Macs Lake, Wyoming: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Macs Lake sits within Sublette County in Wyoming. The bank gives way to mixed forest. At 6 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is a small entry by Sublette County standards. Pinedale at 17 miles is the nearest place to stop. For a city, Salt Lake City is 192 miles off. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Macs Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Reported across Sublette County: brook trout, rainbow trout and brown trout. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Take Macs Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 15°F in January to roughly 54°F in July. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid May. The season between ice runs from about mid May to early November. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. The season on Macs Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. For a change of water, Perry Lake is 0.4 miles distant. Check the current arrangement for Macs Lake.