Fish Species

Wyoming fish species count totals around sixty to seventy distinct varieties of native and introduced aquatic wildlife across the state.

Wyoming waters host six main types of trout and char species, including native cutthroat, rainbow, brown, and golden trout.

Wyoming named the Yellowstone cutthroat trout its official state fish in 1987, celebrating this native species and its wilderness heritage.

Bonneville cutthroat trout distribution in Wyoming remains extremely limited, occurring naturally only in the Bear River drainage.

Wyoming fish protection rules explain which species are conserved through bag limits, size restrictions, and gear requirements.

Wyoming fishing regulations and native trout protections explain which protected species anglers must immediately release.

Yellow perch school in shallow weedy areas and around timber or rock piles, eat insects, crustaceans and minnows, and stack near winter drop-offs.

Yellow perch populations in Wyoming reservoirs like Boysen and Glendo, explaining where these adaptable panfish thrive and how to catch them.

Sauger distribution in Wyoming rivers and reservoirs, plus physical identification differences between sauger and walleye.

Wyoming ling fishing during winter ice season explains seasonal spawning behavior, optimal spawning months, and cold water temperatures.