Dome Lake Number 1 Fishing in Sheridan County, Wyoming

• Overview

  Dome Lake Number 1 sits within Sheridan County in Wyoming. It sits at 8,573 feet above sea level. Surface area is around 50 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Around 1.1 miles of margin, front to back. It is among the larger waters listed here for Sheridan County. Sheridan sits 22 miles from the bank. Further out sit Buffalo (35 miles) and Greybull (37 miles). No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Dome Lake Number 1

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Public occurrence data for Sheridan County names rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout and white sucker. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Anyone new to this water should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 18°F and July at about 54°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late May. Averages suggest open water from about late May through to roughly mid November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan around that when you fish this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Parking is not close: half a mile from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. There is a jetty half a mile off, worth knowing on a busy day. Somewhere to sit and eat is half a mile out. A toilet block sits half a mile away. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Twin Lakes at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to this water locally before you travel.