Boysen Reservoir
Boysen Reservoir is on the Wind River in central Wyoming, north of Shoshoni. It is best known for walleye and sauger, with trout and perch too.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Strong hatches have produced good numbers of 12 to 20 inch fish.
Sauger
River current and deep holes. Jigs and minnows in cold water.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Rainbow Trout
Shorelines and inlets in cool months, deeper water in summer.
Brown Trout
Low-light hours and cold water. Big fish on minnow baits.
Boat launches
6 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Brannon rampFeeBoysen State Park, north end near Shoshoni; floating dock, day-use feeDirections ↗
- Tough Creek rampFeeBoysen State Park; floating dock, day-use feeDirections ↗
- Cottonwood rampFeeBoysen State Park; floating dock, day-use feeDirections ↗
- Fremont rampFeeBoysen State Park; concrete dock, day-use feeDirections ↗
- Lakeside rampFeeBoysen State Park; ramp only, day-use feeDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee Wyoming Game & Fish or the lake manager's website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Statewide limits for species in this lake, confirmed from the official state regulations. The state lists no special rule for this lake. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout Lakes 6 (streams 3) combined trout; only 1 trout over 16 in | See Wyoming rules book ↗ | 6 / day combined |
| Brown Trout Lakes 6 (streams 3) combined trout; only 1 trout over 16 in | See Wyoming rules book ↗ | 6 / day combined |
| Walleye Area/water exceptions apply | See Wyoming rules book ↗ | 6 / day |
| Sauger Area/water exceptions apply | See Wyoming rules book ↗ | 2 / day |
| Yellow Perch Combined with crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, green sunfish, rock bass, bullhead, drum, stonecat | See Wyoming rules book ↗ | 50 / day combined |
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Boysen MarinaNearby827 Brannon Rd, Shoshoni, WYDirections ↗
- Sportsman's WarehouseNearby2010 N Federal Blvd, Riverton, WY(307) 840-7200Directions ↗
Local tips
- The Wind River drainage limit is 6 walleye and 2 sauger a day.
- Keep fish whole until you leave the water or ice.
- Ice fishing for walleye and sauger is good in winter.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.