Phillips Reservoir Fishing Guide, Albany County, Wyoming

• Overview

  In Wyoming, Phillips Reservoir belongs to Albany County. The water sits 7,251 feet up. Surface area is around 29 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Laramie at 14 miles is the nearest place to stop. It is 60 miles to Fort Collins, the nearest city. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Phillips Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Records held for Albany County cover brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout, longnose sucker and white sucker. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Work Phillips Reservoir in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 62°F and December reads 25°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Plan around that when you fish Phillips Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. A slipway is marked about half a mile from here. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. The nearest alternative is Nelson Pond, 0.7 miles out. Confirm access to Phillips Reservoir locally before you travel.