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Glendo Reservoir fishing conditions · Wyoming

Now until 5 amWalleye

The bite peaks at 75.

Log a trip here
Right now: 75 for walleye, worth the trip · inside the best windowTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Walleye, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 751 am
  2. 75
  3. 75
  4. 754 am
  5. 65
  6. 65
  7. 657 am
  8. 65
  9. 65
  10. 6510 am
  11. 68
  12. 68
  13. 681 pm
  14. 68
  15. 68
  16. 684 pm
  17. 68
  18. 68
  19. 687 pm
  20. 68
  21. 68
  22. 6810 pm
  23. 68
  24. 68Tue
  25. 681 am
  26. 68
  27. 68
  28. 684 am
  29. 68
  30. 68
  31. 687 am
  32. 68
  33. 68
  34. 4510 am
  35. 45
  36. 25
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now · best window

Water
No reading

Walleye range 50–72°

Wind
10 mph

From the east-southeast

Light
Dark

Sunrise 7:25 am

Sky
Chance Rain Showers

43% chance of rain

Air
45°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Falling

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
100% lit

Full

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Wyoming non-tidal regulations for these waters.

Walleye

Walleye

Sander vitreus

75Worth the tripNow until 5 am

Water

No water reading here right now. Walleye bite in 50–72° water, best near 62°.

Why

Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Holds 10–40 ft down.

Keep

6 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Wyoming statewide: 6 walleye a day. Bighorn and Wind River drainage walleye and sauger must be kept whole until you are off the water.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Wyoming non-tidal

Season here: Mar–May, Oct–Dec, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on walleye

Rainbow Trout

Rainbow trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

75Worth the tripNow until 5 am

Water

No water reading here right now. Rainbow trout bite in 45–68° water, best near 55°.

Why

Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Holds 3–20 ft down.

Keep

6 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Wyoming lakes and reservoirs: 6 trout a day, no more than 6 across streams and lakes combined. Open all year.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Wyoming non-tidal

Season here: Mar–May, Oct–Dec, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on rainbow trout

Common Carp

Common carp

Cyprinus carpio

75Worth the tripNow until 5 am

Water

No water reading here right now. Common carp bite in 52–86° water, best near 72°.

Why

Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Holds 1–15 ft down.

Keep

no daily limit

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Wyoming: carp are nongame fish, with no creel or possession limit. They may be taken during any season open for game fish.

Verified Oct 18, 2026 · Wyoming non-tidal

Last checked 8 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: May–Oct, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on common carp

The water

  • Water temperatureNo reading
  • Barometer30.30 inHg, falling

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunrise today7:25 am
  • Sunset today6:01 pm
  • MoonFull, 100% lit
  • Major solunarSunday 11:40 pm–1:40 am
  • Minor solunarToday 7:40 am–8:40 am
  • Major solunarToday 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. Wyoming Game & Fish has the state’s fishing pages.

Licenses and rules: Wyoming Game & Fish · trout stocking · fish-consumption advisories

About this spot

A 12,000-acre North Platte River reservoir in eastern Wyoming — the state's top walleye fishery alongside strong rainbow trout, with abundant access through Glendo State Park. Walleye work the points and flats; the trout fishery is supported by stocking and the cold river inflow.

6 walleye a day and every walleye under 15" released; keep them whole until you are off the water. 6 trout a day. Northern pike are nongame here and must be killed.

Nearby

The closest public spots we cover, with the same 36 hours of floats.

Horsetooth Reservoir135 mi · ColoradoBest today 5 am–11 pm
68Marginal
Boyd Lake144 mi · ColoradoBest today 5 am to tonight 4 am
68Marginal
Lake Granby169 mi · ColoradoBest today 10 am–6 pm
68Marginal
Boysen Reservoir172 mi · WyomingBest now until 5 am
74Worth the trip
Lake McConaughy (Ogallala)189 mi · NebraskaBest today 10 am–10 pm
68Marginal

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Glendo Reservoir?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Glendo Reservoir you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at Glendo Reservoir?

Glendo Reservoir is listed on this site for 3 commonly-targeted species: Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Common Carp. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Glendo Reservoir?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Glendo Reservoir against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Glendo Reservoir have?

Glendo Reservoir has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp. 6 walleye a day and every walleye under 15" released; keep them whole until you are off the water. 6 trout a day. Northern pike are nongame here and must be killed.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Glendo Reservoir?

state agency regulations apply at Glendo Reservoir. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Glendo Reservoir tidal water?

No. Glendo Reservoir is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.