Shoshone Lake, Wyoming: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Shoshone Lake lies in Fremont County, Wyoming. The surface lies 10,331 feet up. At roughly 23 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Nearest place of any size is Fort Washakie, 18 miles away. Billings is the closest city, 199 miles away. Also worth knowing: Trail Lake about 2.6 miles, Twin Lakes out at 2.7 miles, Raft Lake about 2.9 miles, Roberts Lake out at 3.2 miles and Movo Lake about 3.2 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Shoshone Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Across Fremont County, recorded fish include brown trout, rainbow trout and white sucker. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Shoshone Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 51°F at the top of summer and 17°F at the bottom of winter. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. After early June the shallows warm and the fish move up. Climate averages put the opening at about early June and the closing near early November. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. On Shoshone Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. 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. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. For a change of water, Trail Lake is 2.6 miles distant. Nothing on Shoshone Lake should be assumed from this page alone.