Froms Lake Fishing in Fremont County, Wyoming

• Overview

  Froms Lake is a Fremont County water, Wyoming side. The ground round it is rolling bush. At 3 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is a small entry by Fremont County standards. Jackson lies 47 miles from the water. It is 155 miles to Billings, the nearest city. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Froms Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Records held for Fremont County cover brown trout, rainbow trout and white sucker. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Froms Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 48°F at the top of summer and 16°F at the bottom of winter. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early June. From about early June to around early November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Froms Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Should this one be busy, Clendenning Lake is 0.4 miles off. For Froms Lake in particular, ask before you travel.