Oluf Reservoir, Wyoming: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Oluf Reservoir is a Campbell County water, in Wyoming. The setting is rolling bush. Small even by pond standards, it rewards one careful line. It is a small entry by Campbell County standards. You are 5.2 miles from Gillette. Billings sits 178 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Oluf Reservoir

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Campbell County records list green sunfish, black bullhead, white sucker, stonecat and channel catfish among the fish reported. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Anyone new to Oluf Reservoir should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 21°F to 69°F. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early April. On average, early April opens the water and late November closes it again. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Expect Oluf Reservoir to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. This one is mapped as intermittent, so a wasted trip is a real risk in a dry year. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Lake Bed Reservoir, 2.5 miles away. Confirm before you fish Oluf Reservoir.