Fishing Willow-Lake

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Description (Edit This)

Willow Lake is about 1,805 acres in size, and most places are about 100 feet deep, although on wet years some areas of the lake can reach about 279 feet deep.

Willow Lake has these amenities:

1. Willow Campground, on the southwest end of Willow Lake.

2. An undeveloped boat ramp.

3. Sandy beaches- enjoyable for children.

4. Areas for picnicking/tables & pit toilets.

Guides (Edit This)
Do you know of any legal, permitted guides who operate on Willow Lake ? If so, list them here.

Nearby Lodges (Edit This)
If you know of any nice lodges or hotels in the Willow Lake area, please post them here.

Location (Edit This)

Approximately 14 miles north of Pinedale.

Directions: Travel 14 miles north of Pinedale on Willow Lake Rd. The dirt Road underdeveloped & large loads will have a rough road. Very difficult driving during wet weather, but accessible still during mild.

To get to the campground from Pinedale: take US 191 west for 1/2 mile. You see Willow Lake Rd, go 8 1/2 miles north. Then follow Forest Route 751 west for a little over a mile.

Primary Species (Edit This)
Primary species at Willow Lake include: brook trout, mackinaw, rainbow trout, & kokanee salmon.

Special Regulations (Edit This)
Pick up a copy of your Wyoming Fishing Regulations before heading out.

Seasonal Factors (Edit This)

In early Spring the fishing will be great. Flies are hatching & the fish are in a feeding-frenzy.

Fishing is also great in late fall- the tail end of August, September and even October before it gets too cold.

July and August (and even the end of June) are the months that fishing can get slow. The early mornings and late evenings are when fisherman will have the most success.

Lures and Techniques (Edit This)

An almost sure way to catch a fish is to use a trolling motor in your fishing boat. Troll slowly, letting your line out, and then reel back in. Troll along rocky areas, marshes, or the deep places in the lake.

Many fisherman report that live bait has been their most successful line. Flyfishing is also successful on Willow and many fisherman just wade in about 20 feet, or take a tube and cast away.