Bank and shore fishing in Wyoming
No boat? You still have 30 Wyoming waters with listed public access, 59 access sites in all. Open any water below to see its depth map, the rated spots within reach of each access point, and what to throw this season.
Access sites come from official agency access inventories where the state publishes one, with OpenStreetMap filling gaps. A carry-in site means you park and walk your gear in. We list where public access exists; always respect posted signs on the ground.
What the Wyoming access records show
The current roster links 59 documented public-access sites to 30 waters. 11 waters have more than one listed access option, while 0 have at least one site explicitly described as carry-in, walk-in or shore-oriented. The largest attached site counts are Boysen Reservoir (6), Flaming Gorge Reservoir (5) and Snake River (Jackson) (5). A larger count can offer more launch choices, but it does not make unlisted shoreline public.
Map quality is independent of access quality: 4 charts use measured bathymetry and 26 use labeled approximations. Use the table to shortlist a legal entry point, then open the water page to compare that point with contour breaks and rated fishing spots. Confirm parking, fees, opening hours, seasonal closures and bank-fishing rules with the managing agency before leaving; an access inventory is planning evidence, not a guarantee that every technique is allowed at every site.
| Water | Access sites | Carry-in | Chart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boysen Reservoir | 6 | — | survey |
| Glendo Reservoir | 3 | — | survey |
| Palisades Reservoir | 3 | — | survey |
| Keyhole Reservoir | 1 | — | survey |
| Flaming Gorge Reservoir | 5 | — | modeled |
| Snake River (Jackson) | 5 | — | modeled |
| Desmet Lake | 4 | — | modeled |
| Bighorn Lake | 3 | — | modeled |
| Jackson Lake | 3 | — | modeled |
| North Platte River (Grey Reef) | 3 | — | modeled |
| Soda Lake | 3 | — | modeled |
| Twin Buttes Res | 2 | — | modeled |
| Alsop Lake | 1 | — | modeled |
| Beartooth Lake | 1 | — | modeled |
| Boulder Lake | 1 | — | modeled |
| Diamond Lake | 1 | — | modeled |
| Fiddlers Lake | 1 | — | modeled |
| Fremont Lake | 1 | — | modeled |
| Gelatt Lake, Big | 1 | — | modeled |
| Granite Res | 1 | — | modeled |
| Hog Park Reservoir | 1 | — | modeled |
| Island Lake | 1 | — | modeled |
| Lake Hattie | 1 | — | modeled |
| New Fork Lake, Upper | 1 | — | modeled |
| Packers Lake | 1 | — | modeled |
| R Park Pond | 1 | — | modeled |
| Ring Lake | 1 | — | modeled |
| Trail Lake | 1 | — | modeled |
| Wheatland Reservoir 3 | 1 | — | modeled |
| Willow Lake | 1 | — | modeled |
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