Glendo Reservoir fishing

Glendo Reservoir fishing is stocked with Channel Catfish, Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Gizzard Shad on a reservoir. Also recorded: Walleye and Largemouth Bass. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1990, most often in April and May. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie and Walleye, and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch.

Glendo Reservoir
Photo: Wusel007, CC BY-SA 3.0
Last stocked
April 2026
Channel Catfish
Plants on record
40
Since 1990
Species stocked
4 (+2 also recorded)
Average size
7.2 in
Elevation
4,636 ft

Fish at Glendo Reservoir

4 stocked · 2 confirmed present

Channel Catfish Stocked · 28 plants · last April 2026 Best: dusk, night

Last stocked April 2026 · avg 5.9 in · 28 plants

Best: dusk, night

Channel Catfish species guide
Crappie Stocked · 6 plants · last October 2020 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked October 2020 · avg 10.3 in · 6 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Crappie species guide
Yellow Perch Stocked · 1 plant · last June 1995 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked June 1995 · avg 1 in · 1 plant

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Yellow Perch species guide

How Glendo Reservoir is stocked

Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.

No plants recorded in 8 years between 1990 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1990

12,050

Fish stocked in 1991

16,530

Fish stocked in 1992

9,782

Fish stocked in 1993

43,099

Fish stocked in 1994

20,000

Fish stocked in 1995

152,435

Fish stocked in 1996

9,900

Fish stocked in 1997

22,650

Fish stocked in 1998

25,106

Fish stocked in 2001

440

Fish stocked in 2002

854

Fish stocked in 2005

8,373

Fish stocked in 2006

9,338

Fish stocked in 2007

6,996

Fish stocked in 2008

11,900

Fish stocked in 2011

40,848

Fish stocked in 2012

6,766

Fish stocked in 2014

20,229

Fish stocked in 2015

28,204

Fish stocked in 2016

31,795

Fish stocked in 2017

30,943

Fish stocked in 2018

31,616

Fish stocked in 2019

110,100

Fish stocked in 2020

66,572

Fish stocked in 2022

28,000

Fish stocked in 2023

28,000

Fish stocked in 2024

30,100

Fish stocked in 2025

28,595

Fish stocked in 2026

27,864

Stocking history

Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 2026Channel Catfish27,8645.8 inreport
May 2025Channel Catfish28,5954.6 inreport
April 2024Channel Catfish30,1004.6 inreport
April 2023Channel Catfish28,0006.3 inreport
April 2022Channel Catfish28,0005.2 inreport
October 2020Crappie31,5922.1 inreport
May 2020Channel Catfish34,9804.3 inreport
November 2019Crappie80,1002 inreport
May 2019Channel Catfish30,0005.6 inreport
April 2018Channel Catfish31,6166 inreport
May 2017Channel Catfish30,9436.8 inreport
May 2016Gizzard Shad79510 inreport
May 2016Channel Catfish31,0005.2 inreport
May 2015Channel Catfish28,2044.3 inreport
May 2014Channel Catfish20,2294.7 inreport
April 2012Channel Catfish6,7664.8 inreport
October 2011Channel Catfish29,9925.3 inreport
April 2011Channel Catfish10,8565.6 inreport
October 2008Channel Catfish11,9005 inreport
October 2007Channel Catfish6,9965.4 inreport
October 2006Channel Catfish9,3383.8 inreport
October 2005Channel Catfish8,3735.7 inreport
May 2002Gizzard Shad85414.4 inreport
May 2001Gizzard Shad44012.6 inreport
May 1998Channel Catfish25,1066.4 inreport
May 1997Gizzard Shad65012.6 inreport
May 1997Channel Catfish22,0006.8 inreport
May 1996Gizzard Shad9009.4 inreport
May 1996Channel Catfish9,0005.6 inreport
October 1995Crappie39,6002.5 inreport
June 1995Yellow Perch92,8351 inreport
May 1995Channel Catfish20,0006.1 inreport
April 1994Channel Catfish20,0007 inreport
October 1993Crappie20,5002.2 inreport
June 1993Channel Catfish20,0507.4 inreport
May 1993Crappie15026.5 inreport
May 1993Crappie2,39926.5 inreport
June 1992Channel Catfish9,7829 inreport
June 1991Channel Catfish16,5308.3 inreport
September 1990Channel Catfish12,05010.8 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Glendo, WY
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
camping, restrooms, dock

Glendo State Park surrounds the whole reservoir with six seasonal boat ramps (water levels shift which are usable) and over 500 campsites across 19 campgrounds. An ADA fishing pier is on site. A day-use or camping permit is required, sold at kiosks when fee booths aren't staffed.

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

About Glendo Reservoir

Photo of Glendo Reservoir
Wusel007, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo of Glendo Reservoir
Raygun5000000, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo of Glendo Reservoir
Wusel007, CC BY-SA 3.0

Nearest lakes

Chugwater Creek 29.9 mi last stocked May 2012 Grayrocks Reservoir 30.2 mi last stocked June 2026 Festo Lake 32.2 mi last stocked August 2022 Rock Lake 38.5 mi last stocked October 2024 P Fister Reservoir 39.3 mi last stocked June 1999

Public land at Glendo Reservoir

Glendo Reservoir is inside Glendo State Park.

Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.

Common questions

What fish are at Glendo Reservoir?

Fishing Glendo Reservoir usually means Channel Catfish: Channel Catfish accounts for 28 of 40 plants on record, ahead of Crappie and 2 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked April 2026, averaging 5.9 in. Crappie was last stocked October 2020, averaging 10.3 in. Gizzard Shad was last stocked May 2016, averaging 11.8 in. Yellow Perch was last stocked June 1995, averaging 1 in. Walleye and Largemouth Bass are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Glendo Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked April 2026. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1990, most often in April and May. No plants recorded in 8 years between 1990 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at Glendo Reservoir?

Stocked fish average 7.2 in. Channel Catfish average 5.9 in. Crappie average 10.3 in. Gizzard Shad average 11.8 in. Yellow Perch average 1 in.

How do you get on Glendo Reservoir?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, it is ADA accessible, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Glendo, WY. Facilities include camping, restrooms, and dock. Glendo State Park surrounds the whole reservoir with six seasonal boat ramps (water levels shift which are usable) and over 500 campsites across 19 campgrounds. An ADA fishing pier is on site. A day-use or camping permit is required, sold at kiosks when fee booths aren't staffed.

Which lakes near Glendo Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Grayrocks Reservoir (30.2 mi) was stocked more recently. Grayrocks Reservoir is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Crappie.

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