Healy Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Healy Reservoir is on a reservoir, stocked with Walleye and Tiger Muskie. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2020, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night as the active times.

Last stocked

June 1, 2026

Plants on record

9

Since 2020

Species recorded

2

Average size

3.6 in

Elevation

4,390 ft

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Buffalo, WY
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Facilities
restrooms

A WGFD public access area 3.6 miles north of Buffalo off Highway 16, about 215 acres. A graveled parking lot, comfort station, concrete boat ramp, boat dock, and an additional primitive boat ramp. No camping, fires, or fireworks; no motors over 15 HP.

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How Healy Reservoir is stocked

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

Fish at Healy Reservoir

Fishing Healy Reservoir is most likely to be for Walleye. Walleye accounts for 7 of 9 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Muskie.

Walleye 7 plants
Plants
7 of 9
Last stocked
June 1, 2026
Average length
2.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Tiger Muskie 2 plants
Plants
2 of 9
Last stocked
October 1, 2022
Average length
8.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Tiger Muskie guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 22,7242020
  • 19,2012021
  • 12,1102022
  • 7,0102023
  • 13,2942024
  • 18,0152025
  • 16,0732026

Stocking history

Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 1, 2026 Walleye 16,073 1.6 in report
June 1, 2025 Walleye 18,015 1.7 in report
June 1, 2024 Walleye 13,294 1.6 in report
August 1, 2023 Walleye 7,010 3.1 in report
October 1, 2022 Tiger Muskie 710 7.8 in report
August 1, 2022 Walleye 11,400 3 in report
August 1, 2021 Walleye 19,201 3.3 in report
September 1, 2020 Tiger Muskie 674 8.7 in report
June 1, 2020 Walleye 22,050 1.6 in report

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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