Lake Owen fishing

Fishing at Lake Owen has Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Golden Trout, Brown Trout, and Cutthroat Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 2.4 times a year since 2018, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout and Brown Trout and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Golden Trout.

Last stocked

June 1, 2026

Plants on record

22

Since 2018

Species recorded

5

Average size

6.6 in

Elevation

8,959 ft

Access and facts

Nearest town
Laramie, WY
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
restrooms

Lake Owen Boat Ramp, close to Lake Owen Campground and reachable from the Medicine Bow Rail Trail. A day-use ramp with no dock; a Wyoming Aquatic Invasive Species decal is required for most watercraft. $5/vehicle/day.

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How Lake Owen is stocked

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

Rob Roy Reservoir (8.9 mi) and Lake Hattie (8.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Rob Roy Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Brown Trout and Lake Hattie is also stocked with Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Lake Owen

Fishing Lake Owen is as likely to be for Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout. Each accounts for 9 of 22 plants on record.

Brook Trout 9 plants
Plants
9 of 22
Last stocked
May 1, 2026
Average length
4.2 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Brook Trout guide.

Rainbow Trout 9 plants
Plants
9 of 22
Last stocked
June 1, 2026
Average length
8.7 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Brown Trout 2 plants
Plants
2 of 22
Last stocked
October 1, 2024
Average length
6.8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Brown Trout guide.

Cutthroat Trout 1 plant
Plants
1 of 22
Last stocked
August 1, 2023
Average length
10.6 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Cutthroat Trout guide.

Golden Trout 1 plant
Plants
1 of 22
Last stocked
July 1, 2020
Average length
5.2 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Golden Trout guide.

Fishing Lake Owen

Lake Owen offers fishing for brook trout, cutthroat trout, and rainbow trout. These fish species are present in the lake. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) stocks fish during the fishing season, which creates opportunities for a day of fishing. The area's beautiful views contribute to a serene experience.

Sources: fs.usda.gov

Fish stocked per year

  • 10,1282018
  • 10,3682019
  • 10,8982020
  • 10,0032021
  • 7,5922022
  • 9,0712023
  • 8,1062024
  • 7,2332025
  • 7,3522026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 22 plants Showing 22 plants

Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 1, 2026 Rainbow Trout 2,292 8.6 in report
May 1, 2026 Brook Trout 5,060 4.5 in report
June 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,250 8.8 in report
June 1, 2025 Brook Trout 4,983 4.5 in report
October 1, 2024 Brown Trout 500 6 in report
June 1, 2024 Rainbow Trout 2,535 8.9 in report
June 1, 2024 Brook Trout 5,071 4.4 in report
August 1, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 2,184 10.6 in report
July 1, 2023 Brook Trout 4,384 5.3 in report
June 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 2,503 8.6 in report
June 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 2,339 8.9 in report
June 1, 2022 Brook Trout 5,253 4.4 in report
June 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 4,498 8.4 in report
June 1, 2021 Brown Trout 502 7.6 in report
June 1, 2021 Brook Trout 5,003 4.3 in report
July 1, 2020 Golden Trout 888 5.2 in report
June 1, 2020 Rainbow Trout 5,004 8.9 in report
June 1, 2020 Brook Trout 5,006 3.7 in report
July 1, 2019 Rainbow Trout 5,366 8.7 in report
July 1, 2019 Brook Trout 5,002 3.1 in report
July 1, 2018 Rainbow Trout 4,560 8.7 in report
June 1, 2018 Brook Trout 5,568 3.4 in report
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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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