Trapper Spring Reservoir, Wyoming: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Wyoming holds Trapper Spring Reservoir, in Albany County. The water sits 7,510 feet up. The far bank is a conversation away, so keep low and quiet. Our Albany County list holds plenty of bigger water. Laramie sits 24 miles from the bank. Fort Collins is the closest city, 51 miles away. This one is safely inside the county line. The shoreline runs longer than it looks on a map.

• Where to Fish on Trapper Spring Reservoir

  The basin holds salt water, and for most of the year it is no place to plan a fishing trip. The basin is ephemeral: it can stand empty for years between fills. If you are set on fishing this area, look to the rivers and fresh waters nearby instead. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Read Trapper Spring Reservoir before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 62°F at the top of summer and 24°F at the bottom of winter. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid April. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly late November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Trapper Spring Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Records show it does not hold water year-round. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Rice Reservoir sits 5 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Trapper Spring Reservoir before loading the car.