Thumb Lake fishing

Fishing at Thumb Lake is on a natural lake, stocked with Golden Trout. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 2020, most often in July. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

4

Since 2020

Species recorded

1

Average size

3.2 in

Elevation

11,011 ft

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake

A 33-acre lake at the head of Silas Canyon in the Wind River Range, a long glacial-carved trough with numerous lakes popular with backpackers and fishermen. No maintained trailhead facilities are documented.

Sources: water_type , shore_notes , fishing_notes

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How Thumb Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2026 it was July 1, 2026, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 2021, 2023, and 2025.

Fish at Thumb Lake

Fishing Thumb Lake is most likely to be for Golden Trout. All 4 plants on record are Golden Trout.

Golden Trout 4 plants
Plants
4 of 4
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Average length
3.2 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Golden Trout guide.

Fishing Thumb Lake

Thumb Lake, a 33-acre body of water, is situated at the head of Silas Canyon. This canyon is characterized as a long glacial-carved trough containing numerous lakes. Its natural features make it a popular destination for fishermen.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Fish stocked per year

  • 2,5912020
  • 2,3682022
  • 2,6802024
  • 2,8342026

Stocking history

Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Golden Trout 2,834 3.3 in report
July 1, 2024 Golden Trout 2,680 3.1 in report
July 1, 2022 Golden Trout 2,368 3.2 in report
July 1, 2020 Golden Trout 2,591 3.3 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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