Owen Creek fishing

Fishing at Owen Creek is on a river section, stocked with Cutthroat Trout. It is stocked about 2.3 times a year since 2015, most often in June and July.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

27

Since 2015

Species recorded

1

Average size

9.6 in

Elevation

7,802 ft

Access and facts

Water type
river section
Nearest town
Dayton, WY
Shore access
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, camping

Owen Creek Campground sits on the banks of Owen Creek along the Bighorn Scenic Byway (US 14), elevation about 8,400-8,500 feet. Single-family sites with vault toilets and drinking water; $20/night, reservable.

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How Owen Creek 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.

Sibley Lake (2.1 mi) was stocked more recently. Sibley Lake is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout.

Fish at Owen Creek

Fishing Owen Creek is most likely to be for Cutthroat Trout. All 27 plants on record are Cutthroat Trout.

Cutthroat Trout 27 plants
Plants
27 of 27
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Average length
9.6 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Cutthroat Trout guide.

Fishing Owen Creek

Fishing, specifically river or stream fishing, is a listed recreation opportunity for Owen Creek Campground. The campground is situated on the banks of Owen Creek in the Bighorn Mountains. The Bighorn National Forest itself also offers a wide variety of activities, including fishing.

Sources: fs.usda.gov , recreation.gov

Fish stocked per year

  • 2102015
  • 3652016
  • 2982017
  • 3002018
  • 3322019
  • 3792020
  • 3572021
  • 3312022
  • 3602023
  • 3522024
  • 3302025
  • 2202026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 27 plants Showing 27 plants

Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Cutthroat Trout 110 9.6 in report
June 1, 2026 Cutthroat Trout 110 9.2 in report
August 1, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 220 10.3 in report
July 1, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 110 10 in report
August 1, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 121 10 in report
July 1, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 110 9.9 in report
June 1, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 121 9.7 in report
June 1, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 360 9.4 in report
August 1, 2022 Cutthroat Trout 110 10.5 in report
July 1, 2022 Cutthroat Trout 111 10.2 in report
June 1, 2022 Cutthroat Trout 110 10 in report
August 1, 2021 Cutthroat Trout 135 9.8 in report
July 1, 2021 Cutthroat Trout 112 9.5 in report
June 1, 2021 Cutthroat Trout 110 9.2 in report
July 1, 2020 Cutthroat Trout 279 9.1 in report
June 1, 2020 Cutthroat Trout 100 9.1 in report
August 1, 2019 Cutthroat Trout 133 9.4 in report
July 1, 2019 Cutthroat Trout 100 9.2 in report
June 1, 2019 Cutthroat Trout 99 9.1 in report
August 1, 2018 Cutthroat Trout 80 9.7 in report
June 1, 2018 Cutthroat Trout 220 8.5 in report
July 1, 2017 Cutthroat Trout 76 9.5 in report
June 1, 2017 Cutthroat Trout 222 9.2 in report
August 1, 2016 Cutthroat Trout 144 9.6 in report
July 1, 2016 Cutthroat Trout 111 9.5 in report
June 1, 2016 Cutthroat Trout 110 9.1 in report
August 1, 2015 Cutthroat Trout 210 9.8 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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