Fishing Flaming Gorge Reservoir

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Flaming Gorge Reservoir, WY

Popular Fish Species Flaming Gorge Reservoir, WY

Flaming Gorge Reservoir Popular Fish - Kokanee Salmon

Kokanee Salmon Fishing

Sockeye salmon which remain landlocked, never migrating to the ocean, are called kokanee salmon. On-going stocking of kokanee salmon by the Flaming Gorge Reservoir helps to maintain a nice population for the fishery. Typically kokanee average one to two pounds. As one of the premiere kokanee fishing lakes in the region, Flaming Gorge Reservoir delivers plenty of fish above normal averages. These tasty fish school in lakes at depths which remain at ideal temperatures of between 48 and 58 degrees. Once this depth is identified, use a fish finder to locate schools. Use small lures trolled at the appropriate depth. The can also be caught using corn, but the main way they are caught is using flashy lures which they attack when the lure intrudes their space. In winter, once the ice is safe, try ice fishing for kokanee.

Flaming Gorge Reservoir Popular Fish - Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout Fishing

Fishing for rainbow trout at Flaming Gorge Reservoir can be effective using worms, salmon eggs, prepared baits, small spinners, spoons, jerkbaits and small crankbaits in vibrant colors to mimic prey. Use the lightest fishing line for the best possible results, based on conditions. When the lake freezes over, ice fishing can still provide some nice fishing. Stocking has helped to maintain a good population of rainbow trout. While fishing from a boat is often the preferred method, plenty of trout are caught here by anglers fishing from the bank. Additionally, floating or sinking flies, such as nymphs, streamers, or dry flies, are popular choices for fly anglers targeting rainbow trout. Trolling with lures or flies behind a boat, casting near shoreline structures, or still fishing with bait can all yield success. Adjusting lure size, color, and retrieve speed can enhance chances of enticing these colorful and spirited fish.

Flaming Gorge Reservoir Popular Fish - Lake Torut

Lake Trout Fishing

Year round, fishing for lake trout in Flaming Gorge Reservoir is often quite good and the fish are plentiful. These large trout prefer water below 60 degrees, however they can be caught from as shallow as 15 to 30 feet in Spring and Fall, to as deep as 150 feet or more during Summer and Winter. It is a monumental assistance to use fish finders, or other electronics to help in locating these roaming schools of lake trout. They feed on baitfish and other small fish, so jigs rigged to imitate their prey often work well straight down under the boat. Trolling with numerous set-ups can also produce good catches. When the lake freezes over, ice fishing for big lake trout with spoons can deliver some great catches.

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Guide to fishing for smallmouth bass, channel catfish, rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout and kokanee salmon at Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Wyoming.

Home to trophy-size fish, Flaming Gorge Reservoir, is a 42,000-acre lake on the southern border part of the state. Most of the 375 miles of shoreline are in Wyoming and the balance is in northern Utah. Anglers are catching trophy-sized lake trout, some in very impressive sizes. The reservoir is also home to kokanee salmon, smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, and brown trout.

Record German Browns and lake trout have come from these fertile waters, which also have significant populations of bass, catfish, rainbow trout and kokanee salmon. The reservoir is surrounded by Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area with camping and marinas in both Wyoming and Utah. Access to the shoreline, for fishing from the bank, is available at numerous locations around the lake - the west side of the lake near the WY/UT border is a good place to start. In winter, once the ice is safe, there can be some excellent ice fishing on Lake Flaming Gorge.

Primary fish species residing in Flaming Gorge Reservoir

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Flaming Gorge Reservoir Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Anvil Draw Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Anvil Draw Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking

Brinegar Crossing Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Squaw Hollow Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking

Firehole Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off Firehole Boating Site Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Sheep Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off FR 009, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Marinas

Buckboard Marina
6CW4+4R
McKinnon, Wyoming
307 875-6927