Divide Lake, Wyoming: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Divide Lake lies in Sublette County, Wyoming. Elevation runs to 9,993 feet. This is a pocket water of some 6 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Our Sublette County list holds plenty of bigger water. The nearest place of any size is Fort Washakie, 27 miles away. After that come Lander at 28 miles and Pinedale at 31 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Divide Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Sublette County records list brook trout, rainbow trout and brown trout among the fish reported. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. On Divide Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 53°F and January near 15°F on the long-run figures. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late May. From about late May to around early November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Expect Divide Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Fish Lake, 0.8 miles out. Rules at Divide Lake are worth checking on the day.