Sheep Lake Fishing in Sublette County, Wyoming

• Overview

  Sublette County in Wyoming is where Sheep Lake sits. It lies 10,364 feet above sea level. At roughly 8 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Sublette County. Pinedale sits 26 miles from the bank. Fort Washakie is 27 miles away, with Lander at 32 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Sheep Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Open biodiversity records for Sublette County list brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout and white sucker. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The shape of Sheep Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 13°F to 51°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Winter locks it down, and early June brings it back. In an average year the thaw lands around early June and the freeze near early November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Plan around that when you fish Sheep Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Cross Lake at 1.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Sheep Lake before loading the car.