BLACKHILLS POWER AND LIGHT RESERVOIR

Fishing Weather Hydrology
November 23, 2024

SUMMARY

The Blackhills Power and Light Reservoir is located in the northeastern corner of Wyoming and offers good fishing opportunities for rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout. Nearby activities include camping, hiking, and wildlife watching. Fishing tips include using small lures or flies and fishing early in the morning or late in the evening. The best time to visit is during the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to low 80s Fahrenheit.

FEATURED FISH - APACHE TROUT

iving in lakes and streams, this fish will eat insects, invertebrates and small minnows. They are typically targeted using very light spinning or fly tackle using nymphs, wet or dry flies, worms or salmon eggs. These fish may also strike small spinner baits or spoons but some areas where these fish can be found have enacted policies where anglers may only use artificial lures so check all regulations before targeting these fish. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: The body coloration is golden-yellow or olive yellow, with a golden belly, and Parr marks (vertical bars) can be seen on juveniles, but these marks typically disappear in larger individuals. Spots can be seen in an even distribution of pronounced, moderate-sized, rounded or oval black spots on the sides of the body and on top of the head. These spots may sometimes extend below the lateral line and onto the dorsal and caudal fins. The top of the Apache trout’s head and back is typically dark olive to brown and a black stripe appears to go through each eye because of the presence of two small black dots on either side of the pupil. Below the lower jaw, there is a dash of color that will range from yellow to darker gold. The dorsal, pelvic, and anal fins are tipped with a white to orange color and the adipose fin is usually bordered with a black margin.

FISH SPECIES

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Point of Interest

Glendo State Park

Glendo State Park

Glendo State Park is a popular outdoor recreation destination located in Wyoming. The park is situated around Glendo Reservoir, which offers opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming. The park covers over 22,000 acres and has several campgrounds, hiking trails, and picnic areas. One of the main reasons to visit Glendo State Park is for its scenic beauty. The park offers stunning views of the reservoir and surrounding hills, as well as opportunities to spot wildlife such as deer and bald eagles. There are several points of interest within the park, including the Oregon Trail Ruts, which are visible reminders of ...