Fishing at Dutton Creek Reservoir, Carbon County, Wyoming

• Overview

  Dutton Creek Reservoir lies within the bounds of Carbon County, Wyoming. The country here is sage and rock. The water covers some 126 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. It is among the larger waters listed here for Carbon County. Nearest place of any size is Laramie, 29 miles away. It is 85 miles to Fort Collins, the nearest city. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Dutton Creek Reservoir

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Carbon County records list brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout and white sucker among the fish reported. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Dutton Creek Reservoir gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 23°F in January to roughly 65°F in July. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Winter locks it down, and mid April brings it back. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid April in spring and again near late November in autumn. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Dutton Creek Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Rainey Lake, 4.2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the current arrangement for Dutton Creek Reservoir.