Mink Lake Fishing near Driggs, Wyoming

• Overview

  Mink Lake sits in Teton County, out in Wyoming. The surroundings are lake country bush. About 9 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The closest town, Driggs, is 15 miles distant. Then Victor, 20 miles, and Moose Wilson Road, 20 miles. Also within reach: Lake Solitude just 1.2 miles, Cirque Lake at 1.4 miles, Grizzly Bear Lake just 1.9 miles, Granite Basin Lakes at 1.9 miles and Mica Lake just 1.9 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Mink Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Fish documented in Teton County include mountain whitefish, lake trout and Utah sucker. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Mink Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 51°F; by December the average is down near 14°F. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late May. The season between ice runs from about late May to early November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Time your trip to Mink Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Lake Solitude at 1.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about Mink Lake if anything is unclear.