Lake Cameahwait fishing

Lake Cameahwait fishing: not stocked since September 2020. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie on a reservoir. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Perch, Ling (burbot), Green Sunfish, and Crappie. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, and dusk and night for Ling (burbot).

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Last stocked
September 2020
Tiger Muskie
Plants on record
1
Since 2020
Species stocked
1 (+6 also recorded)
Average size
8.9 in
Elevation
4,818 ft

Fish at Lake Cameahwait

1 stocked · 6 confirmed present

Tiger Muskie Stocked · 1 plant · last September 2020

Last stocked September 2020 · avg 8.9 in · 1 plant

Tiger Muskie species guide

This lake, approximately 80 surface acres, offers good access via shoreline roads for fishing activities. (usbr.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Lake Cameahwait is stocked

Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.

Boysen Reservoir (3.4 mi), Badwater Creek (6.1 mi), Ocean Lake (19.6 mi), Pilot Butte Reservoir (27.3 mi), and Burlington Reservoir (28.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Badwater Creek is also stocked with Tiger Muskie.

Stocking history

Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
September 2020Tiger Muskie8108.9 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Shoshoni, WY
Facilities
restrooms, camping

Also known as Bass Lake, off US 26 about 15 miles west of Shoshoni. Good access via shoreline roads; services include picnic/camp shelters, accessible restrooms, a boat ramp, and primitive camping. No drinking water, no fees.

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

Nearest lakes

Boysen Reservoir 3.4 mi last stocked May 2026 Badwater Creek 6.1 mi last stocked July 2026 Ocean Lake 19.6 mi last stocked June 2026 Pilot Butte Reservoir 27.3 mi last stocked May 2026 Burlington Reservoir 28.3 mi last stocked May 2025

Common questions

What fish are at Lake Cameahwait?

Fishing Lake Cameahwait usually means Tiger Muskie. The one plant on record is Tiger Muskie. Tiger Muskie was last stocked September 2020, averaging 8.9 in. Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Perch, and Ling (burbot), plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Lake Cameahwait stocked?

Not stocked since September 2020.

How big are the fish stocked at Lake Cameahwait?

Tiger Muskie stocked at Lake Cameahwait average 8.9 in.

How do you get on Lake Cameahwait?

The nearest town is Shoshoni, WY. Facilities include restrooms and camping. Also known as Bass Lake, off US 26 about 15 miles west of Shoshoni. Good access via shoreline roads; services include picnic/camp shelters, accessible restrooms, a boat ramp, and primitive camping. No drinking water, no fees.

Which lakes near Lake Cameahwait were stocked more recently?

Boysen Reservoir (3.4 mi), Badwater Creek (6.1 mi), Ocean Lake (19.6 mi), Pilot Butte Reservoir (27.3 mi), and Burlington Reservoir (28.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Badwater Creek is also stocked with Tiger Muskie.

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