Mowry Reservoir Fishing in Johnson County, Wyoming

• Overview

  Out in Johnson County, Wyoming, sits Mowry Reservoir. Elevation runs to 5,131 feet. It covers about 3 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Most waters listed here for Johnson County are larger. The closest town, Buffalo, is 9.8 miles away. Beyond it, Sheridan at 25 miles and Basin at 59 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Mowry Reservoir

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. County-wide records name brown trout, rainbow trout and brook trout. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Mowry Reservoir the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 65°F, while January sits near 22°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. From about mid April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. The season on Mowry Reservoir rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. South Sayles Reservoir at 2.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Rules at Mowry Reservoir are worth checking on the day.