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Diamond Creek Dike Pond Rehabilitation
 Fisheries managers chemically treated Diamond Creek Dike Pond to remove undesireable fish species to bolster trout populations. Read more.
Darrell Mumm Fish Passage Project
A fish passage project is now allowing fish to move up and around a significant barrier on Bitter Creek in Park County. Read the project report.
No Veligers Found in Wyoming Lakes and Reservoirs--So Far
Results from initial monitoring for larval mussels (veligers) indicate a negative result (no veligers found) for Alcova Reservoir, Big Horn Lake, Boysen Reservoir, Buffalo Bill Reservoir, Fontenelle Reservoir, Fremont Lake, Glendo Reservoir, Granite Reservoir, Lake DeSmet, Pathfinder Reservoir, and Keyhole Reservoir. No positive results have been reported. Good news so far!
2010 Cody Region Angler Newsletter --What's in Your Water's?
The 2010 Cody Angler Newsletter is now available. The newsletter is a compilation of information obtained through the most recent field season.
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Aquatic Invasive Species--Are You Spreading Them?
Whether you fish in a stream or out of a boat, aquatic invasive species should be on your list of things not to bring along. These species are non-native species that threaten to severly impact our water and our fisheries.You have probably heard of them; zebra mussels, quagga mussels, new zealand mud snails, water milfoil, bronze sticklebacks and others. Learn more about them and how to prevent their spread. Check this link www.ProtectYourWaters.net
New Zealand Mud Snails Not Threatening Bighorn River Fishery--For Now.
Indications are that the New Zealand mud snail, an aquatic nusiance species discovered in the Bighorn River in 2003 are still present, but not threatening the fishery. However, managers still want anglers to take precautions to avoid moving the snail into other waters.
Artificial Lighting Devices
With all of the new technology on the market, it may be difficult to know what is and is not legal when it comes to artificial lighting for fishing.
These devices are allowed for fishing:
- Lighted strike indicators or bobbers
- Worms, baits and tackle chemically enhanced to produce light
- lighted pole/rod tip
These devices are prohibited for fishing
- Fish finders or underwater cameras that produce artificial light (when used to attract and/or take fish)
- battery-powered light producing lures
- submersible lights
Walleye Illegally Introduced into Buffalo Bill Reservoir-Threatens Fishery
In early August reports of anglers catching walleye in Buffalo Bill Reservoir began circulating. By months end, fish managers had confirmed the presence of walleye which have been illegally introduced. Read about the discovery and the proposed regulation change.
Walleye or Sauger? -- Do You Know the Difference?
The statewide creel and possesion limit on sauger is 2 per day and 2 in possession. Although sauger are related to walleye, they are not the same species.
Baitfish Brochure Available
Fishing regulations changed in 2008. Do you know the current baitfish regulations? Download the baitfish brochure. for the Cody region of Area 2.
Everyone Wants To Catch A Big Fish--Some Actually Do!
James Fleming of Powell caught this 8.84 lb, 28 inch brown trout at Buffalo Bill Reservoir on April 21. I can't tell you what kind of lure he was using but its name starts with an R.
Troy Jones of Cody caught this 33 lb lake trout from Buffalo Bill Reservoir this May,2008.
Matt Steinmetz of Cody caught this 5-6lb largemouth bass at Harrington Reservoir in June, 2008.
Dennie's Picks--Ten Really Good Places to Fish in the Big Horn Basin
New to the area? Looking for a place to fish? Check out Dennie's picks.
Fish Consumption Advisory issued by Wyoming Department of Health
A recent fish consumption advisory demonstrates that Wyoming is not immune to the negative environmental factors--such as mercury--a naturally occurring element tht is distributed throughout the environment by both natural processes and human activities. Read the advisory.
Updated Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout Status Assessment
The assessment shows that Yellowstone cutthroat trout today occupy 7,527 miles, or 43 percent, of historically available stream habitat. Approximately 205 lakes, or more than three times as many lakes as were historically available are occupied due to hatchery introductions. The assessment shows a total of 383 separate Yellowstone cutthroat trout populations. Population numbers range from a few fish to nearly 100,000 fish.Conservation populations—those that show the least genetic variation—occur in 35 of the 39 historically occupied watersheds.
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