Mill Pond Lake, Wyoming: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Albany County entry here is Mill Pond Lake, in Wyoming. Everything around it is rolling bush. About 4 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Most waters listed here for Albany County are larger. Saratoga sits 30 miles from here and is the nearest stop. The nearest city of size is Fort Collins, 81 miles away. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Mill Pond Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Open biodiversity records for Albany County list brown trout, brook trout and rainbow trout. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Work Mill Pond Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 52°F at the top of summer and 20°F at the bottom of winter. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Look for the thaw near late May; the fishing lifts straight after. The open-water window runs from around late May to about mid November in an average year. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Mill Pond Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. There is a campsite half a mile from the water. There are toilets half a mile off. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Little Brooklyn Lake, 0.5 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Rules at Mill Pond Lake are worth checking on the day.