Cirque Lake Fishing in Sublette County, Wyoming

• Overview

  Wyoming holds Cirque Lake, in Sublette County. It lies 11,066 feet above sea level. It covers about 5 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is a small entry by Sublette County standards. Nearest place of any size is Fort Washakie, 24 miles away. Lander lies 26 miles off, Ethete another 29 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Cirque Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Species logged across Sublette County include brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout and white sucker. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. The shape of Cirque Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 48°F, with January the cold end at about 14°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid June. On average, mid June opens the water and late October closes it again. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. It holds true on Cirque Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Lonesome Lake, 0.7 miles away. Confirm access to Cirque Lake locally before you travel.