South Twin Lake Fishing in Carbon County, Wyoming

• Overview

  Look for South Twin Lake in the Carbon County part of Wyoming. The country round it is mixed forest from end to end. About 24 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The nearest town is Saratoga, 24 miles away. Further out sit Laramie (40 miles) and Rawlins (55 miles). No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on South Twin Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. County-wide records name brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout, white sucker and walleye. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On South Twin Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 52°F and January near 18°F on the long-run figures. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late May. The lid tends to go about late May and return around early November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. That shapes the year on South Twin Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. North Twin Lake sits 0.6 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat South Twin Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.