What special fishing regulations apply at Pathfinder Reservoir?

Pathfinder Reservoir carries 2 special-regulation overlays that override Wyoming's statewide 2026 rules, covering Walleye. One of them reads: "Walleye 6 / day with 15 in min Quality Management; trout 6 / day combined; smallmouth bass 6 / day combined + 12 in min; lake trout no daily bag — Miracle Mile blue-ribbon reach upstream of Pathfinder." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.

Do I need a fishing license to fish Pathfinder Reservoir?

Yes. Pathfinder Reservoir is in Wyoming, so a valid Wyoming fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD). The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Pathfinder Reservoir; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Wyoming rules.

Do Pathfinder Reservoir's special rules replace Wyoming's statewide limits?

Only where they conflict. Wyoming's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Pathfinder Reservoir by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.

Which species have special rules on Pathfinder Reservoir?

Walleye has a water-body-specific rule on Pathfinder Reservoir, each linking to its full Wyoming regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Wyoming limits.

2026 regulation year

Pathfinder Reservoir 2026 — Wyoming Fishing Regulations

Wyoming statewide rules apply unless overridden below.

Last updated May 30, 2026

Pathfinder Reservoir carries 2 special-regulation overlays on top of Wyoming's 2026 fishing rules — covering Walleye. Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.

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State-level special regulation

Walleye 6 / day with 15 in min Quality Management; trout 6 / day combined; smallmouth bass 6 / day combined + 12 in min; lake trout no daily bag — Miracle Mile blue-ribbon reach upstream of Pathfinder
Source: Wyoming special-water list

Per-species rules on Pathfinder Reservoir

Walleye regulations →
6 / day with 15 in min Quality Management; Miracle Mile blue-ribbon trout reach upstream of Pathfinder

Official source

Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) publishes the authoritative 2026 Wyoming fishing regulations. Special-regulation lakes and rivers are listed in the agency booklet — always verify before fishing.

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Emergency-order channel

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

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Frequently asked questions

What special fishing regulations apply at Pathfinder Reservoir?: Pathfinder Reservoir carries 2 special-regulation overlays that override Wyoming's statewide 2026 rules, covering Walleye. One of them reads: "Walleye 6 / day with 15 in min Quality Management; trout 6 / day combined; smallmouth bass 6 / day combined + 12 in min; lake trout no daily bag — Miracle Mile blue-ribbon reach upstream of Pathfinder." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.
Do I need a fishing license to fish Pathfinder Reservoir?: Yes. Pathfinder Reservoir is in Wyoming, so a valid Wyoming fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD). The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Pathfinder Reservoir; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Wyoming rules.
Do Pathfinder Reservoir's special rules replace Wyoming's statewide limits?: Only where they conflict. Wyoming's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Pathfinder Reservoir by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.
Which species have special rules on Pathfinder Reservoir?: Walleye has a water-body-specific rule on Pathfinder Reservoir, each linking to its full Wyoming regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Wyoming limits.

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