Channel Catfish Stocked · 11 plants · last April 2012 Best: dusk, night Springer Reservoir fishing
Springer Reservoir fishing: not stocked since June 2012. It was stocked with Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, and Gizzard Shad on a reservoir. Also recorded: Black crappie, Bullhead, and Carp. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Black crappie.
- Last stocked
- June 2012
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 27
- Since 1987
- Species stocked
- 5 (+3 also recorded)
- Average size
- 4 in
- Elevation
- 4,297 ft
Fish at Springer Reservoir
Channel Catfish Stocked · 11 plants · last April 2012 Best: dusk, night 
Walleye Stocked · 8 plants · last June 2012 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 6 plants · last June 2011 Best: dawn, dusk 
Gizzard Shad Stocked · 1 plant · last May 1999 Last stocked May 1999 · avg 12.6 in · 1 plant
Gizzard Shad species guide
Yellow Perch Stocked · 1 plant · last April 1987 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Black crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black crappie species guide Bullhead Confirmed present
Carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Carp species guideHow Springer Reservoir is stocked
No plants recorded in 11 years between 1987 and 2012.
Fish stocked in 1987
1,900
Fish stocked in 1991
750
Fish stocked in 1992
95,000
Fish stocked in 1993
4,200
Fish stocked in 1994
2,500
Fish stocked in 1995
5,160
Fish stocked in 1996
3,000
Fish stocked in 1997
30,508
Fish stocked in 1998
13,519
Fish stocked in 1999
32,130
Fish stocked in 2000
3,056
Fish stocked in 2001
7,446
Fish stocked in 2010
63,450
Fish stocked in 2011
5,600
Fish stocked in 2012
65,341
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2012 | Walleye | 62,840 | 1.4 in | report |
| April 2012 | Channel Catfish | 2,501 | 4.8 in | report |
| June 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 5,600 | 1.1 in | report |
| July 2010 | Largemouth Bass | 3,600 | 1.2 in | report |
| June 2010 | Walleye | 59,850 | 1.2 in | report |
| July 2001 | Walleye | 7,446 | 1.2 in | report |
| June 2000 | Walleye | 3,056 | 1.3 in | report |
| July 1999 | Largemouth Bass | 21,945 | 1.3 in | report |
| June 1999 | Walleye | 7,644 | 1.3 in | report |
| May 1999 | Gizzard Shad | 39 | 12.6 in | report |
| May 1999 | Channel Catfish | 2,502 | 7.3 in | report |
| June 1998 | Walleye | 11,011 | 1.2 in | report |
| May 1998 | Channel Catfish | 2,508 | 6.8 in | report |
| October 1997 | Largemouth Bass | 20,000 | 2.8 in | report |
| July 1997 | Walleye | 8,000 | 1.3 in | report |
| May 1997 | Channel Catfish | 2,508 | 6.8 in | report |
| August 1996 | Channel Catfish | 3,000 | 4.4 in | report |
| July 1995 | Largemouth Bass | 4,160 | 0.9 in | report |
| May 1995 | Channel Catfish | 1,000 | 6.1 in | report |
| April 1994 | Channel Catfish | 2,500 | 7 in | report |
| June 1993 | Largemouth Bass | 1,701 | 1.7 in | report |
| June 1993 | Channel Catfish | 2,499 | 8.5 in | report |
| May 1992 | Walleye | 90,000 | 0.9 in | report |
| April 1992 | Channel Catfish | 5,000 | 4.1 in | report |
| June 1991 | Channel Catfish | 750 | 8.3 in | report |
| September 1987 | Channel Catfish | 1,600 | 4.4 in | report |
| April 1987 | Yellow Perch | 300 | 8.7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Torrington, WY
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
Inside WGFD's Springer/Bump Sullivan Wildlife Habitat Management Area, 15 miles south of Torrington along US 85, with parking, comfort stations, a boat ramp and camping. WGFD says fishing opportunities are few: the reservoirs hold irrigation water, so levels fluctuate constantly.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wyoming Game and Fish Department before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Springer Reservoir?
Fishing Springer Reservoir usually means Channel Catfish: Channel Catfish accounts for 11 of 27 plants on record, ahead of Walleye and 3 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked April 2012, averaging 6.2 in. Walleye was last stocked June 2012, averaging 1.2 in. Largemouth Bass was last stocked June 2011, averaging 1.5 in. Gizzard Shad was last stocked May 1999, averaging 12.6 in. 1 more species is on the stocking report. Black crappie, Bullhead, and Carp are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Springer Reservoir stocked?
Not stocked since June 2012. No plants recorded in 11 years between 1987 and 2012.
How big are the fish stocked at Springer Reservoir?
Stocked fish average 4 in. Channel Catfish average 6.2 in. Walleye average 1.2 in. Largemouth Bass average 1.5 in. Gizzard Shad average 12.6 in.
How do you get on Springer Reservoir?
The nearest town is Torrington, WY. Facilities include restrooms and camping. Inside WGFD's Springer/Bump Sullivan Wildlife Habitat Management Area, 15 miles south of Torrington along US 85, with parking, comfort stations, a boat ramp and camping. WGFD says fishing opportunities are few: the reservoirs hold irrigation water, so levels fluctuate constantly.
Which lakes near Springer Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Grayrocks Reservoir (26.2 mi), Festo Lake (36.7 mi), and Rock Lake (37.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Grayrocks Reservoir is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Walleye, Festo Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass, and Rock Lake is also stocked with Gizzard Shad, Channel Catfish, Walleye, and Largemouth Bass.