Bump-Sullivan Reservoir fishing

Bump-Sullivan Reservoir fishing: not stocked since October 2021. It was stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill, Hybrid Sunfish, and Crappie on a reservoir. Also recorded: Yellow perch, Carp, and Bullhead. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Carp, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Crappie.

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Last stocked
October 2021
Crappie
Plants on record
37
Since 1993
Species stocked
6 (+3 also recorded)
Average size
3.2 in

Fish at Bump-Sullivan Reservoir

6 stocked · 3 confirmed present

Channel Catfish Stocked · 12 plants · last May 2019 Best: dusk, night

Last stocked May 2019 · avg 5.4 in · 12 plants

Best: dusk, night

Channel Catfish species guide
Crappie Stocked · 9 plants · last October 2021 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked October 2021 · avg 2.9 in · 9 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Crappie species guide
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 7 plants · last July 2014 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked July 2014 · avg 1.5 in · 7 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth Bass species guide
Bluegill Stocked · 4 plants · last October 2012 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked October 2012 · avg 2.3 in · 4 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Bluegill species guide
Walleye Stocked · 4 plants · last July 2001 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked July 2001 · avg 1.3 in · 4 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

How Bump-Sullivan Reservoir is stocked

Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.

No plants recorded in 11 years between 1993 and 2021.

Fish stocked in 1993

4,131

Fish stocked in 1994

9,850

Fish stocked in 1996

6,250

Fish stocked in 1997

23,005

Fish stocked in 1999

23,431

Fish stocked in 2000

7,084

Fish stocked in 2001

54,685

Fish stocked in 2010

39,613

Fish stocked in 2011

48,838

Fish stocked in 2012

51,744

Fish stocked in 2014

7,998

Fish stocked in 2015

2,520

Fish stocked in 2016

2,600

Fish stocked in 2017

15,512

Fish stocked in 2018

31,701

Fish stocked in 2019

23,270

Fish stocked in 2020

18,678

Fish stocked in 2021

20,020

Stocking history

Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 2021Crappie20,0201.7 inreport
October 2020Crappie18,6782.4 inreport
November 2019Crappie20,2501.7 inreport
May 2019Channel Catfish3,0205.6 inreport
November 2018Crappie29,2001.8 inreport
April 2018Channel Catfish2,5016.3 inreport
September 2017Crappie13,0152.9 inreport
May 2017Channel Catfish2,4976.8 inreport
June 2016Crappie10010.4 inreport
May 2016Channel Catfish2,5005 inreport
May 2015Channel Catfish2,5204.3 inreport
July 2014Largemouth Bass5,9851.3 inreport
May 2014Channel Catfish2,0134.7 inreport
October 2012Bluegill24,8001.4 inreport
October 2012Crappie21,9452.1 inreport
April 2012Channel Catfish4,9994.8 inreport
October 2011Bluegill23,2001.6 inreport
October 2011Crappie20,0381.7 inreport
June 2011Largemouth Bass5,6001.1 inreport
October 2010Bluegill19,2081.3 inreport
October 2010Crappie15,0051.4 inreport
July 2010Largemouth Bass5,4001.2 inreport
October 2001Hybrid Sunfish6,0001.6 inreport
October 2001Bluegill25,2004.7 inreport
July 2001Walleye9,9881.2 inreport
July 2001Channel Catfish3,5005.2 inreport
June 2001Largemouth Bass9,9971.1 inreport
June 2000Walleye7,0841.3 inreport
July 1999Largemouth Bass11,0771.3 inreport
June 1999Walleye7,3501.3 inreport
May 1999Channel Catfish5,0047.3 inreport
October 1997Largemouth Bass10,0002.8 inreport
July 1997Walleye8,0001.3 inreport
May 1997Channel Catfish5,0056.8 inreport
August 1996Channel Catfish6,2504.4 inreport
September 1994Channel Catfish9,8504.1 inreport
June 1993Largemouth Bass4,1311.7 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Facilities
restrooms, camping

Part of the Springer/Bump-Sullivan Wildlife Habitat Management Area about 15 miles south of Torrington. Facilities include parking, a comfort station, and a boat ramp; water levels fluctuate and fishing opportunities are limited.

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We could not verify the exact location of this water, so no map is shown.

Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wyoming Game and Fish Department before you go.

Nearest lakes

No other lakes on record in Wyoming yet.

Common questions

What fish are at Bump-Sullivan Reservoir?

Fishing Bump-Sullivan Reservoir usually means Channel Catfish: Channel Catfish accounts for 12 of 37 plants on record, ahead of Crappie and 4 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked May 2019, averaging 5.4 in. Crappie was last stocked October 2021, averaging 2.9 in. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 2014, averaging 1.5 in. Bluegill was last stocked October 2012, averaging 2.3 in. 2 more species are on the stocking report. Yellow perch, Carp, and Bullhead are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Bump-Sullivan Reservoir stocked?

Not stocked since October 2021. No plants recorded in 11 years between 1993 and 2021.

How big are the fish stocked at Bump-Sullivan Reservoir?

Stocked fish average 3.2 in. Channel Catfish average 5.4 in. Crappie average 2.9 in. Largemouth Bass average 1.5 in. Bluegill average 2.3 in.

How do you get on Bump-Sullivan Reservoir?

Facilities include restrooms and camping. Part of the Springer/Bump-Sullivan Wildlife Habitat Management Area about 15 miles south of Torrington. Facilities include parking, a comfort station, and a boat ramp; water levels fluctuate and fishing opportunities are limited.

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