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Buffalo Bill Reservoir west of Cody sits between the Absarokas, with lake trout, rainbows, browns and cutthroat.
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Buffalo Bill Reservoir fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Fall is a good time for trout cruising the shoreline.
Strip streamers near the North Fork and South Fork inlets.
Stocking report
See the Wyoming Game and Fish Department for the latest stocking at Buffalo Bill Reservoir and other Wyoming waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Buffalo Bill Reservoir, bring: Woolly Bugger #4-8, Sparkle Minnow #4-6, Mini Leech #8-10, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Clouser Minnow #2-6, Pitching Leech #10.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Buffalo Bill Reservoir lake details
| Access | Buffalo Bill State Park off US-14/16/20. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 5,400 ft |
| Nearest town | Cody, Wyoming |
| Best season | Spring and fall |
| Fish | Lake trout, rainbows, browns and cutthroat |
| 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 to 4X tippet |
| Ice fishing | Ice fishing. |
| Camping | Buffalo Bill State Park |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Afternoon winds are strong. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Ice.
Spring
Ice-off.
Summer
Deep trout.
Fall
Shoreline trout.
How to get there
From Cody, take US-14/16/20 west to Buffalo Bill State Park.