Game and Fish release Sheridan Region fall fishing forecast

The Wyoming Game and Fish Sheridan Region has released the fall fishing forecast, giving anglers a heads-up on what’s biting. 

While many folks might be focused on big game hunting plans this fall, fishing in the autumn months can also be rewarding for anglers seeking water time on area reservoirs or mountain streams.

Paul Mavrakis, Game and Fish fisheries supervisor in the Sheridan Region, said a couple of great year-classes of walleye are in Keyhole Reservoir.

“Fall fishing for walleye at Keyhole is typically pretty good, this year it should be really good,” he said.

Mavrakis said there are good numbers of small lake trout between 14-18 inches in Lake DeSmet, which is a little concerning to Game and Fish because kokanee salmon numbers are lower. One reason for fewer kokanee salmon was because of fewer fish to stock a few years ago, but there’s also fear of those smaller lake trout feeding on the kokanee.

As for stream fishing, the Middle Fork of the Powder River outside of Kaycee looks to be “really strong” for brown and rainbow trout, along with Sand Creek near Beulah for brown trout. Anglers can access the creek at the Sand Creek Wildlife Habitat Management Area.