How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Cheyenne, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Fishing near Cheyenne, Wyoming centers on productive Front Range reservoirs, prairie ponds, and cool-water streams that hold trout, walleye, bass, and panfish. Anglers target Curt Gowdy State Park, Granite and Crystal Reservoirs, and local waters like Lake Absarraca and Sloan’s Lake for year-round shore and small-boat action. With diverse fisheries within a short drive of town, Cheyenne offers accessible, family-friendly fishing as well as technical opportunities for serious anglers. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:379,732 kmProximity:61 %
Moon Phases for Cheyenne
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minor Time:03:54 am - 05:54 am
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major Time:10:10 am - 12:10 pm
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minor Time:04:26 pm - 06:26 pm
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major Time:10:45 pm - 12:45 am
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
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Fishing Overview Cheyenne
Cheyenne, Wyoming fishing revolves around reservoir and pond fisheries carved into rolling prairie, with cool foothill lakes just west of town. The main hubs are Curt Gowdy State Park’s Granite, Crystal, and North Crow Reservoirs, along with city waters like Lake Absarraca, Sloan’s Lake, and smaller community ponds. These provide a mix of stocked trout, warmwater species, and multi-species action from ice-out through freeze-up.
Seasonally, spring brings some of the best fishing around Cheyenne. As ice recedes on Granite and Crystal, rainbows and cutthroats cruise the shorelines in two to eight feet of water. Cast small spoons, in-line spinners, and 1/16–1/8 oz marabou or tube jigs along wind-blown banks and rocky points. Fly anglers do well stripping woolly buggers and leech patterns on intermediate lines. In city ponds, warming water pulls perch, bluegill, and crappie into the shallows; micro jigs under small bobbers are extremely effective for numbers.
Summer shifts the pattern deeper and earlier-later in the day. Trout in Curt Gowdy reservoirs push out to drop-offs and submerged rock piles once the sun gets high. Focus on the first major break from 8–20 feet. Slip bobbers with nightcrawlers, PowerBait on light leaders, or slowly retrieved small crankbaits work well. For warmwater action near Cheyenne, Lake Absarraca and Sloan’s Lake hold bass, panfish, and the occasional catfish. Work weed edges, riprap, and docks with 3–4 inch soft plastics, small spinnerbaits, and finesse jigs. On bright days, downsize baits and fish tight to cover.
Fall is prime for bigger trout and active walleye where they’re present. Cooling water pushes fish shallow again, especially on overcast, breezy days. Target rocky shorelines and main-lake points on Granite and Crystal with heavier spoons, 1/4 oz jigs tipped with plastics or bait, and medium-diving crankbaits. Fly anglers should look for trout cruising along dam faces and inflow areas, throwing streamers on sink-tip lines. In town, panfish school tightly; use small blade baits and jigging spoons vertically around deeper basins to quickly locate pods.
Winter brings reliable ice fishing most years on the reservoirs west of Cheyenne and many city ponds. For trout, set deadsticks with small teardrop jigs tipped with waxworms or mealworms in 5–15 feet, and actively jig spoons just off bottom to trigger cruisers. Perch and crappie respond to tiny tungsten jigs and plastics; keep holes moving until you mark multiple fish. Early and late ice typically produce the best action, especially during low-light windows.
Habitat-wise, successful Cheyenne anglers key on structure. In reservoirs, that means dam faces, rocky points, inflow channels, and any visible transitions in bank composition. In ponds and city lakes, focus on:
- Riprap shorelines and fishing piers with added depth
- Weed edges and isolated patches of submerged vegetation
- Stormwater inlets after rains that draw bait and predators
Light line and subtle presentations are important in the often-clear water near Cheyenne. Use 4–6 lb fluorocarbon for trout and panfish and 8–10 lb for bass and walleye. Wind is common on the High Plains; plan to fish windward banks where waves push plankton and baitfish, concentrating predators. Carry a mix of bait, lures, and flies so you can quickly adjust to changing conditions and make the most of Cheyenne’s diverse, close-to-town fisheries.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Cheyenne area
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 1 beaches and bays in this area.
Campstool Dam - 22.51962432181km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Cheyenne. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Lake Minnehaha - 1.51571929129km , Sloan Lake - 2.01656626015km , Lake Absarraca - 2.79919381019km , Kiwanis Lake - 2.80347059658km , Lake Terry - 3.48407105889km , Lake Pearson - 4.13922483213km , Diamond Creek - 4.20504153332km , Swan Dam - 5.89793830885km , Clear Creek Dam - 6.72153300034km , Wyoming Hereford Ranch Number 1 Dam - 7.5720035717km , Corlett Creek - 8.02523504563km , Hazard Creek - 8.02906986548km , Experiment Station Dam - 8.51642687862km , John W Griffen Dam - 10.10142866153km , Fred Hersig Dam - 12.09813238329km , Gleason Number 2 Dam - 13.7007910455km , 7XL Dam - 13.92028774373km , Goose Creek - 13.98042552505km , Wyoming Hereford Number 2 Dam - 15.46090977976km , Polaris Dam - 16.45838727297km , Spotswood Number 2 Dam - 17.10686282845km , North Fork Crow Creek - 19.33649779274km , Ullman Number 1 Dam - 19.51808543919km , Spotwood Creek - 19.82544131256km , One Mile Dam - 19.97214218459km , South Crow Creek - 22.10514673312km , Campstool Dam - 22.51962432181km , South Fork South Crow Creek - 23.97960157391km , Graves Creek - 27.70308432798km , Spottlewood Creek - 27.97170691467km , Little Simpson Creek - 28.1500737007km , North Fork Geary Creek - 29.18251004964km , Little Simpson Creek - 30.15756265567km , Indian Creek Dam - 31.60101615933km , Crystal Lake Dam - 31.70861563398km , Mountain Supply Number 1 Dam - 31.88638986895km , North Crow Diversion Reservoir Dam - 32.09702755193km , Eagle Rock Dam - 32.76159800571km , Giffon Number 2 Dam - 33.31907680012km , South Fork Middle Crow Creek - 33.38461639374km
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