Bait
Berkley PowerBait Trout Dough
Floating scented dough for stocked trout in lakes.
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A central Wyoming reservoir with walleye and trout above the Wind River Canyon.
Trip at a Glance
Anglers come to Boysen Reservoir for rainbow trout and walleye. The best months overall are Mar to Jun, Sep to Nov. In October, rainbow trout and walleye are in season, and Suspending Jerkbait, Paddle-Tail Swimbait and Inline Spinner are a good place to start. There are 2 shops within 45 miles (1 fly, 1 bait and tackle); the closest is Thermopolis Fly Shop in Thermopolis, 17 mi away.
Best Months
Mar to Jun, Sep to Nov
In October
Rainbow Trout, Walleye
Methods
Spin, cast & bait
Season at a Glance
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What You'll Catch
Boysen Reservoir Species
Plan by Month
What to Use
Month
Fish
8 picks for October. ● means in season that month.
Suspending Jerkbait 4 to 5 in
LureHard Bait · Walleye · After dark.
Shop This LurePaddle-Tail Swimbait 3 to 5 in
LureSoft Plastic · Walleye
Shop This LureInline Spinner 1/16 to 1/4 oz
LureSpinner · Rainbow Trout
Shop This LureCasting Spoon 1/4 to 1 oz
LureSpoon · Rainbow Trout
Shop This LureJig and Minnow 1/8 to 3/8 oz
LureJig · Walleye
Shop This LureNightcrawlers Whole or half
BaitLive Bait · Rainbow Trout · Where bait is legal.
Live Minnows 1 to 3 in
BaitLive Bait · Walleye
Trout Dough Bait Pea size
BaitPrepared Bait · Rainbow Trout · Stocked lakes.
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Rod & Reel
Recommended Setups
Rainbow Trout
Fly 9 ft 5 wt rod, weight-forward floating line, 9 ft 4X to 5X leader. Add a sink-tip and 3X for streamers.
Spin / Cast 6 to 7 ft ultralight or light spinning rod, 1000 to 2500 reel, 4 to 6 lb mono or fluorocarbon.
Walleye
Spin / Cast 6.5 ft medium-light spinning rod, 2500 reel, 10 lb braid with a 6 to 8 lb fluorocarbon leader.
Matched to These Species
Gear for Boysen Reservoir
Crankbaits
Rapala Shad Rap
A tight-wobbling crankbait that walleye anglers troll and cast.
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Frabill Rubber Mesh Landing Net
A fish-friendly rubber net that does not tangle hooks.
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Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Combo
Nearly unbreakable and sensitive enough for most freshwater fishing. A safe first combo.
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Shimano Sedona Spinning Reel
A smooth, durable reel in sizes for trout through inshore saltwater.
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Pflueger President Spinning Reel
Light and smooth for its price. A favorite for finesse and panfish rods.
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Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament
Limp, easy-casting mono for spinning reels and general fishing.
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Ugly Stik GX2 Ultralight Spinning Combo
Light enough to feel crappie bites and cast small spinners for trout.
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Within 45 Miles