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Keyhole Reservoir

, Wyoming

9,394-acre Bureau of Reclamation reservoir at Keyhole State Park (the state park describes it as over 14,000 acres at higher levels). WGFD calls northern pike unique to Keyhole.

N2 mi
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area9,394 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Walleye●●●○○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Northern Pike●●●○○

WGFD: unique to Keyhole

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.

Crappie●●○○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Yellow Perch●●○○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Channel Catfish●○○○○

Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.

Boat launches

5 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Keyhole State Park rampsRamp
    5 boat ramps; Exit 165 off I-90Directions ↗
  • Coulter BayPublic
    Keyhole State Park boat ramp; ramps are installed seasonally depending on water levelDirections ↗
  • Pat's PointPublic
    Keyhole State Park boat ramp; installed seasonally depending on water levelDirections ↗
  • Wind CreekPublic
    Keyhole State Park boat ramp; not installed in low water (2026)Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Keyhole Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wyoming Game and Fish Department (2026 regulations on eRegulations) ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (2026 regulations on eRegulations) before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Northern pike are only found here among Wyoming reservoirs per WGFD.
  • State park license and conservation stamp are needed.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.