Every Boat Ramp on Buffalo Bill Reservoir

About Buffalo Bill Reservoir

Buffalo Bill Reservoir is an 8,350-acre mountain reservoir just west of Cody, set in a dramatic canyon on the North Fork of the Shoshone River along the road to Yellowstone National Park. The reservoir offers excellent trout fishing with four species present, including rainbow, brown, lake, and cutthroat trout. Lake trout inhabit the deepest sections and can exceed 20 pounds, while rainbow and cutthroat trout provide consistent action near the surface during spring and fall.

Buffalo Bill State Park manages two boat ramps and camping facilities on the reservoir, with the scenic Absaroka Mountains forming a dramatic backdrop to the west. Walleye have been stocked and provide an additional warm-water species for anglers who prefer jigging and live bait techniques. The reservoir's location just 6 miles from Cody and along the highway to Yellowstone's East Entrance makes it a convenient fishing stop for park visitors. Wind can be a factor on the reservoir due to the canyon topography, so morning fishing is often most productive and comfortable.

Nearest towns: Cody