Fishing at Hanna Mahoney Reservoir Number 2, Carbon County, Wyoming

• Overview

  Wyoming holds Hanna Mahoney Reservoir Number 2, in Carbon County. Height above sea level is 6,604 feet. The water measures roughly 11 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. For supplies, Rawlins is 34 miles out. The nearest city of size is Fort Collins, 168 miles away. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Hanna Mahoney Reservoir Number 2

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Reported across Carbon County: brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout and white sucker. The county list is broader than any single water. Work this water in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 67°F for July and 18°F for January. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Look for the thaw near mid April; the fishing lifts straight after. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid April until roughly late November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. This one is mapped as intermittent, so a wasted trip is a real risk in a dry year. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Lost Soldier Reservoir, 8.3 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Where this water is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.