Fishing Pathfinder Reservoir

AKA: Pathfinder Lake

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Pathfinder Reservoir, WY

Popular Fish Species Pathfinder Reservoir, WY

Pathfinder Reservoir Popular Fish - Walleye

Walleye Fishing

A healthy population of walleye are thriving in the waters of Pathfinder Reservoir this year. May and June tend to be the best time for weekend anglers to catch them. During this time they tend to move shallower and closer to shore. Other times of the year they are more likely to roam around in deeper water. As always, stay around schools of baitfish. They are eager to feed throughout the lake, but tend to concentrate around structure on points, flats and ledges off the river channels. A proven method for catching walleye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times. When the lake freezes over in winter, ice fishing for walleye can be very productive. Use GPS to locate spots you normally fish during other times of the year.

Pathfinder Reservoir Popular Fish - Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout Fishing

Annual rainbow trout stocking makes fishing for rainbows in Pathfinder Reservoir continues to be very productive for local anglers. Fish for rainbow trout here with worms, salmon eggs, prepared baits, small spinners, spoons, jerkbaits and small crankbaits in vibrant colors to mimic their preferred prey. Additionally, floating or sinking flies, such as nymphs, streamers, or dry flies, are popular choices for fly anglers targeting rainbow trout. Trolling with lures or flies behind a boat, casting near shoreline structures, or still fishing with bait can all yield success. Adjusting lure size, color, and retrieve speed can enhance chances of enticing these colorful and spirited fish. When the lake freezes over, try your luck at ice fishing.

Pathfinder Reservoir Popular Fish - Brown Trout

Brown Trout Fishing

Thanks to a good stocking program of brown trout over the years, fishing for brown trout in Pathfinder Reservoir is delivering some nice catches. These hearty fighters migrate around the lake in search of baitfish and comfortable water temperatures, preferably in the 50 to 62 degree range. In spring brown trout, along with the baitfish, move to the shallows which warms first. As the days get warmer in summer they move deeper, again following schools of bait. As Fall and Winter arrive, browns tend to stay in deeper water. When these trout move deep, it is typically in the 20- to 45-foot range. Nightcrawlers are always a good bait for brown trout. In-line spinners, bait-colored crankbaits and small spoons are other options. Experiment with depth and retrieve speed. When the lake freezes over, try your luck at ice fishing.

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Guide to fishing for walleye, rainbow trout, brown trout and cutthroat trout at Pathfinder Reservoir in Wyoming.

Home to Wyoming's biggest ice fishing derby, Pathfinder Reservoir, aka Pathfinder Lake, is year round trout and walleye fishery. This 22,000-acre lake is situated in the central part of the state, near Alcova, WY.

Anglers enjoy fishing for walleye, rainbow trout, brown trout and cutthroat trout. The reservoir is delivering some really quality catches. This mountain lake has 117 miles of rocky shoreline and deep cold waters which creates an ideal home for trout and walleye. Camping at the lake is limited but there is one RV spot at the Pathfinder Marina. The marina also has a boat launch and store with fishing gear, bait, groceries and camping supplies.

Primary fish species residing in Pathfinder Reservoir

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Pathfinder Reservoir Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: NEARBY

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Bishop Point Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, northeast side, off Bishop Point Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Pathfinder Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Pathfinder Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Marinas

Pathfinder Marina
F49G+5M
Alcova, Wyoming
307 259-1792