Teton Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Teton Reservoir is on a reservoir, stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2017, most often in March and April. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

April 1, 2021

Plants on record

8

Since 2017

Species recorded

2

Average size

8.3 in

Elevation

7,017 ft

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Rawlins, WY
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
No
Facilities
restrooms, camping

In the Great Divide Basin, reached from Rawlins via Wyoming 71 south and BLM Road 3418. A free site with 5 campsites, vault toilets, a boat ramp, and day-use parking. Typical use season June 1 through November 15.

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How Teton Reservoir is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of April. In 2021 it was April 1, 2021, about when it usually is.

Emigrant Creek (2.3 mi), Rawlins Reservoir (12.9 mi), McKinney Creek (14.7 mi), Littlefield Creek (14.8 mi), and High Savery Reservoir (22.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Emigrant Creek is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Littlefield Creek is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout, and High Savery Reservoir is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout.

Fish at Teton Reservoir

Fishing Teton Reservoir is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 6 of 8 plants on record, ahead of Cutthroat Trout.

Rainbow Trout 6 plants
Plants
6 of 8
Last stocked
April 1, 2021
Average length
8.2 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Cutthroat Trout 2 plants
Plants
2 of 8
Last stocked
April 1, 2021
Average length
8.7 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Cutthroat Trout guide.

Fishing Teton Reservoir

Teton Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities for trout in both the reservoir itself and its surrounding streams. The reservoir is described as a watery oasis, particularly under bright summer skies. It is set in the rolling sage grasslands of the Great Divide Basin.

Sources: blm.gov

What to watch for

Access roads to Teton Reservoir can become impassable after heavy rain and snow. These roads get extremely muddy during such conditions.

Fish stocked per year

  • 3,7622017
  • 2,7832018
  • 3,3002019
  • 3,5082020
  • 3,5022021

Stocking history

Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 1,500 7.8 in report
April 1, 2021 Cutthroat Trout 2,002 8.6 in report
March 1, 2020 Rainbow Trout 3,508 7.8 in report
April 1, 2019 Rainbow Trout 1,498 8.6 in report
April 1, 2019 Cutthroat Trout 1,802 8.8 in report
May 1, 2018 Rainbow Trout 1,350 8.2 in report
April 1, 2018 Rainbow Trout 1,433 8.7 in report
April 1, 2017 Rainbow Trout 3,762 8.2 in report

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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