Fontenelle Reservoir

Fontenelle Reservoir, in Wyoming, United States, is the kind of reservoir where a careful approach pays off. Shore anglers do well casting parallel to the bank along reed lines and overhanging trees, where ambush predators wait. Boat anglers can fan-cast points and submerged humps — anywhere the bottom changes depth quickly. Lure choice at Fontenelle Reservoir usually mirrors the local forage: small baitfish imitations in spring, larger profiles through summer.

Location

42.0916, -110.1168 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Rainbow troutBrown troutBurbotKokanee salmonSmallmouth bassCutbow

Fishing Techniques

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

• For Brown trout

  When fishing streams, focus on seams and current breaks, where trout hold to ambush prey.

• For Burbot

  Fish near the bottom in deep water, especially during low-light conditions or at night, as burbot are nocturnal predators.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Fontenelle Reservoir.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Fontenelle Reservoir should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Wyoming before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Fontenelle Reservoir.

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