Crystal and Granite have been doing well. The lake was recently stocked. Best Baits: Pink Powerbait, White powerbait, Worms Best Lures: Red panther martins, Super Dupers Best Flies: Renegades, Griffiths Gnat, Leech patterns
Fly StoreMay 18, 2023
Granite is one of three reservoirs located in Curt Gowdy State Park. Located centrally 24 miles from both Laramie and Cheyenne off of Highway 210(Happy Jack Road) with easy access to both fishing and camping this can be a great day trip or week camping vacation. Granite offers excellent rainbow trout and kokanee salmon fishing as well as space for water sports.
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Recent Reports
The fishing is Good right now. Perch and trout are both very active right now. Ice: 0-16" Best Lures: Tungsten Jigs, Bronze Kastmaster, Swedish Pimples Best Baits: Nightcrawlers
Fly StoreJanuary 3, 2023
The fishing is Fair to Good right now. Plenty of active trout, especially in the evening. Best Flies: Pheasant Tail, Prince Nymph, Royal Wulff, Parachute Adams Best Baits: Nightcrawlers, Chartreuse Marshmallows
Lucas HalvorsonJune 19, 2022
The fishing is Fair to Good right now. Warmer weather should bring good fishing for Memorial Day Weekend. Best Flies: Pheasant Tail, Prince Nymph, Small Royal Wulff or Adams Best Baits: Nightcrawlers, Pink Marshmallows
Lucas HalvorsonMay 26, 2022
The fishing is Fair to Good right now. Perch in the coves and trout by the inlet and dam. Ice: 0-8". Open areas near the dam. Be cautious of thin ice across the lake. Best Baits: Nightcrawlers, Wax Worms
Lucas HalvorsonMarch 5, 2022
The fishing is Good right now. Perch in the coves and trout by the inlet and dam. Best Baits: Nightcrawlers, Wax Worms
Lucas HalvorsonFebruary 20, 2022
The fishing is Good right now. Trolling in the coves has been great. Best flies right now: Royal Wulff, Irresistible, Mosquito Best Lures: Firetiger Kastmaster, Panther Martin UV Firetiger, Gold Panther Martin Best Baits: Worms, Salmon Eggs
Lucas HalvorsonJune 26, 2021
The fishing is Fair to Good right now. On a warm day you could even throw dry flies. Best flies right now: Red Copper John, Prince Nymph, Black Gnat Best Lures: Thomas Colorado Spoon, Gold Kastmaster Best Baits: Worms
Lucas HalvorsonMay 16, 2021
Granite was about 80% open water. Fishing has been Fair. Eggs, Power Bait (chartreus, red), Krocodile's (Red & White, Orange and Silver) Streamers and buggers are best bet right now Browns and Blacks.
Fly StoreMarch 30, 2021
5"-8" of ice on most but shore line is getting thin and sketchy at best. Be careful as warm weather can effect the ice quickly. Fishing has been fair.
Fly StoreMarch 6, 2020