WYOMING FISHING REGULATIONS

2010 – 2011 Conserving Wildlife WYOMING GAME AND FISH COMMISSION Serving People

HOW TO USE THESE REGULATIONS

1) Review the laws and regulations including methods of take and 5) Only exceptions to general fishing or boating regulations unlawful practices (pages 3-11). are shown for each area. Look for area wide, drainage and individual water exceptions within each area (pages 20-30). 2) Review general creel limits (page 3). 6) New or revised regulations and information for 2010-2011 are 3) Consult statewide map (page 19) for drainage boundaries. highlighted in blue throughout this booklet. Regulations that apply to a broad geographic area are highlighted with YELLOW. 4) Use color indexed pages for easy reference to regulations and seasons for drainage areas 1-5 (pages 20-30). 7) If a specific water or drainage of interest is not listed, statewide creel limits (page 3) apply.

2010 – 2011 WYOMING FISHING REGULATIONS 1 This fishing regulation booklet was printed in December 2009. 2 CONTENTS WYOMING GAME http://gf.state.wy.us/admin/ at regulations/index.asp. online viewed be can and Departmentoffice Fishand Game anyfrom regulationsfishing (Chapter available46) andare 22) information in this booklet. Official watercraft as (Chapter provided are restrictions WatercraftCommission. shall remain in effect anduntil 2010 modified 1, or rescinded January effective by are regulations the These statutes/statutes.aspx?file=titles/Title http://legisweb.state.wy.us/ at23/Title23.htm. online found be can completestatuteslisting. forThese a wording and exact 46, Chapter Regulations, Commission Fish and Game Wyoming and 23, Title Statutes, Wyoming to §23-3-401,§23-4-101, §23-4-103, §23-3-308,§23-6-111. and §23-3-202,Refer §23-3-201, §23-2-209, 2-206, are promulgated by authority of W. S., §23-1-302, §23- regulationscarefully before fishing. These regulations Wyoming fishing regulations official for 2010-2011. the of Please summary consult a these is booklet This STATUTORY AUTHORIT WY Wyoming Drainage Areas andContact Information Fishing License Information Creel Limits Area 5 -Fishing Regulations Area 4 -Fishing Regulations Area 3-Fishing Regulations Area 2-Fishing Regulations Area 1-Fishing Regulations Wyoming Fish Game Identification Information Important Laws andRegulations 2010-2011 WGFD Fi O M Game FishIllustrations -MichelleLaGoryandJoseph Tomelleri. Maps- Troy Gerhardt. Photographs-MarkGocke. AND FISH COMMISSION IN G F © 2010 Wyoming Game&FishDepartment. Design/editing-Jaimel Blakeney. I Y S HIN G R s hin E G g legally proper orexact. shown are on a small scale and cannot be considered aid to boundaries The areas. designed fishing locating in are sportsmen publication this in maps The this of provisions the regulation are severable. end this to and, provision; be given effect without the illegal or unconstitutional not shall ruling affect other provisions of these a regulations which can such be unconstitutional, to or held is illegal regulations these of provision any If for violation ofCommission regulations. shall be punishable as provided by Wyoming statutes Failure to abide by the provisions of these regulations ULATION Re g ulation

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fishing regulations, such as creel and size limits, gear restrictions, fishing hours, (burbot) and stream closures remain in effect. There is one day each year where anyone can fish can anyone where year each day one is There effect. in remain closures stream and a fishing license. without purchasing We want to provide an fisheries and opportunity remind everyone that for fishing is people a greatway to to relax andfamily and friends. connect enjoy with Wyoming’s outstanding You can tofish buy without a having licenseday! on Held free in fishing conjunction You with National Recreational Fishing and free Week, Boating fishing days are designed fish. to educate people about fish habits and methods of catching All hybrid, bluegill, Trout golden, lake, salmon, splake, tiger rainbow, trout, and other trout. brook Excludes hybrids). trout Brook Ling Sauger Shovelnose Northern Walleye Catfish Whitefish Largemouth Species Yellow hybrid) Any fish in limit caught that isto the shall notcounted be creel Any injurylittle as with the to water the to released immediately be fish as possible.Any fish placed on ina stringer, in container, a a live well, or not released immediately to the water, shall be possession to of the angler and be shall to reduced considered be killed prior to being transported from the water of origin. No fish that has beenreduced shall be released alive without prior written approval from the to possession of the angler Department. the specific waters being fished. waters the specific Except as otherwise provided in the exception for an individual an for exception the in otherwiseprovided as Except water the Except Except as otherwise provided no person shall catch and keep during any one (1) day, or have in possession more than number and the length of fish specified as the generalcreel limits listed above. Except as otherwise provided no more than one (1) limit shall be caught and reduced to possession from each of the above eleven (11) categories Exceptions are listed with (pages 20-30). area each drainage for the regulations exceed not shall fishing, is person a lakes) or (streams water the be may It trout. (6) six WYOMING FISHING LICENSE Information FISHING LICENSES ARE REQUIRED – for resident and nonresident anglers 14 years or older. Exceptions are waters where fishing preserve permits, landowner fishing regulations or institutional permits apply. License Fees Resident Fishing License $24.00 Resident Daily Fishing License* $6.00 Resident Youth Fishing License (between 14th & 18th birthday) $3.00 Nonresident Fishing License $92.00 Nonresident Daily Fishing License* $14.00 Nonresident Youth Annual Fishing License (between 14th & 18th birthday) $15.00 Wyoming Conservation Stamp $12.50 Lifetime Conservation Stamp $180.50 Resident Lifetime Fishing License** $302.00 Resident Lifetime Fishing License & Conservation Stamp** $482.50 Flaming Gorge Reservoir Reciprocal Stamp $10.00 License to Seine or Trap Live Fish* $20.00 License to Deal in Live Bait* $67.00 * Conservation stamp is not required for this license. ** Available only from the Cheyenne Headquarters Office. You must have continuously resided in Wyoming for at least 10 years immediately preceding the date of application to be eligible for lifetime licenses. FISHING LICENSE INFORMATION

RESIDENT who has continuously resided in Wyoming for at least thirty (30) means a person who has been a resident of Wyoming and years IMMEDIATELY preceding application for the license. The domiciled in Wyoming for not less than one year and who has not Pioneer Bird, Fish and Small Game license is valid as long as the claimed residency elsewhere for any purpose during that one- licensee remains a Wyoming resident. year period immediately preceding the date of application for a CONSERVATION STAMP license. A detailed explanation of residency requirements can be Each person licensed to hunt or fish in Wyoming, with the found online at http://gf.state.wy.us/support/faq/resident.asp. exception of license holders listed in the following paragraph, RESIDENT YOUTH must purchase a single Conservation Stamp, which will be valid under 14 do not need a license and their creel limit is the same as for one calendar year. The stamp must be signed in ink and in those requiring licenses. immediate possession while engaged in the act of hunting or NONRESIDENT YOUTH fishing. Conservation stamps may be purchased from Game and under 14 do not need a license if accompanied by an adult Fish Department offices and license-selling agencies throughout possessing a valid Wyoming fishing license; however, the the state. nonresident youth’s creel limit shall be applied to and limited by The following license holders are exempt from purchasing a the fishing license held by the adult person in his/her company. Conservation Stamp: Pioneer Bird, Fish and Small Game license PIONEER holders; Pioneer Elk license holders; Pioneer Deer license To be eligible for a Pioneer Bird, Fish and Small Game License you holders; Pioneer Antelope license holders; Daily Fishing license must be a resident who is sixty five (65) years of age or older and holders; or Daily Game Bird/Small Game license holders. FISHING ACCESS! Enjoy FREE access to fish on private land in Wyoming! The Wyoming Game & Fish Department’s Private Lands Public Wildlife (PLPW) program provides free access to some of the best private land in the state. Visit our web site to find locations and information on our fishing areas. We currently have 4,891 lake acres and 85 stream miles in our Walk in Fishing program. Our Walk in Hunting and Hunter Management programs have over 1.6 million private acres. You can donate to Access Yes when you purchase a license or Private Lands Public Wildlife Access Program apply for a limited quota draw. All money donated to Access Yes goes directly to easements. (307) 777-4600 http://gf.state.wy.us Are you donating to your access?

4 WYOMING GAME AND FISH COMMISSION Don’t Move a Mussel

quatic invasive species like quagga mussels and zebra mussels are small A organisms that could have huge impacts for Wyoming’s waters, boaters and anglers. They can ruin fisheries, clog cooling systems in motorboats, foul hulls and ruin equipment. These mussels are present in several bordering states, like Colorado and Utah, and can spread rapidly. Help protect Wyoming’s waters by making sure you don’t move a mussel. hat are these mussels? Both are closely related, invasive, freshwater bivalve W (mollusk) species that encrust hard surfaces. here do they come from? W These species came to North America from the Black and Caspian Sea Drainages in Eurasia. hat size are they? Larvae are microscopic and adults may be up to two inches long. They W are usually found in clusters. hy are they called “zebra and quagga” mussels? Both species are sometimes referred to W as “zebra” mussels because they both have light and dark alternating stripes. Quagga mussels are actually a distinct (but similar) species named after an extinct animal related to zebras. Follow these simple steps to protect your waters: All water must be drained from your boat. This includes the ballast, PDRAIN bilge, livewell and motor. Leave wet compartments open. PCLEAN Remove all plants, mud and debris from equipment and boat. Dry your boat or equipment 5 days in the summer, 18 days spring/fall or PDRY 3 days of freezing. Impacts to You If you use water or electricity, you do not want exotic mussels introduced into Wyoming. These species can have widespread impacts on powerplants, municipalities, irrigation systems and other water users. They impede water delivery and increase maintenance costs by clogging pipes, pumps, turbines and filtration systems. Costs that are all passed on to the user. Fisheries are destroyed by the presence of these exotic filter-feeding mussels. They remove plankton from the water. Plankton are the primary food source for forage fish, and forage fish are the food of sport fisheries. For example, the lake trout population in Lake Ontario has declined by 95% in the past 10 years due to a crash in the food chain caused by exotic mussels.

Please contact the Wyoming Game and Fish Department if you see attached mussels on your equipment or in Wyoming waters. We can provide more information and assistance in removal. Call 1-877-WGFD-AIS - (877-943-3247)

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Ic are inadequate to support the contest. Failure to comply with the with comply to Failure contest. the support to inadequate are tournaments previous for letter authorization the of requirements permits. contest fishing of future in denial result may Any person utilizing an enclosed ice fishing shelter on the waters on thewaters shelter ice fishing an enclosed utilizing person Any of the State shall shall shelter label fishing ice an utilizing the person Any address. shelter and name externally with the ice-out. owners before water of body the from shelter the remove The The following waters are included under the Special Winter Provision: Fishing Ice Post-Contest Report Required Report Post-Contest the contest, fishing the of completion after days (30) thirty Within permittee shall submit a written report to the Department on a form provided by the Department. The report shall include the requested as data catch participants,fisheries contest of number by the Department and other form. Failure to submit information this report may result requested in denial of future on the permits. contest fishing period Contest-free “Special the by covered waters for apply restrictions following The Provision”. Contest Fishing are Provision” Contest Fishing “Special the under included Waters areas. those drainage for with the regulations listed The Department shall authorize contests such has that Provision” each Contest Fishing “Special water the in included not allowed. are contests when fishing least 2 weeks at The specific dates SP the by covered waters for apply restrictions method following The Provision. Fishing Ice Winter Special • • • the regulations for those drainage area. those drainage for the regulations PR rs ou sole purpose of aiding aiding of purpose sole the g H s hin t s s d Fi Conte s an ds g on s hin s Fi Metho Sea Permits shall not be issued if the Department believes the fishing the Departmentbelieves the if issued be not shall Permits contest does not comply with Commission regulations, shall be such facilities use public that or resource, fisheries the to harmful facilities related and campgrounds, parkingareas, ramps, boat as No person shall release live fish in a live-release fishing contest without of prior the written Departmentapproval specifying the methods of release. Permits Denying for Reasons Live Fish Releases Fish Live Applications Anyone desiring to hold application for a a permit to fishing the Department contest at days prior least to the thirty shallstart of the (30) contest on a submit form provided by the an Department. Information on the application shall name of the include applicant; location of the waters the where the contest participantsof number the contest; the of dates the held; be to is expected for the contest; the amount of the entry fee; a copy of number telephone and address name, the and, rules; contest the the contest. for of the person responsible Fishing Fishing contests held on waters of the State public that use shall are be open approved to and authorized in writing by Department. the Except Except as otherwise provided, fish shall only be taken for with a of maximum ortwo (2) rods or with and lines poles, hooks fished than more have may line No attendance. in angler the and attached lines, hand use to legal is It attached. devices hooked single (3) three set lines, poles, or tip ups when fishing through the attendance. in is ice angler and the are the cisco) whitefish, grayling, salmon, (trout, Eggs of salmonids only parts that may be used legally as bait. Internal eggs, organs, andfins, skineyes, ofare thegame fish thanotheronly salmonids specific on portions which may be restricted used as legally be bait. Any may part bait of of nongame use The bait. as used be may fish 20-30). (pages Regulations Area the in described as waters fish. snag to unlawful is It with light artificial an use shall person No Fishing Fishing is permitted year-round twenty-four (24) hours a day any in of the portions or lakes, waters in streams, areas, the specific for State regulation except Commission as drainage each otherwise for provided by regulations the with listed are Exceptions thereof. 20-30). (pages area periods shall be considered to be a stream. to periods shall be considered Stream means water in a permanent bed or channel with a current that is usually continuous in one direction and includes creeks, rivers, irrigation ditches, drains, canals, sloughs and ponds beavers. created by Streams may not periods. Ponds flow or puddles continuously in a during stream channel low-flow during low flow Special Winter Ice Fishing Provision Fishing Ice Winter Special means a provision promulgated for the ice covered waters. period specific for in in the or attraction taking of fish.No person shall use any device to physically extend an artificial light over fish. Itis theto illegal fishing use or to attempt preparing hooked lighted wateruse artificially safety, to navigation, for used attract lights Artificial devices. rodslighted and fishing linesand observing artificially equipment, or on theshore, watercraft within lights Artificial legal. are bobbers legal. are prohibited, otherwise not are which of waters all on prohibited is fishing while corn of possession or Use state. the in or areas of where on bait is Use waters or prohibited possession only. lures and flies artificial of use the by permitted is fishing 10 LAWS AND REGULATIONS Man WYOMING GAME of the State without prior written approval from the Department. personNo shall tagmarkorfish and release them into the waters authorized by the Department. as or regulations Commission by provided as except capture of personNo shalltransport live fish live or fish eggs from the water at report routefromtoor any fishing area and stop shall angler Every a use shallperson No Fish may be taken by underwater spear gun fishi U person transporting shall stop and report at thecheckstation. shallstop andreport person transporting the processed, or wrapped and cut been has possession in fish the if Even fish. required,and stamp,if conservation and license representative, possession. in fish Grand in Teton waters National Park. those excluding only, whitefish and fish nongame of In Area 1, water- and generalspecific creel other limits shall All apply. possession. in (2) or two day be per shallwalleye gun spear by taken walleye on limit creel The displayed no less than and threeinches (3)(12) twelvefeet abovex inchesthe (12)surface twelve of thanthe lesswater. not stripe, either blue and white in color or red or in color with diving a white diagonal when water the underwater spear on gun displayed fishing.It be shall be shall a rectangular flag flag diver’s which is A dock, ramp or spillway. areas,boat skiwater designated anyswimmingor ofyards (100) Underwater spear gun fishing is not permitted within one hundred with attachedbeshallgunsspear onspears used All gun spear underwater the fisherman is unless completely submerged. taken be may fish game No under water without obtaining a fishing license. T Tr Es ➡ ➡ ➡ ➡ ➡ ➡ ➡ ➡ ➡ ➡ ➡ ➡ ➡ ➡ ➡ Title 23,or Wyoming andFish Game Commission Regulations, Chapter 46,for wording. exact The following are unlawful acts by statute orCommission regulation permitted. except Please refer asotherwise to Wyoming Statutes, ... it isunlawful a n To useor possess baitinareas oronwaters where fliesand only. fishing ispermittedlures by useof artificial To useorpossess cornwhilefishing. To tagormarkfishand release themunlesspriorapproval hasbeenobtained from theDepartment. To live fishorlive transport fish eggs from the capture.water of To take gamefish for anotherperson. To enter, fishfrom, orbeach,anchor, aboat uponprivate ortie-off the landowner’s landorstreambeds withoutsecuring permission. To sell, barter, disposeof, orabandon,obtain by saleorbarter, ofany any gamefishinthis state. edibleportion captured by legalmeansand include fish capture.released immediately upon To oritsauthorized personnel. oftheDepartment plantorrelease live Thisdoesnot fishoreggswithouttheconsentandsupervision To take, wound, ordestroy gamefishwithabow andarrow orcrossbow. To take, wound, ordestroy fishwithafirearm of any nature. To take ordestroy device, fish by usingpoison,deleterious chemical, drug,explosive electrical orsimilarsubstance. To take lightorlighting device. fish by theaidofartificial To seineortrapfishwithout a valid permit. To snagfish. To release fishalive that have beenplacedonastringer, inacontainerorlive well withoutwritten approval from theDepartment. ta gg an a lanyard with a maximum length of twenty (20) feet. d e d b

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only to give live baitfish to other than a court hearing rs be be allowed h s i or live baitfishreceipt. h Deale f s is prohibitedWyoming. in i f Bait shall be subject to contested case proceedings in f e Bait e o baitfish captured for use as dead bait shall be killed immediately immediately killed be shall bait dead as use for captured baitfish iv seining license holder shall seining license holder shall not sell live baitfish without first possessing a valid live baitfish dealer’s license. dealer’s baitfish live valid a possessing other other anglers in his or her fishing party for use seining license holder is present. holder is license seining present. All shall live bebaitfish returned area the in remain shall and use, in not while licensee seining the to license. seining the on listed failure for revocationsuspension orsubject to Seiningarelicenses to comply with the seining above or with the regulations and for each drainage area. trapping conditions specified Any revocation of a seining license revocation RegulationCommission Fish and Game Wyoming with accordance Chapter 27, Rules Of Practice Governing Contested Cases Before Wyoming TheGame and Commission.Fish and shall not be transported live. transported be not shall and Any Any person desiring to sell live baitfish shall applyfor andreceive a valid live baitfish dealer’s license priorApplication to for sellinga livelive baitfish. baitfish dealer’s licenseforms shallprovided beby madethe Department.on The applicant shall provide information including, but not limited to, the physical location of the business and a description of facilities to be used for holding fish. No live baitfish shall be transported into thebaitfish dealer license. State under a live Golden shiners and fathead minnows obtained from a fish hatchery licensed inWyoming shall be the only live baitfish thatmay be sold use for throughout the where the State use of live baitfish is permitted. Other species of collectionregulations. and use restrictions specified in these baitfish sold are subject A live to the baitfish dealer ofrecord shall be establishedfor baitfish each live dealer’slicense. Employees location. business established the at baitfish live sell a to of authorized live baitfish are dealer The current year’s live baitfish dealer’s license shall be displayed for public viewing at the established business location. If a parent company has multiple business locations, a live baitfish dealer’s L Us Waters where live designated within baitfish the regulations for the specific may drainage where area.waters on or areas in prohibited is bebaitfish live of Possession obtained andthe useduse of live baitfish are is not permitted, except whiletrapping seiningbaitfish on waters or designated within theregulations for the specific drainage areas.Possession of live brook stickleback(Culaea inconstans) Live baitfish shall not be transported out of the areadesignated use as listed by the Department on baitfishthe dealer license seining license request or upon produce, live shall possession in baitfish live with Persons from Department personnel, either live a baitfishdealer or a seining receipt license verifying origin of from the live a baitfish. licensed No live baitfish shall be transported into the Statefor use as live baitfish. Deadbaitfish used be bait.as may Restrictions the deaduse on of baitfish are designated within thedrainage areas. regulations Nongame for fish taken theby the specific usemethodsduring seasonany open thefor taking ofof game fish may legal fishing be used as dead bait. Any live baitfish capturedfor usebait shall be askilled immediately deadand shall not be transported live. A Any A A A holder of both a seining license and license live baitfishdealer’s used. be can that traps of number the on restriction no have shall to attached be shall number license seining and name owner’s The use. in while trap each Any game fishtaken by trap, net or seine shall be released to the immediately. water 12 WYOMING GAME AND FISH COMMISSION 2010 – 2011 WYOMING FISHING REGULATIONS 13 IMPORTANT INFORMATION - If you don’t know, let it go! IS IT A SAUGER OR A WALLEYE? Walleye and sauger are closely related species in the perch family that have a similar appearance. Sauger are native to the Missouri River drainage and inhabit the Wind-Bighorn, Tongue and Powder River drainages in Wyoming. Walleye are important game fish that are not native to Wyoming. Sauger numbers are declining across the Missouri River drainage. Biologists are concerned about the long-term survival of sauger populations in Wyoming. Our populations are small and are some of the few remaining genetically pure populations in the region. Sauger creel limits have been reduced to protect these populations. Anglers will need to distinguish between the two species because sauger limits are separate from walleye limits. The easiest way to tell them apart is by the small black spots on the dorsal fin of sauger. Walleye do not have spots on their dorsal fin. BLACK MEMBRANE BETWEEN DARK, MOTTLED COLORATION BLACK SPOTS ON SPINES ON DORSAL FIN OFTEN PRESENT ON SIDES DORSAL FIN

WALLEYE SAUGER Best distinguished from sauger by black Best distinguished from walleye by membranes between last two or three spines of the first black spots on dorsal fin. Dark, mottled dorsal fin. coloration often present on sides.

IS IT A Brook Trout or A SPLAKE?

IMPORTANT INFORMATION IMPORTANT Brook trout are not native to Wyoming, but are now widely distributed. Splake are a hybrid between a lake trout and brook trout. The splake is piscivorous like a lake trout and grow larger than brook trout. Splake are stocked to control undesirable species such as longnose and white suckers in coldwater reservoirs, as well as stunted brook trout populations in alpine lakes. Brook trout and splake are similar in appearance. They can be distinguished by observing the tail. Splake have a forked tail, whereas brook trout have a square tail. SQUARE Tail FORKED Tail

BROOK TROUT SPLAKE Light spots on a dark background. Some red or pink spots with blue Splake can exhibit identifiable characteristics of either brook or lake halos concentrated on lower half of body. Lower fins and tail have trout. The key characteristic to distinguish between splake and brook striking white border offset by black. Brook trout have a square tail. trout is the tail. Splake have a forked tail.

IS IT A CUTTHROAT OR A RAINBOW? Cutthroat trout and rainbow trout are closely related members of the trout family. Cutthroat trout are native to the intermountain west including Wyoming. There are 5 subspecies of cutthroat trout native to Wyoming (more than any other state). Rainbow trout are important game fish that are not native to Wyoming. Cutthroat trout populations are reduced from historic levels for a variety of reasons. Over harvest by anglers has been identified as contributing to the problem. The cutthroat trout creel limit has been reduced to conserve populations in their native habitats. Cutthroat trout have a variety of spotting patterns (see the Cutt-Slam box on page 18 for examples). They readily hybridize with rainbow trout, which further complicates identification. The easiest way to tell them apart is by examining the anal and paired pelvic fins (see diagram). Rainbow trout and hybrids will have white tips on these fins. Pure cutthroat trout will never have white tipped fins. SPOTS OVER MOST BLACK SPOTS CONCENTRATED OF BODY AND HEAD TOWARD TAIL

RED OR ORANGE SLASH UNDER JAW WHITE TIPS ON FINS MAY HAVE RED OR ORANGE NO WHITE FIN TIPS SLASH UNDER JAW CUTTHROAT TROUT RAINBOW TROUT AND RAINBOW-CUTTHROAT Distinguished from rainbow trout and hybrids by the presence of red or HYBRID (CUTTBOW) TROUT orange slash under the jaw and NO white tips on anal and pelvic fins. Distinguished from cutthroat trout by presence of white tips on the fins. Other characteristics include black spotting generally concentrated Other characteristics include more uniform black spots and more spots toward the tail (except on the Snake River cutthroat which has uniform on the head, and may or may not have red or orange slash on the lower distribution of fine black spots) and few or no spots on the head. jaw. Illustrations by Michelle LaGory. Splake Illustration by Joseph Tomelleri.

14 WYOMING GAME AND FISH COMMISSION IMPORTANT INFORMATION Stream Access & Trespass Releasing Fish Alive Wyoming’s trespass law states that a member of the The following steps will ensure that a fish intended for release public has the privilege to enter private land only with has the best chance for survival: the explicit permission of the landowner. ➡ Play and land fish as rapidly as possible to reduce exhaustion stress. This is especially critical when water is warm. Keep the fish in the water as much as possible. ➡ Do not squeeze the fish or place fingers in the gills. A landing net is helpful. ➡ Remove hook gently. With deeply hooked fish, cut the leader and leave the hook in place. The hook will decompose. ➡ To revive an exhausted fish, hold it gently in an upright position facing upstream in fairly calm water and move it slowly back and forth to move water through its gills. Release the fish gently in quiet water after it can hold itself upright and has regained the strength to swim from your gentle grip. ➡ The use of artificial flies and/or lures is recommended It is legal to float through private land but it is the responsibility whenever many fish are being caught and released. of the floater to know if the land is public or private. Ifyou Survival of released fish is five to ten times greater when are floating through private land you must stay in your boat the angler uses artificial rather than natural baits. at all times unless permission has been obtained from the ➡ Anglers may choose to use barbless hooks so fish can be landowner. released more easily. Standard hooks can be made barbless State law only allows you to leave your craft for short portages by flattening the barb with needle-nose pliers. around non-navigable obstacles. The streambed is the property of the landowner. Wading or anchoring without permission is trespassing. Access to public lands for public use is only permitted if these lands are accessible from an existing public road or border other public lands that you can access without crossing private lands. If you are unsure, check with the land management agency responsible for the land in question (BLM, USFS, State of Wyoming, etc.). Public land maps, available from the Bureau of Land Management, are excellent guides for avoiding a $210 trespassing ticket.

In all cases, respect the land, the landowner, and those who come after you by removing litter and minimizing evidence of your presence and the evidence of others who have not been so considerate. Treating your access as a privilege goes a long way in gaining more access for fishing and hunting in Wyoming.

Childrens’ Fishing Days! Brookies and Browns and Bows! Are you and your kids excited about fishing?

Each year the Wyoming Game and Fish Department helps sponsor Kids Fishing Days across the state. Families have the opportunity to learn new fishing skills or just the basics if it’s your first time out. Watch for information in your local area and celebrate Wyoming’s great waters.

2010 – 2011 WYOMING FISHING REGULATIONS 15 GAME FISH SPECIES IDENTIFICATION

BLACK SPOTS CONCENTRATED TOWARD TAIL DARK SPOTS WITH HALOS

Red or orange SLASH CUTTHROAT TROUT BROWN TROUT Black spotting is generally concentrated towards tail (except on the Snake Distinguished from cutthroat and rainbow by the general lack of spots River cutthroat which has a uniform distribution of fine black spots); few on the tail and the light colored “halos” around the dark spots. May have or no spots on head, red or orange slash under jaw; no white tips on fins. some red or orange spots. Distinguished from brook trout by dark spots on a light background versus light spots on a dark background for brook trout. light spots on dark red or pink spots UNIFORM BLACK SPOTS background with blue halos

WHITE TIPS BROOK TROUT RAINBOW TROUT ON FINS Light spots on a dark background. Some red or pink spots with blue halos Distinguished from cutthroat by the presence of white tips on fins. concentrated on lower half of body. Lower fins and tail have striking Distinguished from kokanee by 11 anal fin rays versus 13 to 15 for white border offset by black. kokanee. May have faint red or orange slash on lower jaw.

LIGHT SPOTS ON DARK BACKGROUND

13 – 15 ANAL FIN RAYS KOKANEE SALMON LAKE TROUT DEEPLY FORKED TAIL FIN Brilliant red during fall spawning, silvery the remainder of the year. Light-colored spots on a dark background. Distinguished from brook WYOMING GAME FISH IDENTIFICATION GAME WYOMING Kokanee have 13 to 15 rays in the anal fin while trout have 9 to 11. trout by a deeply forked tail and absence of red or pink spots.

LARGE DORSAL FIN ADIPOSE FIN

SMALL POINTED MOUTH GRAYLING MOUNTAIN WHITEFISH Distinguished from trout by the coarse scales and large dorsal fin. Distinguished from trout by larger scales; from grayling by the small, Distinguished from whitefish by the larger dorsal fin, large mouth, and pointed mouth and smaller dorsal fin, and from suckers and chubs by the spots on the sides. presence of the adipose fin.

All salmonids (trout, char, grayling, whitefish) have an adipose fin. The only other Wyoming fishes with adipose fins are the catfish. Coloration, by itself, is not a good basis for identifying fish since it varies widely and there is considerable overlap between species. Consult the book WYOMING FISHES for identification of other species.

BLACK MEMBRANE BETWEEN BLACK SPOTS ON DARK, MOTTLED COLORATION SPINES ON DORSAL FIN DORSAL FIN OFTEN PRESENT ON SIDES

SAUGER WALLEYE Large, silvery eye, large sharp teeth and anterior dorsal fin with spines. Large, silvery eye, large sharp teeth and anterior dorsal fin with spines. Distinguished from walleye by black spots on dorsal fin and wider head. Distinguished from sauger by white marking on lower lobes of tail and anal fins, and black membranes between last two or three spines of first dorsal fin.

Illustrations by Michelle LaGory 16 WYOMING GAME AND FISH COMMISSION GAME FISH SPECIES IDENTIFICATION WYOMING GAME FISH IDENTIFICATION

DISTINCT DARK BARRING

5 SENSORY PORES ON LOWER JAW LOWER BODY YELLOW TO NORTHERN PIKE YELLOW PERCH YELLOW-ORANGE Distinct snout shape similar to that of duck’s bill. Distinguished from Spiny and soft dorsal fins not connected. Back and sides crossed by muskellunge by having fully scaled cheek, rather than cheek with scales several vertical bars that are regular in size and shape. Distinguished from only on upper half and by having 5 sensory pores on each side of lower walleye and sauger by lack of large prominent teeth and anal fin with 6-8 jaw, rather than 6 or more. soft rays rather than 11-14. SPINOUS DORSAL AND SOFT DORSAL SPINOUS DORSAL AND SOFT DORSAL NEARLY SEPARATE WELL CONNECTED

MOUTH EXTENDS MOUTH DOES NOT EXTEND PAST EYE LARGEMOUTH BASS BEYOND EYE SMALLMOUTH BASS Body relatively slender. 3 anal fin spines. Dorsal spines usually 10. Body relatively slender. 3 anal fin spines. Dorsal spines usually 10. Distinguished from smallmouth bass by having larger mouth with upper Distinguished from largemouth bass by having smaller mouth, not jaw extending far behind middle of the eye and by having spiny and soft extending much behind back of eye and by having spiny and soft dorsal dorsal fins that are nearly separate. fins that are well connected.

7-8 DORSAL FIN DARK “EAR” ON DARK MOTTLING ON SPINES GILL PLATE LIGHT BACKGROND

MOUTH DOES NOT EXTEND TO MIDDLE OF EYE BLACK CRAPPIE BLUEGILL Spiny and soft dorsal fins well connected. 5-8 anal fin spines. Distinguished Deep body with spiny and soft dorsal fins well connected. 2-3 anal fin from white crappie by having 7-8 dorsal fin spines, rather than 6 and spines. 10 dorsal spines. Soft dorsal fin with a black blotch near base of by having dark markings on sides that consist of irregularly arranged last few rays. Dark “ear” flap on gill plate. Distinguished from green sunfish speckles and blotches, rather than regularly arranged vertical bars. by smaller mouth not extending to middle of eye.

DARK “EAR” ON LINES OF BLACKISH GILL PLATE SPOTS ON BODY

MOUTH EXTENDS TO MIDDLE OF EYE GREEN SUNFISH ROCK BASS Spiny and soft dorsal fins well connected. 2-3 anal fin spines. 10 dorsal Spiny and soft dorsal fins well connected with 12 dorsal fin spines. spines. Dark ear flap on gill plate. Distinguished from bluegill by larger Parallel lines of blackish spots on sides. Distinguished from green sunfish mouth with jaw extending to middle of eye. by having 6 anal fin spines rather than 3.

DEEPLY FORKED TAIL FIN TAIL FIN ONLY SLIGHTLY NOTCHED

CHANNEL CATFISH BLACK BULLHEAD No scales on body and large barbels near mouth. Often has black spots No scales on dark colored body and large barbels near mouth. Distinguished on sides. Distinguished from other catfish by deeply forked tail. from channel catfish by lack of deeply forked tail; from stonecat by the lack of a fleshy ridge connecting the adipose and tail fins.

Illustrations by Michelle LaGory 2010 – 2011 WYOMING FISHING REGULATIONS 17 The Wyoming Cutt-Slam program encourages anglers to learn more about Wyoming’s cutthroat trout subspecies and develop more appreciation and support of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s cutthroat trout management programs. To participate you must catch Wyoming’s four cutthroat trout subspecies in their native range in Wyoming. Send us a clear photo with information on the date and location of catch. We will have a Wyoming Game and Fish fisheries biologist verify species identification.

Cutthroat Trout Native Range

Yellowstone Cutthroat Yellowstone Cutthroat Snake River Cutthroat

Snake River Cutthroat WYOMING GAME FISH IDENTIFICATION GAME WYOMING Bonneville Bonneville Cutthroat Cutthroat

Colorado River Cutthroat Colorado River Cutthroat

Your Certificate!

Once we’ve verified your catch of all four subspecies, you will receive a color certificate featuring all four subspecies to recognize your accomplishment.

Look for our Cutt-Slam web page at http://gf.state.wy.us/fish or check with your local Game and Fish office for more information.

WYOMING GAME AND FISH COMMISSION 18 Illustrations by Michelle LaGory WYOMING DRAINAGE AREAS WYOMING DRAINAGE AREAS

CONTACT INFORMATION Drainage Area 1 420 North Cache - PO Box 67 Jackson, WY 83001 (800) 423-4113 2 3 (307) 733-2321 Drainage Area 2 260 Buena Vista 1 Lander, WY 82520 (800) 654-7862 (307) 332-2688 2820 State Highway. 120 Cody, WY 82414 (800) 654-1178 (307) 527-7125 Drainage Area 3 700 Valley View Drive Sheridan, WY 82801 (800) 331-9834 5 (307) 672-7418 4 Drainage Area 4 351 Astle Avenue Green River, WY 82935 (800) 843-8096 (307) 875-3223 Please see Exceptions to General Provisions for each drainage area 432 East Mill - PO Box 850 (pages 20 through 30) Pinedale, WY 82941 (800) 452-9107 YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, WIND RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION, (307) 367-4353 AND WINTER CLOSURES INFORMATION Drainage Area 5 528 South Adams FISHING REGULATIONS FOR YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Laramie, WY 82070 A Yellowstone National Park fishing permit is required for fishing in Yellowstone National Park (800) 843-2352 (State Fishing License NOT REQUIRED). It is recommended that detailed information on fishing (307) 745-4046 regulations pertaining to Yellowstone National Park be secured from: Park Headquarters, PO Box 168, Yellowstone National Park, WY, 82190. Or call: (307) 344-2107. 3030 Energy Lane Casper, WY 82604 WIND RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION (800) 233-8544 A Wind River Indian Reservation fishing permit is required(State Fishing License NOT REQUIRED). For (307) 473-3400 fishing information in those areas administered by the Wind River Indian Reservation, write: Wind River Indian Reservation, PO Box 217, Fort Washakie, WY 82514. Or call: (307) 332-7207. Statewide Information WGFD Information Section WINTER CLOSURES 5400 Bishop Boulevard Some waters that are open to fishing are not accessible due to other land use restrictions. The Cheyenne, WY 82006-0001 Wyoming Game and Fish and US Forest Service have seasonal closures to protect wintering big (800) 842-1934 game herds. Be sure to check with the appropriate land management agency (BLM, USFS, State of (307) 777-4600 Wyoming, etc.) before planning a winter trip. Wildlife heritage foundation of Wyoming The Wildlife Heritage Foundation of Wyoming is an independent and apolitical, charitable organization whose purpose is to provide financial support, through philanthropy, to critical wildlife conservation efforts in Wyoming.

For more information or to make YOUR DONATION BENEFITS a charitable, tax-deductible contribution that will directly benefit WILDLIFE THROUGH Wyoming’s wildlife, please contact: Wildlife Heritage ß Species Conservation Foundation of Wyoming ß Habitat Protection and Enhancement P.O. Box 20088 Cheyenne, WY 82003-7002 ß Public Conservation Education (307) 777-4600 Visit us online at www.whfw.org

2010 – 2011 WYOMING FISHING REGULATIONS 19 20 WYOMING FISHING REGULATIONS - AREA 1 E 6 Closed to fishing throughout the calendar year. N E boundaryposted the fromCreek Flat 5. Fishing is permitted by the use of artificial flies only. all to the water immediately. and, trout; cutthroat a be releasedcutthroatbeinchesshalltwenty(20) than shall troutless (1) one than more No The creel limit on trout shall be six (6) per day or in possession. Closed to fishing from November 1 through July 31. in boundary County. posted the to downstream Bridge WYOMING GAME T of north Broadway West on Bridge Flat4. Creek theon Use of motorized watercraft is prohibited. 3. Use of motorized watercraft is prohibited. 2. Use of motorized watercraft is prohibited. 1. Fishing A twelve (12) inches. (3) shall be cutthroat trout; and, no more than one (1) cutthroat trout shall exceed morethan one (1) trout shall exceed twenty-four (24) inches; nomore than three The creel limit on trout shall be six (6) per day or in Closed to fishing from October 1 through October 31. 9. Fishing is permitted by the use of artificial flies and lures only.the Murphy Creek Bridge in 8. Closed to fishing from November 1 through April 30. the confluence with the Snake River in WestBroadway 7. older to fish. It shall be unlawful for persons eighteen (18) years of age and Closed to fishing from November 1 through March 31. County. all drainages west of the Fishing is permitted by the use of artificial flies and lures only. Closed to fishing November 1 through July 31. Creek, Gros Ventre River and Snake River in Jackson A Use of personal watercraft is prohibited. A Closed to fishing from November 1 through March 31. L the of slopewest A cutthroat trout shall exceed twelve (12) inches; and, no more than one (1) trout shall exceedpossession. twentyin ordaymorecutthroatperthreethan creelshall (6)TheNotroutbe(3)(20)sixlimit shallon be trout; (1)more inches. onethan no A eton County. k eue ontem o the to downstream Refuge lk the of boundary west the to downstream Refuge lk Fa Cek rm h ws budr o the of boundary west the from Creek Flat . rea 1 means the Snake River, Salt River, Greys River, ational Jackson downstreamCorralCreekfromtoproper RiverGreys Flat Creek from the U incoln, Sublette, and Bearpaw Bradley ll ll ll ll waters within E tem wti Grand within streams mma Matildamma waters in Grand Snake River tributarySnake(excludingRiverstreamsrampboatupstreamGulchSheepfrom is permitted as described on pages 3 - 11 except as otherwise specified in this section: E L L lk Refuge in ake Dam, excluding Buffalo Fork River, Pacific River, Fork Buffalo excluding Dam, ake L L ake in Grand ake, Grand ake in Grand E x north of north L ake in Grandin ake A AND FISH COMMISSION T c rea 1, unless indicated otherwise, in Fremont, eton and Snake River ranges, and designatedwildernessranges,Fremont,andwaters,indicatedRiverSnakeunlessotherwise, in and eton N T eton ational T e T T T eton County. .S. H eton Counties. eton T eton eton K p T N arns Meadowarns eton and Snake River Ranges. ational Park in L ighway 26/89/191 Bridge on N incoln County. E N tion T N lk Refugelk from theMcBride ational Park in eton ational Park in T ational Park in eton U .S. N N H toa Pr below Park ational ational Park inationalPark K T gwy 26/89/191ighway eton rs edw in Meadow arns on the on downstreamto T s eton County. County. T T T eton County. T eton County. to Gene eton County. eton County. possession. No N N ational ational T T eton eton Ar H oback River, Gros Ventre River and Buffalo Fork River Drainages and 17

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All 14. Lake Cameahwait (Bass Lake) in Fremont County. 33. Wind River Lake in Fremont County. AREA 2 - WYOMING FISHING REGULATIONS The creel limit on largemouth bass shall be two (2) per day or in Use of internal combustion engines is prohibited. possession. All bass between ten (10) and fifteen (15) inches (inclusive) shall be released to the water immediately; and, no more than one (1) Area 2 Live Baitfish bass shall exceed fifteen (15) inches. The use or possession of live baitfish in Area 2 is prohibited except as otherwise specified in this section: 15. Lily Lake in Park County. Motorized watercraft in excess of fifteen (15) horsepower prohibited. Area 2 Live Baitfish locationA Live baitfish may be used for bait in the waters listed in subsection 16. Little Moose Lake in Park County. (i) provided the baitfish are obtained from a licensed live The creel limit on trout shall be two (2) per day or in possession. Fishing is permitted by the use of artificial flies and lures only. baitfish dealer authorized to sell baitfish for use in these waters or the baitfish were seined or trapped from the waters listed in 17. Luce Reservoir in Park County. subsection (ii). All trout shall be released to the water immediately. (i) Fathead minnows, golden shiners, and lake chubs are the only Fishing is permitted by the use of artificial flies and lures only. live baitfish species which may be used in the following waters: 18. Luckey Pond (Chittim Reservoir) in Fremont County. Torrey Lake; Ring Lake; and, Trail Lake. Use of internal combustion engines is prohibited. (ii) A holder of a valid seining license may seine, net or trap fathead 19. Middle Depression Reservoir in Fremont County. minnows, golden shiners, or lake chubs from the Wind River The creel limit on trout shall be three (3) per day or in possession. No Drainage upstream from the western boundary of the Wind River more than one (1) trout shall exceed sixteen (16) inches. Indian Reservation excluding Torrey, Ring and Trail lakes. All other fish captured must be released to the water immediately. 20. Middle Fork of the Popo Agie River from the “Rise” downstream to the Bridge on the Sinks Canyon Road in Fremont Area 2 Live Baitfish location B County. Live baitfish may be used for bait in the waters listed in subsection Closed to fishing throughout the calendar year. (i) provided the baitfish are obtained from a licensed live baitfish 21. Newton Lakes Recreational Area including East and West dealer authorized to sell baitfish for use in these waters or the Newton Lakes in Park County. baitfish were seined or trapped from the waters listed below in Motorized watercraft in excess of fifteen (15) horsepower prohibited. subsection (ii). 22. North Fork of the Shoshone River Drainage from Newton (i) Live baitfish may be used in the following waters: Wardell Creek downstream to Gibbs Bridge (including Newton Creek) in Reservoir; Big Horn Lake; Bighorn River; Deaver Reservoir; Park County. Harrington Reservoir; Shoshone River downstream from Penrose Closed to fishing from April 1 through June 30. Dam; Wind River downstream from Boysen Reservoir; Boysen Reservoir; Ocean Lake; and, Pilot Butte Reservoir. 23. North Fork of the Shoshone River Drainage upstream of Gibbs Bridge in Park County. (ii) A holder of a valid seining license may seine, net or trap baitfish The creel limit on trout shall be three (3) per day, or in possession. No from the following waters: Wind River Drainage from the western more than two (2) shall be cutthroat trout; and, no more than one (1) boundary of the Wind River Indian Reservation downstream to trout shall exceed eighteen (18) inches. Boysen Dam. 24. Pelham Lake in Fremont County. Area 2 Live Baitfish location C The creel limit on trout shall be two (2) per day or in possession. Live baitfish may be used for bait in the waters listed in subsection All trout less than sixteen (16) inches shall be released to the water (i) provided the baitfish are obtained from a licensed live baitfish immediately. dealer authorized to sell baitfish for use in these waters or the Fishing is permitted by the use of artificial flies and lures only. baitfish were seined or trapped from the waters listed below in Use of internal combustion engines is prohibited. subsection (ii). Montana 25. Renner Reservoir in Big Horn County. (i) Live baitfish may be used in Deaver Wyoming Reservoir 37 The creel limit on largemouth bass shall be six (6) per day or in the following waters: Wardell BIGHORN possession. No more than one (1) bass shall exceed twelve (12) inches. Reservoir; Big Horn Lake; R. LAKE SHONE Motorized watercraft in excess of fifteen (15) horsepower prohibited. 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4.5 miles below Fontenelle Dam, County. Sandy in Sweetwater River downstream to the Big The creel limit on trout shall be one (1) per day or in possession. All trout less than twenty (20) inches immediately. water shall be released to the the use of artificial by is permitted only. flies and lures Fishing 16. G No possession. in or day per (6) six be shall trout on limit creel The more than two (2) shall be lake trout; and, no more than one (1) twenty (20) inches. shall exceed trout 18. downstream to the Swain’s (Wood’s) Bridge, Sublette County County Sublette Bridge, (Wood’s) Swain’s the to downstream County. Road 23-179 in Sublette the use of artificial by is permitted only. and lures flies Fishing 14. Green approximately one (1) River mile to the gauge from station Fontenelle County. (cable in Sweetwater Campground Dam crossing) at 31. OctoberDecember fishing from 1 through Closed to downstream the Weeping Rocks 15. County. is prohibited. of personal watercraft Use 17. Halfmoon L K to downstream County. in Sublette year. the calendar fishing throughout Closed to 23. L No possession. in or day per (6) six be shall trout on limit creel The inches. (12) twelve exceed shall trout cutthroat (2) two than more the use of artificial by is permitted only. flies and lures Fishing is prohibited. engines combustion of internal Use The creel limit on trout shall be three (3) per day or in possession. in or day per (3) three be shall trout on limit creel The sixteen (16) inches. shall exceed than one (1) trout No more the use of artificial by is permitted only. flies and lures Fishing 19. H No possession. in or day per (6) six be shall trout on limit creel The one than more no and, trout; cutthroat be shall (2) two than more twenty (20) inches. shall exceed (1) trout County. in Sweetwater 20. Jim Bridger Pond fishing. ice Closed to Watercraft prohibited inside that area inside booms. the pumphouse Motorized watercraft in prohibited. excess of fifteen21. K (15) horsepower possession. in or day per (3) three be shall trout on limit creel The sixteen (16) inches. shall exceed than one (1) trout No more the use of artificial by is permitted only. flies and lures Fishing is prohibited. watercraft of motorized Use 22. GAME WYOMING salmon. The creel limit on lake No more trout than one twenty- possession. (1) lake shall exceed trout shall be eight (8) per (28) inches. eight day or in or in possession. day (10) per shall be ten limit on bass creel The All kokanee salmon immediately. the water to be released 30 shall November caught from prohibited. is for landing fish or use of gaffs possession The September 10 through 11. County. year. the calendar fishing throughout Closed to County. Reservoir in Lincoln 12. Fontenelle Kokanee to No length limit applies salmon. 13. 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A all equipment such as boats, trailers, waders, boots, boots, waders, trailers, such as boats, Clean all equipment or lake. the river leaving tubes of mud before and float in coolers, Do not transport or lake water river any basin to one river from wells or live boats, buckets, another. home with a solution of ¾ cup at Disinfect equipment kill to chlorine the parasite. bleach per gallon of water This bodies. transportwater fish between live Don’t the disease and is strictly spread practice could illegal. in any or entrails skeletons, dispose of fish heads, Don’t parts the should be disposed of in Fish body. water burning. total garbage or by If observe of whirling you disease in fish or symptoms office. G&F observe regional contact your illegal stocking, REPORT VIOLATIONS! REPORT http://gf.state.wy.us/stoppoaching rea 4 L ou can prevent the spread Upstream face of throughout the calendar one shall fish year (no from the dam). Viva Naughton Dam closed to fishing 47. Viva N 47. WHAT IS WHIRLING DISEASE? IS WHIRLING WHAT Whir microscopic parasite attacks the soft behavior, a whirling cartilage display may fish of young infected Sufficiently young fish. develop a black disease has no affect on human health. Whirling deformities. tail, or die. Survivors may have Long-term skeletal effects of this collapses of rainbow trout populations Wyoming outside have disease controversial. are Recent new studies on the importanceprompted of this parasite. Y of Whirling Disease ➡ ➡ ➡ ➡ ➡ ➡ OTHE A except prohibited is 4 Area in baitfish live of possession or use The that licensed live baitfish dealers may possess live baitfishuntil the time of sale. A holder of a valid seiningnet license or may trap seine, live baitfish for use as Bear River deadDrainages, excluding bait in the Green and Lake, Burnt Lake the Bitter Creek drainage upstream of Rock Springs and city the limits Big Sandy Drainage upstream of baitfish live Big by held be baitfishto those live captured except Any Sandy Reservoir. dealers shall be killed immediately. Flaming Gorge ReservoirFlaming Reciprocal Stamp A person may utilize a in valid the WyomingUtah portions fishingof Flaming licenseGorge Reservoir possesses fish to if the person a valid may Utah utilize a valid reciprocalUtah fishing licenseto fishingfish inportions the stamp.of Wyoming Flaming Gorge Reservoir if the A person person possessesvalid a Wyoming reciprocal fishing stamp. Anglers purchasing a reciprocal fishing stamp shall validate the stampby signing ink in across the face of the stamp. 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29 WYOMING FISHING REGULATIONS – AREA 5 obtained from a licensed live baitfish dealer authorized to sell Area 5 Live Baitfish location C baitfish for use in those waters. Live baitfish may be used for bait in the waters listed in subsection Seining and trapping of live baitfish is prohibited in all waters in (i) provided the baitfish are obtained from a licensed live baitfish the Horse Creek Drainage, the South Platte River Drainage, the dealer authorized to sell baitfish for use in these waters or the Medicine Bow National Forest and all waters located west of baitfish were seined or trapped from the waters listed below in Interstate Highway 25 in the Laramie River Drainage. subsection (ii). Area 5 Live Baitfish locationA (i) Live baitfish may be used in the following waters: Seminoe Live baitfish may be used for bait in the waters listed in subsection Reservoir; North Platte River from Seminoe Reservoir to Interstate (i) provided the baitfish are obtained from a licensed live baitfish Highway 80. dealer authorized to sell baitfish for use in these waters or the (ii) A holder of a valid seining license may seine, net or trap baitfish were seined or trapped from the waters listed below in baitfish from the following waters: North Platte River Drainage subsection (ii). from Interstate Highway 80 downstream to Seminoe Dam. (i) Live baitfish may be used in the following waters: Glendo Area 5 Live Baitfish location D Reservoir; Guernsey Reservoir; Grayrocks Reservoir; Hawk Live baitfish may be not be used in this area. Any baitfish seined Springs Reservoir; Wheatland Reservoir #1; Bump Sullivan or trapped from the waters listed below in subsection (i) shall be Reservoir; Springer Reservoir; Rock Lake; Festo Lake; Packers killed immediately or released to the water immediately. Lake; and, North Platte River proper downstream from the dam at (i) A holder of a valid seining license may seine, net or trap baitfish Dave Johnston Power Plant (Converse County) to the Wyoming- for use as dead bait from the following waters: North Platte River Nebraska State line. Drainage upstream from Interstate Highway 80 to the Medicine (ii) A holder of a valid seining license may seine, net or trap Bow National Forest. baitfish from the following waters: North Platte River Drainage from the dam at Dave Johnston Power Plant (Converse County) a

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(i) provided the baitfish are obtained from a licensed live baitfish Pathfinder Dam GLENDO g dealer authorized to sell baitfish for use in these waters or the Gray Reef Dam RES. N Wyomin baitfish were seined or trapped from the waters listed below in ALCOVA RES. O Nebraska PATHFINDER RT a subsection (ii). 26 H P RES. LAT GRAYROCKS TE (i) Live baitfish may be used in the following waters: Pathfinder Seminoe Dam RIV Reservoir; Alcova Reservoir; Gray Reef Reservoir; Glendo RES. ER SEMINOE TORRINGTON Reservoir; Kortes Reservoir; Guernsey Reservoir; and, North Platte ER RES. IV R C 25 River proper between Seminoe Dam and Wyoming-Nebraska

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the vehicle bridge eight tenths (0.8) of a mile downstream from T 80 L H P Pathfinder Dam downstream to Alcova Reservoir. L A T 85 T LARAMIE (ii) A holder of a valid seining license may seine, net or trap D E R baitfish from the following waters: North Platte River Drainage IV E WYOMING FISHING REGULATIONS – AREA 5 FISHING REGULATIONS WYOMING R CHEYENNE from Seminoe Dam downstream to the dam at Dave Johnston Wyoming Power Plant (Converse County). Colorado Wyoming Game & Fish Department New Products Online now! Proceeds from sales support wildlife programs. FREE SHIPPING On any order! https://gf.state.wy.us/ae “Conserving Wildlife – Serving People” Use code FISHWY when you order! WGFD Valid Thru 12/31/10. Find this & MORE online! Adventure Tool $6.95

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The Wyoming Department of Health wants to help you make healthy choices:

Freshwater fish LOW in mercury include: Freshwater fish HIGH in mercury include: Wyoming-caught trout and farm-raised channel catfish, sauger, and walleye from Big tilapia and catfish. Horn, Boysen, Seminoe and Pathfinder reservoirs.

Mercury is a naturally occurring element that is distributed throughout the environment by both natural processes and human activities. Finding mercury in fish is not unique to Wyoming and in general, fish here are low in mercury. But a cautious approach is recommended.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department receives financial assistance in Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration. Under title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility as described above, or if you desire further information please write to: Department of Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Mail Stop: WSFR-4020, Arlington, VA 22203. 2010 – 2011 WYOMING FISHING REGULATIONS 31 Don’t Move a Mussel Before you Launch in any water, protect your water resource and boat motor from invasive zebra and quagga mussels by doing a self-check Follow these simple steps to protect your waters:

All water must be drained from your boat. This includes the ballast, PDRAIN bilge, livewell and motor. Leave wet compartments open. PCLEAN Remove all plants, mud and debris from equipment and boat. Dry your boat or equipment 5 days in the summer, 18 days spring/fall or PDRY 3 days of freezing. Help protect Wyoming’s waters by making sure you Don’t Move a Mussel!

Please contact the Wyoming Game and Fish Department if you see attached mussels on your equipment or in Wyoming waters. We can provide more information and assistance in removal. Call 1-877-WGFD-AIS - (877-943-3247)

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