Kaufman Number 1 Reservoir Fishing in Goshen County, Wyoming

• Overview

  Look for Kaufman Number 1 Reservoir in Goshen County, Wyoming. The water sits 4,347 feet up. At roughly 4 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Goshen County standards. Nearest place of any size is Mitchell, 18 miles away. Torrington follows at 22 miles, then Gering at 22 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Kaufman Number 1 Reservoir

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Goshen County records list common carp, walleye, gizzard shad and channel catfish among the fish reported. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Fish this water where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 72°F, the coldest about 26°F. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. This water runs to its own calendar within the local pattern. Short days concentrate it into a narrow window.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. McMillen Reservoir Number 3, 5.5 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position at this water before loading the car.