Hutton Lake, Wyoming: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Albany County entry here is Hutton Lake, in Wyoming. This is rolling bush ground. About 280 acres, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. Few waters listed in Albany County are bigger. Laramie at 11 miles is the nearest place to stop. For a city, Fort Collins is 52 miles off. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Hutton Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Across Albany County, recorded fish include brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout and longnose sucker. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Take Hutton Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 63°F, with January the cold end at about 23°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Once it clears, about mid April, the fishing comes on quickly. Climate averages put the opening at about mid April and the closing near late November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. On Hutton Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. This sits inside Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge, so read the reserve notices first. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Rush Lake sits 0.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Hutton Lake before loading the car.