Springer Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Springer Reservoir is on a reservoir, stocked with Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Gizzard Shad, and Crappie. It is stocked about once a year since 1987, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Crappie.

Last stocked

June 1, 2012

Plants on record

27

Since 1987

Species recorded

5

Average size

4 in

Elevation

4,297 ft

Access and facts

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

Part of the Springer/Bump-Sullivan Wildlife Habitat Management Area, 15 miles south of Torrington along US Highway 85. Amenities include parking, comfort stations, a boat ramp, and hunting blinds; 14-day camping limit.

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How Springer Reservoir is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the third week of May. In 2012 it was April 1, 2012, earlier than usual.

No plants recorded in 11 years between 1987 and 2012.

Grayrocks Reservoir (26.2 mi), North Laramie River (34 mi), and Festo Lake (36.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Grayrocks Reservoir is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Walleye and Festo Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass.

Fish at Springer Reservoir

Fishing Springer Reservoir is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 11 of 27 plants on record, ahead of Walleye and 3 more.

Channel Catfish 11 plants
Plants
11 of 27
Last stocked
April 1, 2012
Average length
6.2 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Walleye 8 plants
Plants
8 of 27
Last stocked
June 1, 2012
Average length
1.2 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Largemouth Bass 6 plants
Plants
6 of 27
Last stocked
June 1, 2011
Average length
1.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Gizzard Shad 1 plant
Plants
1 of 27
Last stocked
May 1, 1999
Average length
12.6 in
Yellow Perch 1 plant
Plants
1 of 27
Last stocked
April 1, 1987
Average length
8.7 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Yellow Perch guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 1,9001987
  • 7501991
  • 95,0001992
  • 4,2001993
  • 2,5001994
  • 5,1601995
  • 3,0001996
  • 30,5081997
  • 13,5191998
  • 32,1301999
  • 3,0562000
  • 7,4462001
  • 63,4502010
  • 5,6002011
  • 65,3412012

Stocking history

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Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 1, 2012 Walleye 62,840 1.4 in report
April 1, 2012 Channel Catfish 2,501 4.8 in report
June 1, 2011 Largemouth Bass 5,600 1.1 in report
July 1, 2010 Largemouth Bass 3,600 1.2 in report
June 1, 2010 Walleye 59,850 1.2 in report
July 1, 2001 Walleye 7,446 1.2 in report
June 1, 2000 Walleye 3,056 1.3 in report
July 1, 1999 Largemouth Bass 21,945 1.3 in report
June 1, 1999 Walleye 7,644 1.3 in report
May 1, 1999 Gizzard Shad 39 12.6 in report
May 1, 1999 Channel Catfish 2,502 7.3 in report
June 1, 1998 Walleye 11,011 1.2 in report
May 1, 1998 Channel Catfish 2,508 6.8 in report
October 1, 1997 Largemouth Bass 20,000 2.8 in report
July 1, 1997 Walleye 8,000 1.3 in report
May 1, 1997 Channel Catfish 2,508 6.8 in report
August 1, 1996 Channel Catfish 3,000 4.4 in report
July 1, 1995 Largemouth Bass 4,160 0.9 in report
May 1, 1995 Channel Catfish 1,000 6.1 in report
April 1, 1994 Channel Catfish 2,500 7 in report
June 1, 1993 Largemouth Bass 1,701 1.7 in report
June 1, 1993 Channel Catfish 2,499 8.5 in report
May 1, 1992 Walleye 90,000 0.9 in report
April 1, 1992 Channel Catfish 5,000 4.1 in report
June 1, 1991 Channel Catfish 750 8.3 in report
September 1, 1987 Channel Catfish 1,600 4.4 in report
April 1, 1987 Yellow Perch 300 8.7 in report
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Species found here

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

  • Black crappie : Listed by WGFD alongside walleye and yellow perch as fish species found in this WHMA; not part of Springer Reservoir's own tracked stocking history (catfish, bass, shad, walleye, and yellow perch). (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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