Rainbow Trout Stocked · 17 plants · last October 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Saratoga Lake fishing
Saratoga Lake fishing has Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout, and Cutthroat Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 3 times a year since 2016, most often in May and December. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout.
- Last stocked
- June 2026
- Tiger Trout
- Plants on record
- 33
- Since 2016
- Species recorded
- 4
- Average size
- 8.5 in
- Elevation
- 6,784 ft
Fish at Saratoga Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 17 plants · last October 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Tiger Trout Stocked · 8 plants · last June 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Brown Trout Stocked · 7 plants · last March 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last April 2021 Last stocked April 2021 · avg 6.1 in · 1 plant
Cutthroat Trout species guideHow Saratoga Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2022.
Fish stocked in 2016
1,351
Fish stocked in 2017
37,717
Fish stocked in 2018
18,386
Fish stocked in 2019
12,333
Fish stocked in 2020
8,246
Fish stocked in 2021
8,277
Fish stocked in 2023
23,694
Fish stocked in 2024
10,529
Fish stocked in 2025
11,394
Fish stocked in 2026
2,501
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | Tiger Trout | 2,501 | 4.3 in | report |
| October 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 6,510 | 8.4 in | report |
| May 2025 | Tiger Trout | 2,499 | 3.6 in | report |
| May 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 885 | 17.1 in | report |
| March 2025 | Brown Trout | 1,500 | 6.6 in | report |
| October 2024 | Brown Trout | 1,523 | 6 in | report |
| June 2024 | Tiger Trout | 2,494 | 5.5 in | report |
| May 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 6,512 | 8.7 in | report |
| December 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 502 | 19.4 in | report |
| October 2023 | Brown Trout | 1,402 | 6.3 in | report |
| September 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 6,978 | 9.4 in | report |
| June 2023 | Tiger Trout | 2,517 | 3.6 in | report |
| May 2023 | Tiger Trout | 549 | 7.4 in | report |
| May 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 11,746 | 7.8 in | report |
| December 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,634 | 13.7 in | report |
| October 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 3,287 | 7.6 in | report |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 1,356 | 6.2 in | report |
| April 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 6.1 in | report |
| December 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,098 | 14 in | report |
| October 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 3,149 | 8.7 in | report |
| June 2020 | Tiger Trout | 2,499 | 3.6 in | report |
| May 2020 | Brown Trout | 1,500 | 6.7 in | report |
| December 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,652 | 13.1 in | report |
| May 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 3,556 | 8.4 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 7,125 | 6.1 in | report |
| December 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,544 | 14.6 in | report |
| September 2018 | Tiger Trout | 3,201 | 4.2 in | report |
| April 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 13,641 | 8.5 in | report |
| December 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,650 | 14.3 in | report |
| May 2017 | Tiger Trout | 4,514 | 3.5 in | report |
| April 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 30,084 | 7 in | report |
| January 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,469 | 13.3 in | report |
| July 2016 | Brown Trout | 1,351 | 8.4 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Saratoga, WY
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, dock
Saratoga Lake PAA, about a mile north of Saratoga off WY 130/230, has 4.5 miles of lakeshore access. The Town of Saratoga runs the campground, outhouses, boat ramp and boat dock; Sandy Beach on the east shore has a restroom. The access road and parking aren't plowed in winter.
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Common questions
What fish are at Saratoga Lake?
Fishing Saratoga Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 17 of 33 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Trout and 2 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked October 2025, averaging 11.4 in. Tiger Trout was last stocked June 2026, averaging 4.5 in. Brown Trout was last stocked March 2025, averaging 6.6 in. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked April 2021, averaging 6.1 in.
When is Saratoga Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 2026. It is stocked about 3 times a year since 2016, most often in May and December. No plants recorded in 2022.
How big are the fish stocked at Saratoga Lake?
Stocked fish average 8.5 in. Rainbow Trout average 11.4 in. Tiger Trout average 4.5 in. Brown Trout average 6.6 in. Cutthroat Trout average 6.1 in.
How do you get on Saratoga Lake?
The nearest town is Saratoga, WY. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. Saratoga Lake PAA, about a mile north of Saratoga off WY 130/230, has 4.5 miles of lakeshore access. The Town of Saratoga runs the campground, outhouses, boat ramp and boat dock; Sandy Beach on the east shore has a restroom. The access road and parking aren't plowed in winter.
Which lakes near Saratoga Lake were stocked more recently?
Mirror Lake (25.6 mi) was stocked more recently. Mirror Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout.