King Reservoir Fishing near Cheyenne, Wyoming

• Overview

  King Reservoir is one of the Laramie County listings for Wyoming. Elevation runs to 6,358 feet. At roughly 7 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Cheyenne is the closest place, 5.9 miles off. South Greeley lies 7.1 miles off, Fox Farm-College another 7.8 miles. Nearby alternatives: Clear Creek Reservoir 3.4 miles off, Swan Reservoir at 3.9 miles, Round Top Lake 4.2 miles off, Lake Pearson at 4.7 miles and Lake Terry 4.7 miles off. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on King Reservoir

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Across Laramie County, recorded fish include white sucker, brook trout, longnose sucker and brown trout. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. At King Reservoir light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 67°F on average, January about 27°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Plan around that when you fish King Reservoir. Late evening often out-fishes the whole afternoon.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Public mapping marks it as seasonal water rather than permanent. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, Clear Creek Reservoir is 3.4 miles distant. For King Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.