Mabel Lake near Buffalo: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Mabel Lake lies in Big Horn County, Wyoming. The water sits 9,052 feet up. At roughly 5 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Big Horn County standards. The closest town, Buffalo, is 18 miles away. Sheridan is 39 miles away, with Worland at 49 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Mabel Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Big Horn County records list brook trout, rainbow trout and brown trout among the fish reported. The county list is broader than any single water. On Mabel Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 52°F, the coldest about 16°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Look for the thaw near early June; the fishing lifts straight after. In an average year the thaw lands around early June and the freeze near early November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Mabel Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Brown Bear Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing on Mabel Lake should be assumed from this page alone.