Bump-Sullivan Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Bump-Sullivan Reservoir is on a reservoir, stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill, Hybrid Sunfish, and Crappie, and 1 more. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 1993, most often in May and October. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Crappie.

Last stocked

October 1, 2021

Plants on record

37

Since 1993

Species recorded

6

Average size

3.2 in

Elevation

6,166 ft

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Boat ramp
Yes
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.

Sources: water_type , access.boat_ramp , shore_notes , facilities , speciesFound

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How Bump-Sullivan Reservoir is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of May. In 2021 it was October 1, 2021, later than usual.

No plants recorded in 11 years between 1993 and 2021.

Little Moose Lake (31.3 mi), Native Lake (38.4 mi), T Lake (38.9 mi), Beartooth Lake (39.2 mi), and Echo Lake (40.2 mi) were stocked more recently.

Fish at Bump-Sullivan Reservoir

Fishing Bump-Sullivan Reservoir is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 12 of 37 plants on record, ahead of Crappie and 4 more.

Channel Catfish 12 plants
Plants
12 of 37
Last stocked
May 1, 2019
Average length
5.4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Crappie 9 plants
Plants
9 of 37
Last stocked
October 1, 2021
Average length
2.9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Largemouth Bass 7 plants
Plants
7 of 37
Last stocked
July 1, 2014
Average length
1.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Bluegill 4 plants
Plants
4 of 37
Last stocked
October 1, 2012
Average length
2.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Walleye 4 plants
Plants
4 of 37
Last stocked
July 1, 2001
Average length
1.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Hybrid Sunfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 37
Last stocked
October 1, 2001
Average length
1.6 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Hybrid Sunfish guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 4,1311993
  • 9,8501994
  • 6,2501996
  • 23,0051997
  • 23,4311999
  • 7,0842000
  • 54,6852001
  • 39,6132010
  • 48,8382011
  • 51,7442012
  • 7,9982014
  • 2,5202015
  • 2,6002016
  • 15,5122017
  • 31,7012018
  • 23,2702019
  • 18,6782020
  • 20,0202021

Stocking history

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Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 1, 2021 Crappie 20,020 1.7 in report
October 1, 2020 Crappie 18,678 2.4 in report
November 1, 2019 Crappie 20,250 1.7 in report
May 1, 2019 Channel Catfish 3,020 5.6 in report
November 1, 2018 Crappie 29,200 1.8 in report
April 1, 2018 Channel Catfish 2,501 6.3 in report
September 1, 2017 Crappie 13,015 2.9 in report
May 1, 2017 Channel Catfish 2,497 6.8 in report
June 1, 2016 Crappie 100 10.4 in report
May 1, 2016 Channel Catfish 2,500 5 in report
May 1, 2015 Channel Catfish 2,520 4.3 in report
July 1, 2014 Largemouth Bass 5,985 1.3 in report
May 1, 2014 Channel Catfish 2,013 4.7 in report
October 1, 2012 Crappie 21,945 2.1 in report
October 1, 2012 Bluegill 24,800 1.4 in report
April 1, 2012 Channel Catfish 4,999 4.8 in report
October 1, 2011 Crappie 20,038 1.7 in report
October 1, 2011 Bluegill 23,200 1.6 in report
June 1, 2011 Largemouth Bass 5,600 1.1 in report
October 1, 2010 Crappie 15,005 1.4 in report
October 1, 2010 Bluegill 19,208 1.3 in report
July 1, 2010 Largemouth Bass 5,400 1.2 in report
October 1, 2001 Hybrid Sunfish 6,000 1.6 in report
October 1, 2001 Bluegill 25,200 4.7 in report
July 1, 2001 Walleye 9,988 1.2 in report
July 1, 2001 Channel Catfish 3,500 5.2 in report
June 1, 2001 Largemouth Bass 9,997 1.1 in report
June 1, 2000 Walleye 7,084 1.3 in report
July 1, 1999 Largemouth Bass 11,077 1.3 in report
June 1, 1999 Walleye 7,350 1.3 in report
May 1, 1999 Channel Catfish 5,004 7.3 in report
October 1, 1997 Largemouth Bass 10,000 2.8 in report
July 1, 1997 Walleye 8,000 1.3 in report
May 1, 1997 Channel Catfish 5,005 6.8 in report
August 1, 1996 Channel Catfish 6,250 4.4 in report
September 1, 1994 Channel Catfish 9,850 4.1 in report
June 1, 1993 Largemouth Bass 4,131 1.7 in report
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Species found here

Confirmed present independent of the stocking records above, not from a stocking event.

  • Yellow perch : Listed by WGFD alongside black crappie and walleye; not part of this lake's tracked stocking history. (source)

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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