Green Lake near Driggs: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Green Lake is one of the Teton County waters in Wyoming. Elevation runs to 8,868 feet. Driggs lies 13 miles from the water. Victor is 19 miles away, with Moose Wilson Road at 21 miles. Others close at hand: 1.8 miles away is Granite Basin Lakes, Mink Lake at about 3.1 miles, 3.2 miles away is Cirque Lake, South Leigh Lakes at about 3.9 miles and 3.9 miles away is Lake Solitude. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Green Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Fish documented in Teton County include mountain whitefish, lake trout, Utah sucker and brown trout. The county list is broader than any single water. Green Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 51°F and December near 14°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Break-up comes around late May, and the run that follows is short and strong. Break-up sits around late May on average, with the water closing again about early November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. It sets the rhythm of the year at Green Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Granite Basin Lakes sits 1.8 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at Green Lake carry more weight than any list.