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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Guernsey Reservoir
Platte County, Wyoming · about 1,680 acres (2.6 sq mi)
53°F water, windy Friday (15 mph SE).
About Guernsey Reservoir
In Platte County, Wyoming, Guernsey Reservoir covers about 1,680 acres.
It stretches about 3.9 miles end to end with roughly 21 miles of shoreline. At about 4,410 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Guernsey, is about 1.8 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 1,680 acres (2.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 21 miles
- End to end
- About 3.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,410 ft
- County
- Platte County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 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 to expect
Lakes like Guernsey Reservoir in Wyoming usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 53°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
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
5 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 6:47 am · sunset 4:38 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Guernsey Reservoir
- Guernseyabout 1.8 mi southeast
- Wheatlandabout 19 mi south
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Questions about Guernsey Reservoir
What fish are in Guernsey Reservoir?
Lakes like Guernsey Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Guernsey 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 Guernsey Reservoir?
About 1,680 acres, with about 21 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Guernsey Reservoir?
Guernsey is about 1.8 miles southeast; Wheatland is about 19 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Guernsey Reservoir today?
The surface was about 53°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Guernsey Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
