Sauerkraut Lakes in Sublette County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  In Wyoming, Sauerkraut Lakes belongs to Sublette County. The ground round it is rolling bush. At 17 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. For supplies, Pinedale is 18 miles out. It is 194 miles to Billings, the nearest city. Others worth noting: Pass Lake after 0.7 miles, Neil Lake some 1.8 miles off, Elbow Lake after 1.9 miles, Borum Lake some 2.1 miles off and Gottfried Lake after 2.2 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Sauerkraut Lakes

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Fish documented in Sublette County include brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout and lake trout. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Take Sauerkraut Lakes a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 47°F and January about 13°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid June. The water is typically free of ice between mid June and late October. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. The season on Sauerkraut Lakes follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Pass Lake sits 0.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish Sauerkraut Lakes.