Glendo Reservoir

Glendo Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Glendo Reservoir is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Gizzard Shad. 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 dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch.

Last stocked

April 1, 2026

Plants on record

40

Since 1990

Species recorded

4

Average size

7.2 in

Elevation

4,636 ft

Access and facts

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

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.

Sources: water_type , access , shore_notes , nearest_town , facilities , fishing_notes , fishing_notes

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How Glendo Reservoir is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of May. In 2026 it was April 1, 2026, earlier than usual.

No plants recorded in 8 years between 1990 and 2026.

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

Fish at Glendo Reservoir

Fishing Glendo Reservoir is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 28 of 40 plants on record, ahead of Crappie and 2 more.

Channel Catfish 28 plants
Plants
28 of 40
Last stocked
April 1, 2026
Average length
5.9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Crappie 6 plants
Plants
6 of 40
Last stocked
October 1, 2020
Average length
10.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Gizzard Shad 5 plants
Plants
5 of 40
Last stocked
May 1, 2016
Average length
11.8 in
Yellow Perch 1 plant
Plants
1 of 40
Last stocked
June 1, 1995
Average length
1 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Yellow Perch guide.

Fishing Glendo Reservoir

Glendo Reservoir is popular for fishing. This reservoir is located completely within Glendo State Park. Glendo State Park is a 22,000 acre park in Platte County, Wyoming, and exists on and around Glendo Reservoir, which offers a wide variety of recreation options.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org , wyoparks.wyo.gov

Fish stocked per year

  • 12,0501990
  • 16,5301991
  • 9,7821992
  • 43,0991993
  • 20,0001994
  • 152,4351995
  • 9,9001996
  • 22,6501997
  • 25,1061998
  • 4402001
  • 8542002
  • 8,3732005
  • 9,3382006
  • 6,9962007
  • 11,9002008
  • 40,8482011
  • 6,7662012
  • 20,2292014
  • 28,2042015
  • 31,7952016
  • 30,9432017
  • 31,6162018
  • 110,1002019
  • 66,5722020
  • 28,0002022
  • 28,0002023
  • 30,1002024
  • 28,5952025
  • 27,8642026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 40 plants Showing 40 plants

Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 1, 2026 Channel Catfish 27,864 5.8 in report
May 1, 2025 Channel Catfish 28,595 4.6 in report
April 1, 2024 Channel Catfish 30,100 4.6 in report
April 1, 2023 Channel Catfish 28,000 6.3 in report
April 1, 2022 Channel Catfish 28,000 5.2 in report
October 1, 2020 Crappie 31,592 2.1 in report
May 1, 2020 Channel Catfish 34,980 4.3 in report
November 1, 2019 Crappie 80,100 2 in report
May 1, 2019 Channel Catfish 30,000 5.6 in report
April 1, 2018 Channel Catfish 31,616 6 in report
May 1, 2017 Channel Catfish 30,943 6.8 in report
May 1, 2016 Gizzard Shad 795 10 in report
May 1, 2016 Channel Catfish 31,000 5.2 in report
May 1, 2015 Channel Catfish 28,204 4.3 in report
May 1, 2014 Channel Catfish 20,229 4.7 in report
April 1, 2012 Channel Catfish 6,766 4.8 in report
October 1, 2011 Channel Catfish 29,992 5.3 in report
April 1, 2011 Channel Catfish 10,856 5.6 in report
October 1, 2008 Channel Catfish 11,900 5 in report
October 1, 2007 Channel Catfish 6,996 5.4 in report
October 1, 2006 Channel Catfish 9,338 3.8 in report
October 1, 2005 Channel Catfish 8,373 5.7 in report
May 1, 2002 Gizzard Shad 854 14.4 in report
May 1, 2001 Gizzard Shad 440 12.6 in report
May 1, 1998 Channel Catfish 25,106 6.4 in report
May 1, 1997 Gizzard Shad 650 12.6 in report
May 1, 1997 Channel Catfish 22,000 6.8 in report
May 1, 1996 Gizzard Shad 900 9.4 in report
May 1, 1996 Channel Catfish 9,000 5.6 in report
October 1, 1995 Crappie 39,600 2.5 in report
June 1, 1995 Yellow Perch 92,835 1 in report
May 1, 1995 Channel Catfish 20,000 6.1 in report
April 1, 1994 Channel Catfish 20,000 7 in report
October 1, 1993 Crappie 20,500 2.2 in report
June 1, 1993 Channel Catfish 20,050 7.4 in report
May 1, 1993 Crappie 2,399 26.5 in report
May 1, 1993 Crappie 150 26.5 in report
June 1, 1992 Channel Catfish 9,782 9 in report
June 1, 1991 Channel Catfish 16,530 8.3 in report
September 1, 1990 Channel Catfish 12,050 10.8 in report
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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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