Cameron Spring Reservoir, Wyoming: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Natrona County, Wyoming, is where Cameron Spring Reservoir sits. The surface lies 6,955 feet up. At 2 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Our Natrona County list holds plenty of bigger water. Nearest town is Riverton, 45 miles off. Beyond it, Arapahoe at 49 miles and Lander at 59 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Cameron Spring Reservoir

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Records held for Natrona County cover rainbow trout, brown trout, white sucker, walleye and brook trout. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Take Cameron Spring Reservoir a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 66°F and January near 18°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Once it clears, about mid April, the fishing comes on quickly. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid April in spring and again near late November in autumn. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. At Cameron Spring Reservoir the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. This one is mapped as intermittent, so a wasted trip is a real risk in a dry year. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Fraser Reservoir, 13 miles away. What applies at Cameron Spring Reservoir may have changed since it was mapped.