Rainbow Trout Stocked · 12 plants · last July 2026 Best: dawn, dusk New Fork Lake fishing
New Fork Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Kokanee Salmon, and Brook Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Lake trout (mackinaw). It is stocked about 3.3 times a year since 2020, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Kokanee Salmon, dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout, and dawn for Lake trout (mackinaw).
- Last stocked
- July 2026
- Kokanee Salmon
- Plants on record
- 23
- Since 2020
- Species stocked
- 3 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 7.4 in
- Elevation
- 7,819 ft
Fish at New Fork Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 12 plants · last July 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Kokanee Salmon Stocked · 7 plants · last July 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Brook Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last July 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Lake trout (mackinaw) Confirmed present Best: dawn Best: dawn
Lake trout (mackinaw) species guideHow New Fork Lake is stocked
Willow Lake (7.4 mi) was stocked more recently. Willow Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.
Fish stocked in 2020
41,480
Fish stocked in 2021
56,519
Fish stocked in 2022
60,178
Fish stocked in 2023
60,003
Fish stocked in 2024
70,062
Fish stocked in 2025
63,704
Fish stocked in 2026
61,353
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | Kokanee Salmon | 45,022 | 3.3 in | report |
| July 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 950 | 9.6 in | report |
| July 2026 | Brook Trout | 3,283 | 9 in | report |
| June 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 9.3 in | report |
| June 2026 | Brook Trout | 2,098 | 9 in | report |
| July 2025 | Kokanee Salmon | 48,250 | 3.5 in | report |
| July 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 987 | 9.4 in | report |
| June 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 10,010 | 9.3 in | report |
| June 2025 | Brook Trout | 4,457 | 8.4 in | report |
| July 2024 | Kokanee Salmon | 40,662 | 3.5 in | report |
| June 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 14,776 | 8.6 in | report |
| June 2024 | Brook Trout | 4,622 | 8.6 in | report |
| May 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 10,002 | 9.2 in | report |
| July 2023 | Kokanee Salmon | 45,003 | 3.7 in | report |
| June 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | 8.9 in | report |
| July 2022 | Kokanee Salmon | 44,880 | 3.5 in | report |
| July 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 256 | 9.2 in | report |
| June 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 15,042 | 8.5 in | report |
| July 2021 | Kokanee Salmon | 40,020 | 3.7 in | report |
| July 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,491 | 9.4 in | report |
| June 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 15,008 | 9.2 in | report |
| July 2020 | Kokanee Salmon | 39,996 | 3.7 in | report |
| July 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,484 | 8.9 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Pinedale, WY
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms
24 miles from Pinedale: US 191 west 6 miles, WY 352 toward Cora about 14 miles, then New Fork Lake Road into Bridger-Teton NF. The boat ramp is on the northwest shore. The Forest Service lists shore, wade, float tube, boat and ice fishing; the access road is unpaved and not plowed in winter.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wyoming Game and Fish Department before you go.
About New Fork Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at New Fork Lake?
Fishing New Fork Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 12 of 23 plants on record, ahead of Kokanee Salmon and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked July 2026, averaging 9.1 in. Kokanee Salmon was last stocked July 2026, averaging 3.6 in. Brook Trout was last stocked July 2026, averaging 8.8 in. Lake trout (mackinaw) is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is New Fork Lake stocked?
Last stocked July 2026. It is stocked about 3.3 times a year since 2020, most often in June and July.
How big are the fish stocked at New Fork Lake?
Stocked fish average 7.4 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.1 in. Kokanee Salmon average 3.6 in. Brook Trout average 8.8 in.
How do you get on New Fork Lake?
The nearest town is Pinedale, WY. Facilities include camping and restrooms. 24 miles from Pinedale: US 191 west 6 miles, WY 352 toward Cora about 14 miles, then New Fork Lake Road into Bridger-Teton NF. The boat ramp is on the northwest shore. The Forest Service lists shore, wade, float tube, boat and ice fishing; the access road is unpaved and not plowed in winter.
Which lakes near New Fork Lake were stocked more recently?
Willow Lake (7.4 mi) was stocked more recently. Willow Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.