Wind River Lake fishing

Fishing at Wind River Lake has Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.7 times a year since 1997, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

June 1, 2026

Plants on record

51

Since 1997

Species recorded

2

Average size

9 in

Elevation

9,547 ft

Access and facts

Nearest town
Dubois, WY
Shore access
Yes
Fee required
No
Facilities
restrooms

Wind River Lake Picnic Site, about 29 miles northwest of Dubois on US 26/287, has a vault toilet, four picnic tables, and pull-through parking. No fee. Open year round when accessible.

Sources: access.shore , access.fee , shore_notes , nearest_town , facilities , fishing_notes

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How Wind River Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2026 it was June 1, 2026, earlier than usual.

Pelham Lake (4.8 mi) was stocked more recently. Pelham Lake is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout.

Fish at Wind River Lake

Fishing Wind River Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 32 of 51 plants on record, ahead of Cutthroat Trout.

Rainbow Trout 32 plants
Plants
32 of 51
Last stocked
July 1, 2019
Average length
9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Cutthroat Trout 19 plants
Plants
19 of 51
Last stocked
June 1, 2026
Average length
9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Cutthroat Trout guide.

Fishing Wind River Lake

Wind River Lake provides opportunities for fishing, along with hiking and photographing scenery and wildlife. The Wind River Lake Picnic Site, situated within the Shoshone National Forest, is open year round when accessible. This site is equipped with a vault toilet, four picnic tables, and pull-through parking for visitors.

Sources: fs.usda.gov

Fish stocked per year

  • 2,1001997
  • 2,6981998
  • 2,0961999
  • 2,0122000
  • 3,0362001
  • 2,8842002
  • 2,2792003
  • 1,9002004
  • 2,2002005
  • 2,1032006
  • 3,1702007
  • 1,7992008
  • 1,9672009
  • 1,8002010
  • 1,8162011
  • 1,8502012
  • 1,8202013
  • 2,0232014
  • 2,1922015
  • 2,0022016
  • 1,9622017
  • 1,8002018
  • 2,4002019
  • 2,1702020
  • 1,8062021
  • 2,0702022
  • 2,1622023
  • 2,0062024
  • 1,8382025
  • 2,0242026

Stocking history

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Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 1, 2026 Cutthroat Trout 2,024 10 in report
June 1, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 1,838 9.5 in report
June 1, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 2,006 9 in report
July 1, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 2,162 8.9 in report
July 1, 2022 Cutthroat Trout 2,070 8.6 in report
July 1, 2021 Cutthroat Trout 1,806 8.7 in report
July 1, 2020 Cutthroat Trout 2,170 9.3 in report
July 1, 2019 Rainbow Trout 200 9.8 in report
July 1, 2019 Cutthroat Trout 2,200 9 in report
July 1, 2018 Cutthroat Trout 1,800 8.9 in report
August 1, 2017 Cutthroat Trout 1,026 9.1 in report
July 1, 2017 Cutthroat Trout 936 8.4 in report
June 1, 2016 Cutthroat Trout 2,002 8.6 in report
July 1, 2015 Cutthroat Trout 2,192 8.4 in report
June 1, 2014 Cutthroat Trout 2,023 7.8 in report
June 1, 2013 Cutthroat Trout 1,820 8.1 in report
August 1, 2012 Cutthroat Trout 850 7.8 in report
July 1, 2012 Cutthroat Trout 1,000 7.4 in report
July 1, 2011 Cutthroat Trout 1,816 8.5 in report
August 1, 2010 Rainbow Trout 892 8.5 in report
July 1, 2010 Rainbow Trout 908 7.7 in report
July 1, 2009 Rainbow Trout 1,967 8.5 in report
August 1, 2008 Rainbow Trout 899 9.6 in report
July 1, 2008 Rainbow Trout 900 8.8 in report
August 1, 2007 Rainbow Trout 1,000 8.5 in report
July 1, 2007 Rainbow Trout 1,092 8.6 in report
June 1, 2007 Rainbow Trout 1,078 8 in report
July 1, 2006 Rainbow Trout 1,101 9.4 in report
June 1, 2006 Rainbow Trout 1,002 8.5 in report
July 1, 2005 Rainbow Trout 2,200 7.9 in report
August 1, 2004 Rainbow Trout 700 8.5 in report
June 1, 2004 Rainbow Trout 1,200 8.7 in report
August 1, 2003 Rainbow Trout 525 8.9 in report
July 1, 2003 Rainbow Trout 1,482 8.7 in report
July 1, 2003 Cutthroat Trout 272 15.3 in report
August 1, 2002 Rainbow Trout 994 8.2 in report
July 1, 2002 Rainbow Trout 1,002 7.9 in report
July 1, 2002 Rainbow Trout 888 8.7 in report
July 1, 2001 Rainbow Trout 1,035 8.2 in report
July 1, 2001 Rainbow Trout 975 9.4 in report
June 1, 2001 Rainbow Trout 1,026 8.7 in report
July 1, 2000 Rainbow Trout 924 9.6 in report
June 1, 2000 Rainbow Trout 1,088 9 in report
August 1, 1999 Rainbow Trout 1,500 8.5 in report
July 1, 1999 Rainbow Trout 416 9.2 in report
July 1, 1999 Rainbow Trout 180 20.2 in report
August 1, 1998 Rainbow Trout 498 8.7 in report
July 1, 1998 Rainbow Trout 2,200 8.5 in report
August 1, 1997 Rainbow Trout 601 8.6 in report
July 1, 1997 Rainbow Trout 1,000 8.5 in report
June 1, 1997 Rainbow Trout 499 8.6 in report
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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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