Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 13 plants · last September 2026 Last stocked September 2026 · avg 7.1 in · 13 plants
Cutthroat Trout species guideWillow Lake fishing
Willow Lake fishing is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Lake Trout. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2020, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn for Lake Trout.
- Last stocked
- September 2026
- Cutthroat Trout
- Plants on record
- 14
- Since 2020
- Species stocked
- 2 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6.8 in
- Elevation
- 7,700 ft
Fish at Willow Lake
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 13 plants · last September 2026 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last October 2022 Best: dawn, dusk 
Lake Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn Best: dawn
Lake Trout species guideHow Willow Lake is stocked
Fish stocked in 2020
51
Fish stocked in 2021
26,458
Fish stocked in 2022
47,586
Fish stocked in 2023
24,978
Fish stocked in 2024
25,084
Fish stocked in 2025
27,279
Fish stocked in 2026
25,531
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,479 | 9.6 in | report |
| June 2026 | Cutthroat Trout | 52 | 8 in | report |
| September 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 27,229 | 9.3 in | report |
| June 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 50 | 8.9 in | report |
| October 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 25,034 | 4.1 in | report |
| July 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 50 | 8 in | report |
| October 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 24,927 | 3.7 in | report |
| July 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 51 | 7.6 in | report |
| October 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 20,019 | 2.9 in | report |
| October 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 27,522 | 3.9 in | report |
| July 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 45 | 7 in | report |
| June 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 45 | 7 in | report |
| June 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 26,413 | 8.5 in | report |
| July 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 51 | 7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Pinedale, WY
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
From Pinedale, take North Jackson Ave (Willow Lake Road, CR 119) about 10 miles to the forest line, then left on FSR 370751. The rock-and-pavement ramp with a vault toilet and parking is 1.3 miles in; the 9-site campground sits on the south shore. Private land borders parts of the lake.
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Common questions
What fish are at Willow Lake?
Fishing Willow Lake usually means Cutthroat Trout: Cutthroat Trout accounts for 13 of 14 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked September 2026, averaging 7.1 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked October 2022, averaging 2.9 in. Lake Trout is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Willow Lake stocked?
Last stocked September 2026. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2020, most often in June and July.
How big are the fish stocked at Willow Lake?
Stocked fish average 6.8 in. Cutthroat Trout average 7.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.9 in.
How do you get on Willow Lake?
The nearest town is Pinedale, WY. Facilities include restrooms and camping. From Pinedale, take North Jackson Ave (Willow Lake Road, CR 119) about 10 miles to the forest line, then left on FSR 370751. The rock-and-pavement ramp with a vault toilet and parking is 1.3 miles in; the 9-site campground sits on the south shore. Private land borders parts of the lake.