Fishing at Weston Reservoir, Sheridan County, Wyoming

• Overview

  Set in Sheridan County, Weston Reservoir is a Wyoming water. It sits in mixed forest country. Surface area is around 34 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Size puts it in the front rank of our Sheridan County list. Sheridan lies 22 miles from the water. The big place round here is Billings, 103 miles distant. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Weston Reservoir

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Records held for Sheridan County cover rainbow trout, brown trout and brook trout. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Weston Reservoir fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 51°F and January near 15°F on the long-run figures. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early June. Break-up near early June, freeze-up near early November: that is the shape of an average year. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. On Weston Reservoir that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Heart Lake at 1.3 miles is the nearest alternative. None of that is settled for Weston Reservoir in what we hold.