Granger Reservoir near Sheridan: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Granger Reservoir is one of the Sheridan County waters in Wyoming. The bank is 8,255 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 7 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. The closest town, Sheridan, is 20 miles away. Billings sits 105 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Granger Reservoir

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Reported across Sheridan County: rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout and white sucker. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Granger Reservoir the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 54°F and January about 18°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late May. On average, late May opens the water and mid November closes it again. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. At Granger Reservoir the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. For a change of water, Park Reservoir is 0.4 miles distant. The position on Granger Reservoir is worth confirming on the day.