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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Glendo Reservoir
Platte County, Wyoming · 12,000 acres (18.8 sq mi)
53°F water, windy Friday (15 mph SSE).
About Glendo Reservoir
In Platte County, Wyoming, Glendo Reservoir covers 12,000 acres; it is a reservoir. Glendo Dam holds it back on the North Platte River. Glendo Reservoir is considered one of the best walleye fisheries in Wyoming.
It stretches about 7.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 47 miles. Its surface is about 4,640 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Guernsey, is about 18 miles southeast. Casper, the nearest city, is about 67 miles west.
- Size
- 12,000 acres (18.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 47 miles
- End to end
- About 7.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,640 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Glendo Dam, North Platte River
- County
- Platte County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Glendo Reservoir
Anglers come to Glendo Reservoir for walleye. At 53°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
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
4 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 6:49 am · sunset 4:38 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Glendo Reservoir
- Guernseyabout 18 mi southeast
- Douglasabout 21 mi northwest
- Luskabout 28 mi northeast
- Wheatlandabout 29 mi south
- Caspernearest city, about 67 mi west
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Questions about Glendo Reservoir
What fish are in Glendo Reservoir?
Glendo Reservoir holds walleye. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Glendo 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 Glendo Reservoir?
12,000 acres, with about 47 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Glendo Reservoir?
Guernsey is about 18 miles southeast; Douglas is about 21 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Glendo Reservoir today?
The surface was about 53°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Glendo Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
