black Bullhead species guideHow L A K Reservoir is stocked
No plants recorded in 2010 and 2011.
Fish stocked in 1997
13,690
Fish stocked in 1998
15,014
Fish stocked in 1999
15,264
Fish stocked in 2000
19,558
Fish stocked in 2001
14,658
Fish stocked in 2002
4,035
Fish stocked in 2003
12,673
Fish stocked in 2004
10,300
Fish stocked in 2005
9,222
Fish stocked in 2006
10,200
Fish stocked in 2007
8,400
Fish stocked in 2008
8,400
Fish stocked in 2009
8,938
Fish stocked in 2012
19,197
Fish stocked in 2013
897
Fish stocked in 2014
900
Fish stocked in 2015
13,582
Fish stocked in 2016
24,271
Fish stocked in 2017
11,247
Fish stocked in 2018
9,432
Fish stocked in 2019
9,000
Fish stocked in 2020
10,531
Fish stocked in 2021
10,920
Fish stocked in 2022
17,250
Fish stocked in 2023
8,170
Fish stocked in 2024
9,212
Fish stocked in 2025
7,575
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | Walleye | 7,575 | 1.7 in | report |
| October 2024 | Tiger Muskie | 1,026 | 7.1 in | report |
| June 2024 | Walleye | 8,186 | 1.6 in | report |
| July 2023 | Walleye | 8,170 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 2022 | Walleye | 16,440 | 3 in | report |
| August 2022 | Tiger Muskie | 810 | 5.3 in | report |
| June 2021 | Walleye | 10,920 | 1.3 in | report |
| September 2020 | Tiger Muskie | 811 | 9 in | report |
| June 2020 | Walleye | 9,720 | 1.6 in | report |
| June 2019 | Walleye | 9,000 | 1.3 in | report |
| September 2018 | Tiger Muskie | 899 | 7.2 in | report |
| June 2018 | Walleye | 8,533 | 1.4 in | report |
| September 2017 | Tiger Muskie | 826 | 7.8 in | report |
| June 2017 | Walleye | 10,421 | 1.4 in | report |
| September 2016 | Tiger Muskie | 1,650 | 9.1 in | report |
| June 2016 | Walleye | 22,621 | 1.5 in | report |
| October 2015 | Tiger Muskie | 900 | 8.4 in | report |
| July 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,079 | 7.4 in | report |
| June 2015 | Walleye | 10,603 | 1.4 in | report |
| September 2014 | Tiger Muskie | 900 | 8.6 in | report |
| September 2013 | Tiger Muskie | 897 | 7.7 in | report |
| October 2012 | Tiger Muskie | 1,003 | 7.5 in | report |
| June 2012 | Walleye | 8,480 | 1.4 in | report |
| May 2012 | Tiger Muskie | 9,714 | 1.6 in | report |
| July 2009 | Walleye | 8,938 | 1.3 in | report |
| July 2008 | Walleye | 8,400 | 1.3 in | report |
| June 2007 | Walleye | 8,400 | 1.4 in | report |
| October 2006 | Tiger Muskie | 1,000 | 7.3 in | report |
| June 2006 | Walleye | 9,200 | 1.1 in | report |
| September 2005 | Tiger Muskie | 798 | 7.5 in | report |
| July 2005 | Walleye | 8,424 | 1.5 in | report |
| October 2004 | Tiger Muskie | 500 | 8.6 in | report |
| July 2004 | Walleye | 9,800 | 1.3 in | report |
| June 2003 | Walleye | 8,640 | 1.7 in | report |
| April 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 4,033 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 9 in | report |
| April 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 35 | 23.1 in | report |
| April 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8.4 in | report |
| July 2001 | Walleye | 8,354 | 1.2 in | report |
| May 2001 | Tiger Muskie | 820 | 7.7 in | report |
| May 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 2,901 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 1,001 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2001 | Brown Trout | 1,582 | 5.6 in | report |
| June 2000 | Walleye | 15,023 | 1.4 in | report |
| May 2000 | Tiger Muskie | 533 | 9.5 in | report |
| May 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 2,378 | 8.7 in | report |
| April 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9 in | report |
| March 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 624 | 9.4 in | report |
| June 1999 | Walleye | 9,078 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 998 | 8.6 in | report |
| May 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 1,026 | 8.7 in | report |
| April 1999 | Tiger Muskie | 800 | 8.6 in | report |
| April 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 2,012 | 8.4 in | report |
| April 1999 | Brown Trout | 1,350 | 6.3 in | report |
| October 1998 | Tiger Muskie | 1,018 | 8.4 in | report |
| June 1998 | Walleye | 10,000 | 1.6 in | report |
| June 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 684 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 2,412 | 8.7 in | report |
| October 1997 | Tiger Muskie | 800 | 5.9 in | report |
| July 1997 | Walleye | 11,000 | 1.6 in | report |
| June 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 1,890 | 8.4 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Newcastle, WY
Take US 16 about 5.5 miles east of Newcastle, turn north on Beaver Creek County Road and go about a mile to the first of four gravel parking areas on the east side. There is a gated boat ramp.
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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 L A K Reservoir?
Fishing L A K Reservoir usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 24 of 62 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Muskie and 3 more. Walleye was last stocked June 2025, averaging 1.5 in. Tiger Muskie was last stocked October 2024, averaging 7.5 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 2003, averaging 9.7 in. Brown Trout was last stocked April 2001, averaging 5.9 in. 1 more species is on the stocking report. Black Crappie, White Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, and Green Sunfish, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is L A K Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked June 2025. It is stocked about 2.1 times a year since 1997, most often in April and June. No plants recorded in 2010 and 2011.
How big are the fish stocked at L A K Reservoir?
Stocked fish average 5.7 in. Walleye average 1.5 in. Tiger Muskie average 7.5 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.7 in. Brown Trout average 5.9 in.
How do you get on L A K Reservoir?
The nearest town is Newcastle, WY. Take US 16 about 5.5 miles east of Newcastle, turn north on Beaver Creek County Road and go about a mile to the first of four gravel parking areas on the east side. There is a gated boat ramp.
Which lakes near L A K Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Black Hills Power and Light Reservoir (17.9 mi), Stockade Beaver Creek (18.3 mi), and Medicine Lake (43.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Black Hills Power and Light Reservoir is also stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Cutthroat Trout, Stockade Beaver Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout, and Medicine Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout.