Check the brag boards outside the front office containing names of anglers who have caught five, six and seven pound trout, inside are the records of catches that hit the teens. The record catch weighed 17-pounds and seven ounces. Whether you like to fly-fish or troll, Sheridan Lake has it all, including an abundance of fish. Because of the abundant shrimp and insect populations that make for a rapid growth rate, the average rainbow weights approximately 3 pounds, but over 10 pound fish are not uncommon. The fishing fun at Sheridan starts in May and continues into late fall.
Prime fishing takes place early morning late evening.
During the summer, when the shallow waters become too warm, the fishing switches to the deeper waters. When not fishing go site seeing, hiking or just relax at the resort. Sheridan Lake Resort has boat and motor rentals. They have 16 rental boats, all are 14ft. with new Johnson 6HP outboards. The resort has plenty of dock space for people who bring their own boats and no launch fee.