North Tongue River fishing

Fishing at North Tongue River is on a river section, stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2015, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

18

Since 2015

Species recorded

2

Average size

5.9 in

Elevation

7,061 ft

Access and facts

Water type
river section
Nearest town
Dayton, WY
ADA accessible
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, camping

North Tongue Campground in Bighorn National Forest sits along the North Fork Tongue River, offering canoeing on the river and on nearby Big Willow Creek. Vault toilets on site are accessible, about 29 miles from Dayton via US Highway 14 near Burgess Junction.

Sources: water_type , access.ada , shore_notes , nearest_town , facilities , fishing_notes

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How North Tongue River 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.

Sibley Lake (3.9 mi) was stocked more recently. Sibley Lake is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.

Fish at North Tongue River

Fishing North Tongue River is most likely to be for Cutthroat Trout. Cutthroat Trout accounts for 15 of 18 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout.

Cutthroat Trout 15 plants
Plants
15 of 18
Last stocked
May 1, 2026
Average length
5.8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Cutthroat Trout guide.

Rainbow Trout 3 plants
Plants
3 of 18
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Average length
6.1 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Fishing North Tongue River

Fishing is an available activity in the Bighorn National Forest, where the North Fork Tongue River is located. The North Tongue Campground is situated on the banks of the North Fork Tongue River. Anglers in the surrounding area fish for rainbow, brown, and brook trout.

Sources: recreation.gov

Fish stocked per year

  • 2,0002015
  • 2,2002016
  • 2,0352017
  • 2,0012018
  • 2,0042019
  • 2,0002020
  • 9,3222021
  • 11,9382022
  • 5,4772023
  • 4,5002024
  • 4,9812025
  • 5,0712026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 18 plants Showing 18 plants

Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Rainbow Trout 2,022 4.3 in report
May 1, 2026 Cutthroat Trout 3,049 5.9 in report
July 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,999 9.6 in report
July 1, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 2,982 6.3 in report
July 1, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 4,500 6.3 in report
July 1, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 2,478 5.9 in report
June 1, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 2,999 5.5 in report
October 1, 2022 Cutthroat Trout 8,939 5 in report
June 1, 2022 Cutthroat Trout 2,999 5.5 in report
July 1, 2021 Cutthroat Trout 2,201 5.6 in report
June 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 3,036 4.5 in report
June 1, 2021 Cutthroat Trout 4,085 3.1 in report
June 1, 2020 Cutthroat Trout 2,000 6 in report
July 1, 2019 Cutthroat Trout 2,004 5.8 in report
June 1, 2018 Cutthroat Trout 2,001 6.5 in report
July 1, 2017 Cutthroat Trout 2,035 6.8 in report
July 1, 2016 Cutthroat Trout 2,200 6.6 in report
June 1, 2015 Cutthroat Trout 2,000 6.7 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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