The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Alcova Reservoir
Natrona County, Wyoming · about 2,000 acres (3.1 sq mi)
52°F water, windy Friday (22 mph SW).
About Alcova Reservoir
In Natrona County, Wyoming, Alcova Reservoir covers about 2,000 acres.
It stretches about 3.4 miles end to end with roughly 16.2 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 5,500 ft above sea level. Mills lies about 27 miles to the northeast.
- Size
- About 2,000 acres (3.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 16.2 miles
- End to end
- About 3.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 5,500 ft
- County
- Natrona County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Alcova Reservoir in Wyoming usually hold trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 52°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:56 am · sunset 4:46 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Alcova Reservoir
- Millsabout 27 mi northeast
- Casperabout 30 mi northeast
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Questions about Alcova Reservoir
What fish are in Alcova Reservoir?
Lakes like Alcova Reservoir usually hold trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Alcova Reservoir?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Alcova Reservoir?
About 2,000 acres, with about 16.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Alcova Reservoir?
Mills is about 27 miles northeast; Casper is about 30 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Alcova Reservoir today?
The surface was about 52°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Alcova Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
