Lower Sunshine Reservoir fishing

Lower Sunshine Reservoir fishing is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Tiger Trout, and Splake on a reservoir. It is stocked about 4.3 times a year since 2019, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
September 2026
Cutthroat Trout
Plants on record
34
Since 2019
Species recorded
3
Average size
5.1 in
Elevation
6,257 ft

Fish at Lower Sunshine Reservoir

3 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last September 2026

Last stocked September 2026 · avg 6.6 in · 14 plants

Cutthroat Trout species guide
Splake Stocked · 11 plants · last July 2026

Last stocked July 2026 · avg 4.5 in · 11 plants

Splake species guide
Tiger Trout Stocked · 9 plants · last May 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 2026 · avg 3.6 in · 9 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Tiger Trout species guide

How Lower Sunshine Reservoir is stocked

Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.

Fish stocked in 2019

40,536

Fish stocked in 2020

42,985

Fish stocked in 2021

34,574

Fish stocked in 2022

37,480

Fish stocked in 2023

33,638

Fish stocked in 2024

36,266

Fish stocked in 2025

40,998

Fish stocked in 2026

101,667

Stocking history

Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
September 2026Cutthroat Trout54,8153.4 inreport
July 2026Splake7936 inreport
May 2026Tiger Trout15,0023.8 inreport
May 2026Splake11,9704.4 inreport
April 2026Cutthroat Trout14,9848.8 inreport
March 2026Cutthroat Trout1,0996.7 inreport
March 2026Tiger Trout3,0042.6 inreport
June 2025Tiger Trout13,4993.8 inreport
May 2025Cutthroat Trout5,0987.4 inreport
May 2025Splake13,6684.3 inreport
April 2025Cutthroat Trout8,7338.4 inreport
May 2024Cutthroat Trout15,2636.7 inreport
May 2024Tiger Trout11,0033.6 inreport
May 2024Splake10,0003.9 inreport
September 2023Splake2617.2 inreport
June 2023Tiger Trout9,1053.8 inreport
May 2023Cutthroat Trout10,2127.1 inreport
May 2023Splake9,9923.8 inreport
April 2023Cutthroat Trout4,0687.1 inreport
June 2022Tiger Trout9,9963.9 inreport
May 2022Splake11,0404.1 inreport
March 2022Cutthroat Trout16,4446.6 inreport
June 2021Tiger Trout10,9943.8 inreport
May 2021Splake10,0444 inreport
April 2021Cutthroat Trout13,5367.2 inreport
May 2020Tiger Trout10,2403.4 inreport
May 2020Splake3,0024.1 inreport
April 2020Cutthroat Trout17,7316.2 inreport
April 2020Splake12,0123.5 inreport
December 2019Cutthroat Trout2,8835.6 inreport
September 2019Cutthroat Trout2,0354.3 inreport
June 2019Splake7,6214.2 inreport
May 2019Tiger Trout10,0044 inreport
April 2019Cutthroat Trout17,9936.3 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Meeteetse, WY
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, dock, camping

Wyoming Game and Fish public access area 8 miles west of Meeteetse, with a boat ramp, boat dock, and comfort station. WGFD says the Sunshine reservoirs offer excellent shoreline angling as the ice melts. The Meeteetse Visitor Center notes dispersed camping on the shoreline.

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

Nearest lakes

Enos Creek 13.9 mi last stocked July 2009 Hidden Lake 20.3 mi last stocked August 2026 Rock Creek 28.9 mi last stocked August 1989 Beck Lake 29.6 mi last stocked July 2026 Markham Reservoir 29.6 mi last stocked June 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Lower Sunshine Reservoir?

Fishing Lower Sunshine Reservoir usually means Cutthroat Trout: Cutthroat Trout accounts for 14 of 34 plants on record, ahead of Splake and one more. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked September 2026, averaging 6.6 in. Splake was last stocked July 2026, averaging 4.5 in. Tiger Trout was last stocked May 2026, averaging 3.6 in.

When is Lower Sunshine Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked September 2026. It is stocked about 4.3 times a year since 2019, most often in April and May.

How big are the fish stocked at Lower Sunshine Reservoir?

Stocked fish average 5.1 in. Cutthroat Trout average 6.6 in. Splake average 4.5 in. Tiger Trout average 3.6 in.

How do you get on Lower Sunshine Reservoir?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Meeteetse, WY. Facilities include restrooms, dock, and camping. Wyoming Game and Fish public access area 8 miles west of Meeteetse, with a boat ramp, boat dock, and comfort station. WGFD says the Sunshine reservoirs offer excellent shoreline angling as the ice melts. The Meeteetse Visitor Center notes dispersed camping on the shoreline.

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