Fishing Guernsey Reservoir

AKA: Guernsey State Park Lake

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Guernsey Reservoir, WY

Popular Fish Species Guernsey Reservoir, WY

Guernsey Reservoir Popular Fish - Walleye

Walleye Fishing

Walleye are doing well in Guernsey Reservoir this year. May and June tend to be the best time for weekend anglers to catch them. During this time they tend to move shallower, closer to shore and begin spawning. Rock and gravel are preferred areas for the spawn. As always, stay around schools of baitfish. They are eager to feed throughout the lake, but tend to concentrate around structure on points, flats and ledges off the river channels. Walleye have excellent, low-light vision which helps them find food in deep or murky water. Make an effort to be on the water during low light conditions. A proven method for catching walleye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times.

Guernsey Reservoir Popular Fish - Yellow Perch

Yellow Perch Fishing

Yellow perch tend to spawn in the April to May timeframe, and the spawn has been strong for years at Guernsey Reservoir. Yellow perch are great table fare, and are a food source for many predator fish in the lake. Fishing for yellow perch is simple, their primary diet consists of minnows and other small fish, insects and worms. Yellow perch tend to gather in small groups and hang out on relatively deep structure, near cover and/or drop-offs. Use a small hook and sinker. Bait a small hook with minnows, worms or small jigs using 6 to 10 pound line.

Guernsey Reservoir Popular Fish - Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish Fishing

Guernsey Reservoir has a growing population of channel catfish. The typical fish caught are about 2 pounds, with larger ones caught frequently. For weekend anglers, most any rod and reel will work for catching channel catfish, as long as the line is strong enough. For serious catfish enthusiasts, using the right equipment enhances success, especially when you hook one of the big boys. A medium action, to medium-heavy action rod is ideal, in the 6' to 7' range. Use a slip sinker or Carolina rig with popular catfish baits on at least 10-pound line. Use sharp hooks with bait holders on the shank, or circle hooks for live bait. Night fishing for catfish often delivers better results than daytime fishing. Fishing for channel catfish is often most productive around any kind of structure in the area. In Spring channel catfish migrate toward incoming water, so stay up river away from the main lake. In early summer look for rocky banks, the bigger the rocks the better. In summer and winter deeper structure is where to look.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, walleye, green sunfish and pumpkinseed sunfish at Guernsey Reservoir in Wyoming.

Steep, rugged mountains surround Guernsey Reservoir, aka Guernsey Lake, limiting access to much of the shoreline from land. This 2,400-acre lake is situated in the east-central part of the state, and has more than 25 miles of shoreline. Fish species include walleye, catfish, bass, sunfish and crappie.

Guernsey State Park on the east side of the lake, and Sandy Point Campground on the west side offer camping, RV hookups, parking and rest rooms. Boat launch ramps are nearby each camping area. There is plenty of places to fish from the bank.

Primary fish species residing in Guernsey Reservoir

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Guernsey Reservoir Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: NEARBY

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Lake Shore Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Lake Side Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and gravel parking.

Long Canyon Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Long Canyon Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Skyline Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Skyline Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.