Fishing Pipe Reservoir in Campbell County, Wyoming

• Overview

  The Campbell County end of Wyoming holds Pipe Reservoir. Everything around it is lake country bush. It is low-lying compared with other Wyoming water we list. The nearest place of any size is Antelope Valley-Crestview, 7.5 miles away. Billings is the closest city, 180 miles away. Also within reach: Lake Bed Reservoir at 3.1 miles, Red Top Reservoir about 4.3 miles, Hill Reservoir at 4.5 miles, Oluf Reservoir about 4.8 miles and Smith Reservoir at 5.9 miles. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Pipe Reservoir

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Across Campbell County, recorded fish include green sunfish, black bullhead, white sucker, stonecat and channel catfish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The shape of Pipe Reservoir decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 20°F in January to roughly 69°F in July. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early April. Climate figures give an open season running early April to late November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Expect Pipe Reservoir to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Lake Bed Reservoir at 3.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Pipe Reservoir before loading the car.