Managing the fishery at Flaming Gorge Reservoir is a collaborative effort

Flaming Gorge Reservoir spans Wyoming and Utah, and the fishery is co-managed by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. The popular fishery attracts anglers in search of trophy kokanee salmon and lake trout, with anglers traveling from neighboring states to take advantage of the abundance of lake trout less than 25 inches. Recently kokanee salmon populations have not been as high as just a few years ago. The reduction in numbers is likely due to increasing numbers of small lake trout and recent reservoir drawdowns.

Inspection stations open and on the lookout for AIS

Watercraft inspection stations across the state of Wyoming have opened for the boating season and are on the lookout for aquatic invasive species (AIS). By the end of May, five watercraft containing invasive mussels were intercepted coming into the state by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Two of those watercraft traveled through the Interstate-90 Beulah check station.?

Be safe while boating, wear a life jacket

Before hitting the road for the weekend, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Wyoming State Parks remind all boaters ? from motorized boaters to paddlers ? to be prepared and be sure watercraft are outfitted with the required safety equipment.?Boaters are required to have a life jacket available for each individual on board. Life jackets must be properly sized, U.S. Coast Guard-approved and in good condition.?

Cheyenne angler breaks state record for tiger trout

You never know what you may be reeling in sometimes, and that was the case for angler Owen Schaad when he caught his first glimpse of the new state record tiger trout. The Cheyenne resident was spending the day visiting family and fishing on Viva Naughton Reservoir near Kemmerer as he normally does every summer. They fish there often and don?t usually catch much, so he was surprised when he caught more than 20 fish, including a few tiger trout. Then, he landed the big one.

Walleye...or Sauger?

Walleye anglers in Wyoming?there?s plenty of them and plenty places?to catch them!?But in some reservoirs around the state there is a close relative of walleye that may cause anglers to take a second look at the fish they just caught to make sure they aren't over the limit. Check out this video to learn more about the difference between walleye and sauger.?

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The Wyoming Game and Fish Department manages and conserves more than 800 species of fish and wildlife across Wyoming. ?For nearly 120 years, we?ve carried out our mission to conserve wildlife and serve people. Through these efforts, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department ensures the public continues to enjoy Wyoming?s vast fish and wildlife resource ?through ?hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife watching and other forms of outdoor recreation. Hunters, anglers and wildlife watchers contribute over a billion dollars to Wyoming?s economy each year.

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