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Wyoming
State, United States. Authority : Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD).
2026 rules, checked on 23 September 2026.
- Licence
- US$311Resident Lifetime Fishing License (10 yrs residency)
- Calendar lines open on
- 123 September 2026
- Minimum sizes
- 91.4 cmTiger muskie
Useful gear for this area
Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.
Responsible gearFish Unhooking Mat with 100 cm RulerTo check the minimum size: Muskellunge 91.4 cm here.
€48.90£24.90Not shipped to the United States
Waist-Mounted Lure BoxFor : brown trout, rainbow trout, european perch · fly fishing (dry fly and nymph)
€33.90£16.90Not shipped to the United States
Treble Hook Covers, Pack of 150For : northern pike, zander, walleye
€26.90£12.90Not shipped to the United States
Where to fish
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2026 season calendar
Fishing permitted year-round 24 hours a day except as provided for specific waters (drainage area exceptions)
Solid bars: fishing allowed. Yellow line: today.
Minimum sizes
| Species | Minimum size | 0–100 cm |
|---|---|---|
| Tiger muskie1 all tiger muskie under 36 in released | 91.4 cm | |
| Black bass / walleye1 no statewide minimum length | not published |
To check the minimum size: Muskellunge 91.4 cm here. Fish Unhooking Mat with 100 cm Ruler €48.90£24.90Not shipped to the United States
Bag limits
| Species | Fish you may keep |
|---|---|
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (combined)1 statewide | 6 per day |
| Walleye1 statewide; drainage exceptions | 6 per day |
| Sauger1 statewide | 2 per day |
| Tiger muskie1 36 in min | 1 per day |
| Northern pike1 see drainage area exceptions (e.g. Areas 1-2: nongame, unlimited harvest, must be killed) | not published |
| Trout in combination (excl. brook, lake trout, splake)1 lakes 6, streams 3 with only 1 over 16 in; streams+lakes combined 6 | 6 per day |
| Brook trout1 | 16 per day |
| Lake trout and splake1 only 1 over 24 in | 6 per day |
Licence
| Licence | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident 12 Month Fishing License (+ required 12 Month Conservation Stamp $21.50)1 | 12 consecutive months from purchase | US$27 |
| Resident 12 Month Fishing License1 | annual (12 months) | US$27 |
| Resident Daily Fishing License (no conservation stamp needed)1 | 1-day | US$6 |
| Resident Youth 12 Month Fishing License (14th-18th birthday)1 | annual (12 months) | US$3 |
| Resident Lifetime Fishing License (10 yrs residency)1 | lifetime | US$311 |
| Resident Lifetime Pioneer Fishing License (65+ and 30 yrs residency)1 | lifetime | US$0 |
| Nonresident 12 Month Fishing License1 | annual (12 months) | US$102 |
| Nonresident Daily Fishing License (no conservation stamp needed)1 | 1-day | US$14 |
| Nonresident Five Consecutive Day Fishing License (no conservation stamp needed)1 | 5-day | US$56 |
| Nonresident Youth 12 Month Fishing License (before 18th birthday)1 | annual (12 months) | US$15 |
| 12 Month Conservation Stamp (required with annual licenses)1 | annual (12 months) | US$21.50 |
Buy the licence on wgfapps.wyo.gov
- Ages and exemptions1
- License required for resident and nonresident anglers 14 or older. Resident youth under 14 need no license (full creel). Nonresident youth under 14 need no license if accompanied by a licensed adult (creel counted on the adult's license). Resident Lifetime Pioneer license free at 65 with 30 years residency.
Good to know
Annual licenses valid 12 consecutive months from purchase and require the $21.50 conservation stamp; daily and nonresident 5-day licenses exempt from the stamp. Year-round fishing statewide. Northern pike treated as nongame/unwanted in several drainages. Regulations (Chapter 46) effective Jan 1, 2026.
What the authority does not publish
Points we could not find in the official texts: check with the authority.
- no statewide pike rule (drainage-specific only)
Rules change every year and can be amended during the season. Before fishing, check the text in force with the authority listed.
Where to fish
Fishing places listed in the official sources.
- Flaming Gorge Reservoir reservoir, Sweetwater County
Burbot, Brown trout, Channel catfish, Lake trout, Rainbow trout, Smallmouth bass View on the map - Jackson Lake lake, Teton County
Brown trout, Lake trout View on the map - Boysen Reservoir reservoir, Fremont County
Burbot, Bluegill, Brown trout, Channel catfish, Lake trout, Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout, Walleye View on the map - Pathfinder Reservoir reservoir, Carbon County
Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Walleye View on the map - Seminoe Reservoir reservoir, Carbon County
Brook trout, Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Walleye View on the map - Bighorn Lake reservoir, Big Horn County
Burbot, Brown trout, Channel catfish, Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout, Smallmouth bass, Walleye View on the map - Glendo Reservoir reservoir, Platte County
Channel catfish, Largemouth bass, Walleye View on the map - Keyhole Reservoir reservoir, Crook County
Bluegill, Channel catfish, Northern pike, Smallmouth bass, Walleye View on the map - Fontenelle Reservoir reservoir, Lincoln County
Burbot, Brown trout, Lake trout, Rainbow trout, Smallmouth bass View on the map - Ocean Lake lake, Fremont County
Burbot, Bluegill, Brown trout, Largemouth bass, Northern pike, Rainbow trout, Walleye View on the map - Fremont Lake lake, Sublette County
Brook trout, Brown trout, Lake trout, Rainbow trout View on the map - Wheatland Reservoir 3 reservoir, Albany County
Brook trout, Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Walleye View on the map
Frequently asked questions
How much is a fishing licence in Wyoming in 2026?
The “Resident Lifetime Fishing License (10 yrs residency)” licence costs US$311 (lifetime). Other options and prices are in the table above, with the official source.
What is the minimum size for muskellunge in Wyoming?
Muskellunge: 91.4 cm. Any smaller fish must be released immediately.
Official sources
- 2026 Wyoming Fishing Regulations (WGFD) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- WGFD License Fee List (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- WGFD Electronic License Sales (accessed on 23 September 2026)
Last checked : 23 September 2026.