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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

Grayrocks Reservoir

Platte County, Wyoming · about 3,350 acres (5.2 sq mi)

54°F water, calm this morning.

Water54°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today10 mphESE
Best bite3:00 pmto 4:30 pm

About Grayrocks Reservoir

In Platte County, Wyoming, Grayrocks Reservoir covers about 3,350 acres.

From end to end it runs about 5.8 miles with roughly 18.3 miles of shoreline. At about 4,410 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Guernsey is about 6.8 miles north. Cheyenne, the nearest city, is about 67 miles south.

Size
About 3,350 acres (5.2 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 18.3 miles
End to end
About 5.8 miles
Elevation
About 4,410 ft
County
Platte County

The lake from above

1 1 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Friday Good

  • 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
  • 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph

Saturday Good

  • 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
  • 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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 Grayrocks Reservoir in Wyoming usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 54°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.

  • Fair
    Largemouth bass

    Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.

  • Good
    Walleye

    Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.

  • Fair
    Crappie

    Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.

  • Slow
    Bluegill and sunfish

    Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.

  • Fair
    Catfish

    Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.

From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 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

54°F

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

Friday 62° / 39° 10 mph ESE Partly Sunny
Saturday 54° / 39° 10 mph SE Mostly Cloudy · 7% rain
Sunday 57° / 39° 10 mph SSW Sunny

Sunrise 6:47 am · sunset 4:38 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Grayrocks Reservoir

  • Guernseyabout 6.8 mi north
  • Wheatlandabout 9.1 mi southwest
  • Torringtonabout 27 mi east
  • Cheyennenearest city, about 67 mi south

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Questions about Grayrocks Reservoir

What fish are in Grayrocks Reservoir?

Lakes like Grayrocks Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Grayrocks 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 Grayrocks Reservoir?

About 3,350 acres, with about 18.3 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Grayrocks Reservoir?

Guernsey is about 6.8 miles north; Wheatland is about 9.1 miles southwest.

What is the water temperature at Grayrocks Reservoir today?

The surface was about 54°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

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