Lake Dunchi, Wyoming: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lake Dunchi is one of the Sheridan County waters in Wyoming. Lake country bush runs right down to the water. At 3 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. The nearest place of any size is Sheridan, 21 miles away. Buffalo is 34 miles and Greybull 39 miles. Nearby alternatives: Lake Fontanalis 0.2 miles off, Duck Pond after 0.2 miles, Twin Lakes 0.9 miles off, Dome Lake Number 1 after 1.1 miles and Sawmill Reservoir 1.2 miles off. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Lake Dunchi

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Across Sheridan County, recorded fish include rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, white sucker and rock bass. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Lake Dunchi fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 54°F at the top of summer and 18°F at the bottom of winter. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late May. Break-up sits around late May on average, with the water closing again about mid November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Lake Dunchi fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. A rest area sits about half a mile from the water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Should this one be busy, Lake Fontanalis is 0.2 miles off. Ask locally about Lake Dunchi if anything is unclear.