McLaughlin Reservoir Number 2 Fishing in Laramie County, Wyoming

• Overview

  McLaughlin Reservoir Number 2 sits within Laramie County in Wyoming. Elevation runs to 6,709 feet. Small at around 7 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Most waters listed here for Laramie County are larger. The closest town, Laramie, is 21 miles away. Beyond it, Ranchettes at 28 miles and Cheyenne at 31 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on McLaughlin Reservoir Number 2

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Records held for Laramie County cover white sucker, brook trout and longnose sucker. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. This water gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 65°F in July and bottom out at 26°F in January. A lid forms in a hard winter only. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. The season on this water follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Farthing Reservoir, 5.9 miles out. Confirm access to this water locally before you travel.