Buffalo Bill Reservoir
About 8,150-acre Bureau of Reclamation reservoir near Cody at Buffalo Bill State Park. Listed fish include rainbow, brown, cutthroat and lake trout and perch.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Rainbow Trout
Shorelines and inlets in cool months, deeper water in summer.
Lake Trout
Deep, cold water. Downriggers or vertical jigging.
Brown Trout
Low-light hours and cold water. Big fish on minnow baits.
Cutthroat Trout
Cruising shorelines. Spoons, flies and jigs.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Buffalo Bill State Park rampsRampUSBR lists 3 to 5 boat ramps; 12 miles west of Cody on US 14/16/20Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Buffalo Bill Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wyoming Game and Fish Department (2026 regulations on eRegulations) ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Buffalo Bill Reservoir ↗Local tips
- Boats need an Aquatic Invasive Species decal and must be drained, cleaned and dried.
- Walleye are listed as an illegal introduction in WGFD's guide; do not transport live fish.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.