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Boysen Reservoir sits at the mouth of Wind River Canyon, with walleye, sauger, rainbows and browns.
Looking for the latest Boysen Reservoir fishing report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with current conditions, wind, stocking news and the flies working now at Boysen Reservoir.
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Boysen Reservoir fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Walleye and trout are feeding in the fall.
Streamers near the inlet and rocky points.
Stocking report
See the Wyoming Game and Fish Department for the latest stocking at Boysen Reservoir and other Wyoming waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Boysen Reservoir, bring: Clouser Minnow #2-4, Woolly Bugger #4-8, Sparkle Minnow #4-6, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Pitching Leech #10, Circus Peanut #4.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Boysen Reservoir lake details
| Access | Boysen State Park off US-20. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 4,700 ft |
| Nearest town | Shoshoni, Wyoming |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Walleye, sauger, rainbows, browns and perch |
| Regulations | Check the Wyoming Game and Fish Department regulations for current rules. A Wyoming fishing license is required for anglers 14 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 3X tippet |
| Ice fishing | Ice fishing. |
| Camping | Boysen State Park |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Big water. Wind matters. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Ice.
Spring
Walleye.
Summer
Summer trout deep.
Fall
Fall walleye and trout.
How to get there
From Shoshoni, take US-20 north to Boysen State Park.