Palisades Reservoir fishing

Palisades Reservoir fishing is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Kokanee Salmon on a reservoir. Also recorded: Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Utah Chub, and Utah Sucker. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2013, most often in September and October. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Kokanee Salmon and Rainbow Trout, dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, and dawn for Lake Trout.

Palisades Reservoir
Photo: Ams100272, Public domain
Last stocked
June 2026
Kokanee Salmon
Plants on record
23
Since 2013
Species stocked
2 (+6 also recorded)
Average size
7 in
Elevation
5,605 ft

Fish at Palisades Reservoir

2 stocked · 6 confirmed present

Kokanee Salmon Stocked · 2 plants · last June 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 2026 · avg 3 in · 2 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Kokanee Salmon species guide

Lake and shore fishing are very popular at Palisades Reservoir. Wild and stocked cutthroat trout are the predominant species here. Additionally, Kokanee salmon, brown, and Mackinaw trout can also be found in these lake waters. (recreation.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Palisades Reservoir is stocked

Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.

No plants recorded in 2024 and 2025.

Fish stocked in 2013

100,350

Fish stocked in 2014

104,260

Fish stocked in 2015

122,188

Fish stocked in 2016

130,673

Fish stocked in 2017

96,774

Fish stocked in 2018

84,255

Fish stocked in 2019

165,187

Fish stocked in 2020

161,884

Fish stocked in 2021

125,934

Fish stocked in 2022

170,251

Fish stocked in 2023

124,832

Fish stocked in 2026

105,478

Stocking history

Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 2026Kokanee Salmon36,2773 inreport
May 2026Kokanee Salmon69,2012.9 inreport
October 2023Cutthroat Trout8,8237.2 inreport
September 2023Cutthroat Trout116,0096.8 inreport
August 2022Cutthroat Trout160,0876.8 inreport
April 2022Cutthroat Trout10,16411.8 inreport
August 2021Cutthroat Trout64,9147.3 inreport
July 2021Cutthroat Trout14,4876.6 inreport
June 2021Cutthroat Trout10,3505.4 inreport
May 2021Cutthroat Trout25,8874.8 inreport
April 2021Cutthroat Trout10,2964.4 inreport
October 2020Cutthroat Trout43,4328.2 inreport
September 2020Cutthroat Trout118,4527.9 inreport
September 2019Cutthroat Trout165,1878.3 inreport
October 2018Cutthroat Trout1,2908.6 inreport
September 2018Cutthroat Trout82,9658.4 inreport
October 2017Cutthroat Trout1,3009.7 inreport
September 2017Cutthroat Trout95,4748.3 inreport
September 2016Cutthroat Trout130,6737.6 inreport
September 2015Cutthroat Trout103,5587.8 inreport
May 2015Cutthroat Trout18,6305.2 inreport
September 2014Cutthroat Trout104,2608 inreport
September 2013Cutthroat Trout100,3505.8 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Facilities
restrooms, camping, dock

US 26 follows the reservoir from Palisades Dam in Idaho to Alpine, WY at its head. Calamity Campground, at the north end near the dam, has a boat ramp with a large lot. Wyoming's short shoreline near Alpine has one boat ramp west of the US 89 bridge. IDFG lists a dock, toilets, and ADA access.

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

About Palisades Reservoir

Photo of Palisades Reservoir
Ams100272, Public domain
Photo of Palisades Reservoir
Intermountain Forest Service, USDA Region 4 Photography, Public domain
Photo of Palisades Reservoir
Intermountain Forest Service, USDA Region 4 Photography, Public domain

Nearest lakes

Murphy Creek 12 mi last stocked July 2026 Lost Lake 13.5 mi last stocked July 2025 Strawberry Creek 19.6 mi last stocked June 2026 Flat Creek 20.6 mi last stocked June 2020 Gros Ventre River 28.4 mi last stocked July 2015

Public land at Palisades Reservoir

Palisades Reservoir is inside Caribou-Targhee National Forest.

Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.

Common questions

What fish are at Palisades Reservoir?

Fishing Palisades Reservoir usually means Cutthroat Trout: Cutthroat Trout accounts for 21 of 23 plants on record, ahead of Kokanee Salmon. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked October 2023, averaging 7.4 in. Kokanee Salmon was last stocked June 2026, averaging 3 in. Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Mountain Whitefish, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Palisades Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked June 2026. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2013, most often in September and October. No plants recorded in 2024 and 2025.

How big are the fish stocked at Palisades Reservoir?

Stocked fish average 7 in. Cutthroat Trout average 7.4 in. Kokanee Salmon average 3 in.

How do you get on Palisades Reservoir?

Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. US 26 follows the reservoir from Palisades Dam in Idaho to Alpine, WY at its head. Calamity Campground, at the north end near the dam, has a boat ramp with a large lot. Wyoming's short shoreline near Alpine has one boat ramp west of the US 89 bridge. IDFG lists a dock, toilets, and ADA access.

Which lakes near Palisades Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Murphy Creek (12 mi) was stocked more recently. Murphy Creek is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout.

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