Rainbow Trout Stocked · 22 plants · last October 2017 Best: dawn, dusk Rock Lake fishing
Rock Lake fishing is stocked with Gizzard Shad, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and 2 more on a reservoir. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 1991, most often in June and October. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Crappie.
- Last stocked
- October 2024
- Crappie
- Plants on record
- 84
- Since 1991
- Species recorded
- 8
- Average size
- 5.4 in
- Elevation
- 4,975 ft
Fish at Rock Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 22 plants · last October 2017 Best: dawn, dusk 
Walleye Stocked · 19 plants · last June 2019 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Channel Catfish Stocked · 18 plants · last September 2021 Best: dusk, night Last stocked September 2021 · avg 6.7 in · 18 plants
Best: dusk, night
Channel Catfish species guide
Crappie Stocked · 9 plants · last October 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Gizzard Shad Stocked · 8 plants · last May 1999 Last stocked May 1999 · avg 10.2 in · 8 plants
Gizzard Shad species guide
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 6 plants · last June 2011 Best: dawn, dusk 
Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last October 2012 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last October 2018 Last stocked October 2018 · avg 8.3 in · 1 plant
Cutthroat Trout species guideHow Rock Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2023.
Fish stocked in 1991
800
Fish stocked in 1992
80
Fish stocked in 1993
2,549
Fish stocked in 1994
7,268
Fish stocked in 1995
8,084
Fish stocked in 1996
3,070
Fish stocked in 1997
16,892
Fish stocked in 1998
13,854
Fish stocked in 1999
6,294
Fish stocked in 2000
20,648
Fish stocked in 2001
13,993
Fish stocked in 2002
2,217
Fish stocked in 2003
17,066
Fish stocked in 2004
32,485
Fish stocked in 2005
10,746
Fish stocked in 2006
19,841
Fish stocked in 2007
16,235
Fish stocked in 2008
27,010
Fish stocked in 2009
11,315
Fish stocked in 2010
16,295
Fish stocked in 2011
21,783
Fish stocked in 2012
25,902
Fish stocked in 2013
4,505
Fish stocked in 2014
8,421
Fish stocked in 2015
10,030
Fish stocked in 2016
7,645
Fish stocked in 2017
9,366
Fish stocked in 2018
7,434
Fish stocked in 2019
6,000
Fish stocked in 2020
5,195
Fish stocked in 2021
5,738
Fish stocked in 2022
4,900
Fish stocked in 2024
6,120
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2024 | Crappie | 6,120 | 2.3 in | report |
| October 2022 | Crappie | 4,900 | 2.1 in | report |
| October 2021 | Crappie | 5,016 | 1.7 in | report |
| September 2021 | Channel Catfish | 722 | 12.6 in | report |
| October 2020 | Crappie | 4,445 | 2.4 in | report |
| July 2020 | Channel Catfish | 750 | 15.2 in | report |
| June 2019 | Walleye | 6,000 | 1.3 in | report |
| October 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,400 | 8.3 in | report |
| June 2018 | Walleye | 6,034 | 1.4 in | report |
| October 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,350 | 9 in | report |
| June 2017 | Walleye | 8,016 | 1.4 in | report |
| November 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,582 | 9.2 in | report |
| June 2016 | Walleye | 6,063 | 1.3 in | report |
| September 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,510 | 7.9 in | report |
| June 2015 | Walleye | 6,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| May 2015 | Channel Catfish | 2,520 | 4.3 in | report |
| July 2014 | Walleye | 6,408 | 1.2 in | report |
| May 2014 | Channel Catfish | 2,013 | 4.7 in | report |
| November 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 4,505 | 9 in | report |
| October 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 4,988 | 9 in | report |
| October 2012 | Bluegill | 12,400 | 1.4 in | report |
| June 2012 | Walleye | 6,013 | 1.4 in | report |
| April 2012 | Channel Catfish | 2,501 | 4.8 in | report |
| September 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 4,983 | 9.1 in | report |
| June 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 16,800 | 1.1 in | report |
| September 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 5,005 | 8.9 in | report |
| July 2010 | Largemouth Bass | 5,400 | 1.2 in | report |
| June 2010 | Walleye | 5,890 | 1.2 in | report |
| October 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 4,440 | 8.7 in | report |
| July 2009 | Walleye | 6,875 | 1.3 in | report |
| October 2008 | Channel Catfish | 2,510 | 5 in | report |
| September 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 4,500 | 8.2 in | report |
| July 2008 | Walleye | 6,000 | 1.3 in | report |
| July 2008 | Largemouth Bass | 14,000 | 1.2 in | report |
| November 2007 | Crappie | 3,276 | 1.7 in | report |
| September 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 5,459 | 7.8 in | report |
| July 2007 | Walleye | 7,500 | 1.3 in | report |
| September 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 4,841 | 8.1 in | report |
| June 2006 | Largemouth Bass | 15,000 | 1 in | report |
| October 2005 | Channel Catfish | 2,079 | 5.7 in | report |
| September 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 2,667 | 8.4 in | report |
| July 2005 | Walleye | 6,000 | 1.3 in | report |
| October 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 5,040 | 8.4 in | report |
| October 2004 | Channel Catfish | 2,501 | 5.2 in | report |
| October 2004 | Crappie | 3,094 | 2.2 in | report |
| July 2004 | Walleye | 7,000 | 1.2 in | report |
| June 2004 | Largemouth Bass | 14,850 | 1.3 in | report |
| October 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 5,043 | 8.4 in | report |
| October 2003 | Channel Catfish | 2,464 | 4 in | report |
| October 2003 | Crappie | 3,007 | 2.8 in | report |
| July 2003 | Walleye | 6,552 | 1.3 in | report |
| November 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 2,217 | 9.4 in | report |
| October 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.5 in | report |
| October 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 805 | 10.2 in | report |
| October 2001 | Crappie | 6,195 | 2 in | report |
| July 2001 | Walleye | 5,993 | 1.2 in | report |
| October 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 2,601 | 9 in | report |
| October 2000 | Channel Catfish | 2,502 | 4.2 in | report |
| August 2000 | Largemouth Bass | 9,989 | 1.7 in | report |
| June 2000 | Walleye | 5,556 | 1.3 in | report |
| October 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 3,731 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 1999 | Gizzard Shad | 61 | 12.6 in | report |
| May 1999 | Channel Catfish | 2,502 | 7.3 in | report |
| October 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 5,148 | 9.4 in | report |
| June 1998 | Walleye | 6,118 | 1.2 in | report |
| May 1998 | Gizzard Shad | 80 | 14.4 in | report |
| May 1998 | Channel Catfish | 2,508 | 6.8 in | report |
| November 1997 | Crappie | 2,966 | 2.3 in | report |
| September 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 5,018 | 9.3 in | report |
| July 1997 | Walleye | 6,400 | 1.3 in | report |
| May 1997 | Channel Catfish | 2,508 | 6.8 in | report |
| August 1996 | Channel Catfish | 3,000 | 4.4 in | report |
| May 1996 | Gizzard Shad | 70 | 9.3 in | report |
| June 1995 | Walleye | 5,984 | 1.8 in | report |
| June 1995 | Gizzard Shad | 100 | 10 in | report |
| May 1995 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | 6.1 in | report |
| October 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 4,746 | 9.6 in | report |
| May 1994 | Gizzard Shad | 22 | 9.3 in | report |
| April 1994 | Channel Catfish | 2,500 | 7 in | report |
| June 1993 | Channel Catfish | 2,499 | 7.4 in | report |
| May 1993 | Gizzard Shad | 50 | 10 in | report |
| May 1992 | Gizzard Shad | 80 | 7.9 in | report |
| June 1991 | Channel Catfish | 750 | 8.3 in | report |
| May 1991 | Gizzard Shad | 50 | 7.9 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Wheatland, WY
- Facilities
- restrooms
Rock Lake Public Access Area, seven miles southwest of Wheatland. One parking area with a handicap-accessible comfort station and a primitive boat launch, providing fishing and hunting access to the 50-acre lake. The access road and parking aren't plowed in winter.
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wyoming Game and Fish Department before you go.
Nearest lakes
Common questions
What fish are at Rock Lake?
Fishing Rock Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 22 of 84 plants on record, ahead of Walleye and 6 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked October 2017, averaging 8.8 in. Walleye was last stocked June 2019, averaging 1.3 in. Channel Catfish was last stocked September 2021, averaging 6.7 in. Crappie was last stocked October 2024, averaging 2.2 in. 4 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Rock Lake stocked?
Last stocked October 2024. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 1991, most often in June and October. No plants recorded in 2023.
How big are the fish stocked at Rock Lake?
Stocked fish average 5.4 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.8 in. Walleye average 1.3 in. Channel Catfish average 6.7 in. Crappie average 2.2 in.
How do you get on Rock Lake?
The nearest town is Wheatland, WY. Facilities include restrooms. Rock Lake Public Access Area, seven miles southwest of Wheatland. One parking area with a handicap-accessible comfort station and a primitive boat launch, providing fishing and hunting access to the 50-acre lake. The access road and parking aren't plowed in winter.
Which lakes near Rock Lake were stocked more recently?
Grayrocks Reservoir (18.4 mi), Kennedy Reservoir Number 1 (24.8 mi), and Duck Creek Reservoir (29.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Grayrocks Reservoir is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, and Crappie.