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Where can I catch specific species
of fish?
Determining where to find and pursue less
common fish species can be found using the
Game and Fish's Interactive Fishing Guide*
under the blue " Fishing and Boating " tab on
the Game and Fish website.
Using the search window's drop down function,
select the option " Wyoming streams
by species " or " Wyoming lakes by species. "
You can then enter a species name to return
a complete list of waters where the fish of
interest can be found.
Greg Vandeventer, fish culturist for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, stocks fish at Saratoga Lake. Game and
Fish stocks six to seven million fish in 400-450 waters in the state each year. (Photo by Breanna Ball/WGFD)
How can I find where I am able to
hunt while planning for my trip?
Under the lime green " Public Access " *
tab on the website is information about the
Access Yes program, which consists of hunter
management areas and walk-in areas. This is
a great resource to help hunters determine
which area to apply for. Information about
wildlife habitat management areas and public
access areas is also available under this tab.
All have an abundance of information on the
activities allowed in specific areas.
Where can I find an elk or deer?
This is a frequently asked question during
hunting season. Even during the application
process, hunters want to know where they can
find game. The answer is tough, of course. A
good course of action is if you can't find an
elk where you're hunting, move a ridge over
and see if that helps. Avoid sheep herds and
roads, and make a good effort. Usually you
will get some results, but weather also plays
a factor. These last two years for deer season
when weather has been balmy, hunting was
extremely difficult. Weather plays a key role
in deer movement.
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Where can I find which fish have
been stocked and where?
Game and Fish provides online access to
fish stocking data in the state dating back to
1985. Recent stocking information is updated
frequently. This information can be found in
the Fish Stocking Reports* under the blue
" Fishing and Boating " tab on the Game and
fish website. Anglers can query the records
by species, water and/or county.
Can I use bait while fishing on the
water I plan to visit?
Bait, which includes worms, PowerBait,
salmon eggs, etc., can be used on the majority
of Wyoming waters, but there are exceptions.
To determine if the water you are visiting is
an exception, consult the 2023 fishing regulations*
to see if that water is listed in the
booklet.
Exceptions listed as flies and lures only
are the only waters where these baits are not
allowed. If the water you plan on fishing
is not listed as flies and lures only, it falls
under the statewide rules and use of these
baits is allowed.
Additional restrictions on acquisition,
possession and use of live minnows can be
found in the regulations. If you still aren't
sure after consulting the regulation, call one
of the Game and Fish offices.
How many fish do Wyoming
hatcheries stock, and how many
waters are stocked each year?
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department
stocks between six and seven million fish on
average each year. These fish are stocked in
400-450 waters.

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