Wyoming Fishing Reports ยท Lakes ยท Upper Green Region
Fontenelle Reservoir on the upper Green has rainbows, browns, lake trout and kokanee, and feeds the Seedskadee tailwater.
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Wind forecast
Fontenelle Reservoir fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Fish are moving toward the inlets.
Strip leeches and streamers near the river inlet.
Stocking report
See the Wyoming Game and Fish Department for the latest stocking at Fontenelle Reservoir and other Wyoming waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Fontenelle Reservoir, bring: Woolly Bugger #4-8, Mini Leech #8-10, Sparkle Minnow #4-6, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Clouser Minnow #2-6, Pitching Leech #10.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Fontenelle Reservoir lake details
| Access | Ramps and campgrounds off State Highway 372. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 6,500 ft |
| Nearest town | La Barge, Wyoming |
| Best season | Spring and fall |
| Fish | Rainbows, browns, lake trout and kokanee |
| Regulations | Check the Wyoming Game and Fish Department regulations for current rules. A Wyoming fishing license is required for anglers 14 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 3X to 4X tippet |
| Ice fishing | Ice fishing. |
| Camping | BLM campgrounds at the reservoir |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Wind is a factor. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Ice.
Spring
Ice-off.
Summer
Deep fish.
Fall
Fall trout.
How to get there
From La Barge, take US-189 south to the reservoir.