Rock Lake fishing

Fishing at Rock Lake is on a natural lake, stocked with Gizzard Shad, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Crappie, and Largemouth Bass, and 2 more. 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 1, 2024

Plants on record

84

Since 1991

Species recorded

8

Average size

5.4 in

Elevation

4,975 ft

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Wheatland, WY
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
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.

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How Rock Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of June. In 2024 it was October 1, 2024, later than usual.

No plants recorded in 2023.

Grayrocks Reservoir (18.4 mi) was stocked more recently. Grayrocks Reservoir is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, and Crappie.

Fish at Rock Lake

Fishing Rock Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 22 of 84 plants on record, ahead of Walleye and 6 more.

Rainbow Trout 22 plants
Plants
22 of 84
Last stocked
October 1, 2017
Average length
8.8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Walleye 19 plants
Plants
19 of 84
Last stocked
June 1, 2019
Average length
1.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Channel Catfish 18 plants
Plants
18 of 84
Last stocked
September 1, 2021
Average length
6.7 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Crappie 9 plants
Plants
9 of 84
Last stocked
October 1, 2024
Average length
2.2 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Gizzard Shad 8 plants
Plants
8 of 84
Last stocked
May 1, 1999
Average length
10.2 in
Largemouth Bass 6 plants
Plants
6 of 84
Last stocked
June 1, 2011
Average length
1.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Bluegill 1 plant
Plants
1 of 84
Last stocked
October 1, 2012
Average length
1.4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Cutthroat Trout 1 plant
Plants
1 of 84
Last stocked
October 1, 2018
Average length
8.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Cutthroat Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 8001991
  • 801992
  • 2,5491993
  • 7,2681994
  • 8,0841995
  • 3,0701996
  • 16,8921997
  • 13,8541998
  • 6,2941999
  • 20,6482000
  • 13,9932001
  • 2,2172002
  • 17,0662003
  • 32,4852004
  • 10,7462005
  • 19,8412006
  • 16,2352007
  • 27,0102008
  • 11,3152009
  • 16,2952010
  • 21,7832011
  • 25,9022012
  • 4,5052013
  • 8,4212014
  • 10,0302015
  • 7,6452016
  • 9,3662017
  • 7,4342018
  • 6,0002019
  • 5,1952020
  • 5,7382021
  • 4,9002022
  • 6,1202024

Stocking history

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Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 1, 2024 Crappie 6,120 2.3 in report
October 1, 2022 Crappie 4,900 2.1 in report
October 1, 2021 Crappie 5,016 1.7 in report
September 1, 2021 Channel Catfish 722 12.6 in report
October 1, 2020 Crappie 4,445 2.4 in report
July 1, 2020 Channel Catfish 750 15.2 in report
June 1, 2019 Walleye 6,000 1.3 in report
October 1, 2018 Cutthroat Trout 1,400 8.3 in report
June 1, 2018 Walleye 6,034 1.4 in report
October 1, 2017 Rainbow Trout 1,350 9 in report
June 1, 2017 Walleye 8,016 1.4 in report
November 1, 2016 Rainbow Trout 1,582 9.2 in report
June 1, 2016 Walleye 6,063 1.3 in report
September 1, 2015 Rainbow Trout 1,510 7.9 in report
June 1, 2015 Walleye 6,000 1.5 in report
May 1, 2015 Channel Catfish 2,520 4.3 in report
July 1, 2014 Walleye 6,408 1.2 in report
May 1, 2014 Channel Catfish 2,013 4.7 in report
November 1, 2013 Rainbow Trout 4,505 9 in report
October 1, 2012 Rainbow Trout 4,988 9 in report
October 1, 2012 Bluegill 12,400 1.4 in report
June 1, 2012 Walleye 6,013 1.4 in report
April 1, 2012 Channel Catfish 2,501 4.8 in report
September 1, 2011 Rainbow Trout 4,983 9.1 in report
June 1, 2011 Largemouth Bass 16,800 1.1 in report
September 1, 2010 Rainbow Trout 5,005 8.9 in report
July 1, 2010 Largemouth Bass 5,400 1.2 in report
June 1, 2010 Walleye 5,890 1.2 in report
October 1, 2009 Rainbow Trout 4,440 8.7 in report
July 1, 2009 Walleye 6,875 1.3 in report
October 1, 2008 Channel Catfish 2,510 5 in report
September 1, 2008 Rainbow Trout 4,500 8.2 in report
July 1, 2008 Walleye 6,000 1.3 in report
July 1, 2008 Largemouth Bass 14,000 1.2 in report
November 1, 2007 Crappie 3,276 1.7 in report
September 1, 2007 Rainbow Trout 5,459 7.8 in report
July 1, 2007 Walleye 7,500 1.3 in report
September 1, 2006 Rainbow Trout 4,841 8.1 in report
June 1, 2006 Largemouth Bass 15,000 1 in report
October 1, 2005 Channel Catfish 2,079 5.7 in report
September 1, 2005 Rainbow Trout 2,667 8.4 in report
July 1, 2005 Walleye 6,000 1.3 in report
October 1, 2004 Rainbow Trout 5,040 8.4 in report
October 1, 2004 Crappie 3,094 2.2 in report
October 1, 2004 Channel Catfish 2,501 5.2 in report
July 1, 2004 Walleye 7,000 1.2 in report
June 1, 2004 Largemouth Bass 14,850 1.3 in report
October 1, 2003 Rainbow Trout 5,043 8.4 in report
October 1, 2003 Crappie 3,007 2.8 in report
October 1, 2003 Channel Catfish 2,464 4 in report
July 1, 2003 Walleye 6,552 1.3 in report
November 1, 2002 Rainbow Trout 2,217 9.4 in report
October 1, 2001 Rainbow Trout 805 10.2 in report
October 1, 2001 Rainbow Trout 1,000 8.5 in report
October 1, 2001 Crappie 6,195 2 in report
July 1, 2001 Walleye 5,993 1.2 in report
October 1, 2000 Rainbow Trout 2,601 9 in report
October 1, 2000 Channel Catfish 2,502 4.2 in report
August 1, 2000 Largemouth Bass 9,989 1.7 in report
June 1, 2000 Walleye 5,556 1.3 in report
October 1, 1999 Rainbow Trout 3,731 8.9 in report
May 1, 1999 Gizzard Shad 61 12.6 in report
May 1, 1999 Channel Catfish 2,502 7.3 in report
October 1, 1998 Rainbow Trout 5,148 9.4 in report
June 1, 1998 Walleye 6,118 1.2 in report
May 1, 1998 Gizzard Shad 80 14.4 in report
May 1, 1998 Channel Catfish 2,508 6.8 in report
November 1, 1997 Crappie 2,966 2.3 in report
September 1, 1997 Rainbow Trout 5,018 9.3 in report
July 1, 1997 Walleye 6,400 1.3 in report
May 1, 1997 Channel Catfish 2,508 6.8 in report
August 1, 1996 Channel Catfish 3,000 4.4 in report
May 1, 1996 Gizzard Shad 70 9.3 in report
June 1, 1995 Walleye 5,984 1.8 in report
June 1, 1995 Gizzard Shad 100 10 in report
May 1, 1995 Channel Catfish 2,000 6.1 in report
October 1, 1994 Rainbow Trout 4,746 9.6 in report
May 1, 1994 Gizzard Shad 22 9.3 in report
April 1, 1994 Channel Catfish 2,500 7 in report
June 1, 1993 Channel Catfish 2,499 7.4 in report
May 1, 1993 Gizzard Shad 50 10 in report
May 1, 1992 Gizzard Shad 80 7.9 in report
June 1, 1991 Channel Catfish 750 8.3 in report
May 1, 1991 Gizzard Shad 50 7.9 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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