Burlington Lake in Natrona County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Within Natrona County, Wyoming, you have Burlington Lake. It sits at 5,505 feet above sea level. This is sizeable water at about 381 acres, and a boat opens up most of it. The perimeter runs near 3.6 miles, so plan the walk before you start. By surface area it heads our Natrona County listings. For a base, Bar Nunn sits 20 miles out. Beyond it, Mills at 21 miles and Casper at 22 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Burlington Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Reported across Natrona County: rainbow trout, brown trout, white sucker and walleye. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Take Burlington Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 70°F on average, January about 21°F. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Look for the thaw near late March; the fishing lifts straight after. On average, late March opens the water and early December closes it again. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Expect Burlington Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Being dammed, it draws down in some seasons and fills in others. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Paul Reservoir, 16 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. The position on Burlington Lake is worth confirming on the day.