When is walleye season in Wyoming?

Wyoming keeps walleye open to fishing year-round for the 2026 regulation year — there is no closed season, though the daily bag and size limits below still apply every day.

What is the Wyoming bag limit for walleye?

The Wyoming daily bag limit for walleye is 6 / day no statewide minimum; 15 in min on listed Quality Management reservoirs (Boysen + Glendo + Keyhole + Seminoe + Pathfinder). The possession limit is 12 in possession combined walleye + sauger. Some named waters set a different limit — check the water-body overrides above.

What size walleye can you keep in Wyoming?

The Wyoming size rule for walleye is 15 in min on listed Quality Management reservoirs; no statewide minimum elsewhere. Trophy rule: WY state-record walleye 17 lb 7 oz Boysen Reservoir 2007; Boysen Reservoir Wyoming's flagship walleye fishery (19,560-acre — Bighorn River headwaters — Fremont County) — produces 3-6 lb fish routinely with 10+ lb fish landed annually; Glendo Reservoir recurring Wyoming Walleye Stampede tournament venue; WGFD stocks ~2 million walleye fry + fingerlings annually statewide via Story + Boulder + Daniel + Speas Fish Hatcheries.

Do you need a license to fish for walleye in Wyoming?

Yes. Wyoming requires a valid fishing license to fish for walleye, with the usual exemptions for young children, state free-fishing days, and some senior or disabled-veteran categories. A license is valid only in the state that issued it, so non-residents need a Wyoming license — compare resident and non-resident Wyoming fees on the state regulations page below.

Are there gear restrictions for walleye in Wyoming?

Yes. In Wyoming, walleye fishing carries these gear rules: Hook-and-line; trolling permitted; Spearfishing permitted on listed waters during ice-fishing season; Conservation Stamp + Fishing License required ages 14+ ($21.50 res Conservation Stamp + $27 res annual fishing / $21.50 NR Conservation Stamp + $102 NR annual fishing); Confirm current-year WGFD Fishing Regulations for reach-specific exceptions.

Do specific Wyoming waters have different walleye rules?

Yes. 6 named Wyoming waters carry rules that override the statewide walleye regulation, including Boysen Reservoir, Glendo Reservoir, Seminoe Reservoir, and 3 more. See the named water-body overrides above for the exact rule on each.

2026 regulation year

Wyoming Walleye 2026 — Season, Bag Limit, Size Rules

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Last updated May 27, 2026

Wyoming walleye fishery is anchored by Boysen Reservoir (19,560-acre Bighorn River headwaters reservoir — USBR Boysen Dam built 1952 — Fremont County — Wyoming's flagship walleye fishery — WY state-record walleye 17 lb 7 oz Boysen 2007) and the North Platte reservoir chain — Glendo Reservoir (12,400-acre — Platte County — USBR Glendo Dam built 1957 — recurring Wyoming Walleye Stampede tournament venue) + Seminoe Reservoir (20,000-acre — Carbon County — USBR Seminoe Dam built 1939) + Pathfinder Reservoir (22,000-acre — Natrona + Carbon Counties — USBR Pathfinder Dam built 1909, one of the oldest federal reservoirs in the country) + Keyhole Reservoir (14,800-acre Belle Fourche River reservoir northeastern WY — Crook County — USACE Keyhole Dam built 1952) + Flaming Gorge Reservoir (91 sq mi Green River reservoir on the WY/UT boundary). Boysen Reservoir walleye runs in April – June pre-spawn through post-spawn produce 3-6 lb fish routinely with 10+ lb fish landed annually — Boysen carries the densest walleye + perch fishery in the state. Glendo + Seminoe + Pathfinder + Keyhole carry secondary walleye reservoir tiers. The North Platte River main stem between Pathfinder + Glendo carries naturally-reproducing walleye populations alongside the reservoir fisheries. WGFD-managed Quality Management on Boysen + Glendo + Keyhole + Seminoe + Pathfinder carries 15 in min + 6 / day rule (one of the more aggressive walleye-protection rules in the Rocky Mountain West — contrasts with North Dakota 14 in min + 5 / day standard). WGFD stocks ~2 million walleye fry + fingerlings annually statewide via Story Fish Hatchery + Boulder Fish Hatchery + Daniel Fish Hatchery + Speas Fish Hatchery. Open year-round statewide.

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Season

Open year-round Open year-round statewide; April – June pre-spawn through post-spawn densest fishing window on Boysen + Glendo + Seminoe + Pathfinder + Keyhole.

Bag & possession

Daily bag: 6 / day no statewide minimum; 15 in min on listed Quality Management reservoirs (Boysen + Glendo + Keyhole + Seminoe + Pathfinder)
Possession: 12 in possession combined walleye + sauger

Size, slot, trophy rules

Size: 15 in min on listed Quality Management reservoirs; no statewide minimum elsewhere
Trophy rule: WY state-record walleye 17 lb 7 oz Boysen Reservoir 2007; Boysen Reservoir Wyoming's flagship walleye fishery (19,560-acre — Bighorn River headwaters — Fremont County) — produces 3-6 lb fish routinely with 10+ lb fish landed annually; Glendo Reservoir recurring Wyoming Walleye Stampede tournament venue; WGFD stocks ~2 million walleye fry + fingerlings annually statewide via Story + Boulder + Daniel + Speas Fish Hatcheries

Gear restrictions

Hook-and-line; trolling permitted
Spearfishing permitted on listed waters during ice-fishing season
Conservation Stamp + Fishing License required ages 14+ ($21.50 res Conservation Stamp + $27 res annual fishing / $21.50 NR Conservation Stamp + $102 NR annual fishing)
Confirm current-year WGFD Fishing Regulations for reach-specific exceptions

Named water-body overrides

Where statewide rules differ on specific Wyoming waters:

Boysen Reservoir
6 / day with 15 in min Quality Management; WY state-record walleye 17 lb 7 oz Boysen 2007; 3-6 lb fish routinely with 10+ lb fish landed annually
Glendo Reservoir
6 / day with 15 in min Quality Management; recurring Wyoming Walleye Stampede tournament venue
Seminoe Reservoir
6 / day with 15 in min Quality Management; walleye + smallmouth + trout multi-species reservoir
Pathfinder Reservoir
6 / day with 15 in min Quality Management; Miracle Mile blue-ribbon trout reach upstream of Pathfinder
Keyhole Reservoir
6 / day with 15 in min Quality Management; WY state-record smallmouth bass 7 lb 1 oz Keyhole 2003; northern pike + channel catfish multi-species reservoir
Flaming Gorge Reservoir
6 / day with 15 in min; WY/UT joint reciprocal compact on the boundary reservoir

Official source

Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) publishes the authoritative 2026 Wyomingfishing regulations. Always verify the current rule before fishing — emergency closures and in-season changes can override what's published here.

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Emergency-order channel

Walleye closures, slot-limit changes, and harvest pauses are posted to Wyoming Game and Fish Department's emergency-order feed — check it before any Wyoming trip during the active season.

Frequently asked questions

When is walleye season in Wyoming?: Wyoming keeps walleye open to fishing year-round for the 2026 regulation year — there is no closed season, though the daily bag and size limits below still apply every day.
What is the Wyoming bag limit for walleye?: The Wyoming daily bag limit for walleye is 6 / day no statewide minimum; 15 in min on listed Quality Management reservoirs (Boysen + Glendo + Keyhole + Seminoe + Pathfinder). The possession limit is 12 in possession combined walleye + sauger. Some named waters set a different limit — check the water-body overrides above.
What size walleye can you keep in Wyoming?: The Wyoming size rule for walleye is 15 in min on listed Quality Management reservoirs; no statewide minimum elsewhere. Trophy rule: WY state-record walleye 17 lb 7 oz Boysen Reservoir 2007; Boysen Reservoir Wyoming's flagship walleye fishery (19,560-acre — Bighorn River headwaters — Fremont County) — produces 3-6 lb fish routinely with 10+ lb fish landed annually; Glendo Reservoir recurring Wyoming Walleye Stampede tournament venue; WGFD stocks ~2 million walleye fry + fingerlings annually statewide via Story + Boulder + Daniel + Speas Fish Hatcheries.
Do you need a license to fish for walleye in Wyoming?: Yes. Wyoming requires a valid fishing license to fish for walleye, with the usual exemptions for young children, state free-fishing days, and some senior or disabled-veteran categories. A license is valid only in the state that issued it, so non-residents need a Wyoming license — compare resident and non-resident Wyoming fees on the state regulations page below.
Are there gear restrictions for walleye in Wyoming?: Yes. In Wyoming, walleye fishing carries these gear rules: Hook-and-line; trolling permitted; Spearfishing permitted on listed waters during ice-fishing season; Conservation Stamp + Fishing License required ages 14+ ($21.50 res Conservation Stamp + $27 res annual fishing / $21.50 NR Conservation Stamp + $102 NR annual fishing); Confirm current-year WGFD Fishing Regulations for reach-specific exceptions.
Do specific Wyoming waters have different walleye rules?: Yes. 6 named Wyoming waters carry rules that override the statewide walleye regulation, including Boysen Reservoir, Glendo Reservoir, Seminoe Reservoir, and 3 more. See the named water-body overrides above for the exact rule on each.

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