Fishing at Dudley Lake, Teton County, Wyoming

• Overview

  Look for Dudley Lake in the Teton County part of Wyoming. It lies 8,258 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 9 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Supplies mean a trip to Driggs, 20 miles off. Further out sit Moose Wilson Road (25 miles) and Victor (25 miles). No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Dudley Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Across Teton County, recorded fish include mountain whitefish, lake trout, Utah sucker and brown trout. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Dudley Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 15°F in December and 51°F in July. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late May. Ice usually gives way near late May, and forms again about early November. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. That shapes the year on Dudley Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Talus Lake is 1.8 miles distant. For Dudley Lake in particular, ask before you travel.