Fishing at Sunset Reservoir, Sublette County, Wyoming

• Overview

  The Sublette County entry here is Sunset Reservoir, in Wyoming. This is pine and birch ground. At 17 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Pinedale at 9.6 miles is the nearest place to stop. Marbleton lies 28 miles off, Hoback another 45 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Sunset Reservoir

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. County-wide records name brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout and lake trout. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. At Sunset Reservoir light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 58°F; the cold one sits at 12°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Break-up comes around early May, and the run that follows is short and strong. Climate averages put the opening at about early May and the closing near mid November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. On Sunset Reservoir that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. If the gate is shut, Kitchen Reservoir at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. For Sunset Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.