Star Lake Fishing Guide, Sublette County, Wyoming

• Overview

  Star Lake lies in Sublette County, in Wyoming. Elevation runs to 9,501 feet. Around 46 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Bank access stretches around 0.9 miles in total. For a base, Pinedale sits 21 miles out. Fort Washakie is 32 miles away, with Lander at 37 miles. Water in the same corner: Monroe Lake within 1.1 miles, Scab Lake 1.4 miles, Moose Lake within 1.7 miles, Knob Lakes 2 miles and Divide Lake within 2.1 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Star Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Species logged across Sublette County include brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout and lake trout. The county list is broader than any single water. Star Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 53°F and January about 15°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late May. The season between ice runs from about late May to early November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. It holds true on Star Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. 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. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Should this one be busy, Monroe Lake is 1.1 miles off. Rules at Star Lake are worth checking on the day.