Walleye Stocked · 7 plants · last June 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night Ocean Lake fishing
Ocean Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye on a reservoir. Also recorded: Yellow perch, Black crappie and white crappie, Burbot (ling), Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Green sunfish, and 1 more. It is stocked about once a year since 2020, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Black crappie and white crappie, dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow perch, Bluegill, and Northern pike, and dusk and night for Burbot (ling).
- Last stocked
- June 2026
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 7
- Since 2020
- Species stocked
- 1 (+7 also recorded)
- Average size
- 1.6 in
- Elevation
- 5,236 ft
Fish at Ocean Lake
Walleye Stocked · 7 plants · last June 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guide
Black crappie and white crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black crappie and white crappie species guide
Burbot (ling) Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Burbot (ling) species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth bass species guide Green sunfish Confirmed present
Northern pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern pike species guideHow Ocean Lake is stocked
Badwater Creek (24.5 mi) was stocked more recently.
Fish stocked in 2020
42,625
Fish stocked in 2021
360,664
Fish stocked in 2022
208,007
Fish stocked in 2023
325,500
Fish stocked in 2024
318,000
Fish stocked in 2025
263,809
Fish stocked in 2026
326,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | Walleye | 326,000 | 1.4 in | report |
| June 2025 | Walleye | 263,809 | 1.3 in | report |
| June 2024 | Walleye | 318,000 | 1.4 in | report |
| June 2023 | Walleye | 325,500 | 1.5 in | report |
| July 2022 | Walleye | 208,007 | 1.4 in | report |
| June 2021 | Walleye | 360,664 | 1.4 in | report |
| August 2020 | Walleye | 42,625 | 3.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Riverton, WY
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
Off US 26, 20 miles west of Riverton, inside the Ocean Lake Wildlife Habitat Management Area (parts of the shore are private); also reached from WY 134 and Eight Mile Road. WGFD counts five boat ramps with plenty of parking. Campsites, picnic shelters and restrooms, but no drinking water.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wyoming Game and Fish Department before you go.
About Ocean Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Ocean Lake?
Fishing Ocean Lake usually means Walleye. All 7 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked June 2026, averaging 1.6 in. Yellow perch, Black crappie and white crappie, Burbot (ling), and Bluegill, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Ocean Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 2020, most often in June and July.
How big are the fish stocked at Ocean Lake?
Walleye stocked at Ocean Lake average 1.6 in.
How do you get on Ocean Lake?
The nearest town is Riverton, WY. Facilities include restrooms and camping. Off US 26, 20 miles west of Riverton, inside the Ocean Lake Wildlife Habitat Management Area (parts of the shore are private); also reached from WY 134 and Eight Mile Road. WGFD counts five boat ramps with plenty of parking. Campsites, picnic shelters and restrooms, but no drinking water.
Which lakes near Ocean Lake were stocked more recently?
Badwater Creek (24.5 mi) was stocked more recently.