Seminoe Reservoir
Overview
The Seminoe Dam and Powerplant are on the North Platte River about 72-miles southwest of Casper, Wyoming. The Seminoe Reservoir, a major feature of the Kendrick Project, provides storage capacity for water to irrigate project lands. Recreation is managed for the Bureau of Reclamation by Wyoming State Parks and Historic Sites. Seminoe State Park provides three campgrounds and three boat ramps. Available species include walleye, brown trout, rainbow trout, and cutthroat trout. The reservoir is stocked annually with rainbow and cutthroat trout. Adjacent to Seminoe Dam, near the north end of the reservoir, the Morgan Creek drainage area comprises approximately 4,752-acres of forested lands within the Seminoe Mountains. Administered by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department as a winter range for elk and bighorn sheep. Open to hunting, but closed to grazing, camping, and fires.
Activities
Boating
There are three boat ramps.
Fishing
Fishing is allowed with a license.
Hiking
There are trails around the reservoir.
Horseback Riding
Horseback riding is allowed on trails.
Hunting
Obtain a license.
Picnicking
Picnic areas are available. No fires.
Water Sports
Seminoe Reservoir offers the full range of water-based activities and is known for both trout and walleye fishing.
Seasonality/Weather
Open year-round.
Directions
Driving
Site is 72-miles southwest of Casper and 38-miles north of Sinclair, in Carbon County. Access from I-80 via Carbon County Rd. 351 or from U.S. 220 via Natrona County Hwy. 407 and Carbon County Roads 291 and 351.
Phone Numbers
Primary
(307) 320-3013Links
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