South Piney Lakes Fishing near Buffalo, Wyoming

• Overview

  South Piney Lakes lies within the bounds of Johnson County, Wyoming. The ground round it is pine and birch. Surface area is around 30 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Head to Buffalo, 21 miles away, for anything you forgot. Billings is the closest city, 117 miles away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on South Piney Lakes

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Species logged across Johnson County include brown trout, rainbow trout, brook trout and white sucker. The county list is broader than any single water. On South Piney Lakes that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 13°F to 48°F. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid June. Expect the water usable from around mid June until roughly late October. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Plan any trip to South Piney Lakes around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Lake Mead at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at South Piney Lakes before loading the car.