Muddy Guard Reservoir # 1

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Open year round

Please review the general regulations. No Camping. Access Easement for fishing only. No motor boat in excess of 15hp. Special Fishing Regulations Apply.

Fishing

Parking, Boat Ramp

Sheridan Regional Office & Visitor Center
700 Valley View Drive
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-7418

Commonly Found Species

Big and Trophy Game in this Area
Below are specific Big and Trophy Game species commonly found within this River area.
None
Fish Species in this Area
Below are specific Fish species commonly found within this River area.
  • Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Snake River Cutthroat
  • Tiger Trout (BKT X BNT)
Small game and Birds in this Area
Below are specific Small game species commonly found within this River area.
None
Muddy Guard Reservoirs offer high quality fishing for Brook, Brown, and Rainbow Trout, as well as Splake and Tiger Trout. Muddy Guard Reservoir #2 is accessible by traveling 1.3 miles off Old Highway 87 to the convergence of County Road 14 and 43. Head south on County Road 43 for 2.25 miles to destination where you will find a graveled parking lot and ADA accessible comfort station. From here, a small hike up a hill and over the dam will allow access to fishing. Muddy Guard Reservoir #1 has a primitive boat ramp and graveled parking lot accessed by traveling 4.7 miles on County Road 14 from Old Highway 87. Access to the locations off the county roads are not plowed in the winter, travel can be limited due to weather conditions.