Fishing Regulations in Wyoming
Last updated: 2025-01-01
Regulations shown are approximate and may be outdated. Always check the official Wyoming fish and game agency for current regulations.
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Wyoming requires a fishing license for all anglers. Resident and non-resident annual licenses are available, along with 1-day options for non-residents. A conservation stamp is required with every license. Youth licenses are available at reduced rates for anglers 13 and under.
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| Species | Bag Limit | Size Limit | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rainbow-trout | 6 per day (varies by water body) | Varies by water body | Year-round on most waters | Many waters have special regulations. Check current Wyoming Game & Fish regulations. |
| brown-trout | 6 per day (combined with other trout) | Varies by water body | Year-round on most waters | |
| brook-trout | 6 per day (combined with other trout) | Varies by water body | Year-round on most waters | |
| walleye | 6 per day (varies by water body) | Varies by water body | Year-round | |
| channel-catfish | 6 per day | No minimum | Year-round | |
| largemouth-bass | 6 per day | No minimum (varies) | Year-round | |
| northern-pike | 6 per day | No minimum (varies) | Year-round | |
| yellow-perch | 25 per day | No minimum | Year-round |
Bag Limit: 6 per day (varies by water body)
Size Limit: Varies by water body
Season: Year-round on most waters
Notes: Many waters have special regulations. Check current Wyoming Game & Fish regulations.
Bag Limit: 6 per day (combined with other trout)
Size Limit: Varies by water body
Season: Year-round on most waters
Bag Limit: 6 per day (combined with other trout)
Size Limit: Varies by water body
Season: Year-round on most waters
Bag Limit: 6 per day (varies by water body)
Size Limit: Varies by water body
Season: Year-round
Bag Limit: 6 per day
Size Limit: No minimum
Season: Year-round
Bag Limit: 6 per day
Size Limit: No minimum (varies)
Season: Year-round
Bag Limit: 6 per day
Size Limit: No minimum (varies)
Season: Year-round
Bag Limit: 25 per day
Size Limit: No minimum
Season: Year-round
Top Fishing Waters
North Platte River
riverSpecies: rainbow-trout, brown-trout, walleye, channel-catfish
Yellowstone Lake
lakeSpecies: rainbow-trout, brook-trout
Boysen Reservoir
reservoirSpecies: walleye, yellow-perch, channel-catfish, largemouth-bass, crappie
Flaming Gorge
reservoirSpecies: rainbow-trout, brown-trout, smallmouth-bass, channel-catfish
Bighorn River
riverSpecies: rainbow-trout, brown-trout
Glendo Reservoir
reservoirSpecies: walleye, yellow-perch, channel-catfish, crappie, northern-pike
State Records
| Species | Weight | Year | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| rainbow-trout | 23 lbs 8 oz | 2004 | Burnt Lake |
| brown-trout | 25 lbs 14 oz | 1982 | Flaming Gorge |
| brook-trout | 9 lbs 10 oz | 1948 | Green River Lake |
| walleye | 17 lbs 9 oz | 1991 | Boysen Reservoir |
| channel-catfish | 24 lbs 3 oz | 1983 | Pilot Butte Reservoir |
| largemouth-bass | 7 lbs 14 oz | 1990 | Grayrocks Reservoir |
| northern-pike | 23 lbs 6 oz | 2000 | Goldeneye Reservoir |
| smallmouth-bass | 5 lbs 4 oz | 2003 | Flaming Gorge |