Lures to use: Kastmasters (Silver, Perch, Blue Fox Vibrax, Colorado Spoons, Rapalas (Rainbow, Brown)

 Bait:  Power Bait (Rainbow, Peach, Pink), Night Crawlers, Egg Sacks

Flies: Chironomids, Streamers in various colors , BH Buggers (Olive, Black), Leech Patterns

Meeboer: Fishing is Poor

Meeboer is a great trout fishery but has been plagued by winterkill in the past, and 2011-2012 was no exception. Meeboer was recently stocked with sub-catchable trout. I'd hold off and fish one of the other plains lakes until later this fall after the stockers have had some time to grow.

Lures to use: Slender Spoons, Thomas Spoons, Blue Fox Vibrax, Tasmanian Devils, Dardevles

Bait: Night Crawlers, Power Bait (rainbow, red white and blue, Chartreuse, Pink), Egg Sacks

Flies: Use same setup as Lake Hattie,

Twin Buttes: Fishing is fair.

Twin Buttes has received very little pressure from anglers lately and the fish are now a respectable size. In the past Twin Buttes has been an amazing fishery and is well on it's way to coming back. I'd definitely give Twin Buttes a shot when heading towards the plains lakes.

Lures to Use: Buckshot Spoons (Rainbow, Perch), Thomas Spoons (Gold, Silver, Brown Trout), Colorado Spoons, Rapalas (Rainbow, Brown, Gold, Silver)

 Bait: Power Bait ( Rainbow, Chartreuse, Pink), Night Crawlers, Egg Sacks

Flies:  Use Same setup as Lake Hattie

Gelatt:  Fishing is slow to fair.

Gelatt lake has turned into a great trophy trout fishery. Many fish caught out of the lake are 20"or over.

Lures to use:  Thomas Cyclones, Blue Fox Vibrax, Slender Spoons, Panther Martins

Bait: Night Crawlers and Power Bait ( Flo. Orange, Chartreuse, Pink), Egg Sacks

Flies: Scud and Chironomid patterns, Streamers, BH Buggers (olive/black), Damsel Nymphs.

Leazenby: Fishing is fair to good.

Leazenby is located just 8 mi south of Laramie. Leazenby is a very small and shallow lake but has been known to produce fish in the 20"+ range. In the past Leazenby has been effected by winterkill but these last few years it has thrived.

Lures to Use: Kastmasters (Perch, Gold/Red, Silver) Rapalas (Rainbow, Brook) UV Krocodiles

Bait: Night Crawlers and Power Bait (Rainbow, Flo. Orange, Pink), Eggs, and Meal Worms

Flies: Olive Scuds, Leech Patterns (olive, black) Copper Johns, Prince Nymphs, BH Buggers, Streamers, Chironomids, Griffiths Gnat, Mr. QTs

Sodergreen: Fishing is good.

Sodergreen typically fishes the best of all the plains lakes. This lake may not produce the size of fish most anglers are looking for but it can produce in numbers.  The average size of fish caught out of Sodergreen is 10-14". A great place to take kids!

Lures to use: Kastmasters, PK Lures (Silver and Gold), UV Mepps, UV Krocodiles

Bait: Night Crawlers, Power Bait (Rainbow, Red White and Blue), Egg Sacks,

Flies:  Chironomids, small mayfly nymphs, Damsel Nymphs, Streamers

Alsop: No reports from Alsop as of late. If you have a report please stop by or email us. We appreciate the info!

Starting January 1, 2010
"The creel limit on trout shall be two(2) per day or in possession. All trout less than sixteen (16) inches shall be released to the water immediately.
Fishing is permitted by the use of artificial flies and lures only."
Wyoming Fishing Regulations 2010-2011, Wyoming Game and Fish Commission pg. 28,
© 2010 Wyoming Game & Fish Department

Use same setup as the other plains lakes.

Walden Area Lakes: Fishing is Good.

Lures to use: Kastmasters, Dardevles, Z-Rays, Tube Jigs (Black, White, Olive), Crawdad patterns

Flies: Chironomids (black, olive,  red), Scuds (olive, tan). Leech Patterns (olive, black) Crayfish patterns, Prince nymphs, Copper Johns (red, black), Mosquitoes.

Hohnholz: Fishing fair to Good. Use same setup as Walden Area Lakes.

Lake Owen: Fishing is good. The road into Owen is open.

Lures to use:  Panther Martins, Blue Foxes, Kastmasters,

Bait: Night Crawlers, Power Bait (Rainbow/Flo. Orange, Pink), Egg Sacks

Flies: Chironomids, Streamers, Small BH nymphs, Midge patterns, BMB's

Rob Roy Res:  No current report on road conditions.

Use same setup as Lake Owen.

Snowy Range Lakes:  HWY 130 over the Snowy Range Pass is closed until memorial day, so access to most of the lakes is limited to those with ATV's. No reports but there may still be ice on most of the higher elevation lakes .

Lures to use:  Swedish Pimples, Kastmasters, Tube jigs in pink and white or red and white and Chartreuse. Teardrop jigs (pink/chartreuse/orange)

Bait: Night Crawlers, Power Bait (rainbow, red white and blue, and pink), Egg sacs

Flies: Pheasant tails, Copper Johns, Prince Nymphs

Flies: Wooly Buggers (black or olive),  Hot Head leeches,  San Juan Worms (red), Bead Head Flashback Pheasant Tails, Copper Johns (red, black or chartreuse), Prince Nymphs, and Hare's Ears.

Use same set-up as Little Laramie.

North. Crow Res: Fishing is fair to good.

North Crow fishes good most of the year but can be hit or miss. This lake is the only one in the area you have a chance to catch a splake, rainbow and grayling all in the same day. They charge a four dollar fee per vehicle to park at the Curt Gowdy reservoirs. No camping is allowed at North Crow Res.

Lures to use:  Panther Martins (Gold/Black, Silver/Yellow), Blue Fox Vibrax (Silver, Copper, Gold), UV Krocodiles (Chartreuse, Red) Colorado Spoons (Gold/Silver

 Bait: Night Crawlers, Mallows, Egg Sacks, Power Bait (Chartreuse, Flo. Orange, Pink)

Flies: Bead head Nymphs (Princes, Copper Johns, Pheasant Tails), Chironomid patterns, Bead head Buggers (olive, black, brown), Thin Mints, Renegades,

Granite Res: Fishing is good.

The Curt Gowdy lakes are the best place in the area to go and simply catch fish. Many species co-exist in both Crystal and Granite Reservoirs, including Rainbow, Cutthroat, Lake and Brown trout, and Yellow Perch. Most fish caught are in the 8"-12"  range with some brood stock going over 18". Granite is the largest of the three lakes and many people go boating out here and it is more of a recreation lake. There is an outdoor archery range, play ground and plenty of camping areas around the lake.

Use same set up as North Crow Res.

Crystal Res: Fishing is good.

Crystal is just down the road from Granite and fishes about the same as Granite. These lakes are known for their large populations of stocker trout!!!!! There is a 15 HP restriction on any boats at Crystal.

Use same set up as North Crow Res.

Beaver Ponds on Pole Mountain: Fishing is fair to good.

Use same set up as North Crow Res.

Lures to use:  Little Cleo Spoons (Gold/Orange, Chartreuse/ Silver) Rapalas Countdowns (Rainbow, Brown, Firetiger) Thomas Cyclones (Gold, Silver, Flo. Orange)

Flies: Orange Blossom Specials, Platte River Specials, BMB's (Brown, Canadian Blood), Streamers, Chironomid Patterns, Griffiths Gnats, Renegades

Bait: Night Crawlers, Power Bait (Orange, Pink).

Toltec: Fishing is fair to good. 

Spring fishing is great at Toltec, and the lake holds a population of nice sized Rainbows and Brook Trout. The road into Toltec can be rather muddy in the spring, so be careful if making the trip out to Toltec.

Lures to use: Panther Martins (Silver, Gold, Firetiger), Rapalas (Rainbow, Brown,) Tasmanian Devils, Slender Spoons (Silver/Chartreuse, Glow/Glow), Thomas Spoons (Flo. Orange, Gold, Silver)

Bait:  Night Crawlers, Power Bait (Orange, Rainbow, Pink),

Flies: Use the same setup as Wheatland No. 3

East Allen: Fishing is fair.

Fishing is good.

Gray Reef:  Fishing is good to great.

Flies:  San Juan and Red Rock Worms, Scuds, Midge patterns, Vanilla buggers, BH buggers, Leech patterns, Baetis Nymphs, and Colorful Streamers

Lures: Mepps and Panther Martins (gold or silver), Krocodiles, Blue Fox Vibrax, Rapalas and Thomas Lures.

Click here for maps of the Gray Reef.

Miracle Mile: Fishing is Good.

The Miracle Mile is a renowned trout fishery and is known for producing big browns and rainbows. The Miracle Mile is the tail water between Kortes Dam and Pathfinder Reservoir. Recent flows are around 1,500CFS and the river is running clear For the most recent flow on the Miracle Mile CLICK HERE.

Flies: Wooly Buggers and BMB's (Black, Brown),Carey Specials, Nilla Buggers, San Juan Worms (Pink, Red, Purple) or red), Twenty Inchers, Double Bead Stones (Black, Peacock), Rubber legs , Streamers, Scuds (orange, tan or olive), Rusty Scuds, Midges (Black),Hot Head Leech, Hares Ears, Prince and Pheasant Tail Nymphs

Lures: Mepps and Panther Martins (gold or silver),   Rapalas ( rainbow trout, brown trout, gold and silver )Blue Fox Vibrax, and Thomas Lures.

Fishing is Fair. 

Use same set up as Saratoga Area.