Lake Marie fishing

Fishing at Lake Marie is on a high alpine lake, stocked with Rainbow Trout and Splake. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2017, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

June 1, 2026

Plants on record

11

Since 2017

Species recorded

2

Average size

8.7 in

Elevation

10,492 ft

Access and facts

Water type
high alpine
Nearest town
Centennial, WY
Shore access
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
Fee required
Yes
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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How Lake Marie is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2026 it was June 1, 2026, earlier than usual.

Mirror Lake (0.4 mi) was stocked more recently. Mirror Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Splake.

Fish at Lake Marie

Fishing Lake Marie is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 10 of 11 plants on record, ahead of Splake.

Rainbow Trout 10 plants
Plants
10 of 11
Last stocked
June 1, 2026
Average length
8.8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Splake 1 plant
Plants
1 of 11
Last stocked
September 1, 2022
Average length
7.4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Splake guide.

What to watch for

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.

Fish stocked per year

  • 2,5002017
  • 2,2522018
  • 1,5002019
  • 2,5012020
  • 2,7542021
  • 2,9732022
  • 2,5502023
  • 2,5872024
  • 2,7442025
  • 2,2532026

Stocking history

Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 1, 2026 Rainbow Trout 2,253 8.7 in report
July 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,744 9.3 in report
July 1, 2024 Rainbow Trout 2,587 8.6 in report
July 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 2,550 9.4 in report
September 1, 2022 Splake 472 7.4 in report
June 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 2,501 7.5 in report
June 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 2,754 9 in report
July 1, 2020 Rainbow Trout 2,501 8.7 in report
July 1, 2019 Rainbow Trout 1,500 8.7 in report
July 1, 2018 Rainbow Trout 2,252 9.1 in report
July 1, 2017 Rainbow Trout 2,500 8.8 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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