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Buffalo Bill Reservoir is a reservoir located in Wyoming. Fish documented in the area include Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Brown Trout, and Black Crappie. Its recorded surface area is approximately 8,150 acres. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Other waters in the region include Yellowstone Lake. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Buffalo Bill Reservoir so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 4:39 PM MDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (82/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (90/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 77/100 across these hours. Wind 10 mph from the north. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p |
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| Temp (°F) | 36° | 35° | 35° | 33° | 32° | 31° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 30° | 32° | 33° | 35° | 38° | 39° |
| Wind (kts) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Direction | NE | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | E | E | E | E |
| Gusts (kts) | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
| Precip % | 30% | 27% | 31% | 61% | 98% | 93% | 73% | 66% | 83% | 45% | 43% | 20% | 20% | 24% | 20% | 9% | 7% | 8% | 11% | 5% | 9% | 17% | 22% | 22% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 4 PM MDT | 36°F | 9 mph NNE (23°) | 15 mph | 30% | 93% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 5 PM MDT | 35°F | 10 mph N (0°) | 17 mph | 27% | 92% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 6 PM MDT | 35°F | 10 mph N (0°) | 17 mph | 31% | 93% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 7 PM MDT | 33°F | 12 mph N (0°) | 18 mph | 61% | 95% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 8 PM MDT | 32°F | 12 mph N (0°) | 20 mph | 98% | 94% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 9 PM MDT | 31°F | 14 mph N (0°) | 23 mph | 93% | 91% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 10 PM MDT | 31°F | 12 mph N (0°) | 18 mph | 73% | 94% | Rain And Snow Showers Likely |
| Sun, 11 PM MDT | 32°F | 12 mph N (0°) | 17 mph | 66% | 87% | Rain And Snow Showers Likely |
| Mon, 12 AM MDT | 32°F | 9 mph N (0°) | 14 mph | 83% | 89% | Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 1 AM MDT | 32°F | 7 mph N (0°) | 10 mph | 45% | 91% | Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 2 AM MDT | 33°F | 6 mph N (0°) | 9 mph | 43% | 89% | Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 3 AM MDT | 33°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 20% | 88% | Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 4 AM MDT | 32°F | 6 mph N (0°) | 9 mph | 20% | 82% | Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 5 AM MDT | 32°F | 6 mph N (0°) | 10 mph | 24% | 87% | Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 6 AM MDT | 32°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 20% | 91% | Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 7 AM MDT | 31°F | 6 mph NNE (23°) | 10 mph | 9% | 93% | Cloudy |
| Mon, 8 AM MDT | 30°F | 7 mph NNE (23°) | 12 mph | 7% | 97% | Cloudy |
| Mon, 9 AM MDT | 29°F | 7 mph NE (45°) | 12 mph | 8% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Mon, 10 AM MDT | 30°F | 7 mph NE (45°) | 12 mph | 11% | 80% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 11 AM MDT | 32°F | 7 mph NE (45°) | 12 mph | 5% | 52% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon, 12 PM MDT | 33°F | 7 mph ENE (68°) | 10 mph | 9% | 66% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon, 1 PM MDT | 35°F | 8 mph ENE (68°) | 13 mph | 17% | 69% | Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 2 PM MDT | 38°F | 8 mph ENE (68°) | 14 mph | 22% | 77% | Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 3 PM MDT | 39°F | 8 mph ENE (68°) | 13 mph | 22% | 58% | Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 4 PM MDT | 39°F | 7 mph ENE (68°) | 12 mph | 21% | 52% | Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | This Afternoon October 11, 2026 | Tonight October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 | Saturday Night October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 36° | 29° | 41° | 33° | 45° | 34° | 51° | 36° | 52° | 33° | 59° | 39° | 67° | 42° |
| Wind | NNE 10 mph | N 5 to 14 mph | NE 5 to 8 mph | W 0 to 5 mph | NNW 0 to 8 mph | NW 2 to 6 mph | E 2 to 6 mph | SW 5 to 8 mph | NNW 9 mph | NW 6 mph | S 7 mph | SW 3 to 13 mph | WSW 9 to 18 mph | W 10 to 21 mph |
| Gusts | 17 mph | 23 mph | 14 mph | 7 mph | 15 mph | 12 mph | 12 mph | 13 mph | 15 mph | 12 mph | 14 mph | 20 mph | 28 mph | 33 mph |
| Precip % | 30% | 98% | 22% | 37% | 38% | 28% | 23% | 19% | 5% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Buffalo Bill Reservoir. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (75/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the north-northeast. Afternoon hours (16:00 local). Working against it: Air temperature 36°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for boating (86/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the north-northeast. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for sailing (90/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the NNE is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (83/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the north-northeast. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: Air temperature 36°F. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of WY Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Surrounded by WY's distinct outdoor landscape, Buffalo Bill Reservoir is an active freshwater reservoir catering to fishermen, pleasure boaters, and nature observers. Its diverse depths and shoreline contours create productive fishing structure across all seasons. Review current launch fees and facility operating schedules before traveling.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) is required for anglers age 14+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Mandatory Clean, Drain & Dry inspection. Out-of-area craft require on-site Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS Quagga/Zebra) inspection or decontamination before launch. USCG life jackets required for all.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Brown Trout, Black Crappie. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Northern cold winter conditions with freezing air temperatures and potential surface ice formation. Ramps and water systems may be winterized. Confirm open status before visiting.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Buffalo Bill Reservoir is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 11, 4:39 PM MDT