Middle Long Lake in Carbon County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Middle Long Lake stands in Carbon County, Wyoming. The surroundings are mixed forest. Small at around 6 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Carbon County. Nearest place of any size is Saratoga, 25 miles away. Further out sit Laramie (39 miles) and Rawlins (55 miles). No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Middle Long Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Survey and observation records for Carbon County include brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout, white sucker and walleye. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. The shape of Middle Long Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 17°F in January up to 50°F in July. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early June. From about early June to around early November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Middle Long Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. If the gate is shut, Heart Lake at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Middle Long Lake carry more weight than any list.