Kruger Creek Reservoir in Crook County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Crook County, Wyoming, is where Kruger Creek Reservoir sits. It stands 3,209 feet above sea level. About 17 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The bank runs about 1.0 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. The closest town, Belle Fourche, is 16 miles distant. Further out sit North Spearfish (22 miles) and Spearfish (24 miles). It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Kruger Creek Reservoir

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Reported across Crook County: brown trout, common carp and white sucker. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Read Kruger Creek Reservoir before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 73°F in July and bottoms out near 22°F in January. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Winter locks it down, and late March brings it back. Expect the water usable from around late March until roughly early December. 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 Kruger Creek Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Slaughter Reservoir, 7.3 miles away. Treat access at Kruger Creek Reservoir as something to verify.