Rainbow Trout Stocked · 10 plants · last June 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Lake Marie fishing
Lake Marie fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Splake on a high alpine lake. Also recorded: Brook Trout and Cutthroat Trout. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2017, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout.
- Last stocked
- June 2026
- Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 11
- Since 2017
- Species stocked
- 2 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.7 in
- Elevation
- 10,492 ft
Fish at Lake Marie
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 10 plants · last June 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Splake Stocked · 1 plant · last September 2022 Last stocked September 2022 · avg 7.4 in · 1 plant
Splake species guide
Brook Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brook Trout species guide
Cutthroat Trout Confirmed present How Lake Marie is stocked
Mirror Lake (0.4 mi) was stocked more recently. Mirror Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Splake.
Fish stocked in 2017
2,500
Fish stocked in 2018
2,252
Fish stocked in 2019
1,500
Fish stocked in 2020
2,501
Fish stocked in 2021
2,754
Fish stocked in 2022
2,973
Fish stocked in 2023
2,550
Fish stocked in 2024
2,587
Fish stocked in 2025
2,744
Fish stocked in 2026
2,253
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 2,253 | 8.7 in | report |
| July 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 2,744 | 9.3 in | report |
| July 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 2,587 | 8.6 in | report |
| July 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 2,550 | 9.4 in | report |
| September 2022 | Splake | 472 | 7.4 in | report |
| June 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 2,501 | 7.5 in | report |
| June 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 2,754 | 9 in | report |
| July 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,501 | 8.7 in | report |
| July 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 8.7 in | report |
| July 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 2,252 | 9.1 in | report |
| July 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 8.8 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- high alpine
- Nearest town
- Centennial, WY
- Facilities
- restrooms
The Lake Marie Trail from the West Lake Marie trailhead is a paved, accessible trail along this Snowy Range alpine lake, connecting to Mirror Lake Picnic and Fishing Site. Reached 14.1 miles west of Centennial on Highway 130. $5/day.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wyoming Game and Fish Department before you go.
About Lake Marie
This spot is popular in the summer and parking can be difficult. If parking is not available, do not park on the roadside or block other vehicles. Access to the area by car is available while the Scenic Byway is open, usually Memorial Day through October, weather permitting. Winter access is available by snowmobile. Potable water is not available at this site. (fs.usda.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Lake Marie?
Fishing Lake Marie usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 10 of 11 plants on record, ahead of Splake. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 2026, averaging 8.8 in. Splake was last stocked September 2022, averaging 7.4 in. Brook Trout and Cutthroat Trout are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Lake Marie stocked?
Last stocked June 2026. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2017, most often in June and July.
How big are the fish stocked at Lake Marie?
Stocked fish average 8.7 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.8 in. Splake average 7.4 in.
How do you get on Lake Marie?
The nearest town is Centennial, WY. Facilities include restrooms. The Lake Marie Trail from the West Lake Marie trailhead is a paved, accessible trail along this Snowy Range alpine lake, connecting to Mirror Lake Picnic and Fishing Site. Reached 14.1 miles west of Centennial on Highway 130. $5/day.
Which lakes near Lake Marie were stocked more recently?
Mirror Lake (0.4 mi) was stocked more recently. Mirror Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Splake.