Louis Lake

Louis Lake fishing

Fishing at Louis Lake has Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and Splake on the stocking report. It is stocked about 2.7 times a year since 2020, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

19

Since 2020

Species recorded

3

Average size

5.5 in

Elevation

8,566 ft

Access and facts

Nearest town
Lander, WY
Boat ramp
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, camping

Shoshone National Forest lake off Louis Lake Road (FR 300), 26-34 miles south of Lander. A free boat ramp/picnic site with vault toilets sits near the outlet; the adjoining 9-site campground has vault toilets and costs $15/night, no potable water at either.

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How Louis Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of June. In 2026 it was June 1, 2026, about when it usually is.

Fish at Louis Lake

Fishing Louis Lake is most likely to be for Kokanee Salmon. Kokanee Salmon accounts for 8 of 19 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and one more.

Kokanee Salmon 8 plants
Plants
8 of 19
Last stocked
June 1, 2026
Average length
4.1 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Kokanee Salmon guide.

Rainbow Trout 6 plants
Plants
6 of 19
Last stocked
June 1, 2026
Average length
7.9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Splake 5 plants
Plants
5 of 19
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Average length
4.7 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Splake guide.

Fishing Louis Lake

Louis Lake provides various "Recreation Opportunities" including "Fishing - Lake & Pond". These "fishing, boating, and hiking opportunities are nearby" the Louis Lake Picnic Site. For those staying at the Louis Lake Campground, "Water Activities Boating - Non-Motorized Fishing Fishing - Lake & Pond" are available. A "boat ramp" is also conveniently located for water access.

Sources: fs.usda.gov , fs.usda.gov

What to watch for

Anglers at Louis Lake should be aware that "The area around the inlet is very marshy and home to abundant wildlife." Additionally, "Food storage is required in this campground - be prepared to store your food properly. Bear boxes available."

Fish stocked per year

  • 8982020
  • 12,3982021
  • 24,4082022
  • 12,7182023
  • 25,0082024
  • 12,8842025
  • 19,6732026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 19 plants Showing 19 plants

Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Splake 1,100 3.7 in report
June 1, 2026 Splake 6,355 5.9 in report
June 1, 2026 Rainbow Trout 5,634 8.8 in report
June 1, 2026 Kokanee Salmon 6,584 3.1 in report
July 1, 2025 Kokanee Salmon 6,581 3.5 in report
June 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 6,303 8.8 in report
July 1, 2024 Kokanee Salmon 5,900 3.3 in report
June 1, 2024 Splake 12,499 4.5 in report
June 1, 2024 Rainbow Trout 6,609 7.8 in report
June 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 6,138 7.6 in report
June 1, 2023 Kokanee Salmon 6,580 3.6 in report
July 1, 2022 Splake 2,288 4.8 in report
June 1, 2022 Splake 10,500 4.8 in report
June 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 6,014 7.6 in report
June 1, 2022 Kokanee Salmon 5,606 4.1 in report
July 1, 2021 Kokanee Salmon 1,297 3.2 in report
June 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 6,599 6.8 in report
June 1, 2021 Kokanee Salmon 4,502 4.1 in report
September 1, 2020 Kokanee Salmon 898 7.7 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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