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Wyoming Fishing News

North Platte below Gray Reef Res flushing flows March 17-26

10-day flushing flow operation begins Monday, March 17 on the North Platte River from Gray Reef Reservoir 3/6/2025

Donated lake trout available during Mac Attack fishing contest

The event aims to recruit more anglers and maximize harvest of lake trout under 25 inches in Flaming Gorge. Game and Fish will give the donated lake trout to anyone who wants them as long as supplies last. 2/12/2025

Walk-in fishing area near Jeffrey City removed from public access program

Walk-in Fishing Area North Platte No.11 (also known as Macintosh Pond No. 2 or Western Nuclear Pond) is no longer open to public fishing access. 2/6/2025

WGFD to assess alternative management strategies at Jackson Lake in Feb meeting

Under current regulations, fishing on Jackson Lake is prohibited from October 1 to October 31. The public is invited to attend the meeting to learn about the history of this regulation and why it may no longer be necessary. 1/30/2025

Anglers invited to compete in Mac Attack fishing contest at Flaming Gorge

Sponsored by Buckboard Marina and modeled after the successful Burbot Bash, the Mac Attack fishing contest at Flaming Gorge is designed to benefit the reservoir's fisheries by helping to reduce the overabundance of small lake trout. 1/30/2025

Public meetings in Casper and Rawlins for Gray Reef, Miracle Mile, Alcova, Pathfinder, and Seminoe Res

The Wyoming Game and Fish invites the public to attend open house meetings in Casper and Rawlins to discuss potential changes to fishing regulations in the North Platte River drainage. 1/29/2025

Watercraft users heading to WY should plan ahead for Evanston Port of Entry closure July 15-19

Any watercraft transported into WY from Mar. 1 through Nov. 30 must undergo a mandatory inspection by an authorized inspector before launching in any water of the state. Boaters who intend to launch in WY should plan ahead to get an inspection at an alternate location other than the Evanston Port of Entry, which will be closed Jul. 15 - Jul. 19. 7/10/2024

American Sportfishing Association Testifies on Fisheries Data Modernization

ASA testified before the House Natural Resources on the importance of accurate data in marine fisheries management. Current program may be overestimating recreational fishing effort for fisheries by 30-40% 6/27/2024

Laramie Lions Club's Lake Hattie Ice Fishing Derby Winners

List of winners of the 2024 Lake Hattie Ice Fishing Derby 1/10/2024

CPW's Blue Mesa Reservoir Lake Trout Tournament runs Jan 1 - Apr 30

Tournament is sponsored by CPW in an effort to reduce the population of lake trout 24 inches in length and smaller. Previous tournaments were held in 2020 and 2021. 12/20/2023

Retired WGFD employee latest WY Sheridan Region Ultimate Angler

Wyoming Master Anglers, open to all Wyoming anglers, Resident and Nonresident, must catch at least one fish species of qualifying length, Trophy Anglers must catch at least five species and Ultimate Anglers must catch at least ten species. 11/30/2023

Flaming Gorge anglers invited to open house in Green River WY

The meeting will begin with a presentation covering past and present data to provide anglers with an understanding of the current status of the sport fisheries in Flaming Gorge Reservoir. 10/9/2023

New Zealand mudsnails found in Alsop Lake

The emerging population of New Zealand mudsnails in Alsop Lake was detected and reported by a Laramie resident. 10/4/2023

WG&F Encouraging Anglers on Flaming Gorge to target lake trout after reaching kokanee limit

As summer progresses, the Flaming Gorge Reservoir surface water temperatures will continue to increase rapidly, reaching temperatures lethal to kokanee. 8/29/2023

Anglers Encouraged to Keep Lake Trout from Boulder Lake

Removing some smaller lake trout will reduce competition for forage, which will ultimately lead to more trophy-class lakers. 12/22/2022

Glendo watercraft check station closed for the season

Watercraft check station at Glendo Reservoir will be closing for the season starting Monday, Dec. 19. All watercraft will be permitted to launch following existing rules and regulations. 12/22/2022
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