Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Outstanding Stock Options (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Outstanding Shares [Roll Forward]
Exercised, Shares	0
Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)	3 years 6 months
Lonestar Resources Limited 2012 Employee Share Option Plan and Lonestar Resources US Inc 2016 Employee Incentive Plan
Outstanding Shares [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of period, Shares	191,750
Canceled/Expired, Shares	(16,125)
Forfeited, Shares	(75,000)
Outstanding at end of period, Shares	100,625	191,750
Options vested and exercisable, Shares	100,625	191,750
Outstanding at beginning of period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share	$ 15.00
Forfeited, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share	20.00
Outstanding at end of period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share	15.00	$ 15.00
Options vested and exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share	$ 15.00	$ 15.00
Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)	6 months	6 months
Options vested and exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)	6 months	6 months