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Worthen Meadow Reservoir

Worthen Meadow Reservoir is a reservoir in Wyoming, near Fremont County.

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Fish species in Worthen Meadow Reservoir

Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

Worthen Meadow Reservoir is a reservoir in Fremont County, Wyoming and covers about 150 acres.

At Worthen Meadow Reservoir, a point, weed edge, or small drop is more important than simply covering the whole shoreline.

What Makes Worthen Meadow Reservoir Different

Worthen Meadow Reservoir is a small mountain water above Lander with brook trout, rainbow trout, and Arctic grayling.

Use small spoons, flies, or light natural baits around creek influence and the first drop, keeping the presentation slow in cold water.

How Worthen Meadow Reservoir Fishes

Arctic grayling make this lake different from a standard brook-trout pond. Their small mouth and surface feeding favor compact flies and lures rather than bulky baits.

Give arctic grayling, brook trout and rainbow trout separate passes when they use different water. For a trip to Worthen Meadow Reservoir, a lure set for one fish should not be dragged through every point, weed edge, and stretch of open water.

At Worthen Meadow Reservoir, after two bites, note wind, water color, depth, and bottom. Repeat that short pattern on the next matching feature instead of starting over across the lake at Worthen Meadow Reservoir.

When fishing Worthen Meadow Reservoir, before making a long move, change lure depth or speed once near the best spot. On Worthen Meadow Reservoir, that quick test can show whether the fish moved a few feet or the area went quiet.

On Worthen Meadow Reservoir, let the first two catches set the plan for the next hour. Around Worthen Meadow Reservoir, match their depth, nearby cover, lure speed, and the kind of bottom before changing areas, because those clues say more than a single lucky bite.

Worthen Meadow Reservoir FAQs

What makes Worthen Meadow Reservoir different from other Wyoming waters?

The key difference is this: Worthen Meadow is a small mountain water above Lander with brook trout, rainbow trout, and Arctic grayling.

What is a useful first fishing plan for Worthen Meadow Reservoir?

Start here: Use small spoons, flies, or light natural baits around creek influence and the first drop, keeping the presentation slow in cold water.

Which local detail matters most at Worthen Meadow Reservoir?

Remember this local detail: Arctic grayling make this lake different from a standard brook-trout pond.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Arctic Grayling — supporting source

    Wyoming Game and Fish Department Wyoming Fishing Guide

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Arctic Grayling — supporting source

    Wyoming Game and Fish Department Fish Stocking Report

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Brook Trout — supporting source

    Wyoming Game and Fish Department Wyoming Fishing Guide

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Brook Trout — supporting source

    Wyoming Game and Fish Department Fish Stocking Report

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Golden Trout — supporting source

    Wyoming Game and Fish Department Fish Stocking Report

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Rainbow Trout — supporting source

    Wyoming Game and Fish Department Wyoming Fishing Guide

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Rainbow Trout — supporting source

    Wyoming Game and Fish Department Fish Stocking Report

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Snake River Cutthroat Trout — supporting source

    Wyoming Game and Fish Department Fish Stocking Report

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout — supporting source

    Wyoming Game and Fish Department Fish Stocking Report

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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