Wyo. Code R. 040-0001-49
Effective Date: 07/27/1993 to 09/08/1995
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 040.0001.49.07271993
1994-1995
Section 1. Authority. These rules are promulgated by the authority of Wyoming Statutes 23-1-302, 23-2-206, 23-3-201 and 23-3-202.
Section 2. General Fishing Rules. The provisions of General Fishing Rules (Chapter XLVI) apply except as specified below.
Section 3. Area 3. Coverage. Area 3 includes the Niobrara River, Cheyenne River, Stockade-Beaver Creek, Sand Creek, Belle Fourche River, Little Missouri River, Little Powder River, Powder River, Tongue River, and Little Bighorn River Drainages.
Section 4. Seasons. Fishing is permitted in Area 3 during the entire calendar year except as specified differently below:
(a) The following waters are closed to fishing March 1 through May 31:
(1) That portion of Lake DeSmet and Shell Creek lying west of the Game and Fish markers to a designated point above the state spawning trap.
(2) Barkey Draw from 50 feet either side of its mouth in Lake DeSmet upstream.
(b) Burlington Reservoir in Natrona County shall be closed from September 1 through April 30.
(c) Leiter Ditch from 50 feet either side of its mouth in Lake DeSmet upstream to the Leiter Ditch Pond is closed to fishing year round.
Section 5. Creel Limits, Length Limits, Tackle Restrictions on Specific Waters. The general creel limits (Chapter XLVI).
4) and legal fishing methods apply in Area 3 except as specified differently below:
(a) Bull Creek, Sheridan County. All trout (except brook trout) must be returned to the water immediately. Fishing is permitted by the use of artificial flies and lures only.
(b) Healy Reservoir, Johnson County. The limit on trout shall be four per day or in possession. Only one trout may exceed 20 inches.
(c) Lake DeSmet, Johnson County. The limit on trout shall be four per day or in possession. Only one trout may exceed 15 inches.
(d) Little Big Horn River, Sheridan County, from the mouth of Dayton Gulch Creek upstream. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately.
(e) Middle Fork of Powder River from the Bar C Road (Johnson County Road 238) on the Bar C Ranch Upstream to Bachaus Creek. The limit on trout shall be six per day or in possession. Only one trout may exceed 16 inches, and all trout between 10 and 16 inches (inclusive) must be returned to the water immediately. Fishing is permitted by the use of artificial flies and lures only.
(f) Muddy Guard Reservoir No. 1, Johnson County. The limit on trout shall be two per day or in possession. All trout less than 18 inches must be returned to the water immediately. Fishing is permitted by the use of artificial flies and lures only.
(g) Sand Creek, Crook County, from Interstate 90 upstream through Ranch 'A' to the forest service boundary. The limit on brown trout is 12 per day or in possession. Only one may exceed 12 inches. All other trout must be returned to the water immediately. Fishing is permitted by the use of artificial flies and lures only on the Ranch 'A' public fishing area.
(h) North Tongue River from the Mouth of Bull Creek Upstream to the Highway 14A Bridge. All trout (except brook trout) must be returned to the water immediately. Fishing is permitted by the use of artificial flies and lures only.
Section 6. Special Winter Ice Fishing Regulation. There shall be a special winter ice fishing regulation (Chapter XLVI, Section 2B) during the ice covered period on the following water:
(1) Kevhole Reservoir in Crook County.
Section 7. Live Bait Fish. The use or possession of live bait fish in Area 3 shall be prohibited except for Keyhole Reservoir, the Belle Fourche River proper, Tongue River from Interstate Highway 90 to the Wyoming-Montana State line and Goose Creek from Interstate Highway 90 to its confluence with Tongue River provided such bait fish are taken from the respective drainages or obtained from a licensed bait dealer authorized to sell fish for use in these waters.
Section 8. Spear Gun Fishing. Underwater spear gun fishing is permitted in Lake DeSmet and Keyhole Reservoir from June 1 through August 31. The limit on walleye in Area 3 shall be 2 fish per day or in possession. All other general and specific water creel limits apply.
Commission
Kevin F. Dooley, President Wyoming Game and Fish
Dated:________