Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 25 plants · last June 2026 Last stocked June 2026 · avg 5.8 in · 25 plants
Cutthroat Trout species guideSoda Lake fishing
Soda Lake fishing has Lake Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Tiger Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1997, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn for Lake Trout and dawn and dusk for Tiger Trout.
- Last stocked
- July 2026
- Tiger Trout
- Plants on record
- 27
- Since 1997
- Species recorded
- 3
- Average size
- 6 in
- Elevation
- 7,818 ft
Fish at Soda Lake
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 25 plants · last June 2026 
Lake Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last June 1, 1997 Best: dawn 
Tiger Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last July 2026 Best: dawn, dusk How Soda Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 1999, 2000, 2004, and 2015.
Fish stocked in 1997
12,153
Fish stocked in 1998
2,000
Fish stocked in 2001
2,091
Fish stocked in 2002
3,358
Fish stocked in 2003
2,051
Fish stocked in 2005
2,633
Fish stocked in 2006
2,000
Fish stocked in 2007
2,080
Fish stocked in 2008
2,080
Fish stocked in 2009
2,145
Fish stocked in 2010
2,062
Fish stocked in 2011
2,028
Fish stocked in 2012
1,989
Fish stocked in 2013
2,080
Fish stocked in 2014
1,995
Fish stocked in 2016
2,200
Fish stocked in 2017
2,016
Fish stocked in 2018
2,200
Fish stocked in 2019
2,013
Fish stocked in 2020
2,002
Fish stocked in 2021
2,506
Fish stocked in 2022
2,000
Fish stocked in 2023
1,800
Fish stocked in 2024
2,195
Fish stocked in 2025
2,188
Fish stocked in 2026
2,963
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | Tiger Trout | 950 | 8.4 in | report |
| June 2026 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,013 | 5.2 in | report |
| June 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,188 | 5.4 in | report |
| June 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,195 | 5.2 in | report |
| July 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,800 | 5.6 in | report |
| July 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 5.5 in | report |
| July 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,506 | 5.9 in | report |
| July 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,002 | 6 in | report |
| August 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,013 | 5.6 in | report |
| July 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,200 | 5.2 in | report |
| July 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,016 | 4.7 in | report |
| July 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,200 | 5.2 in | report |
| July 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,995 | 4.3 in | report |
| June 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,080 | 5.2 in | report |
| June 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,989 | 5.5 in | report |
| August 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,028 | 7.6 in | report |
| July 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,062 | 4.5 in | report |
| May 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,145 | 5.8 in | report |
| August 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,080 | 7.1 in | report |
| June 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,080 | 6.6 in | report |
| July 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 6.1 in | report |
| June 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,633 | 6.1 in | report |
| June 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,051 | 7.2 in | report |
| May 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,358 | 6.8 in | report |
| May 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,091 | 6.2 in | report |
| June 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 6.2 in | report |
| June 1, 1997 | Lake Trout | 12,153 | 8.5 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Kelly, WY
Remote lake at the edge of the Gros Ventre Wilderness, about 40 miles (1 hr 45 min) from Jackson via Kelly, the Gros Ventre Road and the Soda Lake Road past Goosewing Guard Station. High-clearance 4WD is recommended; park just above the lake. No facilities or cell service.
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Nearest lakes
Public land at Soda Lake
Soda Lake is 0.2 miles outside the edge of Gros Ventre Wilderness.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Soda Lake?
Fishing Soda Lake usually means Cutthroat Trout: Cutthroat Trout accounts for 25 of 27 plants on record, ahead of Lake Trout and one more. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked June 2026, averaging 5.8 in. Lake Trout was last stocked June 1, 1997, averaging 8.5 in. Tiger Trout was last stocked July 2026, averaging 8.4 in.
When is Soda Lake stocked?
Last stocked July 2026. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1997, most often in June and July. No plants recorded in 1999, 2000, 2004, and 2015.
How big are the fish stocked at Soda Lake?
Stocked fish average 6 in. Cutthroat Trout average 5.8 in. Lake Trout average 8.5 in. Tiger Trout average 8.4 in.
How do you get on Soda Lake?
The nearest town is Kelly, WY. Remote lake at the edge of the Gros Ventre Wilderness, about 40 miles (1 hr 45 min) from Jackson via Kelly, the Gros Ventre Road and the Soda Lake Road past Goosewing Guard Station. High-clearance 4WD is recommended; park just above the lake. No facilities or cell service.
Which lakes near Soda Lake were stocked more recently?
Lower Slide Lake (15.7 mi) was stocked more recently. Lower Slide Lake is also stocked with Lake Trout and Cutthroat Trout.