Park Reservoir near Sheridan: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Out in Sheridan County, Wyoming, sits Park Reservoir. The country here is lake country bush. About 311 acres, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. You are looking at roughly 3.7 miles of shoreline, with plenty of water between access points. It is the biggest water on our Sheridan County list. The nearest town is Sheridan, 20 miles away. Billings sits 105 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Park Reservoir

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Species logged across Sheridan County include rainbow trout, brown trout and brook trout. The county list is broader than any single water. At Park Reservoir the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 18°F in January up to 54°F in July. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Break-up comes around late May, and the run that follows is short and strong. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late May until roughly mid November. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. At Park Reservoir the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. If the gate is shut, Granger Reservoir at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Park Reservoir before loading the car.