Richey Reservoir Fishing Guide, Lincoln County, Wyoming

• Overview

  Richey Reservoir is one of the Lincoln County listings for Wyoming. The ground around here is sage and rock. Surface area runs to about 13 acres — small enough to read in one session. The town to know is Kemmerer, 8 miles out. It is 93 miles to Salt Lake City, the nearest city. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Richey Reservoir

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Across Lincoln County, recorded fish include cutthroat trout, brown trout and brook trout. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. At Richey Reservoir the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 17°F in January to roughly 62°F in July. Hard water is a season in its own right here. After late April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Ice usually gives way near late April, and forms again about mid November. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. The season on Richey Reservoir follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. It is recorded as intermittent, which means the basin empties in dry spells. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Kemmerer Reservoir at 14 miles is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about Richey Reservoir if anything is unclear.