Wyoming Catfish Stocking Schedule
Normalized public-agency records with timing guidance and official source links.
Quick answer: Wyoming catfish stocking timing varies by waterbody. Stocking builds after ice-out in April, slows during midsummer heat, and resumes in early fall before winter. Recent records are updated more frequently than the monthly historical archive once was. Our latest normalized snapshot shows 0 reported catfish stocking rows during the past 30 days (15 in the trailing 24 months). Data was retrieved July 19, 2026 from Wyoming Game and Fish Department Fish Stocking Report; confirm current conditions with the official report.
When to go
Channel catfish put-and-take plants can fish well soon after stocking near release areas, especially with bait on bottom.
Typical window after a catchable plant: 1–10 days
Recent catfish stockings
| Date | Waterbody | Species | Count | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | DIAMONDVILLE POND | Channel Catfish | 136 | Agency |
| May 1, 2026 | KEMMERER COMMUNITY POND | Channel Catfish | 136 | Agency |
| Apr 1, 2026 | BECK LAKE | Channel Catfish | 5,900 | Agency |
| Apr 1, 2026 | BIG SANDY RESERVOIR | Channel Catfish | 5,400 | Agency |
| Apr 1, 2026 | FAIRGROUNDS POND 1 | Channel Catfish | 56 | Agency |
| Apr 1, 2026 | FAIRGROUNDS POND 2 | Channel Catfish | 166 | Agency |
| Apr 1, 2026 | GLENDO RESERVOIR | Channel Catfish | 27,864 | Agency |
| Apr 1, 2026 | J BAR U RESERVOIR | Channel Catfish | 1,116 | Agency |
| Apr 1, 2026 | KLEENBURN POND 1 | Channel Catfish | 450 | Agency |
| Apr 1, 2026 | NORTH PLATTE RIVER GLEN-PPL | Channel Catfish | 10,412 | Agency |
| Apr 1, 2026 | ROCK SPRINGS POND | Channel Catfish | 166 | Agency |
| Apr 1, 2026 | SLOANS LAKE | Channel Catfish | 2,322 | Agency |
| Apr 1, 2026 | TEXACO RESERVOIR | Channel Catfish | 558 | Agency |
| Apr 1, 2026 | UP ICE POND, LOWER | Channel Catfish | 660 | Agency |
| Apr 1, 2026 | WHEATLAND RESERVOIR 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,680 | Agency |
FAQ
When are catfish stocked in Wyoming?
Stocking builds after ice-out in April, slows during midsummer heat, and resumes in early fall before winter. Recent records are updated more frequently than the monthly historical archive once was. Recent normalized rows: 0 in the last 30 days.
How soon after catfish stocking should you fish?
Channel catfish put-and-take plants can fish well soon after stocking near release areas, especially with bait on bottom. Typical window: 1–10 days.
Where is the official Wyoming stocking report?
Use Wyoming fish stocking reports from Wyoming Game & Fish Department. This page is a dated research snapshot, not a live agency feed.
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