Mule Creek Number 1 Reservoir, Wyoming: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Mule Creek Number 1 Reservoir lies within the bounds of Niobrara County, Wyoming. The ground round it is pine and birch. With some 30 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. A shoreline of some 0.9 miles keeps the choices simple. Nothing else we list in Niobrara County covers more water. The nearest place of any size is Hot Springs, 35 miles away. For a city, Fort Collins is 191 miles off. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Mule Creek Number 1 Reservoir

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. County-wide records name white sucker, black bullhead, green sunfish and Iowa darter. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. On this water a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 22°F to 72°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late March. Open water usually runs from late March until about early December. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Younkin Number 2 Reservoir at 18 miles is the sensible second choice. Signs at this water carry more weight than any list.