Little Willow Reservoir, Wyoming: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In Wyoming, Little Willow Reservoir belongs to Goshen County. The surface lies 4,281 feet up. The water measures roughly 5 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Our Goshen County list holds plenty of bigger water. Start from Torrington, 15 miles down the road. The big place round here is Fort Collins, 98 miles distant. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Little Willow Reservoir

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Fish documented in Goshen County include common carp, walleye, gizzard shad, channel catfish and black crappie. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Little Willow Reservoir repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 72°F and January near 27°F on the long-run figures. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. At Little Willow Reservoir the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Goshen Hole Reservoir is 2.2 miles distant. Check the position at Little Willow Reservoir before loading the car.