Lazy Y Number 1 Reservoir, Wyoming: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Campbell County entry here is Lazy Y Number 1 Reservoir, in Wyoming. The land about it is pine and birch. Small at around 8 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It lies lower than most water we list in Wyoming. The closest town, Wright, is 23 miles away. After that come Douglas at 46 miles and Glenrock at 47 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lazy Y Number 1 Reservoir

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Survey and observation records for Campbell County include green sunfish, black bullhead and white sucker. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. This water repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 71°F; by January the average is down near 23°F. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Once it clears, about late March, the fishing comes on quickly. The season between ice runs from about late March to early December. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Porcupine Reservoir, 6.8 miles away. Ask locally about this water if anything is unclear.