Battered and fried over a campfire, roasted whole on sticks, baked in hobo packets on hot coals—no matter how it’s fixed, freshly caught fish can be the highlight of a meal enjoyed after a day of successful fishing, that is, if the catch is properly cared for before cooking.
Lakes in Wyoming
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Where can lake enthusiasts play in the water in Wyoming? At Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, of course! But those aren't the only fishing and boating hot spots that the state offers. Wyoming has numerous reservoirs and lakes. About 45 minutes outside Casper, there's the Pathfinder Dam and Reservoir, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A fishing and boating lake complete with museum, marina and concessions, Pathfinder Reservoir is annually stocked with cutthroat and rainbow trout. Located in Casper, Gray Reef Reservoir is another prime trout fishing locale; however, due to fluctuating water levels, it's better suited to small craft. Other lakes of interest in Wyoming include Fremont Lake as well as lakes in these state parks and recreation areas: Boysen, Buffalo Bill, Curt Gowdy, Flaming Gorge, Glendo, Guernsey, Hawk Springs, Keyhole and Seminoe. |
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Boysen Reservoir, formed by Boysen Dam, is located on the Wind River in central Wyoming near the city of Shoshoni in Fremont County. The reservoir is located on the Wind River Indian Reservation and in Boysen State Park. Boysen Reservoir is a great location for camping and water sports, including fishing. |
The largest of the Laramie Plains Lakes, Hattie rests at the base of the Snowy Range Mountains in Albany County, Wyoming, about 20 miles west of Laramie. Great for a day trip or a weekend, it's well loved by windsurfers as well as fishers who come for its trout, salmon and perch. Hiking, cycling and camping are also popular in the area, which is also home to Lake Hattie Dam and Reservoir and Twin Buttes Lake. |
The biggest body of water in Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone Lake lies at an altitude of 7,731 feet. It covers 136 square miles and has 110 miles of shoreline. It's the biggest lake in North America and the second biggest body of water in the world at that elevation. Fishing is permitted from mid-June through early November. Boats, including powerboats, sailboats, canoes and kayaks, are allowed with a park permit. |
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