LivewellFish consumption advisories
Wyoming
Wyoming doesn't publish per-water advisories — its guidance is statewide, and it's below.
Contaminants of concern: Mercury
Statewide advisory
These apply across Wyoming, including waters with no specific advisory of their own.
- Brown Trout Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. Wyoming statewide mercury advisory (sensitive group; eat smaller/lower-mercury fish)
- Burbot Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. Wyoming statewide mercury advisory (sensitive group; eat smaller/lower-mercury fish)
- Channel Catfish Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. Wyoming statewide mercury advisory (sensitive group; eat smaller/lower-mercury fish)
- Cutthroat Trout Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to two meals per week due to elevated Mercury. Wyoming statewide mercury advisory (sensitive group; eat smaller/lower-mercury fish)
- Kokanee Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to two meals per week due to elevated Mercury. Wyoming statewide mercury advisory (sensitive group; eat smaller/lower-mercury fish)
- Lake Trout Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. Wyoming statewide mercury advisory (sensitive group; eat smaller/lower-mercury fish)
- Rainbow Trout Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to two meals per week due to elevated Mercury. Wyoming statewide mercury advisory (sensitive group; eat smaller/lower-mercury fish)
- Sauger Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. Wyoming statewide mercury advisory (sensitive group; eat smaller/lower-mercury fish)
- Walleye Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. Wyoming statewide mercury advisory (sensitive group; eat smaller/lower-mercury fish)
Wyoming statewide fishing limits
Statewide defaults — specific waters and zones may differ. Verify the current rules before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | — | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Brown Trout | — | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Cutthroat Trout | — | 3 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Brook Trout | — | 16 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Lake Trout | — | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Kokanee | — | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Walleye | — | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Sauger | — | 2 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Northern Pike | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
| Largemouth Bass | — | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Smallmouth Bass | — | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Yellow Perch | — | 50 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Black Crappie | — | 50 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Channel Catfish | — | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Burbot | — | 3 | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Wyoming — Wyoming Game & Fish